I checked a few of my other CDs times to Bernstein- Bernstein-58:31 Ormandy-46:18 Jansons-43:53 Karajan-46:13 Monteux-44:14 ........one of my favorites Mravinsky-43:34 My guess was wrong. More like 12-14 minutes longer. The Bernstein Pathetique does not appeal to me that much due to the extremely slow tempo. Some of Bernstein's slow interpretations I really like. His Sibelius First is one of the best on record IMO and it is slow. The PIT 6th is an extreme example IIRC.
Here is an easy to find orchestral highlights disc: The sound is a touch recessed but the selection and playing are good.
I agree about the live energy! Actually, you did help! I am familiar with Klemperer's son's work. But I have nothing by him. This may be a good place to start! I have very little interest in 'modern' stagings that put classic work in the 'modern' world like a subway station or something. Same for Shakespeare. So I would go with a 'classical' staging and costumes. Excellent!!! Thank you all so far!!! Anyone else, feel free to chime in!!
Out of curiosity: why are there two separate classical music threads, and why can't they be merged into one big lovefest? Both threads have interesting posts and loads of music worth checking out. Having all of that broken in two seems very strange and counterproductive to me.
There are many classical threads, actually. However, this is the only one where people discuss only classical music, works, performers, recordings and concerts. It's been that way since I started this thread over twelve years ago.
As George notes there are a number of ongoing classical threads, three with frequent contributions (this one, one which frequently goes off topic and one on mega-box buying). This one is more focussed, and if I am looking for an expert reply on a classical topic is usually my first port of call.
Tonight's selection. PROKOFIEV: Violin Concertos - Isaac Stern and the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy (US CBS CD)
Interesting music from Delalande 1657-1726. 'Restitution' [restored] by Jean Francois Paillard Simponies pour les soupers du Roy, Fanfares and Three Caprices 1964 Erato box of Paillard
Who knew that Mercury's recording team did this Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 8 in stereo for Pye Records in 1956? Wilma Cozart and Robert Fine are listed as producer and engineer for this stereo recording in Free Trade Hall. This may be as good as it gets for early recordings from Free Trade Hall. The sound from this hall is usually not praised. Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 8; Symphony No. 2 (London) Halle Orchestra Sir John Barbirolli Halle Orchestra CD 22 Barbirolli box Warner, 2020
It has been a while since I listened to the 8th. I think I have it on Naxos. That one you have must be a great one.
Chopin*, Schumann* - Tausig*, Clementi*, Liszt*, Shura Cherkassky - Piano Recital I can hardly believe what a quiet pressing this is. What is unfortunate is that this is from a batch of albums who's covers were water damaged some years ago so the cover is quite fragile, but I remember getting this and thinking it was a great pressing even without a mono button, now that I have one it is almost silent. I have quite a lot of WRC records and have always found them to be quiet. Anyone else share my love for world record club? This is so cheap on Discogs I might buy another just for the cover...
That sounds like a lovely issue. I'm a great admirer of Cherkassky. To be honest, however, World Record Club records haven't come my way all that often. I have only two or three, and I think at least one is a reissue from 78s. Weren't they primarily an Australian phenomenon?
As always, your taste is impeccable, David. In other words, it agrees with mine. I am sure I have said if before, but Cherkassky was one of the very best. Never boring, played with great beauty, delightful spontaneity, huge repertoire, superb technique - the guy had it all! I buy pretty much every CD of his that I can get my hands on.
I was lucky enough to hear him in recital once, in Chicago back in the mid-'90s. The man was a wizard--he even made Hindemith listenable! As I'm remembering things, he also had an easy stage presence.
Magnificent performance from 1970, recorded for the Beethoven anniversary that year. One of the more undersung Ninths.
I have a few lps of his and they're all excellent. I never pass them up when I come across them, in fact your prayes and the lp I played last night might lead me to find more of his recordings!
Yeah, sometimes the "other group" gets off on sports, food, and travel tangents. I've been joying this 4-LP set--my introduction to Sorabji many years ago!