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Mozart PC’s: K.467 Robert Casadesus, live 1948 with Munch,NYPO, a concerto Casadesus “ owns” ; Gaby Casadesus 1950 studio recording with Eugene Bigot,Pro Musica, K.453, fine, but not quite up to Robert’s standard ; K.482 and 503 with a young Shai Wosner , live BBC in 2010 with Runnicles,BBCSSO and Manacorda with BBC Phil.,showing great promise, have followed him since.
When one wants to hear some CM, but not sure what, Mozart is always a great default.
When one wants to hear some CM, but not sure what, Mozart is always a great default.
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Rach3 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:14 pmMozart PC’s: K.467 Robert Casadesus, live 1948 with Munch,NYPO, a concerto Casadesus “ owns” ; Gaby Casadesus 1950 studio recording with Eugene Bigot,Pro Musica, K.453, fine, but not quite up to Robert’s standard ; K.482 and 503 with a young Shai Wosner , live BBC in 2010 with Runnicles,BBCSSO and Manacorda with BBC Phil.,showing great promise, have followed him since.
When one wants to hear some CM, but not sure what, Mozart is always a great default.
Wonderful.
I'm about to open the Casadesus box in a few weeks. Some magnificent listening ahead.
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Karajan-BPO - Bruckner 7 1970-71 EMI digitized reel tape
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I did not hear the Gershwin, but enjoyed the others, my first hearings of all. Previn’s written in his 80’s for his ex-wife, Anne Sophie Mutter ; Copland’s an early work written when he was in his 20’s in Paris ;Schemmer’s movement written for his just then born son.
Aleksey Semenenko violin
Artem Belogurov piano
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011bmn
Andre Previn
Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano
Tony Schemmer
Sonata for violin and piano, Mov. II. Sandor's Ballad ( 1981 )
Aaron Copland
2 Pieces for violin and piano
George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess Suite (transcribed by Jascha Heifetz)
Aleksey Semenenko violin
Artem Belogurov piano
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011bmn
Andre Previn
Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano
Tony Schemmer
Sonata for violin and piano, Mov. II. Sandor's Ballad ( 1981 )
Aaron Copland
2 Pieces for violin and piano
George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess Suite (transcribed by Jascha Heifetz)
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Rudolf Serkin - Brahms 2 Szell-CO 1966 Columbia - digitized from R2R tape.
Great performance but in disappointing sound, this time in a good remastering.
Great performance but in disappointing sound, this time in a good remastering.
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There was a time, Joe, when I had more of those reel-to-reel tapes than I could count! I loved the fact that not only did they not have snap, crackle and pop as an underlying chorus, but if one had the good sense to attach a short length of foil tape at the end of side one, on certain machines the reels would reverse direction and play side B without human intervention!
My collection included many from Columbia House, but when Dolby B was invented, there were European issues along with those from Barclay-Crocker, made right here in Manhattan so I could ride the subway down to Wall Street and hobnob with the genial engineer, Harold, who would pass me a few free samples to check on my system with a Phase Linear Autocorrelator to see if I could hear any tape hiss at all!
Those were the days!
https://reel-reel.com/labels-duplicator ... y-crocker/
My collection included many from Columbia House, but when Dolby B was invented, there were European issues along with those from Barclay-Crocker, made right here in Manhattan so I could ride the subway down to Wall Street and hobnob with the genial engineer, Harold, who would pass me a few free samples to check on my system with a Phase Linear Autocorrelator to see if I could hear any tape hiss at all!
Those were the days!
https://reel-reel.com/labels-duplicator ... y-crocker/
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A new work and new Welsh composer for me, the Williams VC will warrant at least another hearing, but perhaps not a recording purchase , the work darker, more complex than this BBC Radio 3 program note suggests, wanders a bit :
"Grace Williams' Violin Concerto is an exceptionally lyrical piece, whose central movement is built around the Welsh hymn tune Hen Ddarbi (Old Proverb) . “
Grace Williams is reported to have studied with Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose influence can be heard I think.I did not hear the other 2 works on the broadcast.
