Recordings That You Are Considering

[Varg]

Pettersson- Symphonies 2-3-4.

I'll get them anyway, but i'd like to hear about them.

[Lilas Pastia]

There will soon be a recording of Bruckner 9 under Nézet-Séguin on ATMA.
I'm just back from the concert, which was taped. I can't wait for the cd to come out. This was an OMGOMG experience 

[FideLeo]

I think that Mozart's piano sonatas desperately need HIP.

Just sampled an (entire) disc from the often overlooked series of Mozart sonata recordings by this Norwegian lady Liv Glaser (Simax):



A photo of Mme Glaser with her McNulty Walter copy:



An interesting issue and certainly great sound; a recent student with Badua-Skoda and Bilson (although she has been playing this music for decades on a modern instrument) there is obviously a trace of influence from both in her playing.  I like the performance a lot and will probably explore her Grieg Lyric Pieces, played on an 1853 Erard. 

[Que]

Just sampled an (entire) disc from the often overlooked series of Mozart sonata recordings by this Norwegian lady Liv Glaser (Simax):

Wow, another HIP Mozart! I already found your previous line up of names impressive - never imagined there were so many HIP versions around besides the more obvious names of Brautigam, Van Oort, Bilson, Staier and Badura-Skoda.

The number of irresistible goodies to consider is endless...
Any feedback on this?



Q

[FideLeo]

The number of irresistible goodies to consider is endless...
Any feedback on this?



Q

I am on the verge of purchasing Harald Vogel's integral set on MdG
(at a discounted price of course).  I heard that Prof Vogel has great
standing in the studies of music from the Northern German Organ
School...maybe you will consider his recordings as well?



ps I previously collected Mr Foccroulle's (sp.?) integral Bach in my first traversal through the music.  I ended up selling the whole lot, but perhaps more because of the recorded sound (at various venues/instruments) than his interpretation per se, which I couldn't hear very clearly anyway...

[The new erato]

Harmonia Mundi is just re-releasing the Saorgin complete 5 CD set of Buxtehudes organ works. Probably very cheap. Any vviews on this?

[FideLeo]

Harmonia Mundi is just re-releasing the Saorgin complete 5 CD set of Buxtehudes organ works. Probably very cheap. Any vviews on this?

How old are the recordings themselves?  Also, there are actually 7 discs in the Vogel set.   I wonder where he's got the extra music (there must be some)?  I have Oliver Vernet's set in my (presently inaccessible) collection which consists also of 5 discs only.  I guess I will find out when the Vogel arrives...

[marvinbrown]

  I am looking to buy a COMPLETE set of Bruckner's symphonies, this will be my first encounter with Bruckner.  I am considering this:

 

  any feedback you might have would be greatly appreciated

  marvin

[Que]

I am on the verge of purchasing Harald Vogel's integral set on MdG
(at a discounted price of course).  I heard that Prof Vogel has great
standing in the studies of music from the Northern German Organ
School...maybe you will consider his recordings as well?



ps I previously collected Mr Foccroulle's (sp.?) integral Bach in my first traversal through the music.  I ended up selling the whole lot, but perhaps more because of the recorded sound (at various venues/instruments) than his interpretation per se, which I couldn't hear very clearly anyway...

I certainly will consider it, both sets are generally regarded highly!
I guess the smartest thing to do for me is to await your impressions on the set by Vogel...

Q

[longears]

  I am looking to buy a COMPLETE set of Bruckner's symphonies, this will be my first encounter with Bruckner.  I am considering this:

I've not heard this.  You won't go wrong with Jochum's Staatskappelle Dresden set.

[prémont]

Just sampled an (entire) disc from the often overlooked series of Mozart sonata recordings by this Norwegian lady Liv Glaser (Simax):

Is her integral complete by now, or are the series ongoing? Are they actually available? Even in Denmark Simax CDs are difficult to get hold of.

[Que]

Is her integral complete by now, or are the series ongoing? Are they actually available? Even in Denmark Simax CDs are difficult to get hold of.

Series of sonatas seems complete on 5 CDs - check here.

Q

[prémont]

Thanks, Que.

