What are you listening 2 now?

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Gliere 3, Rachlin/Moscow RTV.

[SonicMan46]

Couperin, Francois - Harpsichord Livres w/ Carole Cerasi on a variety of historic harpsichords which are beautifully illustrated in the excellent booklet accompanying the 10-disc box.  I was stimulated to listen after a number of posts on Christophe Rousset performing the same works; unfortunately, I've not heard his set and it was not available on Spotify for an audition by me - several reviews are attached of Cerasi w/ an excellent one by MusicWeb - includes comparisons between Cerasi, Baumont, & Borgstede (the last two sets I owned previously to Cerasi but culled out after listening to her) - the Rousset recordings seen to be long gone except for expensive 'used' copies or likely downloads; the reviewer in MusicWeb states that the he is still the 'gold standard' for him, SO, if there are any suggestions for hearing Rousset perform these Couperin works, please post; otherwise, I'll be quite happy w/ Carole Cerasi.  Dave

 

[Karl Henning]

Prokofiev
Suite from The Steel Step, Op.41 bis
RSNO
Järvi

And—Maiden-Listen Monday!

Pace https://www.classicalwcrb.org/ I seem only to enjoy Spohr when the listening is my choice.

CD 6

Berwald Grand Septet in B^b

Spohr Double Quartet № 1 in d minor, Op. 65

Weber
Clarinet Quintet in B^b, Op. 34

[Traverso]

Couperin, Francois - Harpsichord Livres w/ Carole Cerasi on a variety of historic harpsichords which are beautifully illustrated in the excellent booklet accompanying the 10-disc box.  I was stimulated to listen after a number of posts on Christophe Rousset performing the same works; unfortunately, I've not heard his set and it was not available on Spotify for an audition by me - several reviews are attached of Cerasi w/ an excellent one by MusicWeb - includes comparisons between Cerasi, Baumont, & Borgstede (the last two sets I owned previously to Cerasi but culled out after listening to her) - the Rousset recordings seen to be long gone except for expensive 'used' copies or likely downloads; the reviewer in MusicWeb states that the he is still the 'gold standard' for him, SO, if there are any suggestions for hearing Rousset perform these Couperin works, please post; otherwise, I'll be quite happy w/ Carole Cerasi.  Dave

 

My advise is purchase this set.see link 

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/384222481798?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item597571cd86:g:gj4AAOSwdjxgx6VX&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSQuF9OYLb3wphIAOfpJK8RjGzVNzcOBrBmCSuRshn4W8W9Xy8rvKw%252FysTvKLys4Dnaxsv1bxf1lC6PubnTc%252Bo%252F5zrYV43SnFPy0AMxm5qpQsfnWUDiEHNqMfhUWPbKcdogN5oYgcdf3RofHPHZcM5MwqfrwHMcM%252F12HYOuTtSPMDeBYbiwenn18tYRmG6XC6zFfWWYABl0CWfQXgByZzftuuSjhWfvVMIEDak7TUJRZdAP%252BSyHuN4AGa%252FPs%252BnX6ku7gHFKKCupZykGFktYLq1di4O0l5e0wd08ifGJ4Ppurl3cClZUxPoU%252BHAxVhjsE7mQy7VMVojC27jpRnlKIsIrVnVZWRL3njAz%252FxsGQZ%252F6gBuLFqpRhDFugHo6ZFP7Dc38Gjx9lDE%252F0TAPHQKXcsMwNNsr7RHhkCgra0YGiJ3O%252BXtegVLYwyh8NGbbiPbJVFdAUkaUM7YODNdRSfsYM6ctyJC%252BX4%252B74P7Y18q4%252BJ3M6s3b6c%252FmnOUosDGVvoIPsCDCW3ytquWQ2saOD5Mbtyf3jn0A1IX4wFI%252Fbw%252BNDo0HNXNOxvr9v%252Fqb8rYmry0Bza%252BdZBKRYZQaYt1XbSOPt3dzQIDxSmS%252FXSWVZtO9Et2b7hFa2ziJiYZdoikiC8j9b9Ivxm2R5J%252Fwmi8un04Il8ZRZs%252FZBPSSQZyS6rzm5FbJs32SSs2W3OX8fnbDkf6cPkP4w%252BfFYDCW%252BOIHIvqYqQyAdTo%252FoiAdhtWcvAWoBG0I7%252Bw2g6U5RhZqIIVcP8ZtrQUx45iyyC7gmdhzLbhvRXCfxnlP%252FC96lfTIVQsxAkhBZ7%252B1aK2h9hkeFkn2V3T0XDy%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