Britten: Prelude and Fugue
Williams: Violin Concerto (1950 )
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No 5
Madeleine Mitchell (violin) , BBC National Orchestra of Wales , Jamie Phillips (conductor)
Recorded live in Hoddinott Hall,Cardiff, on 3rd November,2021.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011cxs
"Grace Williams' Violin Concerto is an exceptionally lyrical piece, whose central movement is built around the Welsh hymn tune Hen Ddarbi (Old Proverb) . “
Grace Williams is reported to have studied with Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose influence can be heard I think.I did not hear the other 2 works on the broadcast.
Britten: Prelude and Fugue
Williams: Violin Concerto (1950 )
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No 5
Madeleine Mitchell (violin) , BBC National Orchestra of Wales , Jamie Phillips (conductor)
Recorded live in Hoddinott Hall,Cardiff, on 3rd November,2021.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011cxs
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Thanks for the link. I have heard, and very much like, the music of Grace Williams.Rach3 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:47 pmA new work and new Welsh composer for me
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011cxs
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This stunning just released CD with Magdalena Kozena and pianist Yefim Bronfman features songs by Bartok, Mussorgsky and Brahms, all sounding like they were written for her. Available on Spotify.
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Bax Symphonies 1-7
Lyrita & Chandos LPs
Fredman, Thomson, Del Mar, Leppard, conducting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlGNh0Q ... OP6x60ynUL
Lyrita & Chandos LPs
Fredman, Thomson, Del Mar, Leppard, conducting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlGNh0Q ... OP6x60ynUL
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Bax wrote very fine music IMHO. I've had those Lyrita recordings since they came out on LP, later buying them on CD, and acquired the Chandos set many years ago when that one was issued also.jserraglio wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:05 pmBax Symphonies 1-7
Lyrita & Chandos LPs
Fredman, Thomson, Del Mar, Leppard, conducting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlGNh0Q ... OP6x60ynUL
Bax was even more effective with his tone poems IMHO, and Chandos has issued a series of 9CDs under the rubric "Bax Orchestral Works," including Volume VIII which has his choral and vocal works on it. Just wonderful and I think vastly underappreciated music outside the British Isles.
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Pianist George Wu Teng plays Medtner’s epic “Night Wind “ Sonata live in Montreal, May,2021 ( without score !) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2o85UJ65BI
Reminds me more of the approach of Geoffrey Tozer ( my recording) , than benchmarks Mejoueva,Hamelin,Milne, but Weng “better” technically than Tozer if Teng perhaps a bit too “ notey “ ? For some reason, this Sonata is probably my least favorite of all Medtner’s piano sonatas.
And here, live in a studio, 2016, Liszt’s “Norma” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjVo2dmSOFc
A new pianist for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2o85UJ65BI
Reminds me more of the approach of Geoffrey Tozer ( my recording) , than benchmarks Mejoueva,Hamelin,Milne, but Weng “better” technically than Tozer if Teng perhaps a bit too “ notey “ ? For some reason, this Sonata is probably my least favorite of all Medtner’s piano sonatas.
And here, live in a studio, 2016, Liszt’s “Norma” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjVo2dmSOFc
A new pianist for me.
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Henri Dutilleux’s “Tout un monde lointain “ Concerto for Cello and Orchestra ( 1967-70), Miklos Perenyi, cello, with the Swedish Radio Orchestra under Klaus Makes, Sept.11,2021, live in Stockholm. Encore, “Sarabande” from Bach’s 6th Cello Suite.
https://www.rtbf.be/auvio/detail_concer ... id=2831310 ( At about 18:00 into the broadcast )
https://www.rtbf.be/auvio/detail_concer ... id=2831310 ( At about 18:00 into the broadcast )
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Saint-Saens Symphony # 2, Jean Martinon, ORTF National Orchestra, EMI cd, my first hearing on recommendation of a Welsh friend.Enjoyed more than the composer’s Symphony # 3 , although neither will be regular listening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mj7PyZ1hzE
Discovered Debussy liked # 2 well enough Debussy did a transcription for 2- pianos of the final 2 movements.
