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George

#12140
June 20, 2009, 06:16:23 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on June 20, 2009, 05:40:17 PM
Stuart - I've been very interested in the ongoing discussion of the Silverman set; currently, I have just two 'complete' cycles of the Beethoven Piano Sonatas (Annie's that George encouraged me to purchase & Claude Franck's, just a bargain) - I will be awaiting George's opinion; I also believe that one of our other experts in this genre, i.e. Todd, was quite positive in these performances, but will await his own assessment (or re-assessment) -  ;D

I'll try to get to that set sooner than I originally planned, since you and Rubio are awaiting my opinion. I'll post in the listening thread (or maybe the Complete Beethoven Sonata thread), since Todd's Silverman thread was on the old board.

I can say one thing right now, the liner notes are mighty impressive. Detailed notes on the structure of the LvB sonata, and on each sonata itself (about a page and a half on each sonata), all written by the pianist. The pages aren't numbered but there's gotta be 50+ pages here, all in English.

I am not sure where you can even buy this thing though, that wa sone of the reasons I grabbed it on Friday, I never see it in stores and amazon doesn't have it.

jlaurson

#12141
June 21, 2009, 01:30:23 AM
Quote from: George on June 20, 2009, 06:16:23 PM
I am not sure where you can even buy this thing though, that wa sone of the reasons I grabbed it on Friday, I never see it in stores and amazon doesn't have it.


I think some 2000 sets were produced--and they all sold. So you'll find it, if at all, on the used market. (I was quite surprised George found a set in the first place. In my availability (not performance)-survey, I listed it as unavailable.)

George

#12142
June 21, 2009, 03:48:53 AM
Quote from: jlaurson on June 21, 2009, 01:30:23 AM
I think some 2000 sets were produced--and they all sold. So you'll find it, if at all, on the used market. (I was quite surprised George found a set in the first place.

Me too, it was my main reason for buying it. Luckily the store didn't know how rare it is. I only paid $60 and it's in like new condition.

As usual Jens, thanks for the info! 

Henk

#12145
June 21, 2009, 11:08:04 AM
Quote from: Harry on June 21, 2009, 05:14:37 AM
Very good choice.

Impressed by the cover picture. Curious how that instrument sounds. Read also that horns are used in the compositions, which I like. Plus the good reviews, and the fact that Haydn took this work very serious, all make up that I purchased this box-set.

Henk

Coopmv

#12146
June 21, 2009, 11:56:50 AM Last Edit: June 22, 2009, 11:06:08 AM by Que
Just ordered the following CD sets at MDT earlier today ...

The new erato

#12147
June 22, 2009, 12:20:53 AM Last Edit: June 22, 2009, 11:06:27 AM by Que
Quote from: Coopmv on June 21, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Just ordered the following CD sets at MDT earlier today ...



You did well. I have them all, and besides recommending those Curtis recordings would like to add that this Agrippina is very fine. An alternative view on Monteverdi's Poppea....

PaulR

#12148
June 22, 2009, 12:25:03 PM Last Edit: June 22, 2009, 12:27:01 PM by Que

Coopmv

#12149
June 22, 2009, 05:03:31 PM
Quote from: Ring of Fire on June 22, 2009, 12:25:03 PM


I am still trying to decide if I like this CD as much as I do the usual Mutter's CD's, which I have quite a few.  The non-Bach music is too modern for my taste ...

PaulR

#12150
June 22, 2009, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: Coopmv on June 22, 2009, 05:03:31 PM


I am still trying to decide if I like this CD as much as I do the usual Mutter's CD's, which I have quite a few.  The non-Bach music is too modern for my taste ...
I liked Gubaidulina's other concerto offertorium so i am giving this a shot.  i like some modern music :)

Harry

#12151
June 22, 2009, 11:20:34 PM
A few that I ordered.

Lethevich

#12152
June 23, 2009, 12:52:41 AM
Quote from: Harry on June 22, 2009, 11:20:34 PM
A few that I ordered.


:) An average performance definitely shouldn't get in the way of hearing Malipiero's great symphonies!
Peanut butter, flour and sugar do not make cookies. They make FIRE.

Harry

#12153
June 23, 2009, 01:19:11 AM
Quote from: Lethe on June 23, 2009, 12:52:41 AM
:) An average performance definitely shouldn't get in the way of hearing Malipiero's great symphonies!

Yes Sarah, I am aware of the previous releases that the performances leave much to be desired, in terms of interpretation and ability of the orchestra.  :) Furthermore the recordings are also not that good.
But the music is of a high order, so untill nothing better comes my way, these have to do I am afraid.

Franco

#12154
June 23, 2009, 09:19:31 AM
Items I have recently ordered are beginning to dribble in, yesterday this arrived, but I have not opened yet:



Today's mail brought these:



My ears will be very busy soon.

:)

bhodges

#12155
June 23, 2009, 09:26:18 AM Last Edit: June 23, 2009, 09:32:05 AM by bhodges
Quote from: Ring of Fire on June 22, 2009, 12:25:03 PM


Wow, this new recording of The Nose looks great; I didn't realize it was out!  Also didn't realize that it introduces the Mariinsky's own recording label, which is very good news, too.

Edit: just looked at the new label's website, here, and we have another Shostakovich disc to look forward to in a few weeks, with Symphonies 1 and 15.

--Bruce

PaulR

#12157
June 23, 2009, 11:51:27 AM
Quote from: bhodges on June 23, 2009, 09:26:18 AM
Wow, this new recording of The Nose looks great; I didn't realize it was out!  Also didn't realize that it introduces the Mariinsky's own recording label, which is very good news, too.

Edit: just looked at the new label's website, here, and we have another Shostakovich disc to look forward to in a few weeks, with Symphonies 1 and 15.

--Bruce
The recordings sound great from the previews.  So I am really looking forward to getting the Nose soon. :)

The new erato

#12158
June 23, 2009, 11:59:29 AM
Quote from: Ring of Fire on June 23, 2009, 11:51:27 AM
The recordings sound great from the previews.  So I am really looking forward to getting the Nose soon. :)


If you want to get into the Nose, we have just the thread for you:

Quote from: Gurn Blanston on June 23, 2009, 09:39:28 AM
Ah. Well somehow it put me in mind instead of tipping cows. I don't know why...

Anyway, nothing like a couple of snot rockets and a good fart to start the day out right. :)

8)

DavidRoss

#12159
June 23, 2009, 01:49:28 PM
Per recommendation of the only guy I know who's a certifiable Mahler nut but who still has a sense of humor about it  ;D  I just ordered this

(oop, used)

in hopes of finding a Mahler 8 that I can love as much as the rest of his symphonies
(at least until the MTT/SFS 8th gets released  :-\ ).
"Maybe the problem most of you have ... is that you're not listening to Barbirolli." ~Sarge

"The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher
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