[prémont]

As to the Buxtehude recordings (without consulting my shelves)

Tha Saorgin integral was recorded in the early 1970es. It is - as you may expect from Saorgin - colourful and played in "grand style" (I was almost writing a tad romantic). The sound strikes a fine balance between transparency and hall. Most of the set is played on restored North German baroque organs, but the last sessions were for some reason made upon the J A Silberman organ in Arlesheim (the one used for Rogg´s Bach integral for Harm.Mund.1970), and the sound of this organ is a bit too soft for Buxtehude. All in all though an impressive set.

The Foccroulle integral is marked by this players introvert attitude and soft touch. You can see and hear him play the Buxtehude d-minor Toccata upon the Schnitger, Norden here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DROr7_YH7eo

A great pity though to sell his nowadays unavailable Bach integral. Masolino, you might at least have sold it to me!! I own only one half of it, and really don´t understand what you are thinking of in writing, that you couldn´t hear his playing.

The Vogel integral uses quite a lot of the important restored North German organs. I think he masters the Stylus Phantasticus more convincing than the others. And is very well recorded. If I only could get one set, this would be the one.

My impression of the Vernet set is insufficient. I own it but haven´t listened to it much so far. You know, there is so much else to listen to.

[Que]

As to the Buxtehude recordings (without consulting my shelves)

And thank you too! Most helpful.

Q

[Sergeant Rock]

  I am looking to buy a COMPLETE set of Bruckner's symphonies, this will be my first encounter with Bruckner.  I am considering this:

 

  any feedback you might have would be greatly appreciated

  marvin

Critical opinion is all over the map, Marvin. Many Brucknerians whose opinions I normally trust dislike this set...really dislike it. In fact I was originally put off this set by the critics. It wasn't until I actually heard sniippets of all the symphonies on a BBC program comparing Barenboim with Masur that I realized how good these performances are (the BBC critic preferred Barenboim too). Having heard it now in its entirety, I can't understand the negative criticism: it baffles me. As a set--as a set--this is my favorite Bruckner (I prefer it to Karajan, Tintner, Jochum, etc). While not slavishly imitating Furtwängler these are as close to Furtwängler-style performances in modern sound as we're likely to get. Tempo-wise they are not rock steady but indulge in tempo fluctuations, including the Furtwängler-patented accelerando at climactic moments (very noticeable in the coda of the Fifth's Finale). Speeds are generally on the fast side (the 8th fits comfortably on one disc) but the exceptions are telling, and I think thrilling: like the slow finale of the Second.

Even most who don't like the complete set consider the Ninth a great performance. I think the Second, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh are also great performances and the others never less than good. The sound quality is very pleasing to my ears.

Jochum's the safer bet though, and you'll find much more agreement here about that set.

Sarge

[FideLeo]

A great pity though to sell his nowadays unavailable Bach integral. Masolino, you might at least have sold it to me!! I own only one half of it, and really don´t understand what you are thinking of in writing, that you couldn´t hear his playing.

  I sold the Foccroulle Bach because the original release was clunky - lots of double jewel boxes in three seperate soft cardboard slipcases and my memory of the recorded sound isn't too positive...parts of it sounding hazy and details lost when played organo pleno  I need my organ music CDs well recorded.  It's likely that his brand new Buxtehude (rec. 2003-06) will have much improved sonically.  And it can be had for not much money!   

Still, thank you, premont, for offering some most valuable comments on these various rcordings.  I think I will enjoy my budget-priced Vogel Bux very much  

[Don]

Here are two on-going Buxtehude organ works cycles that are excellent:

Hans Davidsson/Loft Recordings/2 volumes
Bine Katrine Bryndorf/Dacapo/5 volumes

[Lethevich]

  I am looking to buy a COMPLETE set of Bruckner's symphonies, this will be my first encounter with Bruckner.  I am considering this:

 

  any feedback you might have would be greatly appreciated

  marvin

Like Sarge says, the Barenboim isn't horrible, it's quite decent, but a lot of people don't rate it highly. That said, it may be the only way to hear the excellent (and highly Wagnerian) Helgoland nowadays. There used to be a CD of it with Wyn Morris, but that is now OOP, I think. The default recommendation from most (and me) is definitely Jochum/SD.

[Lilas Pastia]

I still own that Wyn Morris Helgoland LP. It's infinitely superior to that Barenboim one (which I have too). Would that some company reissue it...