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[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Christmas Cheer from a wonderful CD'

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Christmas Cheer for a equally fine disc.

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BEETHOVEN:       Piano Trio opus 97 "Archduke"           / Istomin, Stern, Rose

An extraordinary version, full of energy and with a perfect articulation. Their sense of the global architecture of the work is amazing. And Eugene Istomin appears more inspired than ever ...

[Que]

Christmas Cheer for a equally fine disc.

definitely one I should put on my shopping list!

Started the morning with this:



Q

[mc ukrneal]

Sorry to hear that.  Which set is that, may I ask?

BTW, Christmas is gone, but we should have found a Santa hat for your panther! 

It was Harnoncourt.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

A beautiful Christmas CD, it was totally misplaced, but found it because my wife was rearranging my CD'S in our new home. That finished now, I thought this one should be played too. With Maria Zadori, a Soprano, that is number 2 on my list if it comes to the most favorite one. A fine assembly of fine musicians.
Recorded in 1991. Fine sound and performance. Hohohohohohohohohoho

[Brahmsian]

It was Harnoncourt.

Interesting, since I hear his is one of the highly acclaimed Schubert symphonies set.  Love his Beethoven.

[Brahmsian]

Schubert

Symphony No. 3 in D major, D200
Symphony No. 6 in Little C major, D589


Kertesz
Wiener Philharmoniker

Decca

The 3rd and 6th, along with the 4th, have become my favourite Schubert symphonies.  They have such energy and vitality! 

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Haydn Symphony #49 F minor "La Passione" played by the Arion




Sarge

[Que]

It was Harnoncourt.

I actually agree: Harnoncourt's Schubert is a miss...IMO

Q

[Brahmsian]

I love that Kertesz Schubert set.

Speaking of Kertesz, I'm cheating because I just received this, but my next listening session will be devoted to:


Brahms: SYMPHONIES/SERENADES (István Kertész w/LSO and VPO - Eloquence, 4cd, 2012)

+1.  I'd love to hear that Brahms Kertesz set.  Let us know your thoughts, please. 

[mc ukrneal]

Interesting, since I hear his is one of the highly acclaimed Schubert symphonies set.  Love his Beethoven.

We had this dicussion back in August/September I think. Harnoncourt isn't bad, and maybe I will enjoy it more as a #2, where it will be more interesting to contrast and compare. But I feel it lacks sparkle, which is something important with Schubert's music. This is the tradeoff for me (darkness vs light/sparkle). I never listen to the set - maybe 3-4 times over 20 or so years, which is why I've gotten a new one in hopes it will rekindle my love of that music.

[mc ukrneal]

+1.  I'd love to hear that Brahms Kertesz set.  Let us know your thoughts, please. 

Serenades are great (and can be found separately - highly recommended), though I too am interested in what he thinks of Kertesz in the symphonies.

[Keemun]

Schubert

Symphony No. 3 in D major, D200
Symphony No. 6 in Little C major, D589


Kertesz
Wiener Philharmoniker

Decca

The 3rd and 6th, along with the 4th, have become my favourite Schubert symphonies.  They have such energy and vitality! 

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Ray, how do you like this set? 

Now:

Mendelssohn: Symphony 5 "Reformation" (Abbado/LSO)

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My CDs are only for archiving, I find listening from my (silent) computer so much more convenient. And my CD players were less reliable than the computers, after about 5 years they often started to get reading problems, including the last one, a Sony too.

My experience, my Dad's experience, and many people I've spoken with have experienced zero problems with Sony CD players. Not saying it couldn't happen, it's just that I find it least likely with a Sony CD player based on my previous experience with their products.

[Coopmv]

Now replaying SACD1 from this twofer, which arrived months ago.  Perhaps the performance was too soothing that I fell asleep before it even completed last evening ...     

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Now:



Listening to Piano Concerto No. 1. Fantastic performance.

[Brahmsian]

Ray, how do you like this set? 

Todd, I do not like this set at all.  I LOVE it! 

BTW, Mendelssohn's 5th is my favourite Mendelssohn symphony!

And Todd, the 'Cup of Tea anyone?' thread obviously awaits your input! 

[Brahmsian]

'Tis the month!

Shostakovich

String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108

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[Coopmv]

Now playing SACD2 from this twofer, which arrived months ago.  SACD1 is excellent ...