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Too early to tell if I like it or not, but I've been eagerly anticipating this Weinberg recording.

[North Star]

the Emerson's are great, but I also suggest the Shostakovich Quartet on Alto.

Cheers, Paul. But I won't be buying more DSCH quartets any time soon, not enough money to hunt for different versions ATM. I'll probably get the violin & viola sonatas, concertos, songs, and operas first, and then worry about other versions.

[madaboutmahler]

 Brilliant picture, Greg!

Was not sure what to listen to to bring the night to a close, and then I thought, 'I haven't listened to this one for a few days...'

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Such brilliant music, so uplifting and joyous!

Good night everyone!

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Cheers, Paul. But I won't be buying more DSCH quartets any time soon, not enough money to hunt for different versions ATM. I'll probably get the violin & viola sonatas, concertos, songs, and operas first, and then worry about other versions.

Yes, yes, and yes to the sonatas, concerti, songs, and operas. Lady Macbeth is probably one of the greatest 20th Century operas I've heard. It's right up there with Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle and Berg's Wozzeck.

[Lisztianwagner]

Shostakovich
Symphonies nos. 13, 15
Mariss Jansons

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A superb box, and even more wonderful music.

Pleased to read that, I'm rather interested in getting Janson's Shostakovich cycle I've already listened to several of the recordings included, but having the whole box-set would be absolutely great.

[PaulR]

Yes, yes, and yes to the sonatas, concerti, songs, and operas. Lady Macbeth is probably one of the greatest 20th Century operas I've heard. It's right up there with Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle and Berg's Wozzeck.

His first opera, The Nose is superb too.

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Brilliant picture, Greg!

That picture might be fine if you're a fan of Karajan, which I'm not, so here's a picture that I think is brilliant:

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His first opera, The Nose is superb too.

Still working my towards that one, Paul. Have the Gergiev recording nearby.

[PaulR]

Still working my towards that one, Paul. Have the Gergiev recording nearby.

It was even more funny live.

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It was even more funny live.

I'm sure it was, but not all of us have the luxury of seeing a Shostakovich opera live. The main symphony orchestra in my state, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, hardly ever performs Shostakovich. Robert Spano has been a thorn in my side and has consistently degraded this fine orchestra.

[North Star]

I'm sure it was, but not all of us have the luxury of seeing a Shostakovich opera live. The main symphony orchestra in my state, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, hardly ever performs Shostakovich. Robert Spano has been a thorn in my side and has consistently degraded this fine orchestra.

I've heard Natalia Gutman playing the 2nd cello concerto a couple of years ago, and next season there's a concert with the Symphony no. 14 

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I've heard Natalia Gutman playing the 2nd cello concerto a couple of years ago, and next season there's a concert with the Symphony no. 14 

I bet the 14th would be something to see live. It's so eerie.

[PaulR]

I bet the 14th would be something to see live. It's so eerie.

The O, Devig movement transitioning to the Poet's death that uses the same melody of the first movement, though in a much higher register, is just fantastic.

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The O, Devig movement transitioning to the Poet's death that uses the same melody of the first movement, though in a much higher register, is just fantastic.

I've listened to the 14th in awhile. It's quite a bleak work, but that's the whole intent of the music. The orchestration was a stroke of genius on Shosty's part: strings and varied lineup of percussion.

[PaulR]

I've listened to the 14th in awhile. It's quite a bleak work, but that's the whole intent of the music. The orchestration was a stroke of genius on Shosty's part: strings and varied lineup of percussion.

It's also one that is....straight to the point, if you understand what I am trying to say.

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It's also one that is....straight to the point, if you understand what I am trying to say.

Death never beats around the bush.

[PaulR]

Death never beats around the bush.

Unless you are singing an opera, and you need to sing that last aria

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Unless you are singing an opera, and you need to sing that last aria

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The new Weinberg recording with Svedlund/Gothenburg SO was fantastic. Now listening to this one again:

[Sadko]

Tchaikovsky

The Nutcracker
(complete ballet music)

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Mark Ermler

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