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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 12:44:08 GMT
Inspired (as ever) by Jules, this is still my fave Scheherzade, and not just because I fancy the first flute
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Post by MartinT on Jun 27, 2020 12:50:53 GMT
She's yummy, but who is Father Christmas conducting?
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 13:22:15 GMT
Leif Segerstam, well known on the BIS and Chandos labels.
One of the great conductors of today imo.
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 13:23:25 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 27, 2020 13:25:26 GMT
I’ve got four Scheherazade’s in my library!
Kondrashin / Krebbers / Concertgebouw - perfectly poised
Gergiev / Kirov - full throttle, maximum ‘Russian’ flavour
Mackerras / LSO - this has bonus of a killer Capriccio Espagnol!
Ashkenazy / Philharmonia - awesome violin
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 13:26:37 GMT
T'was he who conducted my choice of Pettersson 7th symphony on a TAS Classical Album of the Month  |
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 14:54:21 GMT
I’ve got four Scheherazade’s in my library! Kondrashin / Krebbers / Concertgebouw - perfectly poised Gergiev / Kirov - full throttle, maximum ‘Russian’ flavour Mackerras / LSO - this has bonus of a killer Capriccio Espagnol! Ashkenazy / Philharmonia - awesome violin I've got CDs of Mackerras and Kondrashin. Both excellent. The Telarc recording sq with Mackerras is stunning! |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 27, 2020 15:18:09 GMT
The Telarc recording sq with Mackerras is stunning! Agreed, that one's a favourite. |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 27, 2020 15:30:52 GMT
I’ve got four Scheherazade’s in my library! Kondrashin / Krebbers / Concertgebouw - perfectly poised Gergiev / Kirov - full throttle, maximum ‘Russian’ flavour Mackerras / LSO - this has bonus of a killer Capriccio Espagnol! Ashkenazy / Philharmonia - awesome violin I've got three. Reiner / Chicago SO (No extras) Ansermet / Orchestre Suisse Romande (plus Khovanshchina - Dance of the Persian Slaves, Ruslan and Lyudmila - Overture, Prince Igor - Dance of the Polovtsian Maidens & Polovtsian Dances) My favourite. Maazel / Berlin Phil. (plus Rachmaninov's The Isle of the Dead) |
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 17:33:12 GMT
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Post by John on Jun 27, 2020 17:56:26 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 27, 2020 18:41:11 GMT
more oboe loveliness  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 27, 2020 23:11:21 GMT
Booommm!
A thrillingly potent 1812, laden with technicolour Tchaikovskian atmosphere. Utterly cohesive and convincing, tighter than a tight thing, if the Gothenburg Symphony are still this good I'm there dude ... The Gothenburg Artillery Division, Churchbells, Symphony Chorus and Brass Band are in full effect. And yes, the cannonfire does damage!
Set your speakers to blow - 'Gigantic and Tremendous', to quote Yamaha ...
Thence to the noble Marche Slave, once again portrayed with a vice like grip by Neeme Jarvi; the orchestra with one voice stretching every magnificent sinew at his behest.
A seamless transition takes you to Borodin's Steppes of Central Asia; such a vivid depiction where your mind is free to wander these vast expanses under the secure protection of Emperor Alexander II.
Polovtsian Dances is utterly enchanting and rousing as it should be, the choral climaxes really take no prisoners. Again, it convinces in the singularity of its purpose in expressing those immortal and pure exotic melodies.
The Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Festival gives the orchestra the chance to show off their more delicate side in spades. But the Orthodox nationalistic theme to the work means it isn't a mere pastoral whimsy with some dense and commanding orchestration, featuring outstanding work from a mighty brass section.
We finish with the five movement Capriccio Spagbol, always a tasty treat in my book. The breathless first minute offers some stirring oboe and violin solos. The slow section is ripe and full of romance before we return to the original theme featuring some superb spiccato from the concertmaster. The next two movements are laden with local Spanish flavour, culminating in the frenetic Asturian dance - hold on to your hats!
A truly stellar collection that never loses momentum for those who enjoy storytelling in the Slavonic tradition.
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Post by Slinger on Jun 27, 2020 23:14:13 GMT
Yes, but is it any good, Jules?
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 28, 2020 0:57:42 GMT
Bag o'shite, Paul.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 28, 2020 10:32:09 GMT
The Gothenburg is a superb recording and the brass, as you say, are exceptional. Very exciting performances.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 28, 2020 10:43:42 GMT
Nothing will ever beat the cannons on this, though. Truly seismic events.  |
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Post by John on Jun 28, 2020 14:33:06 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Jun 28, 2020 16:10:09 GMT
I can't find this on Spotify, although there are other versions of Taneyev's "John Of Damascus," there. If you can find it I promise it's worth the search if you like Russian orchestral/choral music. This is about the closest I can find timings-wise. |
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 28, 2020 16:22:32 GMT
not on Qobuz either, listening to this Russian performance, not a piece I've come across before  |
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