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[Lethevich]

[Lilas Pastia]

Re: Glière's Ilya Murometz:

Sounds like a recommendation to me. Ordered it this afternoon.

Sarge

I have both the Botstein and the Farberman (in the bargain-priced Regis reissue, coupled with the cello concerto). There's no question in my mind as to which I'll return to when I'm in the mood: Farberman wallows in the work's romantic excesses and presents it in full cinemascope and lovingly caressed long shots. When power is needed, he wrings every ounce of sound and fury, if in almost painful slow motion. But that's just me. This recording has attracted as many negative reviews as laudatory ones.

Ilya Murometz is a work that has been recorded many times considering its extreme rarity in the concert hall (it was played in Montreal a couple years back, possibly for the very first time). Botstein doesn't come near the beauty and excitement of the Farberman disc. I didn't connect with it at all. Nathan Rakhlin and the powerful, raucous soviet orchestra he conducts (whatever their name) are fantastic. I used to have it on two Melodya LPs. I've read that the gorgeous sound has been ruined in the cd transfer, so buyer beware!

For something completely different, there is the Fricsay RIAS Orchestra on DG. A passionate account, but the score is heavily cut (45 minutes vs most others' 75-80 minutes).

[not edward]

Did the VSOO/Scherchen Ilya Murometz ever make it to CD?

It's very typical of that conductor/orchestra competition; yes the performance is perpetually on the verge of falling completely to pieces, yet somehow Scherchen's vision of the work shines through all the flaws. Last time I heard it half of me was saying "the music is rubbish and the orchestra sounds like it's sightreading" and the other half was completely gripped by it.

[Fëanor]

Joseph Canteloube: Songs of the Auvergne -- Frederica von Stade; Antonio de Almeida / Berlin Philharmonic.

[George]

Mozart KV 475, 457
Beethoven Op. 109, 110
Live Classics
1992 performances

With thanks to donwyn for the recommendation.  

[SonicMan46]

Interesting. Does someone know / has an idea if this will get on the market as a complete box-set?

Re: Debussy, Claude - Solo Piano Works, Vols. 3 & 4 w/ Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Henk - I purchased the four volumes over the last 6-8 months; these are recent releases which were well reviewed - I would not 'hold my breath' over an upcoming 'box set' - as long as these are selling well by Chandos standards, then I suspect 'separate' discs will be your only choice - but, these are superb recordings.  However, who knows in the present economy - all that I can say is if these come in a BOX at half the price that I paid - SIMPLY, don't hesitate!  Dave 

[Coopmv]

The following set just arrived today.  Now playing CD1 from the set.  BTW, George, the set has similar organization as the Martha Argerich's set, each CD comes in its original LP jacket ...

[George]

The following set just arrived today.  Now playing CD1 from the set.  BTW, George, the set has similar organization as the Martha Argerich's set, each CD comes in its original LP jacket ...

Congrats!

When you get a chance can you tell me who wrote the liner notes and how long they are (text only pages)?

[Coopmv]

Congrats!

When you get a chance can you tell me who wrote the liner notes and how long they are (text only pages)?

Thanks. 

Liner notes were written by Jeremy Siepmann and they spread over 32 pages.  9 of the pages are photos and track listings for the CD's.  The texts are in English, French and German.  I guess that is approximately 8 pages of text ...

[George]

Liner notes were written by Jeremy Siepmann and they spread over 32 pages.  9 of the pages are photos and track listings for the CD's.  The texts are in English, French and German.  I guess that is approximately 8 pages of text ...

Thanks. If I bought the set, that would be the only thing inside that I didn't already have. I think I'll pass.

[Coopmv]

Thanks. If I bought the set, that would be the only thing inside that I didn't already have. I think I'll pass.

That is the same reason I passed on the Andras Schiff's Bach set since the only CD's in that set I do not already have as singles are the WTC I & II.  While Schiff is an outstanding pianist, I already have 7 sets of WTC I & II and still expect to get the sets by Angela Hewitt and Tatiana Nikolayeva, I did not see any reason to pay very high postage to get that set which is only available in Germany ...

[SonicMan46]

Concerto Köln - Collection - 6 CDs - works of Dall'Abaco, Locatelli, Vanhal, Kozeluch, Cannabich, & Eberl - just arrived today in the mail and have listened to the first disc tonight - excellent (but this has been a fave group of mine for years!) - will continue on in the morning (half day off) - this set has been touted in the forum, so expect to enjoy - 

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD1 from this set, a relatively recent addition to my Bach collection ...

[Brian]

First listen to this performance:

BEETHOVEN | Sonatas 30, 31, 32
Mitsuko Uchida

Performances are better than the cover photo for sure. Still on the first movement of 30, though...

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Mozart KV 475, 457
Beethoven Op. 109, 110
Live Classics
1992 performances

With thanks to donwyn for the recommendation. 

Wow, I had forgotten about that one.

Isn't it nice to hear Richter in SOTA sound for a change?

These are some late-career performances that on their own terms (no, this isn't 1963 Leipzig) are wonderfully communicative.

Any thoughts on the disc, George?

[Bogey]

Beethoven
Violin Concerto, Op. 61
Huberman/Szell/Vienna Philharmonic
APR
Recorded 1934

Thank you Que for steering me to the APR recording as opposed to the Naxos.  Terrific sound here.

[rubio]

Beethoven's 5th and 6th symphony performed by Wand/NDRSO. The 6th is kind of understated. It's beautifully played and enjoyable, even if I would prefer a bit more sparkle. The 5th belongs to my favourites. It has organic flow, thrust and excellent playing.

[Harry]

Good morning all!

[Bogey]

Good morning all!

Good morning, Harry....a bit past 1 A.M. here, but it still fits the greeting.  Did Suzuki do the entire cycle of Cantatas?

[Harry]

Good morning, Harry....a bit past 1 A.M. here, but it still fits the greeting.  Did Suzuki do the entire cycle of Cantatas?

He is half way Bill,....
I try to forget all the time differences in the world, but since I have quit some friends in other continents, I am reminded of it daily, and all the communication problems it gives.