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[Coopmv]

What orchestra(s)?

Pittsburgh

[Coopmv]

Death never beats around the bush.

The ONLY sure thing in life.  You can dodge tax but cannot dodge death ...

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The ONLY sure thing in life.  You can dodge tax but cannot dodge death ...

Very true. It's unavoidable.

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Listening to Sinfonia "Symphony No. 3". A work that never ceases to move me.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Anyone heard the one pictured above on the Fuga Libera label?

I have it, MI. In fact, I just finished listening to the second concerto.

It's a set I've always enjoyed (it was recorded live).

First off, the sound is sensationally good - rich, warm, and deep. Great for illuminating Prokofiev's thorny and highly imaginative orchestral scoring.

All of which sets the table nicely for the piano to do its zany act. And once again the piano is richly recorded, nice and pearly. 

As a set I rate it as some of my favorite Prokofiev (and of course I have plenty of alternatives to compare it to ).

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I have it, MI. In fact, I just finished listening to the second concerto.

It's a set I've always enjoyed (it was recorded live).

First off, the sound is sensationally good - rich, warm, and deep. Great for illuminating Prokofiev's thorny and highly imaginative orchestral scoring.

All of which sets the table nicely for the piano to do its zany act. And once again the piano is richly recorded, nice and pearly. 

As a set I rate it as some of my favorite Prokofiev (and of course I have plenty of alternatives to compare it to ).

Excellent. Thanks, DD.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Excellent. Thanks, DD.

You're welcome.

Now, Debussy's cello sonata:


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[Brian]

Anyone heard the one pictured above on the Fuga Libera label?

I'm no Prokofiev expert, but count me a big, big fan of that set. Absolutely excellent playing throughout (how is El Bacha not more well-known?) - all DD's remarks seconded.

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I'm no Prokofiev expert, but count me a big, big fan of that set. Absolutely excellent playing throughout (how is El Bacha not more well-known?) - all DD's remarks seconded.

Thanks, B. So that's two votes for this set so far.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

(how is El Bacha not more well-known?)

That's a good question. Wish I knew...

[Bogey]

Some things just go perfect with a pistachio laden biscotti and a freshly brewed cup of joe:

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Listening to Symphony No. 3. Scintillating performance.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

More works for cello and piano. Beethoven w/ Gastinel and Guy performers.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Good morning all!

CD IV of this fine set, perfectly sung and recorded. This is the third time I play this set, and it charms me all over again.

Ave Maria a 8.
Vidi Speciosam a 6.
Gaude Maria Virgo a 5.
Missa De Beata Maria Vergine a 5.
Quam Pulchri Sunt, Motet a 4.
Sancta Maria, Motet a 4.
Trahe me post te, Motet a 6.
Magnifucat primi toni a 4. (Antiphona: Virgo prudentissima)
Beata est, Motet a 6.

Recorded, Cambridge, Chesterton, St George's Church, 2008.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

CD VII from this set, which has brought me pleasure many a hour, and still does. Immaculate performances and recording. no blemish to find!

Antonio de Literes (1676-1750)

Acis Y Galatea.

Libretto by Jose de Canizares. (  1676-1750)
First performance 19 th December 1708, in the Coliseo del Buen Retiro, Madrid, Spain.
Recorded in 1999.

[Conor71]

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 65


Some beautiful Russian Symphonies - first up the Shostakovich performed by Barshai, one of my favourites. Next Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 from the excellent Jarvi set.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 65


Some beautiful Russian Symphonies - first up the Shostakovich performed by Barshai, one of my favourites. Next Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 from the excellent Jarvi set.

Both are to my ears TOP SETS, especially the Prokofiev is impressive, I am listening presently!

[Opus106]

I didn't realise the last time how much like Wagner's music Bax's Tintagel sounds in places. (Sinaisky and BBC Phil., live)

[Opus106]

I didn't realise the last time how much like Wagner's music Bax's Tintagel sounds in places. (Sinaisky and BBC Phil., live)

And from the same concert RVW's 6th (second movement, I think) is reminding of certain moments from Shosty's 11th.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Symphony no. 5 in B flat major, opus 55.

I nearly heard all the symphonies in this set, and apart from a few minor things I can find no blemish in them. This is by far the best set of his Symphonies, and will be that for a long time. The way Serebrier shapes this music, shows that he clearly did more as a quick glance over the score. This is a labour of love. The many details that surface with him, previously unheard are multitude!  His tempi are most times spot on, his careful shading and bringing up this typical Russian feel are quite remarkable. The orchestra follows him in every instance, with some gorgeous brass, this section of the orchestra being especially strong, a lot of beautiful noise. I would have loved the third movement a little bit faster, but by playing it strict Andante the depth of the movement comes out stronger, more grander. I am very happy with this set.