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Post by julesd68 on Dec 24, 2018 21:05:58 GMT
Here's a nice little Xmas gift - lots of festive fun with the lovely Hilary Hahn...
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Post by MartinT on Dec 24, 2018 21:49:21 GMT
There are a few Respighis in there for me to listen to, as well. Talking of which I'm looking for choice recordings of the Roman Trilogy - got Pappano and Maazel to listen to. Anyone have any other favourites? Dutoit/Montreal and Louis Lane/Atlanta are both good. |
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 31, 2018 12:51:11 GMT
Delighted to see the wonderful Nicola B getting a CBE! |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2018 13:05:07 GMT
Excellent, and very well deserved.
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Post by daytona600 on Jan 8, 2019 19:32:48 GMT
ERC Recreates Iconic Klemperer Beethoven Symphony Cycle Box Set by Electric Recording Co. ERC have commenced the remastering of the complete Beethoven Symphonies and Overtures with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Otto Klemperer. These legendary performances are being cut from the original master tapes in stereo over 13 discs on our Lyrec / Ortofon all valve vintage cutting system. For the first time all the Overtures will be included in the set; some of these have never been released in stereo. The box for this release is currently being hand made and wrapped in the finest materials of silk and cotton. The accompanying book will be fully letter pressed from metal type with all images being printed from half tone plates on the most luxurious paper available. edition of 99 copies . £2,950  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 9, 2019 20:41:18 GMT
I love going to the Royal Opera House and noticed that they have an orchestral concert there, featuring a selection of Rachmaninov songs which I would love to hear. www.roh.org.uk/productions/orchestral-concert-2018-19-season-by-orchestra-of-the-royal-opera-houseHowever, to get a half decent seat you need to spend around 70 quid and the concert features only around 60 mins of music! How can they justify that? If I was paying to see a full ballet production I could understand it with the costs involved but 70 quid to see their orchestra is asking a bit much I think ...  |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 10, 2019 13:47:37 GMT
Everything about the Royal Opera House is overpriced.
They need a good dose of Henry Wood.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 10, 2019 14:08:32 GMT
I'm not sure I agree Martin. Some ballets and operas are very expensive to stage and the price of tickets is no more expensive and sometimes cheaper than a rock or pop concert.
There is an argument that the top stars get paid too much money but that's another matter ...
What is irritating is that so many seats have restricted views at the ROH yet are still very expensive. There are relatively cheap tickets if you don't suffer from vertigo but if I'm going I want to really enjoy it I want a good view so it can be around 80 quid for a ballet.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 14, 2019 23:33:10 GMT
If you enjoy Mozart and Lang Lang this might be of interest ...
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 26, 2019 6:16:38 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Jan 26, 2019 13:52:06 GMT
Dalia Stasevska has become the first woman to be given a conducting position with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The 33-year-old, who has only been conducting for four years, will be the ensemble's principal guest conductor, a role that has been vacant since 2006. Praised as a "brilliant musician" who provides "subtle guidance", she made her debut with the BBCSO in May 2018. Former guest conductors include Jiří Bělohlávek and Sakari Oramo, who both went on to lead the orchestra. STORY |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 26, 2019 14:42:49 GMT
Good and bad news this morning then!
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 27, 2019 11:30:33 GMT
Only at the BBC could this happen! The TV production of the Proms has been awarded to an independent production company following a competitive tender. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/proms-tenderWhat the hell is the internal BBC production team meant to think of that - they've done a fantastic job for so many years. Just unbelievable, I am dumfounded. |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 27, 2019 13:56:27 GMT
Why do I still believe that it was simply awarded to the lowest viable bidder and that the nice reasons were concocted later?
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Post by MartinT on Jan 27, 2019 16:31:51 GMT
It's always about price to these ignorant buyers.
I have this argument at work a lot. No-one wants to pay for quality. Unfortunately when the cracks appear it never seems to bite those who made the decision.
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 27, 2019 16:35:30 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 14, 2019 20:43:46 GMT
Midori's Papal audience ...
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 14, 2019 21:35:11 GMT
Urgh - sorry but there is something horrible about that whole setup.  Makes me cringe. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 14, 2019 21:48:12 GMT
You're right - that's just horrible!
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 14, 2019 21:48:32 GMT
 I know what you mean - just thought it was an interesting 'curiosity' ...
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