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Todd

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Florestan

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Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind. — Rossini

Florestan

And a little supplement

Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind. — Rossini

Brian

Bebbington + Poulenc = good stuff. The Hahn box looks fun too.

JBS


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classicalgeek

Quote from: Spotted Horses on January 23, 2023, 10:03:22 AMFrom what I know of the industry, 1000 copies is a lot.

You're right that 1000 is generally a lot of copies for one release in the classical music world. But I was wondering if maybe more copies were printed for some these box sets which have become common in recent years. Just speculation, I have no idea if this is actually true. I was under the impression that the Prazak Quartet box was selling exceptionally well, which is why I bought it now!

The tracking information shows me that the package was on a flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco yesterday. So hopefully in a few days I'll be enjoying a feast of chamber music!  ;D
So much great music, so little time...

Original compositions and orchestrations: https://www.youtube.com/@jmbrannigan

Florestan

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Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind. — Rossini

JBS

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From the used CD bin at the public library



I don't think I've ever heard the Puccini. Frankly I don't even remember hearing about it.

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JBS

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From Arkivmusic. The Wilson/SoL is one of their Weekend Specials.




Contents of the Tomadin

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Wanderer

Souvenirs de Paris:


Madiel

Quote from: Wanderer on February 06, 2023, 12:22:57 AMSouvenirs de Paris:



I'd be interested in thoughts on the Brahms piano sets. Plowright was kind of on my radar.
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Wanderer

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Quote from: Madiel on February 06, 2023, 12:58:00 AMI'd be interested in thoughts on the Brahms piano sets. Plowright was kind of on my radar.

Plowright is fine, but Douglas is much better. I already have Plowright in the Third Sonata (also fine), but wasn't much inspired by his overall playing to continue collecting his Brahms traversal at full price (and later streaming/sampling of further issues confirmed my decision). I got this Plowright disc mostly for the Ballades (which next to Douglas' and others' sound rather mundane) and Op. 119 for the grand price of 4 euros. It's definitely worth more than that!
The Barry Douglas set, on the other hand, I think is an excellent traversal of Brahms' music, succinct, insightful and in beautiful sound. Very highly recommended.

Wanderer


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Florestan

Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind. — Rossini

Wanderer

#33437
Quote from: Florestan on February 07, 2023, 02:41:12 AMMake sure to get its complement too:



That's the plan - when the price is right. Until then, streaming is good for the wallet (and a great way to ascertain over time whether you really want to own a recording). 😉

ritter

I suppose you got that (superb) haul from the Av. des Ternes, Tassos?

How was Paris? How was Tristan? How was Carmen? Enquiring minds want to know!

Good evening to you!

Florestan



ATMA Classique and Festival Classica are very pleased to present the largest lyric cycle ever undertaken in Canada: a 13-CD set of the complete mélodies by the prolific French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912). 13CD BOX ~ 333 SONGS ~ 13 UNPUBLISHED SONGS ~ 31 PREMIERE RECORDINGS

This box set also represents one of the most ambitious projects devoted to French melody in the history of modern recording.

Under the artistic direction of baritone Marc Boucher, who is also featured as a singer, the project brings together some of Quebec's most beautiful voices: Karina Gauvin, Anna-Sophie Neher, Magali Simard-Galdès, Julie Boulianne, Florence Bourget, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Michèle Losier, Frédéric Antoun, Antoine Bélanger, Antonio Figueroa, Joé Lampron-Dandonneau, Éric Laporte, Hugo Laporte, Emmanuel Hasler accompanied by Olivier Godin on a historical Érard piano (1854).

In the hands of Olivier Godin, the piano part is pivotal and ever-present throughout this monumental undertaking. Other instrumentalists include cellist Stéphane Tétreault, violinist Antoine Bareil, guitarist David Jacques and harpist Valérie Milot. ATMA Classique founder Johanne Goyette assumes the role of recording producer.

Massenet's music will be performed on an 1854 Érard concert grand piano tuned to 435 Hz, the standard pitch decreed by an 1859 law in Paris. The aesthetics, mechanics, and sound of this exceptional instrument adds great distinction to the project.
Artists

Olivier Godin (piano, harmonium, harpsichord), Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto), Antonio Figueroa (tenor), Anna-Sophie Neher (soprano), Karina Gauvin (soprano), Jean-François Lapointe (baritone), Magali Simard-Galdès (soprano), Marc Boucher (baritone), Joé Lampron-Dandonneau (tenor), Hugo Laporte (baritone), David Jacques (guitar), Florence Bourget (contralto, soprano), Julie Boulianne (mezzo-soprano), Emmanuel Hasler (tenor), Éric Laporte (tenor), Michèle Losier (mezzo-soprano), Sophie Naubert (soprano), Stéphane Tétreault (cello), Frédéric Antoun (tenor), Jean Marchand (narrator), Antoine Bareil (violin), Valérie Milot (harp), Marie-Ève Pelletier (narrator), Antoine Bélanger (tenor)

Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind. — Rossini