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Post by MartinT on Feb 20, 2018 17:41:52 GMT
I can certainly tell it's recorded live, the sub-bass air movements are quite potent in places. Lovely recording!
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 20, 2018 17:44:44 GMT
I've discovered it's available on vinyl!! Shame about the price but I would love to buy this sometime ...
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 21, 2018 15:01:48 GMT
Like it.
Has my brain clicked into classical ?
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Post by MartinT on Feb 21, 2018 15:55:50 GMT
Hopefully. Gentle steps!
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 21, 2018 18:23:03 GMT
I would suggest exploring some other baroque composers that may appeal to you before launching into other areas ...  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 21, 2018 19:03:44 GMT
I shall move slowly |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 21, 2018 22:09:21 GMT
Some Vivaldi and Bach will give you a good view of how different two composers can be from the same era.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 28, 2018 16:30:06 GMT
Know them vaguely.
Jules how about you bring them along on your visit ?
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Post by Slinger on Feb 28, 2018 17:06:51 GMT
Amazon has a 6 CD set entitled "100 Best Baroque" currently selling for £13.45. I'd be inclined to start out with something like that. It's not a bunch of duffers, by the way. There are some top-notch artists on it. Some of the Classic FM compilations are excellent value too. It's a great way of hearing a lot of composers for very little outlay. Actually, thinking about it, they're probably available on Spotify too.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 28, 2018 18:03:01 GMT
Reminds me !
I have load of BBC classical music CDs I picked up for not a lot.
Will dig them out
Jules can peruse, select and critique
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 29, 2018 20:42:55 GMT
Mike - thought you might like something else for your playlist as I think you've finished with recent recommendations … This has three fabulous and very exotic works. The first, Scheherazade, is in my top 3 of all time. The melodies, the orchestration and the solo violin are all sublime. You also have another shorter Rimsky-Korsakov work, Capriccio Espagnol, which is also a great favourite. Finally there is another highly colourful work by Borodin, who was also Russian - Polovtsian Dances. It’s a bit confusing as spoti have taken Scheherazade from a highly respected 1965 performance conducted by Stokowski with the London Symphony Orchestra, but the other two works are from a different release. I have all of these individual works but with different conductors. I thought it would be good for you to have a listen to this one as it has all three works together but if the 2nd and 3rd performances are lacking in any way I will give you alternative recordings ... It's also interesting as Scheherazade is a Decca 'Phase 4' recording - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_4_StereoI'm going to listen to this myself as I quite fancy a Phase 4 pressing to see how they sound in my system. I don't believe I own any unless I've forgotten one! It might help you enjoy the work even more with a bit of background - have a quick look at wiki but don’t get bogged down the technical bits! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheherazade_(Rimsky-Korsakov)As ever, play loud ...  :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-7017631-1431817911-2744.jpeg.jpg) |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 30, 2018 9:35:30 GMT
I'm in your hands In the queue after my gypsy jazz polka stuff |
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Post by dsjr on Mar 30, 2018 13:54:35 GMT
Demoing my system yesterday for a buyer of my Isobariks I'm going senile... I was reminiscing recently about some happy times I had in the mid 80's and wondered if, knowing what I know, I was able to get some 1983/84 Isobariks (MDF cabs and 90 degree XLR's before KEF effed up the B110 mid drivers), whether I could still get half decent sounds from them with modern not-Naim gear. The question didn't last long I must admit, but it lingers a little  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 30, 2018 14:20:39 GMT
Isobariks do deliver a very good sound.
Listened to Aurum Montans at £5000 and heard only a step up.
Chord SPM 1200E did a fine job into the Isobariks.
Still got to sell my original direct entry XLR Isobariks...
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 30, 2018 14:27:06 GMT
Mike - thought you might like something else for your playlist as I think you've finished with recent recommendations … This has three fabulous and very exotic works. The first, Scheherazade, is in my top 3 of all time. The melodies, the orchestration and the solo violin are all sublime. You also have another shorter Rimsky-Korsakov work, Capriccio Espagnol, which is also a great favourite. Finally there is another highly colourful work by Borodin, who was also Russian - Polovtsian Dances. It’s a bit confusing as spoti have taken Scheherazade from a highly respected 1965 performance conducted by Stokowski with the London Symphony Orchestra, but the other two works are from a different release. I have all of these individual works but with different conductors. I thought it would be good for you to have a listen to this one as it has all three works together but if the 2nd and 3rd performances are lacking in any way I will give you alternative recordings ... It's also interesting as Scheherazade is a Decca 'Phase 4' recording - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_4_StereoI'm going to listen to this myself as I quite fancy a Phase 4 pressing to see how they sound in my system. I don't believe I own any unless I've forgotten one! It might help you enjoy the work even more with a bit of background - have a quick look at wiki but don’t get bogged down the technical bits! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheherazade_(Rimsky-Korsakov)As ever, play loud ... I've loved this music since I was a little boy Jules , when I listened to it on my Gran's radiogram . I have this very recording . Stunningly beautiful (-: |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 30, 2018 15:08:24 GMT
That's great Brian... I never get tired of this music either, it just has an immortal quality about it. Sounds amazing live as well...
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 30, 2018 15:59:11 GMT
Just started
Big !
Wide, dynamic
Like it so far
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 30, 2018 16:10:24 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 30, 2018 17:05:14 GMT
After visitor interruptions....
I'm on track 3.
Nice
Think my brain need exposure (training ?) in the way of classical.
Not the sort of sound I know at all well
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 30, 2018 18:01:49 GMT
If you fancy another version sometime Mike, there are many other fine recordings.
Here’s a very famous one from Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra …
From RCA’s Living Stereo series.
Possibly slightly more refined in performance but no shortage of excitement either …
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