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Seán

Thanks Brian, fascinating. I agree about Szell's Mahler 4 - definitely my go-to version - and also Das Lied von der Erde. I have both Walter versions and, though the Ferrier one is more celebrated, in the end the Mildred Miller is even more satisfying. When I was a teenager, Bernstein and the NYPO ...

Seán

barney wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:48 pm
Thanks Brian, fascinating. I agree about Szell's Mahler 4 - definitely my go-to version

Mine too, I have it on vinyl and it is beyond compare.

Seán

I keep saying I won't buy Mahler sets, but I totally will. I already have to live until 120 or so to catch up on my listening queue. Bernstein/NYP my favorite but I become more and more partial to Bertini. Don't know Bertini, thanks for the tip. Oh the Bertini set is superb, it's well worth getting.

Seán

BTW, since this box does not include a complete recording of Mahler's Tenth, I'm still recommending Deryck Cooke's original orchestration as recorded by Eugene Ormandy for Columbia, the premiere of which I attended, and later had the opportunity to have my LP copy autographed by maestro Ormandy: ht...

Seán

I posted this mostly for our many lurkers who might want to participate in funding the great Berlin philharmonic's new label and acquire a fine introduction to Mahler's cycle. Hello Maestro Brian, I hope this message finds you well. You are very good, thanks for the thought. When you mentioned 'lur...

Seán

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your review, well done.

Seán

MARCH •March 2, 2019: Month long tribute to conductor Ferenc Fricsay Part I •March 9, 2019: Ferenc Fricsay, conductor, Part II •March 16, 2019: Ferenc Fricsay, conductor, Part III •March 23, 2019: Ferenc Fricsay, conductor, Part IV •March 30, 2019: Ferenc Fricsay, conductor, Part V Oh Lance, it will...

Seán

Oh this is terrible news, poor John, May he Rest In Peace.

Seán

It IS very discouraging. Frankly, I would rather burn all my LPs than to let them go for a dollar, two, or three apiece. You might try the Japanese market. They are heavy into vinyl for classical music. Why vinyl hasn't taken the course of pop music for connoisseurs I do not know. But I must admit,...

Seán

Thanks to Seán out in Ireland, he conveyed to me the first I heard about Karl Henning's issues. Karl has been on these boards — as Gurn has noted above — for many years. I hope Karl fully recovers and we can continue to enjoy his input and friendship on these boards. And Seán, you are greatly misse...

Seán

Hello everyone, I don't logon very often but I am inclined to look in about twice a week. I had heard of Karl's misfortune and of the very difficult situation he now finds himself in. His wife has set up a page on Facebook to try and raise money for his rehabilitation. The page may be found here if ...

Seán

I love Beethoven's music. This set arrived this morning:

Seán

maestrob wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:05 am
Hi, Sean!

You've been missed.......hope all is well.

I am well, thank you for your kind words.

Seán

On Chalkies recommendation I bought the Hungarian Quartet's box set of Beethoven string quartets, the performances hail from 1953. I listened to the String Quartet No 7 Op 59 No 1 and it is hugely enjoyable. I am looking forward to listening to the rest of this set. https://target.scene7.com/is/imag...

Seán

I enjoyed that, thanks Karl

Seán

Well, the Dvorak IS the most popular and most often performed (at a guess), but the Shostakovich two are for me better pieces, with such concentrated energy. At this level, it's really impossible to rank, since these are all great works, but here comes a list: Dvorak Shostakovich Prokofiev (both ve...

Seán

CharmNewton wrote:
Seán wrote:Hello there, I thought I might drop in and say hello to my wonderful friends on CMG and wish you all a very Happy New Year.
Good to see you here again. Happy New Year to you and your family. Better late than never on the Beethoven.

John

Thanks John

Seán

Another two very fine recordings made their way into my collection today: https://img.discogs.com/SpbpyZ0DVRt4k63fOXMLOK5_QPY=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-7140766-1434627329-8143.jpeg.jpg https://img.discogs.com/2TerCVYuBJJdLiFe4vWeG7lq_a0=...

Seán

Hello there, I thought I might drop in and say hello to my wonderful friends on CMG and wish you all a very Happy New Year. Lucky you to get the Haydn! Very clever idea to package them that way. The Beethoven is one of my favorite discs: too bad C. Kleiber didn't do more. Happy New Year to you and ...

Seán

Hello there, I thought I might drop in and say hello to my wonderful friends on CMG and wish you all a very Happy New Year. These wonderful additions to my modest library arrived last week: http://www.deccaclassics.com/imgs/s300x300/4789604.jpg I don't know why I waited so long to buy this CD: http:...

Seán

I have never heard of Bache until now, I am intrigued. I shall listen in and learn more.

Seán

Oh I am very sorry to learn of Agnes' passing. She was a lovely lady who always treated people with kindness and respect. This is very sad news. We will miss her. May she rest in peace.