Big symphony day today, Robert Schumann’s 2nd and 3rd, Brahms’ 4th, Bruckner’s 7th, all live radio broadcasts, finishing with the S-S cd. Back to a fix of piano music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mj7PyZ1hzE
Discovered Debussy liked # 2 well enough Debussy did a transcription for 2- pianos of the final 2 movements.
Big symphony day today, Robert Schumann’s 2nd and 3rd, Brahms’ 4th, Bruckner’s 7th, all live radio broadcasts, finishing with the S-S cd. Back to a fix of piano music.
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Margaret Fingerhut’s Chandos cd of solo piano music of Ernest Bloch, rare gems:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-NWLvn ... aipOXDSWpa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-NWLvn ... aipOXDSWpa
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Jean-Efflam Bavouzet live in London, Sept.,2021.
A magical Haydn sonata, my first hearing, one of the few Haydn sonatas I’d seek out to hear again.The Clementi is quite virtuosic, again a first hearing for me , but while I usually adore Clementi sonatas, musically not this one. The Liszt I suspect is rarely heard and much better music than the title of the work would suggest. Absolutely first - rate playing by one of the great pianists of our day.
Joseph Haydn
Piano Sonata No.31 in A flat major,Hob. XVI/46
Muzio Clementi
Sonata In A Major,Op.50, # 1
Franz Liszt
“ Grosses Konzertsolo “ - concerto pathetique S.176
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011ll3
A magical Haydn sonata, my first hearing, one of the few Haydn sonatas I’d seek out to hear again.The Clementi is quite virtuosic, again a first hearing for me , but while I usually adore Clementi sonatas, musically not this one. The Liszt I suspect is rarely heard and much better music than the title of the work would suggest. Absolutely first - rate playing by one of the great pianists of our day.
Joseph Haydn
Piano Sonata No.31 in A flat major,Hob. XVI/46
Muzio Clementi
Sonata In A Major,Op.50, # 1
Franz Liszt
“ Grosses Konzertsolo “ - concerto pathetique S.176
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011ll3
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Rach3 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:00 pmJean-Efflam Bavouzet live in London, Sept.,2021.
A magical Haydn sonata, my first hearing, one of the few Haydn sonatas I’d seek out to hear again.The Clementi is quite virtuosic, again a first hearing for me , but while I usually adore Clementi sonatas, musically not this one. The Liszt I suspect is rarely heard and much better music than the title of the work would suggest. Absolutely first - rate playing by one of the great pianists of our day.
Joseph Haydn
Piano Sonata No.31 in A flat major,Hob. XVI/46
Muzio Clementi
Sonata In A Major,Op.50, # 1
Franz Liszt
“ Grosses Konzertsolo “ - concerto pathetique S.176
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011ll3
Another great find, Steve, thanks! This will be on my afternoon playlist.
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Interesting ,rather stark, Ravel work I suspect not heard often, my first hearing I believe,From the BBC:
“ Petroc Trelawny introduces music by Fauré and his students from the Paris Conservatoire, performed by members of Caerus Chamber Ensemble in the scenic setting of St. Mawes Methodist Chapel in Cornwall.
Held annually over a weekend in November, in one of the most picturesque parts of England, Music at Tresanton is the brainchild of artistic director and pianist Noam Greenberg. This year the international cast of musicians' focus falls on one of France's most influential figures, Gabriel Fauré and the younger generations who followed in his footsteps, among them George Enescu and most famously, Maurice Ravel.”
