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- Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:43 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: How does Sir John Barbirolli stack up with others?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16059
Re: How does Sir John Barbirolli stack up with others?
Sir John was a delightful man. I saw him conduct on a few occasions and he always was excellent. I even got the chance to interview him for my college paper. His recordings of Elgar are as definitive as you can get. He loved the two great Elgar Symphonies and his recordings show his greatness. Regar...
- Sun Oct 02, 2016 4:14 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: ASMF founder Neville Marriner dead at 92
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11030
Re: ASMF founder Neville Marriner dead at 92
OMG.........One of our greatest conductors is no more. Truly a sad day........
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:33 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Who Is The Highest Paid Music Director In The USA? Really!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8888
Re: Who Is The Highest Paid Music Director In The USA? Reall
Jaap van Zweden surprised me: I had no idea that Dallas paid so much. He sure has worked wonders with that group judging by recent recordings: I can't wait for him to get started in NY. Will maestro van Zweden ask for more or will he accept less In NY? Why is he leaving Dallas? How is the NYP suppo...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:41 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Who Is The Highest Paid Music Director In The USA? Really!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8888
Who Is The Highest Paid Music Director In The USA? Really!
List of the top six below: 1 Jaap Van Zweden, Dallas, $5m 2 Riccardio Muti, Chicago Symphony $2,309,837 3 Christoph Eschenbach, NSO, $2,274,151 4 Alan Gilbert, NY, $1,751,570 5 Gustavo Dudamel, LA Phil, $1,661,493 6 David Robertson, St Louis Symphony $1,043,313 - See more at: http://slippedisc.com/2...
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Lance!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15909
Re: Happy Birthday, Lance!
Have a happy birthday and many more, chief.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:34 pm
- Forum: Films & Movies & Their Music
- Topic: Did anyone see Maureen O'Hara w/Robert Osborne?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11659
Re: Did anyone see Maureen O'Hara w/Robert Osborne?
Sad news better late then never:
Ms. O'Hara died October 24, 2015, Boise, ID.
Regards,
Mel
Ms. O'Hara died October 24, 2015, Boise, ID.
Regards,
Mel
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:32 pm
- Forum: Films & Movies & Their Music
- Topic: Olivier's "Hamlet" 1948
- Replies: 8
- Views: 18507
Re: Olivier's "Hamlet" 1948
One of the greatest movies of all time. Olivier is superb and the other cast members are excellent. In addition, Walton's score is magnificent. 4 stars.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:28 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: John Adams violin concerto
- Replies: 51
- Views: 33513
Re: John Adams violin concerto
From Music Web International: Violinist Chloe Hanslip's performance on Naxos is reviewed below: 'The opening of his Violin Concerto has been compared to the drowning scene in Berg’s ‘Wozzeck’, but with the fluid undulations in the orchestra being extended over the whole of the first movement it is m...
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 1:51 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: James Levine: End of an era
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4368
Re: James Levine: End of an era
I agree completely. So sad.Lance wrote:Absolutely tragic what has happened to Levine. From the time he first appeared, even as a pianist, I felt him to be one of the finest musicians of current times.
Regards,
Mel
- Tue May 17, 2016 8:46 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: INTERNATIONAL OPERA AWARDS 2016 WINNERS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6676
Re: INTERNATIONAL OPERA AWARDS 2016 WINNERS
Len, I was overjoyed at your info about an opera by Offenbach that I had never heard of. Thank you, my friend.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Wed May 04, 2016 8:34 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Having Heard The Two Symphonies Of Kalinnikov ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10779
Re: Having Heard The Two Symphonies Of Kalinnikov ...
The Kalinnikov Symphony No.1 was one of my first loves in classical music in the 1950's. Here is a link to a wonderful thread in 2009 concerning this charming and luscious symphony: http://www.classicalmusicguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30691&p=308436&hilit=kalinikov#p308436 Regards, Mel 8) P.S. Fo...
- Sun May 01, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Historic Budd Telecast NBC Opera 1952
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6048
Re: Historic Budd Telecast NBC Opera 1952
OMG.................Thank you, thank you, thank you.........!
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:12 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Two replacements for Levine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4259
Re: Two replacements for Levine
Speaking of David Robertson, I wonder if the NYP considered him as music director? He would have been a wonderful choice.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: For Lance, The Piano Tuner........
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3593
For Lance, The Piano Tuner........
Lance, you should enjoy this, my friend.
http://www.factsandarts.com/music-revie ... -or-woman/
Regards,
Mel
http://www.factsandarts.com/music-revie ... -or-woman/
Regards,
Mel
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:40 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: John Francis 75.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 22520
Re: John Francis 75.
Happy Birthday, John. I wish you many more, my friend.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:24 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: An ‘Elektra’ at the Met
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5348
Re: An ‘Elektra’ at the Met
Len, one of my ten favorite operas. Elektra is probably the most powerful opera ever written. It still raises my blood pressure after 60 years of listening experience.........!
