Classical Corner Classical Music Corner (thread #21)

I hear Tureck as being much less romantic than Feinberg, who uses the dynamic range of the piano a lot more than Tureck.

 

You probably have listened to both sets more than once. I am only listening to Feinberg's set for a second time and have listened to Tureck's set only once. The lesser use of the dynamic range of the piano by Tureck projected a softer soundstage, which somehow sounds more romantic to me.

 

Oh, you mean romantic in that sense, like more intimate. I meant romantic in the sense that there is more emotional expressivity in the Feinberg. I hear it in the very first prelude. Absolutely gorgeous.

 

I am beginning to think Feinberg and Tureck both provided performances of these works which are in a class that few other pianists can seriously challenge ...

 

Now playing CD2 from this set for a second listen ...

 

George, For WTC, do you have the version by Andras Schiff? I think that version may be the last version I will get. I find it odd that a number of people at GMG actually think very highly of the version by Barenboim.

 

No, I don't have it. I am happy with what I have: Edwin Fischer, Gould, Feinberg, Richter, Tureck, Koroliov and Moroney.

 

The version by Moroney is probably the only harpsichord version of these works you have, right?

I do not have the versions by Koroliov and Moroney but have all the others. I think I have 17 versions of these works between piano and harpsichord.

 

Right.

 

Of all the 2000-ish albums in my collection, this is the all-time greatest sleeper-- tremendous music, great performance by Schmidt, fine recording. The piece has to be one of the great works written in the post-romantic vein. Dupe it and give it to a friend-- hearing is believing.

 

I wish to purchase classical music lossless downloads. Can someone please recommend a good site? Thanks.

 

Think George recommended this one first but I could be wrong. Great recording.

 

It wasn't me, as I have not heard that one, but I'll gladly take the credit.

 

The Hyperion label's site is a great one. Offers FLAC and mp3. Plus you have access online to a .pdf of the liner notes.

 

Who was it then, fess up.

 

I honestly don't remember.

 

1. English Ste No.6 in d, BWV 811 - Bach
2. Kreisleriana, Op.16: Fant - Schumann
3. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: No.1-No.9 - Schumann
4. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: No.10-No.18 - Schumann

Just arrived yesterday. The Bach was nice, but the Schumann Kresleriana is downright manic. I love it!

 

Eddie sold his copy for $199 on Amazon ...

 

So now we know who recommended it.

 

I have the redbook, which is very nice. (On the other hand I have the Bach as well as the Schumann/Lalo/Saint-Saens on SACD, so I am feeling somewhat wealthier. )

 

Some people think the version Starker recorded on RCA Red Seal is the better version. I believe that version was recorded in the late 80's or early 90's.

 

Wow, I'll keep mine.

 

Dull and cold afternoon here in London, perfect to stay inside, tubes glowing, catching up with some of my harmonia mundis.

 

I find this CD most enjoyable...puts me a chipper mood indeed!!

 

... and some more harmonia mundi.