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Post by Slinger on Mar 15, 2018 15:24:49 GMT
Blackadder apart, what did you think of the Boyce symphonies, Jules? To be honest Paul it’s not really my cuppa - I find it somewhat ‘baroque by numbers’ and ultimately lacking the flair and invention of the leading baroque masters. I did however enjoy the slow movement that starts about 2 mins in … I get what you mean, Jules. It could be used as really nice background music for a dinner party, but there's not enough originality to demand one's full attention. He's worth Googling though. For someone we'd never heard of prior to this album, he's quite famous.
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 15, 2018 15:57:51 GMT
Will find another version of Four Seasons. There are a few I believe I'm back to Bach now. Accessing a part of my brain that has not been used, so comprehending Yes there are one or two Four Seasons kicking around ... I've got 6 and have heard plenty more as I'm on a mission to find the ultimate recording so let me know when you are ready for some suggestions. try this
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 15, 2018 16:06:06 GMT
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 15, 2018 17:10:42 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Mar 15, 2018 17:16:25 GMT
Just for fun I went to Amazon and did a search in "Classical Music" (to avoid the Frankie Valli releases) for The Four Seasons. It returned 771 results over 49 pages. It's safe to say, on the evidence of this one search on this one website, that there is quite a choice.
Personally, I started with the Anne-Sophie Mutter/von Karajan version, mainly because at the time everyone was going for Nige's version and I refused to become a member of the flock. I've since come to appreciate the Kennedy reading.
I now enjoy some of the different interpretations of the piece too, like that Red Priest version that Mike was playing, and, indeed, the Richter re-imagining put forward by naim1425 above. Another one I like is Vanessa Mae's "Original Four Seasons."
I have Janine Jansen's recording, Gidon Kremer's and Itzhak Perlman's. I may be misremembering but somewhere, I believe, I have it played by Menhuin as well.
All the same. All different. All good...but obviously that's only my opinion.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2018 18:03:05 GMT
I'll take one now please. How about the best and the worst to help my education ? <later> I have some already I see. Would like your top and bottom too pl
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 15, 2018 18:56:10 GMT
Mike - the main (but not only) big difference with 4 Seasons is those that are HIP influenced and played on period instruments, and those that aren’t … As a starting point, I wouldn't go 'off-piste' just yet - I would suggest listening to Sir Neville Marriner’s version on Argo which really set the standard back in the day. After that, you can check out some HIP and other interesting versions from more recent times. I am sure you will enjoy this. Typically superb Argo recording too that your system should also enjoy.
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 15, 2018 19:28:23 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 15, 2018 22:34:10 GMT
Scheherazade in my top 3 favourite works for sure ...
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Post by MartinT on Mar 16, 2018 14:53:51 GMT
I've got 6 and have heard plenty more as I'm on a mission to find the ultimate recording so let me know when you are ready for some suggestions. I doubt that the BIS recording will ever be displaced as my favourite. Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble etc.
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Post by naim1425 on Mar 16, 2018 19:32:38 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Mar 18, 2018 16:18:51 GMT
Mahler Symphony #1 playing at the moment. I picked this set up for £6.00 on eBay recently, in absolutely perfect condition.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 18, 2018 16:31:15 GMT
It's one of the great first symphonies, for sure.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 20, 2018 17:40:34 GMT
I've got 6 and have heard plenty more as I'm on a mission to find the ultimate recording so let me know when you are ready for some suggestions. I doubt that the BIS recording will ever be displaced as my favourite. Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble etc. Yes it's a classic for sure. I have another 4 Seasons to listen to this week that I have quite high hopes for, will report back.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 21, 2018 16:47:24 GMT
Prokofiev - Love of Three Oranges Suite / Lieutenant Kije / Classical Symphony - Philips 9500 903 (1982)
Anyone wanting to see how good their system sounds with classical music might like to sample this delight. The moment the needle hit the grooves of this analogue monster, I was treated to stellar dynamics, air, separation, refinement and deep, deep bass ... What a wonderful programme of colourful music with the LSO in truly inspired form under the mighty Sir Neville. A supremely taut and suspenseful performance from all concerned, the cascading strings and stabbing brass in the opening Suite are really quite something to behold. Kije builds so gently and gracefully, almost like a blossoming flower. The famous Troika has such an unforgettable theme I truly wish the composer had developed it further - it comes and goes all too briefly for my liking. The Classical Symphony isn’t as idiosyncratic or memorable a composition but the LSO give it their best shot. The seller’s description of the lp was quite amusing - “part of a 4000+ collection from chemistry proffessors estates, fastidiously kept buy with confidence” Ignoring the grammar and spelling, are chemistry professors renowned for their care of vinyl?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 23, 2018 7:52:10 GMT
I have it, Jules. Wonderful music and wonderful recording.
If you like the Troika, there's always ELP for a bit more...
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 27, 2018 14:08:37 GMT
This is a New World for MartinT to buy if he doesn’t have it already. The Ushers will lap it up. One to play loud. The recording is near perfect, especially considering it’s an early digital … Wonderful performance too. Extremely taut and powerful where needed, taking full advantage of the recording’s crushing dynamics and it’s admirably understated & unsentimental in the slower movement. Actually young classical jedi MikeMusic should crank this one up too - I reckon he will like it!
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Post by MartinT on Mar 27, 2018 15:13:30 GMT
Thanks, Jules. I can't see Spotify links on my phone but will give it a workout when I return.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 27, 2018 15:33:58 GMT
in the queue........
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 28, 2018 9:01:24 GMT
Scriabin. Vers La Flamme Op 72 (1914) played by Ruth Laredo.
Staggering to think this music was composed so long ago, such is its modernist and philosophical quality.
Only 4'30". Play loud, stay with it and let it build ...
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