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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.
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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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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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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!!! Regards, Jim
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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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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. Last edited by cma29; 01-17-2015 at 01:24 PM. |
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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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