[Papy Oli]

Buxtehude - Scandinavian Cantatas (Hillier)

I guess I might be more receptive these days to this Qobuz freebie from last year.

[Traverso]

Couperin

Dixième ordre
Onzième ordre
Douzième ordre

[Harry]

Sparre Olsen.
Complete Piano Music.
Oyvind Aase, Piano.

This music brightens up my life considerably. A very fine release by Toccata.

[VonStupp]

Ludwig van Beethoven
SQ 9 in C Major, op. 59 no. 3
SQ 10 in E-flat Major "Harp", op. 74
Alban Berg Quartett (rec. 1978)

[SonicMan46]

My advise is purchase this set.see link 

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/384222481798?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item597571cd86:g:gj4AAOSwdjxgx6VX&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSQuF9OYLb3wphIAOfpJK8RjGzVNzcOBrBmCSuRshn4W8W9Xy8rvKw%252FysTvKLys4Dnaxsv1bxf1lC6PubnTc%252Bo%252F5zrYV43SnFPy0AMxm5qpQsfnWUDiEHNqMfhUWPbKcdogN5oYgcdf3RofHPHZcM5MwqfrwHMcM%252F12HYOuTtSPMDeBYbiwenn18tYRmG6XC6zFfWWYABl0CWfQXgByZzftuuSjhWfvVMIEDak7TUJRZdAP%252BSyHuN4AGa%252FPs%252BnX6ku7gHFKKCupZykGFktYLq1di4O0l5e0wd08ifGJ4Ppurl3cClZUxPoU%252BHAxVhjsE7mQy7VMVojC27jpRnlKIsIrVnVZWRL3njAz%252FxsGQZ%252F6gBuLFqpRhDFugHo6ZFP7Dc38Gjx9lDE%252F0TAPHQKXcsMwNNsr7RHhkCgra0YGiJ3O%252BXtegVLYwyh8NGbbiPbJVFdAUkaUM7YODNdRSfsYM6ctyJC%252BX4%252B74P7Y18q4%252BJ3M6s3b6c%252FmnOUosDGVvoIPsCDCW3ytquWQ2saOD5Mbtyf3jn0A1IX4wFI%252Fbw%252BNDo0HNXNOxvr9v%252Fqb8rYmry0Bza%252BdZBKRYZQaYt1XbSOPt3dzQIDxSmS%252FXSWVZtO9Et2b7hFa2ziJiYZdoikiC8j9b9Ivxm2R5J%252Fwmi8un04Il8ZRZs%252FZBPSSQZyS6rzm5FbJs32SSs2W3OX8fnbDkf6cPkP4w%252BfFYDCW%252BOIHIvqYqQyAdTo%252FoiAdhtWcvAWoBG0I7%252Bw2g6U5RhZqIIVcP8ZtrQUx45iyyC7gmdhzLbhvRXCfxnlP%252FC96lfTIVQsxAkhBZ7%252B1aK2h9hkeFkn2V3T0XDy%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

Thanks Traverso for the eBay link - did a similar search and found an English version out of Indiana (don't know if it's the same individual posting in different languages but the offer is the same, i.e. $100 USD plus shipping).  A large box w/ 4 double jewel boxes containing 11 discs I presume - storage a big consideration for me; the Cerasi offering is an 1 1/2 inch box w/ 10 sturdy cardboard sleeves, again a consideration for some?  As to the cost, $105 (w/ shipping stated) unless I want to 'make an offer' (rarely deal w/ eBay so not sure how these offers go?), a good chunk of money for a used box that might contain one or more 'defective' discs (I'm sure returnable).  BUT, I would still like to hear a couple of the books and compare to Cerasi - my ears are ordinary and not uniquely discerning if the performances are 'close'.  Thanks again.  Dave

