What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Coopmv]

There's a bit of confusion here. You've got the 24 preludes; Dave has the 24 preludes and fugues. Two very different works with two different opus numbers. 

I think Dave was comparing the 3-CD set on Hyperion with the 3-CD set on Regis.  I believe Regis tends to re-issue recordings previously released by other labels.  So perhaps the 2 3-CD sets are exactly the same recordings?  I really have not paid close attention to these sets ...

[The new erato]

I think Dave was comparing the 3-CD set on Hyperion with the 3-CD set on Regis.  I believe Regis tends to re-issue recordings previously released by other labels.  So perhaps the 2 3-CD sets are exactly the same recordings?  I really have not paid close attention to these sets ...

No they aren't. Regis' set is an older russian recording (originally on Melodiya I think), and generally agreed to be a better performance, but in more questionable sound. Some googling should turn up some recording information.

Edit: Here it is.

http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2003/Jun03/Shostakovich_Nicolayeva.htm

The Regis set is a 1987 BMG/Melodiya recording vs the 1990 Hyperion, two of her reputedly three recordings of the series.

[Coopmv]

No they aren't. Regis' set is an older russian recording (originally on Melodiya I think), and generally agreed to be a better performance, but in more questionable sound. Some googling should turn up some recording information.

But are they different recordings of the same work?  I do plan on getting every recording by Sviatoslav Richter on Regis.  George, our Richtervangelist recommended those Richter's Regis recordings a while back ...

[Brian]

SIBELIUS | Symphony No 3
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Leif Segerstam

[Harry]

I hope this one works?

Yes thank you!

[Bulldog]

But are they different recordings of the same work? 

As others have stated, they are two different recordings of the Op. 87 Preludes and Fugues.  The 24 Preludes from Shostakovich are Op. 34.  And I'd like to plug the Op. 11 Preludes of Scriabin.  Together, they are my three favorite Russian piano works.

It's best not to confuse these matters.  Otherwise, you could end up with a bunch of duplicates.

[SonicMan46]

A unknown master, that is unjustly forgotten, in my humble opinion. Good music making, and excellent recording. The second movement of the opus 20 duly opens in B major, and what a dramatic impact it has. And than followed meditatively by the strings, the first violin con gran espressione, with a theme that is developed before a central B minor passage marked agitato. What a tranquillity, and again what impact. It moves me to tears.

Harry - I'm starting to explore the works of this composer (not much available) - just have 3 discs w/ the most recent purchase below; the others are on the CPO label - enjoyable!  Dave 

[Coopmv]

Now playing this CD, which arrived last week from BRO ...

[hildegard]

I am absolutely delighted with these works. Perfect chambermusic.

Some samples to hear.

http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/cpo/detail/-/art/Friedrich-Kiel-Klavierquartette-Nr-1-3/hnum/3492354

Very nice, Harry! I like the a minor quartet very much.   

[Brian]

ATTERBERG | Symphony No 6
NDR Radio Philharmonic
Ari Rasilainen

A masterpiece unjustly overlooked. The first few minutes of the slow movement are beyond description  0:)

[George]

Some more attentive listening to this set, I feel a further post with comments is imminent.

Q

I'm spinning this one too. My first impression is that tempos seem a bit quick and Boegner's style isn't really to my taste.

The prominent thud of the pedals doesn't help things, either.  

[Brian]

ATTERBERG | Symphony No 3
NDR Radio Philharmonic
Ari Rasilainen

Gosh, I love this piece.

[CD]

[Bulldog]

Stuart - I recently purchased her 1987 set (from BRO and inserted above) which is now on a 3-CD package produced by Regis; our own Bulldog provides a superb review of these performances (Hyperion from 1990) on MusicWeb HERE - 

Now, I also own the Naxos production w/ Konstantin Scherbakov - well done IMHO; but am now looking for Don to provide us some comments in the near future on yet another set of these works, now on Hanssler w/ Jenny Lin, a strong recommendation in one of the recent record guides!   

I've only listened to a few minutes of the Lin set through my Naxos Music Library subscription.  I will likely acquire it at some point, but my current thinking is that I'm very skeptical that any performer will rival Nikolayeva's three recordings of Op. 87.

[Antoine Marchand]

Beethoven - Complete String Trios

CD1:
String Trio in E-flat, Op.3 (1793?) [40:33]
Serenade (Trio) in D major, Op.8 (1796/7) [28:56]

CD2:
String Trio in G major, Op.9/1 (1798) [28:34]
String Trio in D major, Op.9/2 (1798) [23:57]
String Trio in c minor, Op.9/3 (1798) [24:09]

Adaskin String Trio (Emlyn Ngai (violin); Steve Larson (viola); Mark Fraser (cello))

rec. 16-18 February, 4-5 June, 21-22 September 2001, Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA. DDD.

MUSICA OMNIA mo0106

[69:38 + 76:35]

Nice option for Beethoven's string trios.

MUSICWEB-INTERNATIONAL REVIEW

[Coopmv]

I've only listened to a few minutes of the Lin set through my Naxos Music Library subscription.  I will likely acquire it at some point, but my current thinking is that I'm very skeptical that any performer will rival Nikolayeva's three recordings of Op. 87.

Nikolayeva was considered the first lady of Bach keyboard works in the former Soviet Union.  She was also highly regarded for her performance of keyboard works by Shosty, a good friend of hers.  I too doubt there are many living pianists out there that can rival Nikolayeva in these works ... 

[Brian]

Two thoughts:

1. This CD is currently available, new, on NaxosDirect for $2.99.

2. My iTunes says its title is "Beethoven Complete Works, Disc 48." Looks like Naxos has a big project brewing ... 

[lisa needs braces]

Beethoven -- Mass in C. Don't know which recording. First time too!

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Prokofiev, Visions Fugitives, Op.22 (selections).

[Conor71]

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 - Jansons/Pittsburgh SO