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I can't determine right at the moment if Ricci, himself, ever recorded this piece. I collect Ruggiero Ricci voraciously. Do you know?

I just happen to run into this … how quickly some of these mega-sets go OOP. This is RCA 07348 with original jackets. When first issued, priced around $80/USD. I see it on Amazon USA for $1,000 now (new set), or a used set for $400. If you have this one, count your blessings! Decca has also issued a...

I have over 100 discs with Zubin Mehta's involvement, major labels, and non-major. However, this 97-CD boxed set doesn't resonate with me enough to acquire it. He has apparently had a fine career, and the 100+ discs I have represents his art enough for me. But, Brian, if you DO get the set, I'd like...

Some others ... César Franck: Was riding in a cab when it was struck by a horse-drawn carriage. Edward MacDowell: He was run over by a cab in 1904 dying of complications a few years later. George Butterworth (aged 31), was shot down by a sniper during World War I. Alexander Borodin: Died while vigor...

I think Knabe was endorsed by the Met, but they also the Baldwin was the official piano of the Met for a long time; with their demise, Yamaha was the provider. No doubt there were no more Knabes around the Met, but surely some Baldwins, especially the vertical ones for artists to use. The Baldwins (...

Hello Philip … glad you made it to CMG! Looks like you are enjoying some great music in the UK. Please continue to keep us informed. Any good piano recitals heard recently?

This was of great interest to me as a concert piano technician. I have seen many brands over many decades. The article and list is extensive, but most are gone in the 21st century now. Some well-known names are still listed. Steinway's biggest competitor, Baldwin, is no longer making pianos, which i...

This link comes courtesy of Australia's LIMELIGHT.

https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/fe ... cal-music/

I can't make that either, Lenny!

I was quite amazed listening to Beethoven's Piano Concerto #4 in G Major, Op. 58. Heard it on Sirius/XM - had to have it. Not only are the cadenzas brought into the 21st century, but it is done with the Borromeo Quartet, not a full orchestra. David Deveau is the pianist. It appears on Steinway & So...

I give Harding a lot of credit. He will be doing something that is a dream-come-true for him. I seriously doubt he will give up conductor permanently. I wish him good luck in his new endeavor.

There is some new material and recitals that are not in the other extraordinary box, all recorded at Carnegie Hall. The book, in size, is about 11" by 11" so it should fit on a shelf that will accommodate that height and depth. It should also be said that, if Horowitz was still amongst us, he probab...

Just for the record, Vasily [b.1976] and Kirill Petrenko [b.1972] are NOT related. Vasily, however, has recorded quite a bit, especially with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and other orchestras. Vasily has about 52 recordings to his credit, many with some outstanding soloists. So far, about ei...

Sony Classical 93533, 15 CDs A couple of days ago, the new book-style Horowitz "Come Back" edition arrived, which includes two CDs of dialogue between Abram Chasins and his old friend Horowitz! Sony has done their usually excellent job in the presentation with many photographs of Horowitz's return ...

Hah! That's the problem! I have most all the works of those composers you named as well! It is a wonderful sickness to have (and collect) so much available. Musical riches for sure as maestrob has said, and, of course, I'm delighted by it all. I would just like to add another 100 years to my lifespa...

I've had a number of pre-recorded calls from someone representing the Social Security stating that my number has been suspended due to "suspicious activity." DON'T FALL FOR IT … it's a scam. Besides those calls, I get at least 10 calls a day that have to be blocked. I thought someone was working on ...

HUGE price for this now. I got that EMI "Introuvables" set in 2005 for about 15% of the used price you mention. I've long enjoyed it, too. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ys-x0oq0L.jpg Agree, John, that the Petrushka is amazing: thanks for the reminder. I have it in the set pictur...

John, my most humble apologies! How I could have confused Weissenberg with Ciccolini, I do not know. The 10-CD Weissenberg "Icon" box is [79086], the complete RCA 30150, 7 CDs, and the complete DGG 482 5534, 4 CDs. Weissenberg can also be found on a number of other labels (live recitals, etc.), such...

It is interesting to observe that Schumann's Symphony No. 2 was actually the third by the time it was complete. And the Third (Rhenish) was actually the last symphony he wrote. It is the publication dates of the symphonies that confuses many with regard to their numbered sequence.

Yes, Arkiv does charge tax. Their distribution is from Pennsylvania, as I recall. But they often have the product sent directly from the prime distributor still labeled as Arkiv. I don't know if arkivmusic.com charges this tax . So why not try it if it doesn't ? They specialize in classical CD and D...

I never heard of such a ridiculous thing as NOT being able to play your piano in your complex. It should be allowed during the day and say, up to about 10pm as other residences have stipulated. Our rights are being taken away from us, one-by-one. Are there others in the building who have pianos as w...

We have someone from the UK joining us.

Philip, welcome to Classical Music Guide. We hope you participate often and enjoy your time with us!

Edwin Fischer had an incredible touch that seemed light and natural. As Brian/Maestrob has noted, he was at his best in the music of JS Bach and Mozart. If you ever have a chance to hear Fischer's chorale prelude, "Ich ruf zu dir," BWV 177 [JS Bach], you will hear what I mean. It's the best recordin...

I have the mega-box of Weissenberg and I believe the Lumen recordings are to be found there in [EMI-Warner 85824, 56 CDs]. It was issued around 2010 and I believe already out-of-print, and not available even on the used market. If the Lumens are not in the big 56-CD set, they are available on Doremi...

Artur Schnabel holds a very special place insofar as pianists are concerned. I would not want to be without his 32 Beethoven sonatas, but his Schubert, in many ways, is even more special. I always find I learn from Schnabel in his interpretations. His piano tone in the EMI/Warner recordings is exqui...

