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[val]

BRITTEN:            A Ceremony of Carols; Rejoice in the Lamb     / Westminster Abbey Choir, Martin Neary

A splendid Choir in beautiful performances of choral works of Britten, from one of his first works, "A Hymn to the Virgin", to the Ceremony of Carols and the cantata (based in a very strange poem) Rejoice in the Lamb.
Some vocal soloists are also superlative, in special Ian Bostridge and Michael Chance in the Cantata "Abraham and Isaac".

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Music from the Court of King Janus at Nicosia. ( 1374-1432)

Disc III from this wonderful set. A amazing recording.

[Lisztianwagner]

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No.8

[The new erato]

A revelation:

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I need more Foote.

[Jared]

Music from the Court of King Janus at Nicosia. ( 1374-1432)

Disc III from this wonderful set. A amazing recording.

that's an interesting post Harry... I own this recording (and very nice it is too)



would I be right in assuming that it's part of the above set?

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

A revelation:

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I need more Foote.

Yes Foote is marvellous, When in the States I took a lot of recordings home by this composer.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

A wonderful set, one which surprised me and delighted me enormously. Not expecting much, but rewarded with plenty. A very fine recording and interpretations that charmed the deuce out of me. Firmly recommended. Be brave, buy!

CD I.

Divertimento KV. 254 in B flat major.
Trio KV 497 in G major.
Trio KV 502 in B flat major.

Recorded in 2005/06.

[The new erato]

Another absolutely outstanding disc of music by Herman Koppel:

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Ever wondered about what happened to the Nielsen tradition in Denmark? Here's the answer!

[Jared]

Harry: Did you see my post at the top of this page??

I was just wondering... 

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Harry: Did you see my post at the top of this page??

I was just wondering... 

Yes I saw it, and I am glad this recording has many admires, for if I compare it with other recordings I have this one comes closest to my feelings how this should sound.

[Que]

that's an interesting post Harry... I own this recording (and very nice it is too)



would I be right in assuming that it's part of the above set?

Yes it is.  See for the complete listing (and later posts on individual recordings) HERE.

Q

[Jared]

Yes it is.  See for the complete listing (and later posts on individual recordings) HERE.

Q

Many thanks Q... that's a distinctly interesting looking prospect...

I noticed that I also have another disk on my listening pile by this ensemble:

[Sergeant Rock]

Kuijken conducting Haydn Symphony 103 in E flat




Sarge

[Jared]

Kuijken conducting Haydn Symphony 103 in E flat




Sarge

I have Kuijken's Symphs 82-92 Sarge... but none of his Londons... do you feel they are of the same high standard?

[Que]

Many thanks Q... that's a distinctly interesting looking prospect...

I noticed that I also have another disk on my listening pile by this ensemble:

That one does look very interesting! If you like it, you might be interested in this post.

Q

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Arthur Butterworth.
Symphony No. 1, opus 15.

Ruth Gipps.
Symphony No. 2 opus 30.

Munchner Symphoniker, Douglas Bostock.
Recorded 1998.

I already sang my praises about both composers, and about the perfect performances of both works. I also have this recording as a single issue with the original notes, because in the present box there is non. Sound is detailed and a good front to back stage.

[Jared]

^^^ thanks Q... that's a very interesting little read... the CD will be up for consideration sometime toward the back end of January, along with random works by:

Dufay, Lassus, Desprez, Ockeghem, Sheppard & music during the reign of Mary II... 

and judging by both this 'conversation' and your avatar image, I think that musically, you and I would have a lot in common.. 

[The new erato]

Repeat play; Great set:

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Very fine music, melodic and great fun! Simply beautiful!

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

In this box there is also a fine recording of the Huelgas Ensemble, the Italian Lauda.

[mahler10th]

At last!  On my 46th Bithday (today) I have finally managed to negotiate a new broadband provider, better, cheaper, faster, easier to pay.  Looks like I will be here without another major hiatus for some time!  At this moment...



No-one, not even the much lauded recording of Maazel with the VPO, no-one can do it better than Davis to my wee snuffy ears.