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

  1. geralmar

    geralmar Forum Resident

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    Jando was a Naxos regular a couple decades ago. I have his complete set of Beethoven sonatas. Reviews were lukewarm.
     
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  2. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    Andre Watts
    London Symphony Orchestra
    Erich Leinsdorf
    Liszt: Todtentanz
    Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra

    Columbia, 1974
     
  3. Walter H

    Walter H Santa's Helper

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    I saw Watts play Todtentanz and the 5th Brandenburg when I was a lad, many years ago.
     
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  4. J.A.W.

    J.A.W. Music Addict

    Jenö Jandó (born 1952) has recorded practically every composition for solo piano that has ever been written. Well, that's probably a bit exaggerated, but he comes close :)
     
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  5. Walter H

    Walter H Santa's Helper

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    Shostakovich - All Symphonies (110th Anniversary Edition)

    Listened earlier to:

    Symphony No. 4 in C minor, op. 43
    Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor: Kirill Kondrashin
    Recorded in 1966

    And just as this great sprawling symphony ended, my next-door-neighbors took advantage of the lovely weather and indulged in some outdoor recreation, accompanied by recorded popular music with Spanish lyrics, played at a volume to be appreciated by the neighborhood at large. Even with my headphones on, I had no refuge, though I'll admit that at least some of the music was enjoyable. Rain came, the party ended or perhaps migrated indoors, and my listening continues.

    Symphony No. 5 in D minor, op. 47
    USSR State Academic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor: Evgeny Svetlanov
    Recorded in 1977

    Symphony No. 6 in B minor, op. 54
    Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor: Yevgeny Mravinsky
    Recorded live at the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, 27 January 1972

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  6. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying Rachmaninoff's second concerto, played by Kemal Gekic and the Czech NSO, conducted by Libor Pešek.
     
  7. Matt R.

    Matt R. Forum Resident

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    Does anyone have a favorite vinyl pressing of The Planets that I might want to be on the lookout for?

    :magoo:
     
  8. Wes H

    Wes H Forum Resident

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    New or vintage?
    Here's my favorite, on a 1971 DG pressing.

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  9. bruce2

    bruce2 Forum Resident

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    My favorite is by Ozawa and the Boston Symphony on Philips from 1980.
     
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  10. Matt R.

    Matt R. Forum Resident

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    I would be open to new or vintage.
     
  11. BrentB

    BrentB Urban Angler

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    My favorite of the many in my collection is the MHS pressing from the early 80's. On translucent vinyl at that!
     
  12. alankin1

    alankin1 Forum Resident

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    Philly
    Now playing:
    Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No.10 in E minor Op.93
    — WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln – Rudolf Barshai (Brilliant Classics)

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  13. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    I ordered this set last night from a third party seller on amazon USA for under $25. I had a chance to sample the transfers over the weekend and they are excellent, much better (clearer and more focused) than Beardsley's for Pearl. And the Pearl is just one CD. If you are a Chopin fan or simply a fan of the piano, I strongly suggest that you get this box.
     
  14. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying this recital.
     
  15. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    Martinu
    Symphony No. 5
    Symphony No. 6
    Memorial to Lidice

    Karl Ancerl
    Czech Philharmonic
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  16. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    I finally found a copy of Volume 1 of the Ashley Solomon - Bach Flute Sonatas at a good price. Channel Classics is evidently not going to reissue it at this point. It is an excellent version.

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  17. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

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    On the TT today. Superbly played and recorded. (Cost me $1.98--not a bad deal for a mint copy!)

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  18. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

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    A $2.98 purchase today. Wow, some stunning playing and excellent sound.

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  19. J.A.W.

    J.A.W. Music Addict

    Brahms was Katchen's forte. I have his Brahms Decca CD-set and was thinking of getting the complete Katchen Decca set, but I found some of his other recordings that I've heard not so convincing.
     
  20. Walter H

    Walter H Santa's Helper

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    At least if you stick with the English pressings, it's hard to go wrong with London Stereo Treasury.
     
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  21. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

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    Right. The sleeve has yellowed with time, but the surfaces are immaculate, so I got quite a deal!
     
  22. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    Matthew Wadsworth, lute and theorbo
    Late Night Lute
    Deux-Elles, 2017
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  23. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

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    Do those of you who listen exclusively to LPs notice a difference in sound when the master tape is analog vs digital? I'm just curious how good recent DG LPs, for instance, sound compared to older analog recordings.
     
  24. Wes H

    Wes H Forum Resident

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    Virginia
    Sometimes, but not always, it is obvious to me that a master was recorded digitally-- especially the early digital recordings. And I don't claim to have "golden ears" at my age, but I've attend enough live concerts to have a pretty good model of what live instruments sound like.

    Here's an example: Just last week I pulled out an RCA LP of "Guitar Concertos" featuring Kazuhito Yamashita that I had not played in years, plopped it on the turntable and walked away without paying any attention to the "Digital" logo on the jacket. Upon hearing the orchestra, my immediate reaction was "DIGITAL!"... as it has that etched, or somewhat glassy, sound to the violins. Pity, too, as it's a good program and well played.

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    Jacket says it was recorded in 1984 on a JVC DAS-90 digital system. And despite "Direct Metal Mastering," nothing can make it mimic a live orchestra.

    I know there have been great advancements in digital recording since, and I can't speak for a recent DG LP, but I'm just pointing out that an analog LP can easily reveal any weakness in a digital master.
     
  25. Bachtoven

    Bachtoven Forum Resident

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    Yes, those early digital recordings are often painful! There have been huge strides in the last few years, though I would prefer an all-analog recording.
     

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