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[eyeresist]

With Tennstedt, always get the LIVE if you have a chance. He is ten times better LIVE than in the studio.

From what I've heard, I wouldn't necessarily agree with this. I don't always find his "spontaneous" gestures convincing. But getting extra music is always good!

[The new erato]

From what I've heard, I wouldn't necessarily agree with this. I don't always find his "spontaneous" gestures convincing. But getting extra music is always good!

Well, if you have all his studio recordings, the only way to go is to convince yourself you need all his live recordings.

[eyeresist]

Well, if you have all his studio recordings, the only way to go is to convince yourself you need all his live recordings.

Either that, or try getting all Baron Frankenstein on his ass!



(Please note: use of word "ass" employed for comedy purposes only.)

[jlaurson]

What better way to sample his work than a 56-disc box?

56-boxes, methinks, are not considered "sampling" -- they're a near-comprehensive survey.

Don't bend language to suit your OCDCDCD. 

(Only in France could Aldo Ciccolini have recorded that much in the first place, though...)

[Wanderer]

Case in point - I've been keeping an eye on this one... I don't have a lot of Ciccolini:
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A most excellent set.

[Mandryka]

Parkanyi quartet play Debussy and Ravel. I'm interested in the performance rather than the sound quality (it's an SACD). The ensemble are really the old Orlando quartet with a new cellist. I like the hedonistic and mellow old Orlando record of the Debussy. So I'm a bit curious.

[mc ukrneal]

I've unexpectedly gotten a 50% off Barnes and Noble coupon! So I am looking at various sets to buy (unfortunately, the Raff symphony set is out of stock ):

Parry Symphonies Chandos: $26 (est saving of $12)
Essential Sibelius on BIS (probably have about 1/3 in other performances): $38 (est saving of $15)
Kjerulf Piano Works on Simax: $20 (est savings of $8-10)
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh Gergiev: $11 (est savings of $8-10)
Thomas Hamlet EMI: $16 (est savings of $9)
Verdi Forza del Destino Molinari-Pradelli on Decca: $16 (est savings of $10)

I have 1 of 3 discs on Parry, and I would love to have the set. I am not as crazy about Sibelius as some, and while I am sure the set is good, I'm not sure if it would get so much play. Kjerulf - quite interested, though not as well known as others. The operas - all excellent and all would fill a hole in my collection. I also considered the Strauss II Box on Naxos for $65 - a great price, but I have 4 of the discs, and I have 8-10 other discs of Strauss II music, so I am not suffering either. I'm sure I'll find other boxes too. Any thoughts (on these or other possibilities)? I'm having trouble deciding with the Raff out as a choice, though writing it down has helped)...

[Lethevich]

The Essential Sibelius box is a good one, the lesser-known works are very listenable and help to create a genuine overview. The chamber works included are pretty darn good, the choral anthems are lovely. It also means that you cover a lot of this composer's music and can use it to refer back to if your opinion of him changes, without the need for additional purchases. The Parry symphonies are lovely, they're really growing on me.

I share your disappointment in the Raff, though - this would have been a perfect purchase given its awkwardly "decent value but hardly cheap" price point.

[Mirror Image]

I've unexpectedly gotten a 50% off Barnes and Noble coupon! So I am looking at various sets to buy (unfortunately, the Raff symphony set is out of stock ):

Parry Symphonies Chandos: $26 (est saving of $12)
Essential Sibelius on BIS (probably have about 1/3 in other performances): $38 (est saving of $15)

The Parry symphony set (w/ Bamert) and The Essential Sibelius set are two absolute musts! You might as well flip a coin on this one.

[kishnevi]

I paid $65 for the Sibelius box last year and consider it a great value.  At the price you mention, it's not merely a steal, it's grand theft. 
Whenever you're struck by the mood to hear vocal and choral Sibelius,  you'll have all you need in this box.  And the better known works are provided in first rate performances--the symphonies in particular.

[Mirror Image]

I'll buy this when I can get one in like new condition and for a decent price:

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This is the only Hickox conducted Tippett recording I'm lacking.

[The new erato]

I'll buy this when I can get one in like new condition and for a decent price:

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And then they'll box it - I hope.

[Mirror Image]

And then they'll box it - I hope.

Yeah, it would be my luck once I find a used copy that Chandos will put all of Hickox's Tippett performances in one box.

[The new erato]

Yeah, it would be my luck once I find a used copy that Chandos will put all of Hickox's Tippett performances in one box.

Go on then; they're just waiting for you!

[mc ukrneal]

I've unexpectedly gotten a 50% off Barnes and Noble coupon! So I am looking at various sets to buy (unfortunately, the Raff symphony set is out of stock ):

Just FYI -I went for the Sibelius. It was expected to be in stock in 1-2 weeks, but I am in no rush...

[Karl Henning]

Good hunting, Neal!

[Todd]

Intriguing.  Hilary Hahn and Volker Bertelmann (aka Hauschka - who?) teaming up for a disc of violin and prepared piano works that they apparently composed together.  The online samples on the site dedicated to the duo sound interesting enough for me to plop down coin.

[Lisztianwagner]

Liszt's Annees de pelerinage; this set seems to be very good and Lortie is a fine lisztian interpreter Listened to the exceprts on amazon, beautifully played.

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[jlaurson]

Liszt's Annees de pelerinage; this set seems to be very good and Lortie is a fine lisztian interpreter Listened to the exceprts on amazon, beautifully played.

There's really only one recording of the Années de pèlerinage that I like, love, adore.
Bloody brilliant... on a 1851 Erard. Not a period-instrument fetish... just amazing colors.



F. Liszt
Années de pèlerinage
Daniel Grimwood

A stunning recording that completely changed the way I had been thinking about and listening to Liszt.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jan/30/liszt-annees-de-pelerinage-review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_wSsz-K8Cg

[Karl Henning]

There's really one one recording of the Années de pèlerinage that I like, love, adore.
Bloody brilliant... on a 1851 Erard. Not a period-instrument fetish... just amazing colors.



F. Liszt
Années de pèlerinage
Daniel Grimmwood

Well, and that's a nice price . . . at the Italian site . . . .