Seán

Happy Birthday Lance, I hope that you are well.

Seán

Hi Lance,
I am very sorry to learn of your accident. I hope you receive excellent medical attention and recover quickly.
Take care.
Seán

Seán

My weekend listening included:

Joseph Haydn
the seven last words of our saviour on the cross opus 51
Quatuor Mosaïques

Words cannot express just how good this really is.

Seán

Earlier today: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414JUg8nA5L._SX355_.jpg Johann Sebastian Bach Easter Oratorio, BWV 249 Ghent Collegium Vocale Orchestra Ghent Collegium Vocale Peter Kooy (Bass), Kai Wessel (Countertenor), James Taylor (Tenor) & Barbara Schlick (Soprano) Philippe Herreweghe - Con...

Seán

Dear Lance, thanks for choosing Nikolaus Harnoncourt for your next set of programs, he has long been a favourite of mine. I am really looking forward to these two programs.

Kind regards,
Seán

Seán

Very fine and informative reviews Henry, thanks for that.

Seán

josé echenique wrote:Easily the most influential musician of our time. Music was not the same after him.

I heartily concur.

This is a very sad time. May he rest in peace.

Seán

Seán

Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 9
Gürzenich-Orchester Köln,
Dmitrij Kitajenko - conducting.

Marvellous performance, I love it.

Seán

http://cdn.discogs.com/zhvXIqH44IFIAKB9FuWJZxnxVrg=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb()/discogs-images/R-2514160-1292536619.jpeg.jpg Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 New York Philharmonic Orchestra Leonard Bernstein conducting This is a hugely enjoyable performance. Bernste...

Seán

http://www.plade-klassikeren.dk/mediafiles/images/Shostakovich%20Symfoni%20nr.%201-15.%20Rudolf%20Barshai,%20WDR.%2011%20CD.%20Brilliant%20Classics.%206275.%20f.jpg Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 WDR Sinfonieorchster Rudolf Barshai conducting. This recording was the first choice on this morning...

Seán

That is another very interesting selection, Lance: • Servais: Fantasy on Themes from Meyerbeeer's 'Les Huguenottes' with pianist Eve Queler (live 1973, New York) • Alkan: Sonate de Concerto (1857) with pianist John Ogdon (live 1975, Amsterdam) • Giordano: "Amor ti vieta" from 'Fedora' (in memory of ...

Seán

More Mozart recordings:

Seán

What a great way to wash away the gloom of Blue Monday. The following items arrived in the post this morning: I am very keen on Gardiner's symphonic recordings. http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0000/978/MI0000978810.jpg?partner=allrovi.com On Fergus' recommendation I decided to get this ht...

Seán

Hi Lance, good question. I am mainly shopping for Mozart's music: all repertoire considered but for now I am concentrating on his chamber music.

Seán

I want to wish all of my great classical music loving friends a very healthy and happy New Year.
Thanks for your valued and valuable friendship over the past eight years or so.

Seán

maestrob wrote:Klara Wurtz is the Guiomar Novaes of her generation. Vastly underrated, she has a tone and empathy for Mozart & Mendelssohn that just knocks my socks off. Schubert also. Grab any recordings of hers you find!

I agree, she is magnificent.

Seán

A lovely Christmas present:

Seán

Merry Christmas everyone.

Seán

May he rest in peace.

Seán

This is great news, thanks for the information.

Seán

Splendid choice Lance, I am looking forward to your tribute to Jean Sibelius.

Seán

"PARIS TERRORISTS were Syrian Migrants..."

Never let facts get in the way when the you have an axe to grind, eh?

Seán

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81CbgsP7mcL._SX522_.jpg This is a great performance, full of sensitive details. The sound is just right. Abbado is sensitive to Schubert's moods and leads a warm yet disciplined human performance.. Thank-you, maestro! Hello sir, I listened to it on BBC Radio 3 ...

Seán

The 22 cd set includes the following: Detailed Contents List 1. Firebird Conductor: Igor Stravinsky Orchestra/Ensemble: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Written: 1910 Date of Recording: 1/1961 Venue: Hollywood, California 2. Scherzo à la russe Conductor: Igor Stravinsky Orchestra/Ensemble: Columbia Symph...

Seán

Oh boy do I LOVE this: http://www.israbox.com/uploads/posts/2014-05/1400768708_1000865864.jpg Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Bavarian Radio Choir Edith Mathis Soprano Norma Proctor Contralto Rafael Kubelik conductor This performance with the Bavarian Orchestra and cho...

Seán

It is time I resurrect this 1965 recording and listen to this lovely performance once again: http://inkpot.com/classical/covers/mahl2klem.jpg Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Bavarian Radio Choir Heather Harper Soprano Janet Baker Mezzo-Soprano Otto Klemperer conducting...

Seán

Dear Chalkie, I am very sorry to read of your health problems, take care of yourself. I have followed you activities on Facebook with great interest, thanks for sharing them with us.

All the best.
Seán

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