What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[George]

Just Op. 33 for now, but sounded really good. 

[Coopmv]

Now playing the first of the 6 Ockeghem's CD received from MDT last week ...

[Coopmv]

Just Op. 33 for now, but sounded really good. 

George,  Do you still consider Kovacevich outclassed by Gulda and Fischer when it comes to Beethoven piano works?

[springrite]

Sipping tea at the Chengdu International Airport Internet Bar while listening to:

Shostakovich Symphony #5 (Maazel, Cleveland)

Next up:
Operatic Arias and songs (Victoria De Los Angeles)

[Frumaster]

Herreweghe's performance of the Mozart Requiem.  I have not read the notes on this recording, but I can tell you the choruses are much smaller than other recordings.  Excellent solo vocals...the mix and sound is excellent, but the solos are a little too up front for my liking.  It certainly won't be replacing the Bohm recording...but it is a nice, more briskly paced alternative thats not as extreme and disaffected as Gardiner's.  Also more sublime as opposed to the terrifying Bohm.  I have a reissue, but this cover looks cooler.

[Coopmv]

Now playing ...

[stingo]

Once again enjoying Ives' Symphony No. 2/NY Philharmonic, Bernstein

[Frumaster]

Bach Partita #2 for solo violin.  One of the most riveting Bach pieces, comparable to the Goldbergs in power if you ask me.

[Coopmv]

Bach Partita #2 for solo violin.  One of the most riveting Bach pieces, comparable to the Goldbergs in power if you ask me.

This looks like an excellent CD-set.  I have the original LP's.

[Frumaster]

 

This looks like an excellent CD-set.  I have the original LP's.

Yes, it is really good, although I don't have many other points of reference for the partitas.  This is a reissue of a more common CD on the Philips label that apparently is from an old recording.  I do vinyl too, but I have no classical LPs.  They are all rock records on audiophile labels.  Too bad I sort of outgrew that music  .  I do prefer the sound of vinyl, but I have found that digital really has its advantages when it comes to size and ease of access.  I've got a few hundred GB of classical music on my hard drive that I can access at the click of a button.

I particulary love the 5th movement of the 2nd Partita, the "chaconne".  It is one of the best examples of theme and variation that I know of.

[Frumaster]

Now listening to the 2nd movement of the Bach Cello Suite No.1.  I never realized this before, but it almost sounds like the 1st movement played backwards 

[Coopmv]

Yes, it is really good, although I don't have many other points of reference for the partitas.  This is a reissue of a more common CD on the Philips label that apparently is from an old recording.  I do vinyl too, but I have no classical LPs.  They are all rock records on audiophile labels.  Too bad I sort of outgrew that music  .  I do prefer the sound of vinyl, but I have found that digital really has its advantages when it comes to size and ease of access.  I've got a few hundred GB of classical music on my hard drive that I can access at the click of a button.

I particulary love the 5th movement of the 2nd Partita, the "chaconne".  It is one of the best examples of theme and variation that I know of.

I have a few thousand classical LP's, though I really have not played them that often.  CD's are still far more convenient to play ...

[Coopmv]

Now listening to the 2nd movement of the Bach Cello Suite No.1.  I never realized this before, but it almost sounds like the 1st movement played backwards 

Not sure if I want to get this set.  I already have the Bach Cello Suites by Rostropovich ...

[Frumaster]

 

Not sure if I want to get this set.  I already have the Bach Cello Suites by Rostropovich ...

It sure is a lot to explore...thats the problem with box sets.  The Bach suites are about the only pieces I am familiar with on the set.  I believe they are the same recording as the ones on the 2-disc Cello Suites that you have. 

[Coopmv]

It sure is a lot to explore...thats the problem with box sets.  The Bach suites are about the only pieces I am familiar with on the set.  I believe they are the same recording as the ones on the 2-disc Cello Suites that you have. 

No doubt.  Rostropovich only recorded this work once with EMI ...

[imperfection]

Symphony No.5, Finale

Every note is crystal clear, every component fits into each other like a jigsaw puzzle.

[haydnguy]

Now listening to the 2nd movement of the Bach Cello Suite No.1.  I never realized this before, but it almost sounds like the 1st movement played backwards 

I have been thinking about getting that one myself. 

[The new erato]

The Partitas from this ridiculously cheap set from amazon.ge. Really outstanding.

[Que]

Picked up my recent order at jpc from the post office yesterday. I feel like a kid in a candy shop.

First spin of this. Sounds absolutely delicious - in Early Music this is my first venture accross the Channel to the realm of Albion. 

One day I had no music by Thomas Tallis, and now - in the blink of an eye - I have his complete works. These are strange times...



Q

[The new erato]

Picked up my recent order at jpc from the post office yesterday. I feel like a kid in a candy shop.

First spin of this. Sounds absolutely delicious - in Early Music this is my first venture accross the Channel to the realm of Albion. 

One day I had no music by Thomas Tallis, and now - in the blink of an eye - I have his complete works. These are strange times...



Q

Then you should go for the two cheap doubles by the Tallis Scholas on Gimell called Tudor Church Music 1 & 2. I find them even better than this fine Tallis set.