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[Keemun]

That's the only one offered on eMusic that I have.  I know Järvi is not always in favor, but I think it's one of his better efforts--certainly one of his best-sounding recordings, too.  And it has the fabulous playing of Adolph Herseth on trumpet (speaking of "ecstasy"  ).

--Bruce

I just finished it and it was quite good.

Perhaps I'll upload the Muti performance for you to compare - after an old Ormandy reading, that's my favourite...

Please do. 

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Now listening to Symphony No. 2 from this:



The fact that it is also Neeme Jarvi is pure coincidence. (Or is it providence?)

[bhodges]

Haven't heard the Ormandy, but the Muti is fantastic--one of my faves, too.  The other I like of Ecstasy is radically different: Boulez with Chicago.  I don't know what possessed Boulez to record a Scriabin disc, but he seems inspired.  I really like it a lot.

And recently I got this one below with Sinopoli, which is great but hard to find.

Edit: sorry, I'm mistaken!  Just checked Amazon.uk and they have copies used for £3.70!  My bad...

Now listening to:

Janáček: Suite for Strings (Josef Vlach / Suk Chamber Orchestra) - Fine 1990 Panton recording that also includes Martinů's Partita and Serenade No. 2, and Diptych for Strings by Kalabis.

--Bruce

[not edward]

This one got mislaid when I moved last, but I recall really enjoying all three performances. Anyone else have it?

[bhodges]

Yes, I think I have that one, too--the cover looks familiar--but I can't recall it well. 

--Bruce

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

To whom it may concern:

Scriabin - Le Poème de l'extase - Riccardo Muti - Philadelphia Orchestra

http://rapidshare.com/files/132428034/Scriabin_-_Le_Poeme_de_l_extase__Op.54.mp3

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

The other I like of Ecstasy is radically different: Boulez with Chicago.  I don't know what possessed Boulez to record a Scriabin disc, but he seems inspired.  I really like it a lot.

Know it, have it, like it (precise, as always, but not dry).

[Keemun]

To whom it may concern:

Scriabin - Le Poème de l'extase - Riccardo Muti - Philadelphia Orchestra

http://rapidshare.com/files/132428034/Scriabin_-_Le_Poeme_de_l_extase__Op.54.mp3

Thanks, I'm downloading it now.   

[71 dB]

I was just listening to this cd, and it is one of the best buys of this year. I was totally unaware of the fact, that such beautiful music was still written, but the prove just left my player and will for sure see the technical inside of my player often, and my speakers will be graced with the music of Rendine.
Melodious, inventive, expertly written, for all desks, with a plethora of the most gorgeous details you can imagine.
State of the art Recording, and ditto performance.
Go buy the disc!

Have put it on repeat! 0:)

this year goes exploring Tangerine Dream and King Crimson but next year it's classical music again (I suppose). Sergio Rendine might be one composer in my radar...

[Moldyoldie]

Sibelius: Scènes Historiques 1;  Scènes Historiques 2;  Rakastava Suite;  Valse Lyrique
Scottish National Orchestra
Sir Alexander Gibson, cond.
CHANDOS

The Scènes Historiques and Rakastava are an absolute delight -- Serendipity City!

[Lethevich]

Sibelius: Scènes Historiques 1;  Scènes Historiques 2;  Rakastava Suite;  Valse Lyrique
Scottish National Orchestra
Sir Alexander Gibson, cond.
CHANDOS

The Scènes Historiques and Rakastava are an absolute delight -- Serendipity City!

I agree, Gibson is so good in the Scènes Historiques (and Sibelius in general, his cycle is underrated).

[Philoctetes]

As I workout: Bernstein's rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

[Philoctetes]

Do you ever find it strange how they seem to group compositions together on a compact disc?

[Don]

Do you ever find it strange how they seem to group compositions together on a compact disc?

Could you clarify the above?

[Philoctetes]

Could you clarify the above?

Like on a Gould disc of Beethoven Sonatas, they couple No. 24 with No. 29. Not saying that I'm not enjoying it. It just seems strange to me.

[Drasko]

After three not so successful encounters with Vaughan Williams in the past, this disc is proving to be extremely nice. I'd be hard pressed to instantly name an Oboe Concerto that I prefer to this one and Tallis Fantasia is veritable masterpiece.

[Don]

Brahms Late Piano Works, Op. 116-119 - Markus Groh/Avie SACD:

Gorgeous/clear sound and performances.  But what's missing in action is any meaningful tension.

[greg]

http://youtube.com/watch/v/4qhJ3ST6qyU

[Lilas Pastia]

Beethoven: Overtures (the usual lot). The LPO under Eduard van Beinum. Early 50s Decca recording. I don't know if by that time Malcolm Arnold was still principal of the trumpet section, but they sure have a field day under Beinum. Decca's recording is what one might expect: brilliant and harsh treble, boomy bass and yet, very little presence from the basement section. Still, one of the better Overtures collections, what with van Beinum tightening the screws at the right  places, and some spectacular orchestral Sfzcrescendos nicely caught by the engineeers. The magic operates .

Max Steiner: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (full film score, Naxos). As usual these ex-Marco Polo releases outdo any previous competition. Steiner was a past master at "The Theme", and his orchestration is always brilliant (the "gold" depictions are, well, golden!). If only he had been more adept at character depiction (like Herrmann and Tiomkin). Still, a great film score that passes by as well as many a "traditional' symphony from lesser composers. Most of Vienna-Berlin's best jewish talents were to be found in Hollywood from 1933 on. It's simply miraculous that they could adapt so well in such seemingly alien territory. A tribute to both cultures IMO.

[PaulR]

Weinberg: Symphony #4 Chmura/National Polish Symphony Orchestra in Katowice

I like the third movement a lot....

[PaulR]

Scriabin:  Symphony #3 "Le Divin Poeme" Ashkenazy/Radio-Symphony-Orchester Berlin

First time listening to Scriabin