Chopin Recordings

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George

#1200
June 19, 2012, 02:49:15 PM
"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

George

#1201
June 19, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

Bogey

#1202
June 19, 2012, 02:56:25 PM
Quote from: George on June 19, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
Bill, may I suggest this historical gem, mastered by Ward Marston and dirt cheap:



http://www.amazon.com/Rubinstein-Collection-Vol-Frederic-Chopin/dp/B00005426Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1340146226&sr=8-4&keywords=Rubinstein+Mazurkas

Will order one next week.  I am limiting myself to one cd a week right now. :)
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Lilas Pastia

#1203
June 29, 2012, 05:26:42 PM
Most recent Chopin purchase: the 4 Scherzi, 24 Préludes, Sonata 2 and various works with Pogorelich. I have always liked his take on the Préludes but hadn't heard the rest. I was bowled over by the scherzi. What a penetrating, glinting tone ! I particularly liked his intensity in no. 1, my favourite. He held me spellbound throughout. Pogorelich sometimes comes close to assaulting the piano, but the feeling of chances taken, of going all out with no holds barred is irresistible. His touch reminds me of Magaloff's but the two pianists are utterly different in their approach to the music. A great, inexpensive 2 cd set on DGG

jwinter

#1204
July 25, 2012, 06:22:34 PM
Just ran across this in my local library.  Anybody familiar with it?  Worth a listen?

The man that hath no music in himself,
Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds,
Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils.
The motions of his spirit are dull as night,
And his affections dark as Erebus.
Let no such man be trusted.

-- William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice

Dancing Divertimentian

#1205
July 25, 2012, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: jwinter on July 25, 2012, 06:22:34 PM
Just ran across this in my local library.  Anybody familiar with it?  Worth a listen?



I haven't heard it myself but Penguin has positive things to say about Tacchino as a pianist overall. Don't recall what repertoire though (my Penguin is in storage).


Veit Bach-a baker who found his greatest pleasure in a little cittern which he took with him even into the mill and played while the grinding was going on. In this way he had a chance to have the rhythm drilled into him. And this was the beginning of a musical inclination in his descendants. JS Bach

kishnevi

#1206
July 25, 2012, 08:27:08 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on July 25, 2012, 08:19:33 PM
I haven't heard it myself but Penguin has positive things to say about Tacchino as a pianist overall. Don't recall what repertoire though (my Penguin is in storage).

I have him playing the Saint Saens concerti.  Based on that, I think it's certainly worthwhile checking it from the library for a listen.  OTOH, whether it's actually worth purchasing,  I'm not sure.

George

#1207
July 25, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
Quote from: jwinter on July 25, 2012, 06:22:34 PM
Just ran across this in my local library.  Anybody familiar with it?  Worth a listen?



He knew Poulenc and his Poulenc is a lot of fun. I'd love to hear his Chopin.
"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

Lilas Pastia

#1208
July 28, 2012, 07:06:14 PM
Quote from: jwinter on July 25, 2012, 06:22:34 PM
Just ran across this in my local library.  Anybody familiar with it?  Worth a listen?



It depends what you're expecting in Chopin ? Tacchino is one of the foremost french  pianists of his generation. His artistry is  esssentially identifiedd to his Poulenc interpretations, of whom he was a renowned interpreter.

I know what I would do if this disc was available in my local library >:D

George

#1209
July 29, 2012, 09:43:47 PM
Quote from: George on July 25, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
He knew Poulenc and his Poulenc is a lot of fun. I'd love to hear his Chopin.

*hint, hint*  0:)
"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

Marc

#1210
August 07, 2012, 11:06:55 AM
George, you scare me with your avatar. :P

I'm having a piano night for a change, and right now I'm enjoying this rare issue:



I'm far from a Chopin 'connaisseur', but this disc is worth every penny IMHO. Vladimir Tropp delivers very rhythmic and colourful Chopin playing. If you can find it somewhere, grab it!

Also crystal clear recording sound by the Denon team, though maybe a bit sharp on the higher treble of the instrument.

Bogey

#1211
August 08, 2012, 01:54:31 PM


A beauty, "Drasko".  Thanks!
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Holden

#1212
August 08, 2012, 02:52:52 PM
Quote from: Marc on August 07, 2012, 11:06:55 AM
George, you scare me with your avatar. :P

I'm having a piano night for a change, and right now I'm enjoying this rare issue:



I'm far from a Chopin 'connaisseur', but this disc is worth every penny IMHO. Vladimir Tropp delivers very rhythmic and colourful Chopin playing. If you can find it somewhere, grab it!

Also crystal clear recording sound by the Denon team, though maybe a bit sharp on the higher treble of the instrument.

It's on Spotify but with a different cover. The CD is called Simply Chopin and includes the 2nd piano sonata
Cheers

Holden

George

#1213
August 08, 2012, 02:58:25 PM
Quote from: Marc on August 07, 2012, 11:06:55 AM
George, you scare me with your avatar. :P

Then it's good I didn't chose to go with Jerri Blank, her most famous character:

"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

George

#1214
August 08, 2012, 03:00:30 PM
Quote from: Holden on August 08, 2012, 02:52:52 PM
It's on Spotify but with a different cover. The CD is called Simply Chopin and includes the 2nd piano sonata

It's not on the USA edition, alas.
"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

Marc

#1215
August 08, 2012, 08:50:07 PM
Quote from: George on August 08, 2012, 02:58:25 PM
Then it's good I didn't chose to go with Jerri Blank, her most famous character:



Luscious lips!

OT continued (apologies): I like this one, but it would not work as an avatar.



Dunno if she likes Chopin, but I guess she does like the Chopin Theatre.

jwinter

#1216
August 13, 2012, 04:21:35 PM
Scored this today used for about the price of a decent cheeseburger.  Anyone familiar with it?

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The man that hath no music in himself,
Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds,
Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils.
The motions of his spirit are dull as night,
And his affections dark as Erebus.
Let no such man be trusted.

-- William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice

Bogey

#1217
August 13, 2012, 04:29:21 PM
Quote from: jwinter on August 13, 2012, 04:21:35 PM
Scored this today used for about the price of a decent cheeseburger.  Anyone familiar with it?

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Wow!  You would think that like most of the "brick" sets that there is some nice stuff in there.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

George

#1218
August 13, 2012, 04:51:48 PM
Quote from: jwinter on August 13, 2012, 04:21:35 PM
Scored this today used for about the price of a decent cheeseburger.  Anyone familiar with it?

Lotsa great names in there, J. I bet some great performances as well.
"It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously." –Oscar Wilde

The Raven

#1219
August 14, 2012, 04:03:32 AM
Quote from: jwinter on August 13, 2012, 04:21:35 PM
Scored this today used for about the price of a decent cheeseburger.  Anyone familiar with it?

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I've no technical knowledge or whatsoever on how to record anything but I can assure you I can record better...even then...
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