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Leporello87
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In light of the Figaro thread, I've been steering clear of the "Dove sono" aria.  Tonight, I've been enjoying a few intermezzi of Brahms.
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| Five disc set. I've only listened to the first two so far, containing AOT his two symphonies. I've listened several times to them actually because at first they didn't do much for me. I'm getting there though - they are starting to grow on me. |
If you like Elgar you may want to throw your penn'orth in with this thread- Elgar's Cello Concerto
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| Elgar, huh? The heavy Romantic stuff... interesting. Is that him on the cover? |
You mean you're not familiar with the most prestigious facial ornament in the British Empire!!  
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Pianoman
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| Five disc set. I've only listened to the first two so far, containing AOT his two symphonies. I've listened several times to them actually because at first they didn't do much for me. I'm getting there though - they are starting to grow on me. |
The two symphonies are wonderful works - the very best of Elgar IMO (along with Cello Concerto and Gerontius). The slow movement of No.1 was inspired by Beethoven's slow movements (or a discussion of) and I think this can clearly be discerned in the best performances.
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| Five disc set. I've only listened to the first two so far, containing AOT his two symphonies. I've listened several times to them actually because at first they didn't do much for me. I'm getting there though - they are starting to grow on me. |
The two symphonies are wonderful works - the very best of Elgar IMO (along with Cello Concerto and Gerontius). The slow movement of No.1 was inspired by Beethoven's slow movements (or a discussion of) and I think this can clearly be discerned in the best performances. |
I like 'em more with each listen although still not quite as much as The Dream of Gerontius or the Cello Concerto. I guess it could have something to do with the performances although I think that Andrew Davis does a fine job. Then again - I have nothing to compare it with. Maybe, say, Barbirolli is even better (?).
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smileyman
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Now listening to Michael Praetorius, Mass for a Christmas morning. Paul McCreesh conducting, with the Gabrieli Consort. This isn't actually a Mass that Praetorius composed, but a collection of various hymns and masses, arranged by McCreesh into a hypothetical Christmas morning Mass.
I quite like this, and may do a thread on it later.
Buy it here
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| I like 'em more with each listen although still not quite as much as The Dream of Gerontius or the Cello Concerto. I guess it could have something to do with the performances although I think that Andrew Davis does a fine job. Then again - I have nothing to compare it with. Maybe, say, Barbirolli is even better |
Davis sure knows his Elgar, but you will more outright passion from Barbirolli (especially the 1962 Philharmonia 1st), and more drive from Solti, who uses the composer's own recordings as his template. For No. 2 my current favourite is Elder's recent Halle, with superb sound and the most glorious finale. I have umpteen versions of both, so depends on my mood, but Davis does not disappoint - nor does the other Davis !
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| This isn't actually a Mass that Praetorius composed, but a collection of various hymns and masses, arranged by McCreesh into a hypothetical Christmas morning Mass. |
McCreesh seems to do this quite a bit - a sort of reconstructive practical scholarship, so to speak. I seem to remember A Venetian Coronation in my collection which adopts a similar approach. Certainly enjoyable to listen to.
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I love this recording--I think I've listened to it once or twice a week since I picked it up. I Highly recommend it.
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I love this recording--I think I've listened to it once or twice a week since I picked it up. I Highly recommend it. |
My Mrs demanded I put this Nr5 on her audio player, and she's not really very interested in CM at all. The only other recording of mine she gave the same honour is Hogwood's recording of Handel's Op6 concertos.
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| smileyman wrote: |
I love this recording--I think I've listened to it once or twice a week since I picked it up. I Highly recommend it. |
BUMP!!!
Can't wait to get my hands on his upcoming Concerti 3 & 6 album!
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| Tonight the recording of Beethoven's 5th Concerto which at last demonstrates why this concerto was named after me. |
Such foresight from the great man!
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| Tonight the recording of Beethoven's 5th Concerto which at last demonstrates why this concerto was named after me. |
Such foresight from the great man! |
From a great man.. to a great man.
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Sorin Eushayson
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| Tonight the recording of Beethoven's 5th Concerto which at last demonstrates why this concerto was named after me. |
Such foresight from the great man! |
From a great man.. to a great man. |
Then I suppose you could say, "dedicated to the memory of a great man"! 
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Melmoth
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| Tonight the recording of Beethoven's 5th Concerto which at last demonstrates why this concerto was named after me. |
Such foresight from the great man! |
From a great man.. to a great man. |
There's egotism- and then there's egotism. 
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There's egotism- and then there's egotism. |
Well you must be feelin' mighty proud with yer new pip on ya shoulder, you rascal you!
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The natural accompaniment to a bottle of the old vino...
Franz Liszt
Daniel Barenboim piano
Some beautiful music here.
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This post seems way past your bed time Melmoth??
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This post seems way past your bed time Melmoth?? |
If you look earlier in the thread you will notice that I declare that I am off work for the rest of this week- even now, like a trained athlete, I am preparing myself physically and mentally to spend the afternoon in the pub.
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This post seems way past your bed time Melmoth?? |
If you look earlier in the thread you will notice that I declare that I am off work for the rest of this week- even now, like a trained athlete, I am preparing myself physically and mentally to spend the afternoon in the pub. |
And as for me, I'm just a night owl! Not a wink of sleep this last night, having some breakfast at the moment!  Thank goodness for the lifeblood that is coffee!
Listening to Grieg's Symphony - again!  However, earlier I listened to:
{Amazon.com}
It's available to everyone who wants one at Amazon marketplace - for $90! An amazing recording, though; another one of those that I listen to over and over again! 
The conductor in this recording is Christoph Spering:
Best hair of any conductor ever???
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