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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: Purchases Today
Last post by Que - Today at 11:13:00 PMIn spite of the possibilities streaming, I still like the occasional indulgence of getting things on disc:
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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...
Last post by Harry - Today at 10:44:57 PMLute Music of the Netherlands.
See details back cover.
Anthony Bailes, Lute.
Recorded: St. Marien Kirche Schönemoor, Germany, 2011.
Wonderfully done! Composers not often recorded, like Vallet, Huwet and especially van den Hove. In the hands of Bailes one savours the articulation and subtle treatment of dynamics, which allows his mastery to shine in all its glory, and above all it shows the cultural richness of the Netherlands at that time. I do not know which Lute he is using, but it's a clear and clean instrument. Recording is more than excellent. A good start in the morning.
See details back cover.
Anthony Bailes, Lute.
Recorded: St. Marien Kirche Schönemoor, Germany, 2011.
Wonderfully done! Composers not often recorded, like Vallet, Huwet and especially van den Hove. In the hands of Bailes one savours the articulation and subtle treatment of dynamics, which allows his mastery to shine in all its glory, and above all it shows the cultural richness of the Netherlands at that time. I do not know which Lute he is using, but it's a clear and clean instrument. Recording is more than excellent. A good start in the morning.
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Great Recordings and Reviews / Re: Box Blather
Last post by Que - Today at 10:43:18 PMQuote from: Brian on Today at 04:25:57 PMThey must have only printed 1-2000 copies or something similar. That's especially unfortunate because it had been out of print for 10+ years before the reissue came.
I believe the reissue has been out of print before, which would make this the 2nd batch. I'm pleasantly surprised that the reissue raised so much interest (and appreciation) for this series!
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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...
Last post by Que - Today at 10:34:56 PM
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The Diner / Re: The unimportant news threa...
Last post by SimonNZ - Today at 10:10:31 PMQuote from: steve ridgway on April 11, 2024, 08:08:44 PMClassical music to continue at rail stations
Rail firm Northern has said it will continue to play classical music at 35 stations to combat bad behaviour.
Works "inspired by Handel, Beethoven and Mozart" are piped out over public address systems at certain times.
The music was rolled out to more than 20 additional places last April following a pilot scheme at nine sites.
Northern said it had led to a "reduction" in reports of large groups loitering at its stations in the North West and North East of England.
BBC News
Perhaps what these roaming groups of yoof don't like is the ahistorical use of oversized orchestras, modern instruments and ponderous tempos.
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Composer Discussion / Re: Mahler Mania, Rebooted
Last post by LKB - Today at 07:45:19 PMThe Ninth is neither abyssal nor a school outing ( though Putzi is certainly referenced ).
As to what the Ninth actually is, though, final definitions still elude me despite my deliberating over the course of some forty years.
Perhaps that's merely a hallmark of all great works of art: Transcending the perceptual limits of any one individual. Otoh, it may be that I'm simply incapable of getting my head all the way around the Symphony. I certainly won't discount that possibility, since I'm smart enough to know how dumb l can be.
As to what the Ninth actually is, though, final definitions still elude me despite my deliberating over the course of some forty years.
Perhaps that's merely a hallmark of all great works of art: Transcending the perceptual limits of any one individual. Otoh, it may be that I'm simply incapable of getting my head all the way around the Symphony. I certainly won't discount that possibility, since I'm smart enough to know how dumb l can be.
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The Diner / Re: The unimportant news threa...
Last post by LKB - Today at 07:14:58 PMThis is actually neither unimportant nor particularly surprising, but it's definitely news:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68830092
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68830092
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The Jazz Lounge / Re: What Jazz are you listenin...
Last post by Mookalafalas - Today at 06:50:12 PMQuote from: JBS on April 17, 2024, 07:29:47 PMIf you're in the mood for more, there's a whole series he did, including a second CD with Rampal which I assume is also in that box
I look forward to playing the other disk, but will probably not pursue others--although, that could change...
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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...
Last post by AnotherSpin - Today at 06:37:47 PMOp. 106 (Andrew Willis)
