dwbasement Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Interesting but I must say guitar doesn't do me on the suites...Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHC Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 50 minutes ago, dwbasement said: Interesting but I must say guitar doesn't do me on the suites... Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk ABC Classics FM have been playing tracks from this disc on their shows. Stylistically speaking, I think it sounded fine. I think he captured the spirit of the suites. But you are right, it doesn't have the emotional involvement of a cello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 ABC Classics FM have been playing tracks from this disc on their shows. Stylistically speaking, I think it sounded fine. I think he captured the spirit of the suites. But you are right, it doesn't have the emotional involvement of a cello. I agree, exactly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicOne Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 11 hours ago, LHC said: ABC Classics FM have been playing tracks from this disc on their shows. Stylistically speaking, I think it sounded fine. I think he captured the spirit of the suites. But you are right, it doesn't have the emotional involvement of a cello. 11 hours ago, dwbasement said: I agree, exactly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk In some ways I agree, but strangely, Slava's baritone guitar seems to lack a certain gravity.... or perhaps 'weight' is a better term. It might well be the ABC's recording that's at fault. ....the classical guitar is a very difficult instrument to record accurately.....full of overtones and subtle nuances. They can sound quite 'thin' on certain recordings. Nonetheless, Slava Grigoryan is a truly great Aussie musician. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicOne Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Just downloaded this from Presto Classical: http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/r/Sony/G0100032930670 It's a remastered version of Gould's 1981 CBS Masterworks recording, which I have on vinyl (though no TT these days). Putting aside Gould's singalong, this is a truly great performance.....and not a sustain pedal in sight (or sound). Exquisite musicianship, combined with an insightful interpretation. One of Presto's 25 greatest recordings of the 1980s. I can only agree. The Hi Res 44.1 kHz, 24 bit, doesn't sound as good as the original vinyl, but alas, these days, my system is not as resolving as the system I had back then, which centered around a pair of Quad 57 speakers.....perhaps the perfect speaker for this type of music. Edited January 7, 2017 by MusicOne 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEN MISTER Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 https://petersplanets.wordpress.com/ I enjoy in-depth writing about music, particularly if the personality of the writer comes through. " Peters Planets" is a fantastic series in which ' Peter' has had the impulse to listen to just about every recording of Gustav Holsts' " THE PLANETS" available. That totals 70 plus and rising recordings which he surveys with a an ear for performance, production values, and verisimilitude. He writes with wit and insight . I had a clutch of recordings from the upper middle of his ratings, Geoffrey Simon, Andre Previn, Bernstein, Maazel and Marriner, but decided to seek out the top recommendations, Charles Dutoit and The Montreal Symhony, and Seiji Ozawa with The Boston Symphony. I got the SHM-cd of the DUTOIT, and an SACD of the Ozawa from CDJapan at rather modest prices. They are both sensational. Peters blog ( I believe he is an Aussie) is music writing at its best, informed, informative, and often very arch and hilarious. Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensell21 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 https://petersplanets.wordpress.com/ I enjoy in-depth writing about music, particularly if the personality of the writer comes through. " Peters Planets" is a fantastic series in which ' Peter' has had the impulse to listen to just about every recording of Gustav Holsts' " THE PLANETS" available.That totals 70 plus and rising recordings which he surveys with a an ear for performance, production values, and verisimilitude. He writes with wit and insight .I had a clutch of recordings from the upper middle of his ratings, Geoffrey Simon, Andre Previn, Bernstein, Maazel and Marriner, but decided to seek out the top recommendations, Charles Dutoit and The Montreal Symhony, and Seiji Ozawa with The Boston Symphony.I got the SHM-cd of the DUTOIT, and an SACD of the Ozawa from CDJapan at rather modest prices.They are both sensational. Peters blog ( I believe he is an Aussie) is music writing at its best, informed, informative, and often very arch and hilarious.Billy. Thanks for the info will follow the blog with interestSent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Alice's latest album arrived today. I'm in love. Edit...grrr. the dreaded sideways lurgy has finally caught up with me. Edited January 12, 2017 by Ugly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hergest Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Trying to cool down with some Handel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Yep, Handel is pretty cool, try some water music too................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hired goon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/7/2017 at 5:02 PM, MusicOne said: Just downloaded this from Presto Classical: http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/r/Sony/G0100032930670 It's a remastered version of Gould's 1981 CBS Masterworks recording, which I have on vinyl (though no TT these days). Putting aside Gould's singalong, this is a truly great performance.....and not a sustain pedal in sight (or sound). Exquisite musicianship, combined with an insightful interpretation. One of Presto's 25 greatest recordings of the 1980s. I can only agree. The Hi Res 44.1 kHz, 24 bit, doesn't sound as good as the original vinyl, but alas, these days, my system is not as resolving as the system I had back then, which centered around a pair of Quad 57 speakers.....perhaps the perfect speaker for this type of music. If you want a hi-res audiophile recording of the Goldberg Variations, try downloading this gem from Bandcamp here. Best of all: it's free. How much is this free recording, you ask? Nowt. I downloaded the FLAC files which are 24/96, dunno if the other lossless formats (WAV/ALAC) are also that hi-res. You're welcome. --Geoff 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, jazzdog@groovemasters said: Yep, Handel is pretty cool, try some water music too................ I have that. First classical CD I ever bought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 just thought you might need some re hydration...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicOne Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, hired goon said: If you want a hi-res audiophile recording of the Goldberg Variations, try downloading this gem from Bandcamp here. Best of all: it's free. How much is this free recording, you ask? Nowt. I downloaded the FLAC files which are 24/96, dunno if the other lossless formats (WAV/ALAC) are also that hi-res. You're welcome. --Geoff As I'm writing this, I'm listening to her performance of Bach's WTC Book 1, Prelude No 1.....no, no, Kimiko, use the sustain pedal in this one prelude. By all means, eschew the use of the sustain pedal in all of the other preludes and fugues,, but for this one prelude, it's a must: http://music.kimiko-piano.com/track/prelude-no-1-in-c-major-bwv-846 Edited January 24, 2017 by MusicOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicOne Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Now here is a performance of the WTC Book 1 No 1 using the sustain pedal.....it just sounds right and I'm sure if J S Bach was to hear it, he would approve. Too much pedantry can lead to travesties. This performer needs to fall in love a few times and then she might just be able to infuse her playing with a bit of soul, but, nonetheless, this is as it should be heard....but with more rubato and dynamics... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicOne Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) This version is better again, but he uses the sustain pedal only intermittently.....just the same, it's very good, with real dynamics and some soul: Edited January 24, 2017 by MusicOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerter Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) One of the best performances of Prokofiev's piano concertos (IMHO): Edited January 25, 2017 by qwerter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Casals. Cello unaccompanied. Suites #5,BWV10011 & #6, BWV1012. RS Vol ll as per 'What have you bought today' thread. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerter Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 What a great performance! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hergest Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Somedays I come home from work and the last thing I want is drums and bass and guitars. 7 albums of Vivaldi's Sacred Choral Works fits the bill with a pot of tea or two. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieface Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Erm...possibly too cerebral for little old me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willco Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 At the time to inspire the cook--possibly Incidentally also Frank Sinatra's Fav Classical piece W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Yesterday's 50 cent find. Cleaned up well and sounds beautiful. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 @Ugly that looks like a keeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Found the CD version on iTunes for $17. I see it was recorded in '85. Just might buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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