I have the Schubert on vinyl and I LOVE it.moldyoldie wrote:
Schubert: Fantasia for piano in C major ("Wanderer")
Schumann: Fantasy for piano in C major
Maurizio Pollini, piano
DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
What a beautiful finale to the Schumann! A very fine alternative to Richter's, my personal favorite.
Anton Bruckner - Symphony #8
Bambert's disc is a winner, I have the disc on Arkiv by Werner Erhardt and it's excellent, Mysliveck's Operas are also well worth checking out...Brendan wrote:
Delightful, but now I'm wondering about the Werner Ehrhardt and Michi Gaigg discs of Myslivecek symphonies. Anybody here able to compare the discs?
Brendan wrote:
Fanfare wrote:Matthias Bamert’s invaluable series of symphonies by contemporaries of Mozart has scored another success with six examples by the little-known Czech master, Josef Mysliveček (1737–1781). Mozart, who could be critical of his contemporaries, had generous things to say about Mysliveček. Unfortunately, their friendly relationship faded after Mysliveček was unable to secure a commission for Mozart in Naples. As a youth, Mysliveček dropped out of the university and became a miller, but soon turned to music. He went to Italy (where he became known as Il boemo because the locals couldn’t pronounce his name). He gained fame with his opera Il Bellerofonte and composed prolifically but eventually died penniless at the tender age of forty-three. For years, the only thing I knew about Mysliveček was that he had no nose, a factoid that popped up whenever his music was played on WQXR (which, admittedly, wasn’t often). Chandos’s notes omit this gruesome detail, as do the Harvard Biographical Dictionary, The Oxford Dictionary, and the Concise New Grove, but it was confirmed by The Concise Baker’s. Mysliveček contracted syphilis, and an operation left his face terribly disfigured, effectively, but tragically, ending the career of one of the more talented composers of his era.
Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 1
I have that one on my Wish List for some time now so I would be interested to know whether or not you liked itThomas J wrote:
Anton Bruckner - Symphony #8
Vienna Philahrmonic, Herbert von Karajan conducts
I am always looking for an extra recording of 'Harold en Italie....ContrapunctusIX wrote:Berlioz: Harold en Italie; Overtures Rob Roy, Le Corsaire
Montreal Symphony Orchestra & Charles Dutoit - Decca
I like it quite a bit. I've always preferred Zukerman on the viola rather than violin, and he shows quite a bit of personality in a work that demands it. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra sounds decidedly Gallic, and I've always liked Dutoit's direction in regards to the French Repertoire. An excellent option, although I'd not be without the Munch or Ormandy recordings of this piece. But as far as modern digital recordings of the work go, this one is my personal favorite.bombasticDarren wrote:
I am always looking for an extra recording of 'Harold en Italie....
...what's this one like?
Thanks...have just placed it in my Amazon basketContrapunctusIX wrote:I like it quite a bit. I've always preferred Zukerman on the viola rather than violin, and he shows quite a bit of personality in a work that demands it. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra sounds decidedly Gallic, and I've always liked Dutoit's direction in regards to the French Repertoire. An excellent option, although I'd not be without the Munch or Ormandy recordings of this piece. But as far as modern digital recordings of the work go, this one is my personal favorite.
It's very good, but not my favorite - but then again I probably have 15 versions of this workbombasticDarren wrote:Thanks...have just placed it in my Amazon basketContrapunctusIX wrote:I like it quite a bit. I've always preferred Zukerman on the viola rather than violin, and he shows quite a bit of personality in a work that demands it. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra sounds decidedly Gallic, and I've always liked Dutoit's direction in regards to the French Repertoire. An excellent option, although I'd not be without the Munch or Ormandy recordings of this piece. But as far as modern digital recordings of the work go, this one is my personal favorite.
Do you, or anyone, have an opinion on Dutoit's recording of 'Symphonie Fantastique'
I'd probably rate Munch/BSO, Ansermet/SRO, Paray/DSO and Argenta/Paris Conservatoire ahead of it. That said, most of those other versions are out of print and expensive, and they are all older recordings.Try the new version on Zig Zag by Jos van Immerseel and Anima Eterna...bombasticDarren wrote:Thanks...have just placed it in my Amazon basketContrapunctusIX wrote:I like it quite a bit. I've always preferred Zukerman on the viola rather than violin, and he shows quite a bit of personality in a work that demands it. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra sounds decidedly Gallic, and I've always liked Dutoit's direction in regards to the French Repertoire. An excellent option, although I'd not be without the Munch or Ormandy recordings of this piece. But as far as modern digital recordings of the work go, this one is my personal favorite.
Do you, or anyone, have an opinion on Dutoit's recording of 'Symphonie Fantastique'
Yes they are superb recordings.ContrapunctusIX wrote:It's very good, but not my favorite - but then again I probably have 15 versions of this workbombasticDarren wrote:Thanks...have just placed it in my Amazon basketContrapunctusIX wrote:I like it quite a bit. I've always preferred Zukerman on the viola rather than violin, and he shows quite a bit of personality in a work that demands it. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra sounds decidedly Gallic, and I've always liked Dutoit's direction in regards to the French Repertoire. An excellent option, although I'd not be without the Munch or Ormandy recordings of this piece. But as far as modern digital recordings of the work go, this one is my personal favorite.