Ravel: Sonata for violin and cello ( 1920 -22 )
Jonian Ilias Kadesha, violin
Vashi Mimosa Hunter, cello
Enescu: Homage sur le nom de Fauré for piano
Noam Greenberg, piano
Fauré: Piano quartet No 1 in C minor, Op 15
Noam Greenberg, piano
Jonian Ilias Kadesha, violin
Clare Finnimore, viola
Vashti Mimosa Hunter, cello
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011rwl
Fww, enjoyed the Ravel more on second hearing.Actually may prefer it to his ubiquitous 2nd Violin Sonata ( “ Blues” ).
“ Petroc Trelawny introduces music by Fauré and his students from the Paris Conservatoire, performed by members of Caerus Chamber Ensemble in the scenic setting of St. Mawes Methodist Chapel in Cornwall.
Held annually over a weekend in November, in one of the most picturesque parts of England, Music at Tresanton is the brainchild of artistic director and pianist Noam Greenberg. This year the international cast of musicians' focus falls on one of France's most influential figures, Gabriel Fauré and the younger generations who followed in his footsteps, among them George Enescu and most famously, Maurice Ravel.”
Ravel: Sonata for violin and cello ( 1920 -22 )
Jonian Ilias Kadesha, violin
Vashi Mimosa Hunter, cello
Enescu: Homage sur le nom de Fauré for piano
Noam Greenberg, piano
Fauré: Piano quartet No 1 in C minor, Op 15
Noam Greenberg, piano
Jonian Ilias Kadesha, violin
Clare Finnimore, viola
Vashti Mimosa Hunter, cello
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011rwl
Fww, enjoyed the Ravel more on second hearing.Actually may prefer it to his ubiquitous 2nd Violin Sonata ( “ Blues” ).
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Ahti Karjalainen - Life, Kekkonen and Works
opera by Heinz-Juhani Hofmann
Reminds me of Ligeti’s Le Grand Macabre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzEXinJMNLs
opera by Heinz-Juhani Hofmann
Reminds me of Ligeti’s Le Grand Macabre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzEXinJMNLs
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Love it. One of my favorite operas done with period instruments.
Ania Vegry, soprano (Woglinde)
Sarah Wegener, soprano (Freia)
Ida Aldrian, mezzo-soprano (Wellgunde)
Stefanie Irányi, mezzo-soprano (Fricka)
Gerhild Romberger, mezzo-soprano (Erda)
Eva Vogel, mezzo-soprano (Floßhilde)
Tansel Akzeybek, tenor (Froh)
Thomas Ebenstein, tenor (Mime)
Thomas Mohr, tenor (Loge)
Johannes Kammler, baritone (Donner)
Daniel Schmutzhard, baritone (Alberich)
Derek Welton, bass-baritone (Wotan)
Tijl Faveyts, bass (Fasolt)
Christoph Seidl, bass (Fafner)
Concerto Köln
period instruments
DIR.: KENT NAGANO
recorded: Nov 20, 2021, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
source: NPO4 (NL) (digital radio)
https://classicalmusicinconcert.blogspo ... agano.html
Wagner, Das RheingoldAn orchestra player on another forum wrote:I was in the hall. Being not a Wagnerian i will not dare to comment on the vocal aspects. From orchestral point of view only, this performance is already remarkable. It is played by the enlarged baroque ensemble Concerto Köln (no kidding). An enormous amount of research and preparation has been done into 19th century practices which is well illuminated in the pdf (in Dutch). The result is stunning. A transparancy that is unheard. Unheard because it also goes with a more warm sound (no metal winds, gut strings). The dynamic range is extremely well handled by Nagano.
