Classical "Mega" CD Box Sets

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by dajokr, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. hvbias

    hvbias Midrange magic

    Location:
    Northeast
    Harmonia Mundi are HIP specialists, so it would depend if you like that, how much of what you already own is HIP, etc. Their recordings tend to vary as far as performances go (IME more hit than miss though I tended to be selective of well reviewed discs from reviewers I trust, so there is some selection bias) and recording quality is above average.

    Here is a more detailed breakdown of the contents: Lumieres - Music Of The Enlightenment [30-CD Set] - Harmonia Mundi: 2908601 | Buy from ArkivMusic

    IMO for me it would be a more interesting box without Beethoven, JS Bach or Mozart, because like you I already have plenty and either have performances I like more than what is on that box or performances that I am completely satisfied with and don't feel like I need another HIP version.
     
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  2. scompton

    scompton Forum Resident

    Location:
    Arlington, VA
    I haven't bought the Herreweghe box, but one of the first mega-boxes I bought was Harmonia Mundi's Sacred Music. A good overview from Gregorian chant to the 20th century. It is mostly early music and baroque. It's still available on Amazon, surprisingly since it came out 8 years ago. https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Music-Various-Ltd-Box/dp/B002HNA9LS

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  3. Runicen

    Runicen Forum Resident

    I'm going to have to plead ignorance. What is HIP? :oops:
     
  4. J.A.W.

    J.A.W. Music Addict

    Why not do search? There are several sites about this, this is one of them: What is HIP?
     
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  5. ggjjr

    ggjjr Forum Resident

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    Thanks for asking. I didn't know either.
     
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  6. Lije Baley

    Lije Baley Forum Resident

    Hate to say it, but some people here are not HIP. :whistle::shtiphat::tiphat:
     
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  7. ggjjr

    ggjjr Forum Resident

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    Grosse Pointe
    I resemble that remark!
     
  8. 5-String

    5-String μηδὲν ἄγαν

    Location:
    Sunshine State
    The first time I 've heard the term HIP was on this forum. Back in the day, we used to call these "period performances".
     
  9. Lije Baley

    Lije Baley Forum Resident

    OMG! There is a riposte lying there (or is it laying?), that will continue to lie (lay?) untouched.
     
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  10. Mowgli

    Mowgli Runs with scissors

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  11. hvbias

    hvbias Midrange magic

    Location:
    Northeast
    Hans' link explains it very well. If you have the big UMG Mozart box from last year there are many performances that are HIP as well as the same pieces performed by the non-progressives ;)

    It was some classical reviewer that first used "progressives" in a snide derogatory manner for those staunch HIPsters :)
     
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  12. password196

    password196 Forum Resident

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    Tuscaloosa
    What is HIP?



    I beg your indulgence.
     
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  13. crispi

    crispi Vinyl Archaeologist

    Location:
    Berlin
    :biglaugh:
     
  14. crispi

    crispi Vinyl Archaeologist

    Location:
    Berlin
    That word always ends up being used that way. As if progress were a bad thing :)
     
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  15. ubertrout

    ubertrout Forum Resident

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    Washington, DC
    Noticed Presto is doing a big sale on box sets. Anyone see any particular bargains there?
     
  16. password196

    password196 Forum Resident

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    ‘73 was a great time to be young. My cello teacher had this chick in his house with a different last name (and you know it smelled funny when she was around) and she played the viola da gamba. You just knew it was because she would never play cello as well as any of the men.
    This was my introduction to “historically informed performance practice.”
     
  17. Lije Baley

    Lije Baley Forum Resident

    Actually, anytime is a great time to be young...

    To bring this diversion back on track, the mega-box track that is, obviously the young woman's name was not Jaqueline du Pre. Few men played cello better than she.
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  18. J.A.W.

    J.A.W. Music Addict

    Back to the big Rudolf Serkin box - am now listening to Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 8, Op.13; 14, Op.27/2; recorded in NYC, 1941-1942 and 1945. Disc 2.

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  19. ccarty

    ccarty Hyperactive!

    Location:
    Mississauga
    I'd love to get it, but it is $1300 Canadian dollars!
     
  20. George P

    George P Notable Member

    Location:
    NYC
    Karajan's jets aren't cheap. :cool:
     
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  21. giantleech

    giantleech Lord of all fevers and plagues

    I got mine through Amazon.uk, at B.I.C.'s recommendation. Cost me approx. $750.00 USD total (ordered in British pounds.) Maybe try there if it doesn't show up elsewhere at a lower price.
     
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  22. Black Elk

    Black Elk Music Lover

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    Bay Area, U.S.A.
    It would be approx. $100 cheaper from Amazon Germany right now with standard shipping.

    Cost is Euro 503.36 with four shipping options ranging from Euro 50 - Euro 70 (approx.). XE.com converts the Euro 553.51 price with standard shipping to $656.63.
     
  23. giantleech

    giantleech Lord of all fevers and plagues

    Even better. :thumbsup:
     
  24. Ben in Colorado

    Ben in Colorado Forum Resident

    Location:
    Boulder Colorado
    This is one of the few sets that I would trust to be not damaged going through StandardShipping because it is so well packaged. Typically I choose the shortest shipping time cause the longer it is in transit, the more chance for damage. It usually pays off.
     
  25. Black Elk

    Black Elk Music Lover

    Location:
    Bay Area, U.S.A.
    Of course, the above prices all assume that such a costly box gets through Customs without getting dinged for sales tax!
     
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