Classical Corner Classical Music Corner (thread #63)

Sibelius, Symphony no 3 | Colin Davis/London Symphony Orchestra

 

Anyone with an opinion of the Isle of the Dead on this?

 

Sorry, I am not sure, but I can say that the Totentanz (played by Janis) on there is amazing an worth the cost of the CD!

 

Now listening to "Laude Di Sancta Maria - Veillee de chants de devotion dans l'Italie des Communes" performed by La Reverdie on Arcana.

Love these guys.

 

I bought Schiff's big box some two years ago ...

 

I have this CD in my collection as well. I was surprised to find Emma on this small label a few years ago but grabbed it anyway ...

 

Dragged this nice CD from the depth of my Lute CD collection...Glad I did...Super relaxing for a rainy day...You don't tap your foot with this stuff, you tap your toes.

 

Yes…it's really good. Reiner's fastidious attention to detail really shines here, illuminating Rachmaninov's orchestration. And I agree with George P, the Totentanz is out of this world. The performance of Invitation to the Dance here is, to me, uniquely infectious. Speaking of the Rachmaninov Symphonies, this is my favorite 2nd…

 

Now playing CD5 - Beethoven 9th from the following box for a first listen ...

 

Symphonies No.3 and 5 from this superb set.

 

The soprano was Kiri Te Kanawa ...

 

Good to know. Thanks!

 

Looks like an excellent box but I already have at least 7 or 8 Complete Symphonies, including Berglund with the Helsinki Philharmonic on EMI ...

 

He plays with a fair amount of Romantic freedom, which I find thoroughly enjoyable.

 

The newer set on Ondine is supposed to be interpretively and sonically superior to the EMI set.

 

There is no question on its sonic superiority since the EMI set was probably recorded half a century ago and the members of the orchestra have completely changed as well ...

 

Now playing the following SACD, which just arrived from across the pond today for a first listen ...

 

I received this set today and began with the "Hammerklavier" Sonata--magnificent!



and this classic recording:

 

This was just recorded this year ...

 

Now playing the another SACD, which just arrived from across the pond today for a first listen ...

 

Now playing SACD1 from the following box, which just arrived from across the pond today for a first listen ...

 

It is both interesting and coincidental that I also have another version by another Isabelle, German vs. Dutch ...

 

I bet you like that picture on the cover too.

 

This is quite impressive. Can anyone chime in on the new AP Lp version?