Ania Vegry, soprano (Woglinde)
Sarah Wegener, soprano (Freia)
Ida Aldrian, mezzo-soprano (Wellgunde)
Stefanie Irányi, mezzo-soprano (Fricka)
Gerhild Romberger, mezzo-soprano (Erda)
Eva Vogel, mezzo-soprano (Floßhilde)
Tansel Akzeybek, tenor (Froh)
Thomas Ebenstein, tenor (Mime)
Thomas Mohr, tenor (Loge)
Johannes Kammler, baritone (Donner)
Daniel Schmutzhard, baritone (Alberich)
Derek Welton, bass-baritone (Wotan)
Tijl Faveyts, bass (Fasolt)
Christoph Seidl, bass (Fafner)
Concerto Köln
period instruments
DIR.: KENT NAGANO
recorded: Nov 20, 2021, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
source: NPO4 (NL) (digital radio)
https://classicalmusicinconcert.blogspo ... agano.html
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I will check this out today. Thanks!jserraglio wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:37 amHandel: Theodora https://www.medici.tv/en/concerts/maxim ... -theodora/
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An old vinyl LP, London L’Oiseaux-Lyre 50166
Purcell Come Ye Sons of Art
Lully Miserere
Orchestra with soloists conducted by Anthony Lewis
Purcell Come Ye Sons of Art
Lully Miserere
Orchestra with soloists conducted by Anthony Lewis
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jserraglio wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:08 amLove it. One of my favorite operas done with period instruments.
https://classicalmusicinconcert.blogspo ... agano.html
Also, direct from Radio 4:
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/7b0f ... eke-wagner
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Aaron Rosand, violin, his wife Eileen Flissler, piano. Wonderful performances.
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That Rheingold looks inviting, at least it piques my curiosity. Will schedule it for my opera day, Wednesday. Thanks!Rach3 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:54 amjserraglio wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:08 amLove it. One of my favorite operas done with period instruments.
https://classicalmusicinconcert.blogspo ... agano.html
Also, direct from Radio 4:
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/7b0f ... eke-wagner
Joe, I couldn't get medici to work on my computer---STILL! I've been trying for years, but they won't give me a new password and the one that's in my Google account doesn't work for some reason.
Rats!
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try this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EBzlY8 ... p=drivesdk. it worked for me.
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Brilliant idea sir! This is now on my schedule for Opera Wednesday! Many thanks!jserraglio wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:30 amtry this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EBzlY8 ... p=drivesdk. it worked for me.
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Interesting, although would have preferred a different concerto:
Radu Lupu plays the Grieg Concerto live in 1975.
March 15,1975,Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Jean Fournet conducting,Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/dbb2 ... eelt-grieg
Radu Lupu plays the Grieg Concerto live in 1975.
March 15,1975,Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Jean Fournet conducting,Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/dbb2 ... eelt-grieg
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Joe, this was simply wonderful. Everyone in the cast was having a great night. Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres sounded magnificent as always, and the other less known singers sounded inspired by their examples. Energetic and supple conducting certainly brought out the best from the Pomo d'Oro players.jserraglio wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:37 amHandel: Theodora https://www.medici.tv/en/concerts/maxim ... -theodora/
A real gem. I will definitely find time to hear this again before it goes away.
Thanks for a lovely morning!
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Steven Osborne plays Ravel ( 21 years ago ).
Still one of the greats today.Here “Valses nobles et sentimentale”, “Miroirs” , “Tombeau” from an MHS recording. YT ads , but worth the irritation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIRjQPw ... Nc&index=2
Still one of the greats today.Here “Valses nobles et sentimentale”, “Miroirs” , “Tombeau” from an MHS recording. YT ads , but worth the irritation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIRjQPw ... Nc&index=2
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Came back from the eye doctor yesterday afternoon. With my pupils dilated, I couldn't read, use the computer or watch TV. So I listened to this CD--one of the greatest works in the piano literature, performed by (IMHO) the greatest Beethoven pianist of them all.
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l heard him play the Diabelli Variations live. Boston, early 70s, Jordan Hall, iirc.
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Rudolf Serkin played Beethoven Emperor and the Fourth Concerto in Philadelphiajserraglio wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:22 aml heard him play the Diabelli Variations live. Boston, early 70s, Jordan Hall, iirc.
s Academy of Music when I was about 15 with Ormandy conducting. My introduction to those works, concerts I've never forgotten.
