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Old 09-05-2014, 07:34 PM
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What a delight! I don't think I've ever heard such virtuoso lute playing before. These are arrangements of 16th century madrigals and canzones by Giovanni Antonio Terzi in 1599, who apparently added a lot of flourishes and counterpoint. Life-like sound, too. (In multi-channel, the lutenists sound a bit larger than life; I prefer the stereo SACD layer.)

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Old 09-05-2014, 09:48 PM
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Ok. Something different to wrap up the work week...

Dietrich Buxtehude: Opera Omnia Vl, Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
Aria in C, BuxWV 246
Suite in E BuxWV 236
Air with Two Variations in A minor, BuxWV 249
Suite in F BuxWV 239
Suite in A BuxWV deest
Canzonetta in D Minor, BuxWV 168
Suite in A BuxWV 244
Suite in C Bux 227
Toccata in G, BuxWV 165
Aria Rofilis in d BuxWV 248
Suite in G BuxWV 240
Suite in E BuxWV 237
Canzona BuxWV 166
Suite in G minor, BuxWV 241
Suite in C BuxWV 229




Dietrich Buxtehude was a German composer and organist who lived c.1637-1707 and is better known for his influence on JS Bach than for his own music. Too bad because the music on this release is very good.

This CD was selected as Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice for May 2008. Here is what they said "Ton Koopman completes the exquisite solo oeuvre by Buxtehude with captivating élan. Witness the sheer richness of Buxtehude's luminous textures, as well as the finely drawn and grateful melodic contours." As president of the International Dieterich Buxtehude Society, Koopman is considered to be the world’s leading authority on his music.

The Challenge Classics recording is distinguished.
I'm enjoying this again and I like it as I wind down the week.
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Old 09-06-2014, 11:38 AM
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I thing both Bart and Julian have probably posted this, but its worth a repeat:

Mozart: Divertimento K.334 & Oboe Quartet K.370
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Alexander Kanjczek, conductor & violin
Linn Records 2011 via 24/192 download

Excellent performances with lovely lilting rhythms. The Linn recordings of the SCO are all really well done, with clarity, good soundstage and dynamics. If you're doing hi res downloads and like Mozart the Linn site is a great place to start.
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Old 09-06-2014, 11:45 AM
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Early morning on what's shaping up to be another beautiful day in the PNW

Listening to
Copland - Third Symphony
"Aaron Copland conducts The London Symphony Orchestra in his Third Symphony"
Everest Records, 24/192 reissue

I love Copland and this is one of my favorites. This is a brilliant performance, and excellent sound to go with it.
Copland's 3rd is one of my favorite. I had a phase where I'd only listen to


Or



Thanks for the recommendation on the recording. I will have to track it down!
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Old 09-06-2014, 12:04 PM
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Copland's 3rd is one of my favorite. I had a phase where I'd only listen to Or Thanks for the recommendation on the recording. I will have to track it down!
The download is available on hdtracks. But now I'll have to look for the Bernstein, thanks.
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The download is available on hdtracks. But now I'll have to look for the Bernstein, thanks.
Oh and I thought I was going to have an excuse to go vinyl. . Thanks
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Old 09-06-2014, 12:44 PM
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I started listening to these newly purchased sets (it will take a while unless I "binge listen"!), and I like what I hear--muscular playing when called for, and amazingly good sound.



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I started listening to these newly purchased sets (it will take a while unless I "binge listen"!), and I like what I hear--muscular playing when called for, and amazingly good sound.
Are these on CD?
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Old 09-06-2014, 01:58 PM
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Are these on CD?
In at least a couple of different configurations

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...Cpopular%2C394
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Are these on CD?
Yes--I bought them used from a seller on Amazon.
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