Someone on another classical forum left a very positive review of I believe the second disc you have pictured. I have not heard either one, I will see about hearing them, particularly the one with Hammerklavier next time I am in the mood to hear it. I still have to listen Lucchesini's first studio recording which someone reminded me to. Speaking of Hammerklavier, Hank Drake said Murray Perahia's DG recording is his desert island disc for it, but I found the fugue ordinary and lacking in that late Beethoven transcendence that great performances have. He does take the opening movement at a good brisk pace, but that was all I enjoyed about it.
I have the Lucchesini set--it's one of my favorites. Osborne is a little more intense--hits a little harder but doesn't fall into the category of banging. I agree that Perahia's isn't all that great. Sure, if it were the only one available it would be fine, but there are many others that are more gripping. The audio isn't as clear and present as a typical DG recording, so that might lessen the impact.
This LP arrived today. I've heard several other works by both composers that I liked, but these string quartets didn't do much for me. Even Schoenberg's are more expressive! The super-dry sound doesn't help, but in a way I guess it suits the dry, academic style of the music. Maybe I'll give it a second listen some day.
I think that makes all four of us But yes that cycle is amazing and one of my reference level cycles, I love what he does in the fugue of the Hammerklavier. I was referring to the earlier recording he made for EMI, this is one I can't remember anything about that I have been meaning to revisit. Before Perahia, this was the last one I listened to which I need to play some more to make up mind on (he is a student of Maria Tipo):
This morning I am listening to the Symphony Hall station on Sirius/XM. Playing Vaughn Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Talis, Sir John Barbirolli conducting the New Philharmonia. I wish classical music was appreciated more than it is-I enjoy their station( along with Met Opera station) but so much more could be done. Oh well, when I travel in the car, it is a constant companion. This morning I am listening at home-I have a portable Sirius Radio with base which can broadcast the signal into any radio tuned to a certain FM frequency-in my case my vintage Telefunken Opus 6 tubed monstrous “table” radio.
Since it's been awhile, I've decided to listen through this great set over the next week or so. Now enjoying the three Op. 9 sonatas. Originally, I was going to listen through Gilels incomplete set on DG, but his slowish tempos in the outer movements didn't work for me tonight.
Excellent choice. I also went through this set (LP version) this past summer and enjoyed it thoroughly. As for Gilels, the only Beethoven sonata recordings I have (of his) that I can recall are the Pathetique and Moonlight. I may have more stashed in the "Beethoven" shelves, but they must not have impressed me beyond a single playing. That said, I very much like his performances of the Beethoven Piano Concertos with George Szell (on Angel/EMI).
Listening to cd2 from the Early Orchestral Recordings section of DG120 box set. This CD features recordings of music excerpts conducted by Bruno Walter, Richard Strauss, Otto Klemperer, Erich Kleiber, Pietro Mascagni, Max Von Schillings with Berliner Philharmoniker or Staatskapelle Berlin. All from 1920-1928.
Got the Celibidache/MPO recording of Dvorak's 9th. My crappy bootleg can now be put out to pasture thanks to this quality official release. Celi is a wonderful interpreter of Dvorak's music. I hope they give us the 7th one day.
Found this used today and listening to it a home, I am disappointed that he plays these works in a very laid back way, with slow tempos and climaxes that never seem to catch fire. Luckily, it wasn't an expensive CD.
I have no idea, but I can give you additional credits from the LP which may assist you (or anyone else) in the search. Produced and Engineered by Max Wilcox Recorded March and April, 1982, at RCA Studio "A," New York Mastering: Michele Stone, KM Records. Released (C) 1984 Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records (A Division of Warner Communications) It's likely that Warner still owns the rights to this.
Thanks. Searched again but found nothing - on CD, that is, so I'm pretty sure it has never been released on CD.
On searching the CD (I’m sure it has never been released, too), I found his another CD that looks very fascinating. Chopin*, Ivan Moravec - Nocturnes
I have that set, it is lovely. The person who mastered that set is the original producer, E. Alan Silver. I like the sound of this incarnation of the Moravec Nocturnes more than the other two. Still, I think Arrau is even better in this repertoire. The 50 Great Recordings masterings on Philips has the best mastering of these performances that I have heard:
Just finished playing J.S. Bach Toccatas BWV 910, 912, & 913. Glenn Gould, piano. Columbia Masterworks LP released February 4, 1979. Recording: Eaton Auditorium, Toronto, October & November 1976. Producer: Andrew Kazdin. (My white label "demo" LP came from Andrew Kazdin's collection.)
I'm always floored when you post this little tidbit. I don't know why but I think it's funny to imagine Andrew Kazdin with a collection of his own LPs at home