… going to be the new Flagstad in our own time? Thoughts? I see she has a new recording on Decca/Wagner and Strauss. I haven't heard it yet.

Very sorry to learn of Bilsma's passing. I have many of his recordings and always enjoyed his art enormously. First-class musician and cellist covering a very broad range of repertoire highlighted by his work in Baroque era compositions.

I too have a couple of spares (one older one, one newer) that I save for "just in case." Smart thing to do. I guess we can still buy LP turntables given the vinyl comeback, but I also have a couple of very good ones that, quite honestly, don't get used much when CDs are my main source for music toda...

Well, I hope it all proves to be untrue. I have been a Domingo fan for as long as I can recall. I just did a count on the number of entries he appears on - CDs in my collection, and the count is nearly 200 entries (not total discs, which would thus be higher). Does all this mean radio stations NPR a...

Isn't it interesting that Amazon shows Entremont's complete concerto recordings box on Sony for almost $300.00! Hard to believe as when first released it was on sale for $35 for 19 CDs. Insofar as Pennario's Capitol recordings go, either EMI or Warner have already issued a number of the Capitol/EMI ...

Interesting about Domingo. Several people I know that know him well simply say to me "it's about time this is brought into the open … it is well known by those that work with him." In his golden years, like Cosby and others, is he going to pay the price now? How will this affect his late career and ...

I deal with this mentally all the time. Anybody with 150+ "Emperor" concertos of Beethoven (as I have) could be considered losing his marbles. But when you are tuned in to performing artists , such as moi , it is very important. How many times will I play all 150+ of them? Like most, I have my favou...

Joe, that was a VERY interesting article in The New Yorker. I learned much from it. Thank you.

Well, whatever happens will happen. I do not stream or download and like Brian/Maestrob, I want the physical product. I only hope CD PLAYERS will remain in the market place for years to come and hope they don't go the way of cassette tape players. Many people really miss the convenience of cassettes...

Montana is a lovely state, but not a good state for me at this age! [New Hampshire could be a possibility, but doubtful, nonetheless. Alaska? No way.] I just think the whole tax situation has gotten out of control. I pay my taxes, willingly, because it is my duty. Widespread Internet buying, however...

Education is for educating all , regardless of gender. If it is for "musical" purposes only to have an all boys- or all girls choir to achieve some musical purpose (as has long been done), I see nothing wrong with that either. It reminds me of the Boys Clubs of America, or the Boy Scouts programs. T...

Most of us order recordings from Amazon, either directly from them or from third-party sellers. Some of these recordings come from out of the country (England, Germany, Japan, etc., and many other countries). The shipment comes to me in New York State, which, in our area, carries an 8% sales tax. No...

Well, thank you! Being away a month to recharge my batteries was the best thing ever. As they say, we sometimes need a vacation from the vacation. My piano work is in full swing, working seven days this week with not much rest in between. Universities starting up, recitals already being planned, etc...

Mozart's 20th performed by Artur Rubinstein on RCA I consider one of his very best concerto recordings. Do you know this one?

Me? Absolutely a devoted G&S fan. I have the Elektra-Nonesuch recording of Pirates with Ronstadt and Kline - loved it - though it was quite different than the usual concept of this, one of the best G&S operettas. Ronstadt did a marvelous job with "Poor Wandering One." If music is meant to be enterta...

Vladimir Feltsman, whose pianos I have prepared for concert, has come forth with a tribute to Silvestrov. It appears on Nimbus Alliance CD 6317. It contains music by CPE Bach, Silvestrov, Chopin, Scarlatti, Schubert, and Schumann. I can say I was not terribly enamored with Silvestrov's music, but m...

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2019/01/08/states-with-the-best-and-worst-schools-8/11/ Just happened to see this 26 pages of comparisons for schools. Living in the state of New York, it probably will not surprise you that we spend $22,366 per student , the highest of all 50 states; there is a ...

Here was a superlative pianist who seems more widely known as a collaborative pianist in chamber music though he played concertos and solo music as well. He was known as one of the most prominent pianists teaching collaborative piano. Bridge Records has released a number of recordings recorded live ...

Lothar Broddack made a number of recordings with cellist Zara Nelsova on Decca/London and also accompanied violinist Michael Rabin on occasion. However, I cannot find out any biographical information about the pianist. He seems to have been active in the 1950s. Judging his work with Nelsova, I woul...

Here it is again, hope it all comes through. In the early years, some of those releases on this label were not engineered for the best possible sound being too widely filtered. Now, things seemed to have changed for the good. These sets usually cost between $15 or $22/USD for ten CDs … no notes, but...

Yes, I have the original 78s for the Triple Concerto and a couple of CD transfers of it. My reason for wanting that so long ago was because of my fascination with Felix Weingartner's conducting. I wonder, if, indeed, that recording was the first ever of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. The only record I...

I'm surprise my post ran out at the end. All of it is showing on my screen. That's strange. I wonder if it did that, too, for John Francis? I'll be glad to have that Feuerman set, Lance, but the other two are unknown to me, and one has to draw the line somewhere. Always appreciate your level of know...

I found the link: AMAZING! Just scroll down to click on the proper box to hear her.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news ... lent-video

Bbbbut Lenny - where's the link for Emanne Beasha?

Did you have any wine with your meal? The place looks great!

In the early years, some of those releases on this label were not engineered for the best possible sound being too widely filtered. Now, things seemed to have changed for the good. These sets usually cost between $15 or $22/USD for ten CDs … no notes, but at least recording information, accompanist...

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