The CD with the double concerto was the first Carter I bought. Got it because I was buying anything I could find with Paul Jacobs. My favorites periods for classical music are Renaissance and late 20th/21st century, although I'll listen to any period, I listen to those the most. I don't buy much Romantic music any more. I have just about everything I need, if not too much, of the top couple of tiers of composers. The lower tier composers tend to be a little too generic. The same could be said of some of the 20th century music I've bought.
I've seen people walk out during a 20th century piece, in the middle of the music too. They'd be pissed if someone did the same for Beethoven.
My friend was not familiar with Messiaen's work and deeply rooted in classical music. ( 3Bs plus Mozart ). I was surprised at the number of patrons walking out in the middle of the concert. I must say I have not seen that before at the Orchestra Hall. Reminding me of the incident at the premier of Rite of Spring over 100 years ago! In general, I get the feeling that Chicago concert goers have a conservative taste . ( and corresponding popular easily accessible programming to match. I must applaud the CSO management to perform some new work. )
Only new compared to the 3Bs and Mozart. It's 67 years old. I've seen people walk out when the composer is at the concert and is giving a talk afterwards.
Now listening to CD 10 from "Benjamin Britten - The Collector's Edition" on EMI. Phantasy for oboe and string trio Three Divertimenti Alla marcia String Quartet No. 1
Most of my EMI LP's were made in England as well. Some EMI LP's, under Electrola, were made in West Germany ...
Indeed it is. I have both of them too; wonderful music and performances. Love this kind of early music.
I saw a number of (younger) folks walked out of the concert where John Eliot Gardiner conducting the Monteverdi Choir performing Israel In Egypt at Lincoln Center back in the mid 80's. There are always pretenders who pretend to be well-cultured attending classical music concerts. It happens all the time ...
My Vivarte box has a few baroque CD's by this Canadian ensemble. I cannot say I was too impressed ...
Now listening to CD 7 from "Vaughan Williams - The Collector's Edition" on EMI. The Wasps Prelude and Fugue in C minor Piano Concerto in C
I don't like everything in the 10 disc box, but most of it is very good. The Von Bingen box is great.
I have the following 2 Leonhardt boxes IRCC, the Sony box was recommended by John Greenwood ... Whatever happened to him anyway? It does not look like he has even accessed SH Forum in over a year.
I think they're quite good, but not up to the level of Hogwood's AAM or Pinnock's EC - but then again, who are? Yeah, Savall, but who else?
MAK is probably competitive and perhaps better. There are few truly outstanding baroque ensembles in North America ... I have a few CD's by the Brandywine Baroque, which actually sound decent.
MAK is not my cup of tea. As for the Vivarte box you mentioned, if I remember correctly it has quite a bit of pre-baroque/early music and I'm not really into that; a little bit goes a long way as far as I'm concerned. The fact that I'm not religious may have something to do with that, as much of it is sacred music. My "classical music range" is more (secular) late baroque to mid-20th Century.
Now listening to CD 8 from "Delius - 150th Anniversary Edition" on EMI. Violin Sonatas Nos. 1, 2 & 3 - Menuhin (violin) & Fenby (piano) Legende in E flat - Tasmin Little (violin) & John Lenehan (piano) Cello Sonata - Moray Welsh (cello) & Israela Margalit (piano) Dance for Harpsichord - Igor Kipnis