For the Diabellis, nowadays I find myself playing Sokolov.
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Roslavet’s 2 violin concertos, Alina Ibragimova , Hyperion cd ; Schumann’s Beethoven Variations, WoO 31, Andreas Boyde,pianist, studio recording ; Prokofieff’s Sinfonia Concertante, Op.125,Andreas Brantleid,cellist,live BBC broadcast 2012 with BBCNOW at Cardiff.
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Arthur Schnabel's Piano Sonata, mine the Tozer cd on Chandos, but here is Jenny Lin (Naxos ? ):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZPjGZjl48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZPjGZjl48
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I have some of Schnabel's chamber music on an old CD. It's quite nice, but unremarkable. I'll check this out tomorrow. Thanks!Rach3 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:59 amArthur Schnabel's Piano Sonata, mine the Tozer cd on Chandos, but here is Jenny Lin (Naxos ? ):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZPjGZjl48
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maestrob wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:47 pmI have some of Schnabel's chamber music on an old CD. It's quite nice, but unremarkable. I'll check this out tomorrow. Thanks!Rach3 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:59 amArthur Schnabel's Piano Sonata, mine the Tozer cd on Chandos, but here is Jenny Lin (Naxos ? ):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZPjGZjl48
Be forewarned , the Schnabel Piano Sonata is a bit of a tough nut, but after several years of listening , the work has grown on me. Perhaps I’m getting more tolerant in my dotage.
The work "improves" as it proceeds.
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One of the most satisfying Chopin recitals I have ever heard , perfection, Witold Malcuzynski live in Krakow,1959:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbRiy1CA1eM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbRiy1CA1eM
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Rach3 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:54 pmOne of the most satisfying Chopin recitals I have ever heard , perfection, Witold Malcuzynski live in Krakow,1959:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbRiy1CA1eM
Malcuzynski was a magical Chopin interpreter, thanks! I have his EMI Icon box from a while back, and, yes, he is at his best in Chopin. Will hear this recital later today.
He also recorded a fine Rach3 with Paul Kletzki, issued here on a Columbia LP. Spotify has it coupled with a Chopin II, also with Kletzki, along with four other titles.
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maestrob wrote: ↑Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:58 amRach3 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:54 pmOne of the most satisfying Chopin recitals I have ever heard , perfection, Witold Malcuzynski live in Krakow,1959:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbRiy1CA1eM
Malcuzynski was a magical Chopin interpreter, thanks! I have his EMI Icon box from a while back, and, yes, he is at his best in Chopin. Will hear this recital later today.
He also recorded a fine Rach3 with Paul Kletzki, issued here on a Columbia LP. Spotify has it coupled with a Chopin II, also with Kletzki, along with four other titles.
Thanks !
Since the Brahms 1st PC is probably my fav PC, I should mention one of my fav recordings of the work, perhaps the fav, a studio recording by Malcuzynski for a Polish label now here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE1IAaWB-xM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1h_AVSApA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArluDhuE3Qw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3fdeW5gctE
Warsaw National Philarmonic Symphony Orchestra
Stanislaw Wislocki
1960
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That excellent Brahms I is in the Icon box as well.
Other personal favorites would be: Rubinstein (1954/Reiner), Van Cliburn, Peter Serkin/Atlanta/Shaw, Hamelin/Dallas/Litton.
Other personal favorites would be: Rubinstein (1954/Reiner), Van Cliburn, Peter Serkin/Atlanta/Shaw, Hamelin/Dallas/Litton.
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Re: What I listened to today
My Brahms I are : Schnabel/Szell/LPO 1938 ( great ), Rubinstein/Reiner 1954, Backhaus/Boult 1932,Malcuzynski/Wislocki 1960, Kapell/Mitropolous/NYPO 1953 live, Barto/Eschenbach/German Symphony of Berlin,live, 2012, Hoehn/Fiedler/Frankfurt Radio 1937
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