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[Scarpia]

IMO Alessandrini delivers a version less satisfactory than the other three.

  Astonishing! 

[SonicMan46]

This week I have listened to my three last Brandenburgs (Sorrell, Kuijken and Egarr) and now the second disc from this one:

 

IMO Alessandrini delivers a version less satisfactory than the other three.

The next week I will listen to Suzuki and some older versions. 

Yes, that Alessandrini recording has gotten some great comments here (and elsewhere) - seems to be some debate as to the presence of a 3rd DVD disc in the set?  The pricing is still high so I've not bought into the recording?

Now one of my 4-CD boxes of these works is on Brilliant w/ Belder doing the Brandenburgs & Manze the Orchestral Suites - I could easily replace this set and have been considering the older Pinnock box shown above - still want to keep the Sorrell for the time being and give it a few more listens - Dave 

[Antoine Marchand]

... seems to be some debate as to the presence of a 3rd DVD disc in the set?  The pricing is still high so I've not bought into the recording?

Well, my set includes a bonus DVD, a short film from the sessions. Apparently that film is no longer included in the set.

Now one of my 4-CD boxes of these works is on Brilliant w/ Belder doing the Brandenburgs & Manze the Orchestral Suites - I could easily replace this set and have been considering the older Pinnock box shown above - still want to keep the Sorrell for the time being and give it a few more listens - Dave 

Personally, I consider those Overtures directed by Manze one of the most successful recordings of those works (both artistic and sonically), although I am not very fond of the Brandenburgs directed by Belder.

[Antoine Marchand]

  Astonishing!

... but not surprising coming from me, isn't it, dear Scarpia?

P.S.: btw, after your strong advocacy of Jean-Bernard Pommier in Beethoven, I listened to his interpretations and I was stunned by his notable sense of the classical form. I ordered his complete piano sonatas some days ago.

[Conor71]

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-25

Second listen from the first disc of this newly purchased set - very impressed!. Great modern performances and the sound is excellent.
Currently listening to one of my favourites - Symphony No. 25 .

[Scarpia]

... but not surprising coming from me, isn't it, dear Scarpia?

P.S.: btw, after your strong advocacy of Jean-Bernard Pommier in Beethoven, I listened to his interpretations and I was stunned by his notable sense of the classical form. I ordered his complete piano sonatas some days ago.

Did I advocate them strongly?     I did enjoy the sense of clarity and humor in the early sonatas.  My recollection is that his approach wasn't as convincing to me in the last sonatas (Hammerklavier on). 

[Antoine Marchand]

Did I advocate them strongly?     I did enjoy the sense of clarity and humor in the early sonatas.  My recollection is that his approach wasn't as convincing to me in the last sonatas (Hammerklavier on).

Well, that's approximately what I was saying. Pommier manages excellently the classical forms, but Beethoven also changed those forms and maybe Pommier is not so naturally suited to express the change. Anyway, I believe I will enjoy his performances... and the sound quality.

[Scarpia]

Well, that's approximately what I was saying. Pommier manages excellently the classical forms, but Beethoven also changed those forms and maybe Pommier is not so naturally suited to express the change. Anyway, I believe I will enjoy his performances... and the sound quality.

Sound is definitely excellent.  Another issue, I listened to the set more or less in Opus number order and may have bad Beethoven fatigue by the time I got to the end.  I should listen to those late sonatas again.  Thanks for reminding me.

[Mirror Image]

Interesting! Could you tell me what you like about the music (or point me to a post)?

What do I like about Vine's music? Well, one of the first things I couldn't help to notice on first listening was the superb craftsmanship of the music. The orchestration was top-notch. After I noticed this, the melodies and harmonies kind of just swept me away. Some of this music is very ambiguous or mysterious sounding. There is no doubt in my mind that his music is Modern music, but very accessible Modern music. Of course there is dissonance throughout the symphonies, but the way he effectively uses this dissonance as a way of building tension is just mesmerizing.

I wouldn't see any reason why someone shouldn't at least try his music. He's probably the most well-known composer to come out of Australia after Sculthorpe. Take a look at his website when you have time: http://www.carlvine.com

[Bogey]

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 21-25

Second listen from the first disc of this newly purchased set - very impressed!. Great modern performances and the sound is excellent.
Currently listening to one of my favourites - Symphony No. 25 .

What is the recording dates on these, Conor?

[DavidRoss]

Vasks: Violin Concerto, Distant Light -- John Storgårds/Juha Kangas/Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra

[Mirror Image]

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I have revisited this recording several times over the last couple of months. It's just such a great recording. Jarvi really nailed Honegger's music. It's too bad he didn't do the whole cycle. 

Next:




I'm going to be revisiting Stravinsky's three symphonies.

Later:



Going to revisit a seldom heard orchestral work called Sadko. I love this work.

[Todd]

   


After revisiting the wonderful Francescatti/Casadesus take on LvB's violin sonatas last week, I decided to revisit more from the Casadesus Edition and settled on the Franck / Chausson disc, and the first disc of Ravel's piano music set.  Top flight stuff all around, and the ancient sound holds up well.

[Bogey]

   


After revisiting the wonderful Francescatti/Casadesus take on LvB's violin sonatas last week, I decided to revisit more from the Casadesus Edition and settled on the Franck / Chausson disc, and the first disc of Ravel's piano music set.  Top flight stuff all around, and the ancient sound holds up well.

Just put the Ravel disc on my wish-list, Todd.

Will this one do:

[Todd]

Will this one do:

Yep, it's the same, just from the earlier Masterworks Heritage series.  The transfers sound identical.

[Bogey]

Super!  The other pressing goes for over 60 bones.

[Bogey]

Hey, Todd, how is this effort?

[Philoctetes]

Hey, Todd, how is this effort?

I'm not Todd, but I would not recommend that disc.

[Antoine Marchand]

George,
Tonight I found this picture posted by you three years ago.

[Bogey]

I'm not Todd, but I would not recommend that disc.

A bit more, Philo.  Is the EMI flag, or the performer?