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Post by julesd68 on Jun 10, 2015 10:42:20 GMT
I have finally acquired one of my 'holy grail' recordings - Decca SXL6721 - Bach Partita no 2 / Sonata no 3 - Kyung-Wha ChungMost of the copies I have seen of this lp have been well outside my price range and whilst this was the most I have ever spent on a single lp, it was in relative terms a bargain. The ebay seller, based in Amsterdam, picked an odd time to end the auction which luckily must have put a few punters off ... The Partita is simply heaven sent. Chung plays it with such nobility and precision, but with a passion and fluidity that doesn't seem at odds with the Baroque nature of the work. She really is at the peak of her powers on this 1975 recording, which possesses an ideal mix of warmth and clarity. I was a bit nervous about the playing surface, since it's just solo violin, but a quick spin on the RCM has rendered it near silent. Happy days ...   |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 10, 2015 11:56:58 GMT
Might this surface on CD ?
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 10, 2015 17:40:03 GMT
I would say it is unlikely - I looked for it on cd at Amazon and it says that the Partita is included in some Bach compilations but whether it is this version or a later one, who knows ...
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Post by MartinT on Jun 11, 2015 7:44:35 GMT
Nice find, Jules.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 11, 2015 7:46:03 GMT
Sounds like you found a real rarity and seem quite pleased too ! |
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SXL 6721
Jun 12, 2015 13:40:38 GMT
via mobile
Post by julesd68 on Jun 12, 2015 13:40:38 GMT
Ecstatic would be more like it...
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Post by pinkie on Jun 12, 2015 13:54:51 GMT
You're a bad influence! I'm supposed to be being good until we complete our French house purchase, but this keeps nagging me. Rub salt in - what did you pay for it?
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 12, 2015 15:11:04 GMT
I paid 70 quid for it - normally sells in excess of 100 ...
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Post by pinkie on Jun 12, 2015 16:29:03 GMT
If we ever meet, don't admit to my wife who you are. I've just done an Oscar Wilde. My excuse, and I'm sticking to it like sh1* to a blanket is that I need a morale boost sitting here with a sore eye from a rejecting corneal graft, and she has just dumped a "friends" mess on my desk to sort out (which will comfortably pay for the Partita).  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 13, 2015 11:05:45 GMT
ha - brilliant!  So have you found a copy?? |
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Post by pinkie on Jun 13, 2015 11:40:13 GMT
I found several at between £150 and £300, but I had spotted one from Italy on Discogs from a vendor with a good reputation, graded "Near mint" for E85 (including the postage). It's on its way! Looking forward to a listen |
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 13, 2015 12:41:12 GMT
That's a good deal - hope you like it, otherwise I'll be doing a "Lucan"!! |
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 14, 2015 9:47:08 GMT
Speakers Corner have 50+ Decca Sxl in print if they can sell 1000 & get the masters tapes you can buy it in about 18months www.speakerscornerrecords.com/suggestionswww.theaudiobeat.com/blog/speakers_corner_decca.htmSuggestions Have you any suggestions for recordings, which you believe are worthy of being re-released as an audiophile product? If so, please list the artist(s) and title(s), together with the label and catalogue number if known. If you would like a reply, please enter your e-mail address below. Then click on the Submit button. We look forward to your suggestions! |
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 14, 2015 12:13:52 GMT
That's very interesting indeed! Thanks for letting us know ...
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Post by pinkie on Jun 21, 2015 20:23:09 GMT
That's a good deal - hope you like it, otherwise I'll be doing a "Lucan"!! 'kin awesome. (I appreciate that is not radio 3 orthodox). Sublime chamber music from a solo violin. Beautiful |
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 21, 2015 22:46:11 GMT
phew! nice one guvnor - delighted it has had the same impact for you ... |
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