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:56 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Well I Like The Polish Scene-Boris
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8018
Re: Well I Like The Polish Scene-Boris
The reharmonization is one reason why I like the Rimsky-Korsakov version. One need not think Musorgsky's original "ungrammatical" or incompetent to feel somehow unsatisfied when listening to it. Rimsky's version made a "Boris" enthusiast of me in my teens and it still satisfies me very much. John, ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:53 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Is the Musical Heritage Society still active.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7865
Re: Is the Musical Heritage Society still active.
Passionato, which succeeded MHS is dead. I hope this does not mean the the Musical Heritage library is dead, too.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:58 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Javier Camarena Does It Again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5730
Re: Javier Camarena Does It Again
Len, Camarena is on a roll lately and I think that is fabulous. What a wonderful voice, m8.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:56 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Obituary: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6409
Re: Obituary: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Len, If you have to start somewhere after 'An Orkney Wedding With Sunrise', try the fascinating, but challenging 7th Symphony. The orchestration is terrific and the invention is superb. Happy listening my friend.
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:35 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Georg Friedrich Haas Morgen und Abend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6391
Re: Georg Friedrich Haas Morgen und Abend
Here is his Piano Concerto from 2007. Any comments?
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:46 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: 11/20/14 Centennial Tribute To Jorge Bolet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5905
Re: 11/20/14 Centennial Tribute To Jorge Bolet
Bolet was one of my favorite pianists of the past century. I saw him on many occasions and he was always a titan of the keyboard. His Liszt was sensational and he cut a huge figure on stage. Unforgettable and brilliant. Every good CD collection deserves some Bolet.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:29 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Piano. My music. CD. Naxos.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6397
Re: Piano. My music. CD. Naxos.
Garrett, what fabulous news.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:34 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Composer Steven Stucky (1949-2016)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4030
Re: Composer Steven Stucky (1949-2016)
Here is Stucky's Symphony as played by Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil. Comments please my fellow CMGers.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:32 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Louis Lane (December 25, 1923 – February 15, 2016)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7483
Re: Louis Lane (December 25, 1923 – February 15, 2016)
When George Szell was ill in 1969, I saw Louis Lane replace him as maestro for the Cleveland Orchestra concert in NYC. I do not remember the program, but, I must say Szell was sorely missed that evening.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:15 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Grammys Feb. 15, 2016-Classical Music Winners-Really?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11781
Re: Grammys Feb. 15, 2016-Classical Music Winners-Really?
Sorry for the incomplete list. Here is the complete list of winners: Regards, Mel 8) Engineered Album, Classical “Ask Your Mama,” Leslie Ann Jones, John Kilgore, Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum and Justin Merrill, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, mastering engineer (George Manahan and San Francisco Ballet Orchest...
- Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:31 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Grammys Feb. 15, 2016-Classical Music Winners-Really?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11781
Grammys Feb. 15, 2016-Classical Music Winners-Really?
I want to post this to read the comments that the list below engenders. Everyone deserves a good laugh......... :lol: Regards, Mel :roll: Best Contemporary Classical Composition: Stephen Paulus, Paulus: Prayers & Remembrances Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: Joyce DiDonato and Antonio Pappano, Joyce...
- Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:03 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Thoughts on the music of Nino Rota (1911-1979)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5372
Re: Thoughts on the music of Nino Rota (1911-1979)
His film music is what will be remembered before his fine concert music in the future. He was one of the titans of the cinema. Just listen to his score for 'La Strada' or 'The Godfather' and you will hear his greatness.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:09 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Dudamel and YOLA at Super Bowl--Why????
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11285
Re: Dudamel and YOLA at Super Bowl--Why????
At the conclusion of the Half Time show, Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay turned and thanked Dudamel. That was very nice and in clear view for all of us to see. Martin invited Dudamel and his young colorfully dressed LA youth orchestra to be half time participants. I see nothing wrong in ha...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:52 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla New Music Director in Birmingham (UK)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3960
Re: Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla New Music Director in Birmingham (U
An impressive young conductor on her way up the ladder. All you need to know in the link below. Regards, Mel 8) http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/04/cbso-appoints-mirga-grazinyte-tyla-music-director-birmingham-symphony P.S. I look forward to hearing her 1st recording with the wonderful City ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:10 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Medication change may prolong Levine's career
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10701
Re: Medication change may prolong Levine's career
Maestro b, I've seen several performances conducted by Welser-Most on DVD when he was music director of the Zurich opera , and they are all excellent . They include repertoire as diverse as Britten's Peter Grimes, Schubert's long forgotten Fierrabras , Tiefland by D'Albert and Rossini's Il Turco in...
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:32 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24113
Re: Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie
You mean, you read in some publication that Bernstein intended to record the Turangalila Symphony? Coule b, I suppose, but I don't believe it. If he cared that much about that music, he would surely have conducted it at lesat once in concert, and as far as I can tell, he never did. Boulez never did...