Do you, or anyone, have an opinion on Dutoit's recording of 'Symphonie Fantastique'
Fergus, the only other performance I can compare this with is from the Jochum/Dresdsen Staatskappelle box set. As much as I enjoy that great collection, von Karajan blows this one away. Easily recommended.Fergus wrote:I have that one on my Wish List for some time now so I would be interested to know whether or not you liked itThomas J wrote:
Anton Bruckner - Symphony #8
Vienna Philahrmonic, Herbert von Karajan conducts
It´s one of the greatest Bruckner recordings of all time. I was present at Carnegie Hall when Karajan and the VPO performed this colossal symphony in his last U.S. tour. It was one of the greatest things I´ve ever heard.Thomas J wrote:Fergus, the only other performance I can compare this with is from the Jochum/Dresdsen Staatskappelle box set. As much as I enjoy that great collection, von Karajan blows this one away. Easily recommended.Fergus wrote:I have that one on my Wish List for some time now so I would be interested to know whether or not you liked itThomas J wrote:
Anton Bruckner - Symphony #8
Vienna Philahrmonic, Herbert von Karajan conducts
Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 00, "Study Symphony"
I was there too! This, along with Szell, is a truly great Bruckner VIII. You MUST have this in your collection.josé echenique wrote:It´s one of the greatest Bruckner recordings of all time. I was present at Carnegie Hall when Karajan and the VPO performed this colossal symphony in his last U.S. tour. It was one of the greatest things I´ve ever heard.Thomas J wrote:Fergus, the only other performance I can compare this with is from the Jochum/Dresdsen Staatskappelle box set. As much as I enjoy that great collection, von Karajan blows this one away. Easily recommended.Fergus wrote:I have that one on my Wish List for some time now so I would be interested to know whether or not you liked itThomas J wrote:
Anton Bruckner - Symphony #8
Vienna Philahrmonic, Herbert von Karajan conducts
Prokofiev - Dorati Conducts ProkofievUnanimous acclaim, it seems.....a definite purchase for the futiure so....thank you all for your inputmaestrob wrote:I was there too! This, along with Szell, is a truly great Bruckner VIII. You MUST have this in your collection.josé echenique wrote:It´s one of the greatest Bruckner recordings of all time. I was present at Carnegie Hall when Karajan and the VPO performed this colossal symphony in his last U.S. tour. It was one of the greatest things I´ve ever heard.Thomas J wrote:Fergus, the only other performance I can compare this with is from the Jochum/Dresdsen Staatskappelle box set. As much as I enjoy that great collection, von Karajan blows this one away. Easily recommended.Fergus wrote:I have that one on my Wish List for some time now so I would be interested to know whether or not you liked itThomas J wrote:
Anton Bruckner - Symphony #8
Vienna Philahrmonic, Herbert von Karajan conducts
Khachaturian - Spartacus: Suite No.4, Masquerade, Circus, Dance Suite
I have some 8 recordings of the Lyric Symphony, including the excellent present one. But my ideal recording would have soprano Luba Orgonasova from the Claus Peter Flor recording in RCA, Terfel from the Sinopoli, and the Concertgebouw and Chailly from DECCA. Since it doesn´t exist all three are necessary plus the older Maazel DG version with Julia Varady and her baritone husband.ContrapunctusIX wrote:Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony
Bryn Terfel: baritone
Deborah Voigt: soprano
Vienna Philharmonic & Giuseppe Sinopoli - DGG
I have the Jean Fournet live recording on Opera D'Oro, it has no recitatives, which makes me happy, I was unaware of this recording so does Minkowski have them in his reading, and, of course, you are dead right about it being Rossiniesque...josé echenique wrote:
It´s difficult to understand why such a delicious and tuneful opera as La Dame Blanche is not more popular. It´s like French Rossini! This marvelous recording is really a must, you just have to hear the things Rockwell Blake can do, unbelievable!!! And the lovely Annick Massis is great too. For some reason when first released the Gramophone didn´t bother to review it, and many people, especially outside France, missed it, now it´s worldwide available at some 20 bucks, but without libreto. Still if you don´t own already it´s a must-buy.
Most of us first heard La Dame Blanche in the Fournet recording. It was the only one available for many years, and I think it´s quite good, especially for Nicolai Gedda. But this studio recording (the only studio recording I believe) is something else. Minkowski is more lively than Fournet, and perhaps more stylish too. The lovely French coloratura Annick Massis is much better than Spoorenberg, more charming and with better high notes, and Blake gives a virtuoso performance that just has to be heard, he is breathtaking. Gedda is also extremely good, and makes a more beautiful sound, but Blake can do things that no other tenor of our time can even dream about. The score is given complete and the digital sound is obviously much better than the Radio Hilversum tape from Opera d´Oro. And since it´s very unlikely that we will get another studio recording in at least 2 decades, I urge you to try it.Chalkperson wrote:I have the Jean Fournet live recording on Opera D'Oro, it has no recitatives, which makes me happy, I was unaware of this recording so does Minkowski have them in his reading, and, of course, you are dead right about it being Rossiniesque...josé echenique wrote:
It´s difficult to understand why such a delicious and tuneful opera as La Dame Blanche is not more popular. It´s like French Rossini! This marvelous recording is really a must, you just have to hear the things Rockwell Blake can do, unbelievable!!! And the lovely Annick Massis is great too. For some reason when first released the Gramophone didn´t bother to review it, and many people, especially outside France, missed it, now it´s worldwide available at some 20 bucks, but without libreto. Still if you don´t own already it´s a must-buy.
I certainly will, thanks Jose...josé echenique wrote:And since it´s very unlikely that we will get another studio recording in at least 2 decades, I urge you to try it.
'Tis true josé, Terfel is a beast in this recording. He's got a big enough voice to handle the huge role of the male in this "symphony" (I use the term loosely) and that in itself is no small feat.josé echenique wrote:
I have some 8 recordings of the Lyric Symphony, including the excellent present one. But my ideal recording would have soprano Luba Orgonasova from the Claus Peter Flor recording in RCA, Terfel from the Sinopoli, and the Concertgebouw and Chailly from DECCA. Since it doesn´t exist all three are necessary plus the older Maazel DG version with Julia Varady and her baritone husband.
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