What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Harry]

Similar in concept but much less ambitious in scale is the "Deutsche
Orgellandschaften-Sachsen" set (4 cds, Capriccio).  All playing was
done by Wilhelm Krumbach who, while a quite respected figure
in Germany, nevertheless isn't one of the liveliest performers
around.  Kind of a missed opportunity to these ears but the sound
document alone is worth the small price asked I guess....

If you want something to compare you have to move to the MDG recordings, full price similar in concept, ambitious in scale, but in the end nothing compares to the set I am talking about. In the world this box has no precedent, it is absolutely unique, in the choice of instruments soloist and composers and price the Dutch Organ box is unbeatable.

[FideLeo]

If you want something to compare you have to move to the MDG recordings, full price similar in concept, ambitious in scale, but in the end nothing compares to the set I am talking about. In the world this box has no precedent, it is absolutely unique, in the choice of instruments soloist and composers and price the Dutch Organ box is unbeatable.

Well for one I don't think (East-)German and Dutch organs can ever be compared really...  at least in sound
Both are unique and unbeatable .  Actually Krumbach had recorded quite a few more single discs besides the Saxon box and explored further for German instruments that are usable for a project like this.  Very much a one-man's campaign (unlike the Dutch box you recommended, which features team work by several organists)
and for this reason an impressive and unique body of work.

http://pseudo-poseidonios.net/kan-fukin/krumbach.htm

[karlhenning]

Tallis
Spem in alium
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerley

[BachQ]

Georg Friedrich Händel Strange Reverse of Human Fate in d minor (fr. Alex. Balus) (King's Consort / King)

[locrian]

[prémont]

Similar in concept but much less ambitious in scale is the "Deutsche
Orgellandschaften-Sachsen" set (4 cds, Capriccio).  All playing was
done by Wilhelm Krumbach who, while a quite respected figure
in Germany, nevertheless isn't one of the liveliest performers
around.  Kind of a missed opportunity to these ears but the sound
document alone is worth the small price asked I guess....

I own a number of Krumbach-recordings and used to own more. Except for his Neumeister chorales on Arte Nova, which are serviceable, I find him rather unimaginative. He is probably more respected as an organ musicologist than as an organist.

[Kullervo]

[Drasko]

[Wanderer]

Good morning, everyone! 

[FideLeo]

I own a number of Krumbach-recordings and used to own more. Except for his Neumeister chorales on Arte Nova, which are serviceable, I find him rather unimaginative. He is probably more respected as an organ musicologist than as an organist.

That he is an organ musicologist is right.  Much of his effort so far is to "catalogue" important instruments by recording them systematically by region and/or maker.  And he records profusely: there are recordings of his on labels such as Telefunken (Teldec), DHM, Arte Nova, Antes Concerto, Capriccio and possibly more.  I don't know how he got so many recording contracts despite his seemingly ordinary playing/interpretating ability: perhaps good connections with the (musical) Establishments?  Like Andre Isoir, he has been quite keen about recording unusual repertories; voila a recording of works for organ by BEETHOVEN

[Que]

Good morning/day to all. 

voila a recording of works for organ by BEETHOVEN

That looks quite exotic! Even the label is a rarity.

Q

[FideLeo]

Good morning/day to all. 

That looks quite exotic! Even the label is a rarity.

Q

Indeed I have never encountered an "A. Charlin" disc before.  Scott Ross's WTC
on Disques Pelleas used to be quite hard to come by as well.  IMO it deserves to
be MUCH better known, despite the mediocre instrument and recorded sound. 
An interpretation that manages to be at once straightforward and subtle is really
a rare quantitiy and not as easy to achieve as some might have imagined....

[Harry]

Well for one I don't think (East-)German and Dutch organs can ever be compared really...  at least in sound
Both are unique and unbeatable .  Actually Krumbach had recorded quite a few more single discs besides the Saxon box and explored further for German instruments that are usable for a project like this.  Very much a one-man's campaign (unlike the Dutch box you recommended, which features team work by several organists)
and for this reason an impressive and unique body of work.

http://pseudo-poseidonios.net/kan-fukin/krumbach.htm

Okay, okay have it your way, you seem to insist to have the last word, so please, here you have it.

[FideLeo]

Okay, okay have it your way, you seem to insist to have the last word, so please, here you have it.

Thank you very much!  It's good to feel "macho" ["I have it all, I am unbeatable!"] in music every once in a while. 

[Que]

Scott Ross's WTC on Disques Pelleas used to be quite hard to come by as well.  IMO it deserves to be MUCH better known, despite the mediocre instrument and recorded sound.  An interpretation that manages to be at once straightforward and subtle is really a rare quantitiy and not as easy to achieve as some might have imagined....

I just got it, and agree on the instrument and recording - which are serviceable.
But the interpretation is wonderful: as fresh, invigorating and -indeed- seemingly uncomplicated as I expected of Scott Ross! A "golden oldie" of the WTC on the harpsichord.

Now listening to this:



Q

[val]

MOZART:   Lieder           / Schwarzkopf, Gieseking (1955, EMI)


The best anthology of Mozart's Lieder I ever heard.

[Peregrine]

Ehnes/Paganini. Will have to hide the CD from 'er indoors, as she fancies him great playing, saw him doing the Shosty VC1 last year with Alsop and thought he was someone to watch..

[wilhelm]

[Mark]

Ehnes/Paganini.

How's his playing in these? I have to confess I felt so astonished by Ilya Kaler's breathtaking performances on Naxos that I simply haven't bought another recording of these works.

[Peregrine]

How's his playing in these? I have to confess I felt so astonished by Ilya Kaler's breathtaking performances on Naxos that I simply haven't bought another recording of these works.

First set, so no comparison, but huge virtuosity (as you would expect, to play these pieces successfully). I sat in awe, listening to them this morning. Will certainly be seeking out more Ehnes recordings.

Got the disc cheap on Amazon for £1.24! Gone up to around the three quid mark now...