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Old 01-15-2015, 07:48 PM
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This disc came packaged with Trifonov's Carnegie Hall concert that I posted a few days ago. The latter has considerably better sound, as the Chopin is too closely mic'd and sounds rather dry/brittle. Still, the brilliance of his playing (on a Fasoli piano) comes through clearly.





That thing on the right must be some sort of price sticker...it's not on my copy.
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Old 01-15-2015, 10:35 PM
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Boston Symphony Orchestra Vivaldi Four Seasons
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Default Mahler: Symphony No. 3

Today I went to the library to explore new music and checked this disc out...

Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D minor
New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Martha Lipton (mezzo)




It's my first time hearing the 3rd and I like it. The recording dates from 1962 and it's quite excellent. Very clear, airy and transparent. The NYPO are in good form here and play their hearts out for Lenny.
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Old 01-16-2015, 01:18 AM
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Today I went to the library to explore new music and checked this disc out...

Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D minor
New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Martha Lipton (mezzo)




It's my first time hearing the 3rd and I like it. The recording dates from 1962 and it's quite excellent. Very clear, airy and transparent. The NYPO are in good form here and play their hearts out for Lenny.
I think I'll buy the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck version on the Exton label for my library. I read good things, musically and sonically, about it.

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Default Mahler: Symphony No. 7

Here is another disc I got from the public library yesterday...

Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E minor
New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein




This symphony is very complex and layered, but quite listenable if the recording is good and the details come through. I think it's worthy of adding to my collection.
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Old 01-16-2015, 06:39 PM
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This 7-disc set arrived today--for $26 I'd say that's quite a bargain! Some of the composers are less familiar than others, so it's always fun to encounter previously unknown (to me) Baroque composers such as Valentini and Fiorenza. I started with the Valentini Concerti Grossi--very nice. A bit like a more contrapuntal Vivaldi. Superb sound--close and detailed yet still plenty reverberant.



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Tonight:
Prokofiev- Ravel - De Palla
The London Philharmonic
Walter Susskind Conducting
D2D Crystal Clear Records - CCS 7006
Magnificent!!!
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Listening to . . . Teresa Berganza - Mezzo Soprano

Solo Cantatas by Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Haydn, Rossini

English Chamber Orchestra - Marcello Viotti, Conductor


Recorded in 1990 by the Swiss company - Claves Records

The glorious voice of one of the finest mezzo sopranos of all time, performing beautiful cantatas. I love this lady's voice and take ever opportunity to listen to her. Sound quality is very good, and the performances are breath taking.


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Default Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

Here is some nice early Saturday morning music...

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni, Op. 8 Nos. 1-4)
Giuliano Carmignola. Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon




Everyone knows this piece, but when it is played with the verve and gusto in display here, even the most jaded listeners will sit up and pay attention. This version was also selected as the top pick by Gramophone magazine in one of its recent comprehensive monthly surveys of a piece. Listening to Carmignola is great way to enjoy a cold, winter morning in Missouri.

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Old 01-17-2015, 11:43 AM
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Another fine Argo,recording:
Dvorak: Serenade for Strings; Grieg: Holberg Suite
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields with Neville Marriner

Very lovely music and performance for a Sunday morning, and very relaxed and natural sound.
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