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:34 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24113
Re: Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie
The Messiaen was one of the projects that sadly never came to fruition. Peter Grimes was another casualty, of Lenny's passing on. Remember, Bernstein's death happened in 1990 and what I read was probably in a publication long since gone with the wind.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:39 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24113
Re: Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie
Did you all know that Leonard Bernstein was scheduled to record Messiaen's gorgeous monsterwork? Considering the fact that Lenny premiered this always fascinating work, what a recording for the ages that would have been.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:04 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8616
Re: Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette
Len, the 'Love Scene' is one of the most gorgeous pieces in all of classical music. Once heard, never forgotten, my friend.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:08 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Wagner Ring Exhibit at the Morgan NYC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6577
Re: Wagner Ring Exhibit at the Morgan NYC
Len, Florida, where so many of us go in later years. But, NY is always in my mind and my heart, my friend. Mel thanks-we've been to Florida many times over the years-in the winter it's great! Are you close enough to the Sarasota Opera-they're doing an opera I've never seen but I love the music! The...
- Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:21 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Wagner Ring Exhibit at the Morgan NYC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6577
Re: Wagner Ring Exhibit at the Morgan NYC
Len, your Wagner note, made me want to come back to NYC. Thanks for the heads up, my friend. :D Regards, Mel 8) Mel I forgot or just never knew- where are you now-I thought you might still be in NY? Regards, Len Len, Florida, where so many of us go in later years. But, NY is always in my mind and m...
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:56 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Wagner Ring Exhibit at the Morgan NYC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6577
Re: Wagner Ring Exhibit at the Morgan NYC
Len, your Wagner note, made me want to come back to NYC. Thanks for the heads up, my friend.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Poulenc
- Replies: 22
- Views: 15266
Re: poulenc
I totally agree, m8.maestrob wrote:Carmelites is his great work, although I'm very fond of his organ concerto. His Gloria tips my scales as well.
Regards,
Mel
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:46 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Happy birthday dear Chalkie
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5552
Re: Happy birthday dear Chalkie
Happy Birthday, m8. It is so nice to have you back where you belong.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:35 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Jaap van Zweden to head NY Phil
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23379
Re: Jaap van Zweden to head NY Phil
A big surprise. I hope the NYP made the right choice. Good luck to Jaap. He will need it in NY.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:57 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: David Bowie & Philip Glass Symphony No.1
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5649
David Bowie & Philip Glass Symphony No.1
In 1986, Glass wrote his 1st Symphony 'Low" based on Bowie's album 'Low', In honor of Bowie's sad passing from cancer, here is the 1st movement of Glass' Symphony.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:21 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Pierre Boulez dies at 90
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24716
Re: Pierre Boulez dies at 90
Sad, sad news about one of the 20th century's outstanding composers and conductors. Below are some Boulez observations about his 10 picks for the greatest 20th century works:
http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/story/10-gre ... -birthday/
Regards,
Mel
http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/story/10-gre ... -birthday/
Regards,
Mel
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:52 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: National Symphony Orchestra: Gianandrea Noseda
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6720
Re: National Symphony Orchestra: Gianandrea Noseda
An excellent choice. Noseda's Italian series on Chandos is superb. Lucky Washington.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 6:56 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Queens New Years Honours List 2016
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6073
Queens New Years Honours List 2016
Some big names in classical music here. Any comments, my fellow CMGers?
Regard,
Mel
http://www.classicfm.com/music-news/new ... l0joU5R.97
Regard,
Mel
http://www.classicfm.com/music-news/new ... l0joU5R.97
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:49 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Time for my annual Christmas post
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10710
Re: Time for my annual Christmas post
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our CMG members.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:22 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Obama's Official Playlist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9881
Obama's Official Playlist
Comments, please. No Bach, Beethoven or Brahms, much less Satie or even John Williams 'Star Wars'....So sad....... :( Regards, Mel :( CNN) The White House released two Spotify playlists of songs on Friday morning, one for day and one for night, that were hand-picked by President Barack Obama, who's ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:06 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Tonight`s Lulu
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3808
Re: Tonight`s Lulu
Len, both of you must have had a wonderful time. But, please tell us who was Lulu and who conducted Berg's great opera?
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Beethoven's 245th birthday listening project--VOTE
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9455
Re: Beethoven's 245th birthday listening project--VOTE
Hard choices...
Solti for the Symphonies
Barenboim/Klemperer for the Piano Concertos
Regards,
Mel
Solti for the Symphonies
Barenboim/Klemperer for the Piano Concertos
Regards,
Mel
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:01 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Nikolaus Harnoncourt Announces Retirement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6960
Re: Nikolaus Harnoncourt Announces Retirement
A great music master, who shall be missed.
Regards,
Mel
Regards,
Mel