 

[Sergeant Rock]

Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983) Harp Concertino




Sarge

[Traverso]

Thanks Traverso for the eBay link - did a similar search and found an English version out of Indiana (don't know if it's the same individual posting in different languages but the offer is the same, i.e. $100 USD plus shipping).  A large box w/ 4 double jewel boxes containing 11 discs I presume - storage a big consideration for me; the Cerasi offering is an 1 1/2 inch box w/ 10 sturdy cardboard sleeves, again a consideration for some?  As to the cost, $105 (w/ shipping stated) unless I want to 'make an offer' (rarely deal w/ eBay so not sure how these offers go?), a good chunk of money for a used box that might contain one or more 'defective' discs (I'm sure returnable).  BUT, I would still like to hear a couple of the books and compare to Cerasi - my ears are ordinary and not uniquely discerning if the performances are 'close'.  Thanks again.  Dave

 

The price is very fair, you will not find soon a more attractive one.
It takes up some space but so do our egos!
Buying on ebay is not that difficult, although a paypal account is often necessary, but that gives you the guarantee that if there are problems you will get your money back.
The seller in my link is in any case a reliable one.
I would say, don't hesitate and get this set, it is the most beautiful thing there is at the moment.
It will give you many hours of delight.
There is a booklet with it that I do not have, but I was able to buy it very cheaply, so that reimburses a lot.
The used Harpsichords are also first class as are the recordings.

Amazon cost 50 more !

[North Star]

Martinů
Half-Time H.142
La Bagarre H.155
Intermezzo H.330
Thunderbolt P-47 H.309
The Rock H.363
Brno State Philharmonic
Petr Vronský

[Que]

Thanks Traverso for the eBay link - did a similar search and found an English version out of Indiana (don't know if it's the same individual posting in different languages but the offer is the same, i.e. $100 USD plus shipping).  A large box w/ 4 double jewel boxes containing 11 discs I presume - storage a big consideration for me; the Cerasi offering is an 1 1/2 inch box w/ 10 sturdy cardboard sleeves, again a consideration for some?  As to the cost, $105 (w/ shipping stated) unless I want to 'make an offer' (rarely deal w/ eBay so not sure how these offers go?), a good chunk of money for a used box that might contain one or more 'defective' discs (I'm sure returnable).  BUT, I would still like to hear a couple of the books and compare to Cerasi - my ears are ordinary and not uniquely discerning if the performances are 'close'.  Thanks again.  Dave

It's completely incomprehensible why it hasn't been reissued....

Harmonia Mundi prefers issuing a new recording of The Art of the Fugue with accordion! 

This may a good and affordable way to sample the cycle:

[asin]B00099FVBU[/asin]

[vandermolen]

Wordsworth: Symphony No.2 - a work which continues to grow on me. As with the music of Rubbra it has an understated power which I find affecting:

[Traverso]

It's completely incomprehensible why it hasn't been reissued....

Harmonia Mundi prefers issuing a new recording of The Art of the Fugue with accordion! 

An absolute disaster in my opinion were the Dowland songs with Sting, but it's definitely different, ahem....

[Harry]

It's completely incomprehensible why it hasn't been reissued....

Harmonia Mundi prefers issuing a new recording of The Art of the Fugue with accordion! 

This may a good and affordable way to sample the cycle:

[asin]B00099FVBU[/asin]

O, well I am happy that I bought it when it was released. I recognized the pristine quality in the performance.

[Harry]

Wordsworth: Symphony No.2 - a work which continues to grow on me. As with the music of Rubbra it has an understated power which I find affecting:

Have that one too, and its also treasured by me.

[The new erato]

The Kabalevsky/Glazunov disc from this set.



I'm just into the 3rd disc from the set.....

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, "Pathétique"
LPO
Jurowski



Magnificent performance!

[North Star]

Ravel
Concerto for the left hand
Claire Chevallier (Érard 1905)
Anima Eterna
Immerseel