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Solitary Wanderer

#3280
May 22, 2007, 01:34:39 PM Last Edit: May 22, 2007, 03:29:46 PM by Solitary Wanderer
Quote from: Kullervo on May 22, 2007, 01:25:51 PM


Elgar - Enigma Variations; Cockaigne Overture; Serenade for Strings; Salut d'amour

Not exactly a famous conductor or orchestra but a great disc. The sound is fantastic.

Yeah the sound on those Telarc discs is consistantly excellent.
'I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.' ~ Emily Bronte

Harry

#3281
May 22, 2007, 02:09:09 PM
Quote from: Todd on May 22, 2007, 01:21:11 PM

A superb set indeed.  Harry, if you haven't already, you should consider trying their Ginastera and Revueltas.

On the list, thank you.
I was on the brink of ordering them.
Heard some titbits from Revueltas, and liked it.

Sergeant Rock

#3282
May 22, 2007, 02:15:49 PM
Earlier today, thanks to Bunny, I listened to Mahler's 6th Symphony, Eiji Oue conducting the Osaka Philharmonic. She's been singing its praises for at least as long as I've been a GMG member and I finally got to hear what all the shouting was about (thanks, Bunny). This is a very good performance (I might elevate that to great performance after a few more listens).

Currently listening to my favorite Vaughan Williams' disc:



Bernstein, conducting the Fourth during a Young Person's Concert, turned me on to RVW while I was still a teen. His music has been a lifelong passion. The violence of the Fourth is followed by the calm of Tallis, Greensleeves and Shakespeare. It's hard to imagine anything better right now...

Sarge
the phone rings and somebody says,
"hey, they made a movie about
Mahler, you ought to go see it.
he was as f*cked-up as you are."
                               --Charles Bukowski, "Mahler"

bhodges

#3283
May 22, 2007, 02:17:13 PM
Quote from: Kullervo on May 22, 2007, 01:25:51 PM


Elgar - Enigma Variations; Cockaigne Overture; Serenade for Strings; Salut d'amour

Not exactly a famous conductor or orchestra but a great disc. The sound is fantastic.

I love this recording.  It's a very vigororous, well-played and extremely well-recorded version of Enigma, and the other items are excellent, too. 

--Bruce

Harry

#3284
May 22, 2007, 02:20:57 PM
Silvius Weiss

To calm my nerves before sleep.

not edward

#3285
May 22, 2007, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: Todd on May 22, 2007, 01:21:11 PM

A superb set indeed.  Harry, if you haven't already, you should consider trying their Ginastera and Revueltas.
I've not heard their Ginastera, but I can heartily second the recommendation for the Revueltas.
"I don't at all mind actively disliking a piece of contemporary music, but in order to feel happy about it I must consciously understand why I dislike it. Otherwise it remains in my mind as unfinished business."
-- Aaron Copland, The Pleasures of Music

Bogey

#3286
May 22, 2007, 03:21:05 PM
Took in this set today:



Mainly Kremer and Argerich, but with a smattering of others.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

BachQ

#3287
May 22, 2007, 03:26:03 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 22, 2007, 03:21:05 PM
but with a smattering of others.

........ and I'm certain that those "others" will be delighted by your characterization ........  >:D

Mozart

#3288
May 22, 2007, 03:30:02 PM
The sound of this computer go rhrhrhhhmmmmm hrrrmmmm

Bogey

#3289
May 22, 2007, 03:30:19 PM
Quote from: D Minor on May 22, 2007, 03:26:03 PM
........ and I'm certain that those "others" will be delighted by your characterization ........  >:D

One of them is Kempff....the mere mention of his name could start whole new thread dedicated to his LvB piano sonatas and whether mono vs. stereo is the best route.  Thought it would be nice to bury that argument for a few days D. ;D
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

BachQ

#3290
May 22, 2007, 03:31:00 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 22, 2007, 03:30:19 PM
One of them is Kempff....the mere mention of his name could start whole new thread dedicated to his LvB piano sonatas and whether mono vs. stereo is the best route.  Thought it would be nice to bury that argument for a few days D. ;D

:D

Maciek

#3291
May 22, 2007, 04:10:12 PM
Quote from: Mozart on May 22, 2007, 03:30:02 PM
The sound of this computer go rhrhrhhhmmmmm hrrrmmmm

That can't be good... I mean it can't be a good sign...

Bogey

#3292
May 22, 2007, 04:10:49 PM
Beethoven Chamber Music for Winds Vol. 4 Consortium Classicum (CPO)
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

not edward

#3293
May 22, 2007, 05:40:20 PM
Berwald's piano quintets on Naxos. I find these pieces appealing in a delightfully quirky way: there's something reminiscent of Alkan in the way they constantly subvert the expectations of the early-Romantic style.
"I don't at all mind actively disliking a piece of contemporary music, but in order to feel happy about it I must consciously understand why I dislike it. Otherwise it remains in my mind as unfinished business."
-- Aaron Copland, The Pleasures of Music

Mozart

#3294
May 22, 2007, 09:59:40 PM
Quote from: MrOsa on May 22, 2007, 04:10:12 PM
That can't be good... I mean it can't be a good sign...

Well its not really my computer, but yeah when you can't decide what to listen to...

LvB4

rubio

#3295
May 22, 2007, 10:00:20 PM
Quote from: Que on May 22, 2007, 10:15:36 AM
This one might interest you, it's my favourite recording.



Q



This one looks mighty interesting to me, but I've read that the sound quality is quite bad. Do you think the sound is OK, Que?
"One good thing about music, when it hits- you feel no pain" Bob Marley

Que

#3296
May 22, 2007, 10:12:26 PM
Quote from: rubio on May 22, 2007, 10:00:20 PM
This one looks mighty interesting to me, but I've read that the sound quality is quite bad. Do you think the sound is OK, Que?

Yes I do, I can dismiss those reports right away! :D

Of course the piano concerto recording was made in 1955 - though it's very good for its age.
But I guess a real hifi buff would undoubtedly be dissapointed! ;D
If you are familiar with other "Living Stereo" issues, you'll know what to expect - the sound quality is comparable with other issues in the series.

Q

Valentino

#3297
May 22, 2007, 11:32:23 PM Last Edit: May 22, 2007, 11:43:58 PM by Valentino
rubio, Que,
I have this concerto on a (by me still unplayed) RCA Victrola Living Stereo LP (VICS-1039), and am getting awfully curious. Recorded in '55 it says in the liner notes. My turntatable is in bits right now, but what an incentive to get those new springs in place this is!

In the meantime:
Haydn: Die Jahrezeiten. Jacobs on HM.
I simply love this piece and recording.


Good day to all, wherever you are!
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Haffner

#3298
May 23, 2007, 02:19:57 AM
Bizet Symphony in C (Royal Philharmonic, Delacote conducting)

wintersway

#3299
May 23, 2007, 02:58:23 AM

Good morning/day to all!
"Time is a great teacher; unfortunately it kills all its students". -Berlioz
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