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Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by George P, May 29, 2015.

  1. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    Looks like Angela Hewitt has run out of baroque keyboard works to record ...
     
  2. Actually this is an old disc, recorded in 2000 and 2001. So that's before a lot of her Bach, Handel or Scarlatti recordings.
     
  3. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

    Location:
    CT, USA
    I am not sure if many of her baroque keyboard recordings are that recent ...
     
  4. The French Suites, Six Partitas, The Inventions and her first Goldberg Variations recording pre-date her Ravel recordings. All other Bach and all Handel and Scarlatti is more recent.
     
  5. bruce2

    bruce2 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Connecticut, USA
    I am curious about this album but cannot find a single copy for sale on Amazon or eBay.
     
  6. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

    Location:
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    It's out of print. I sold the apparent last copy on earth a few months ago, then I regretted it, so I contacted the buyer and he made a copy for me.
     
  7. sherrill50

    sherrill50 Well-adapted Melomaniac

    Location:
    Mukilteo, WA
    I am awfully ambivalent about Hewitt's performances. I have most of her Bach (including both the 1997 and 2008 sets of the '48') and some of the Mozart Concertos. I've also heard most of her baroque recordings. Her repertoire is wide-ranging, her technique and command of the instrument are above reproach. But. But. and But. I've rarely found her performances compelling. I've never had one of those moments, while background-listening, that I had to stop whatever I was doing and just pay attention. Not sure really what it is that's missing for me musically, but her recordings are generally not the first ones I reach for when listening.

    I suspect (and hope) that her live performances are another matter.
     
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  8. DeepFloyd11

    DeepFloyd11 Lady Eclectic

    Location:
    Canada
    Ditto....one of the most boring pianists I have ever listened to. I would gladly give this LP to anyone who is a fan and get something else in return....The CDs I had I gave away.

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  9. DeepFloyd11

    DeepFloyd11 Lady Eclectic

    Location:
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    I like this performance and since I am a huge Perlman fan - well can't go wrong with that. I must say I am much more familiar with Levine's conducting opera at the Met.....but I think he does a pretty decent job here.
     
  10. drh

    drh Talking Machine

    Keith Jarrett's recorded Handel, from my recollection of the one time I heard it, was just as dull--but as far as I know he recorded only one issue (a set of the keyboard suites), not release after release after zzzz-inducing release, and at least Jarrett redeems himself with a fine traversal of the Shostakovich Preludes and Fugues.
     
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  11. DeepFloyd11

    DeepFloyd11 Lady Eclectic

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    Good morning everyone! TGIF... On the TT....:tiphat:

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  12. DeepFloyd11

    DeepFloyd11 Lady Eclectic

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    Interesting....I must say I have never heard Keith Jarrett's classical interpretations, only his jazz and jazz fusion recordings. My first record was the Koeln Concert back in the 70s, that I got from a good friend of my Mama who was a huge fan and introduced me to his work when I was a young teen...He is OK...but I certainly don't get goosebumps from his interpretations.
     
  13. Eigenvector

    Eigenvector Forum Resident

    Location:
    Southeast PA
    I'm jealous! I have this on CD but I've been on the lookout for it on LP for years and have never run across it. Oh well, eventually it will turn up!

    Enjoy it!
     
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  14. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    :agree:

    I always say that patience is the most valuable asset to have as a collector.
     
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  15. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    I just listened to a box that I missed in 2006. Jean Martinon: Complete Decca Recordings 1951-1960. Lots of London Philharmonic and London Symphony recordings with a few from Paris Conservatoire and Israel Philharmonic. Mostly excellent sound. Kenneth Wilkinson was the engineer on the majority of the recordings. Fairly rare and hard to find.

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  16. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

    Location:
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    Those Decca original master sets are wonderful! My first one was the Backhaus Beethoven stereo sonatas.
     
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  17. sherrill50

    sherrill50 Well-adapted Melomaniac

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    As I mentioned earlier, I enjoyed Jarrett's recording of the Shostakovich Preludes and Fugues. But, as with his jazz performances, one should choose carefully: I found his Goldbergs (on harpsichord) plodding and mannered.

    On a positive note though, do try his recording of Bach's Flute Sonatas, with the always delightful Michaela Petri taking the flute part on recorder. Admittedly, these are not Bach's most challenging works (and a couple perhaps not even by Bach), but the musicianship and performances here are very enjoyable, imho. Recommended!
     
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  18. J.A.W.

    J.A.W. Music Addict

    Now, from this excellent set: String Quartets Op.74/1-3; disc 16. Recorded in 1995.
     
  19. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
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    This recording of the Beethoven Diabelli Variations has become a favorite. It was once mentioned favorably by Robin:shtiphat:.
    Charles Rosen on LP by Symphonica label, 1977, recorded in London. The balance engineer was Michael Sheady.

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  20. alankin1

    alankin1 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Philly
    Now playing, CD 27:
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    – Vesperae solennes de confessore K 339 — Gwynne Howell (bass), Ryland Davies (tenor), Elisabeth Bainbridge (alto), John Constable (organ) – London Symphony Chorus
    – Kyrie in D minor K 341 (368a) — John Constable (organ) – London Symphony Chorus
    – Ave verum corpus in D major K 618 — John Constable (organ) – London Symphony Chorus
    – Exsultate jubilate K 165 (158a) — John Constable (organ) – London Symphony Chorus
    – Zaide K 344 (336b): Ruhe sanft mein holdes Leben
    – Die Zauberflöte K 620: Ach ich fühl's es ist verschwunden
    – Così fan tutte K 588: Ei parte...Per pietà ben mio
    Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano) – London Symphony Orchestra – Sir Colin Davis (Philips)

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  21. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying Op. 2, nos 1 and 2. As expected, Arrau is slower than usual in outer movements and brings profound beauty in the slow movements.
     
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  22. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

    Location:
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    Some of you may be surprised to learn that Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange, was also a composer, and quite a fine one at that. He writes in a busy, quasi-tonal style that certainly must challenge the players. Very good playing and sound--which does capture a few harsh notes in the heat of the moment.

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  23. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

    Location:
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    A crushingly intense performance of No.2. Very good sound.

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  24. ToddBD

    ToddBD Forum Resident

    True...but I'm not patient enough to learn how to be patient :D
     
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  25. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    NYC
    :laugh:
     

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