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Post by julesd68 on May 5, 2024 18:21:00 GMT
I'm pretty sure she hasn't recorded it with Academy of Ancient Music.
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Post by julesd68 on May 5, 2024 18:19:21 GMT
Rachel Podger's T4S from 2018 is superb - terrific performance as you would expect from one of the leading baroque specialists and also excellent recording quality (as ever) from Channel Classics.
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Post by julesd68 on May 5, 2024 18:13:16 GMT
Going to see the in-laws again soon on the mainland but am very keen to visit Crete and Corfu in the future.
We've been to Thassos, Limnos and Samothraki some years ago - all were very beautiful in their own way but priority goes to family visits.
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Post by julesd68 on May 5, 2024 11:27:43 GMT
I wonder if I will go back to NZ one more time. . . . I often wonder that, only been once and planned out a 3 week trip of both islands . . . it took me 4 months to do it and I very nearly stayed!
I'd love to hear about that trip some time Tim - I only visited the North island but it left quite an impression on me.
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Post by julesd68 on May 5, 2024 10:23:57 GMT
I still have a tiny Maori wood carving, made into a keyring, that I've kept all these years. As the series develops you see more and more Maori culture which has been interesting. One more ep to go. I have an inkling who the killer is but don't know what the motive could be ... I wonder if I will go back to NZ one more time. It's tempting as mum has always wanted to go.
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Post by julesd68 on May 5, 2024 10:20:09 GMT
If Lossless isn't too expensive I'm in, I don't need anything else either. My family will stay with Spoti whatever so much easier if I stay too ...
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 10:47:44 GMT
It's her pitch accuracy (intonation ) that worried me. Not everything felt 100% in tune.
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 10:18:42 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 10:15:49 GMT
Heads up MartinT & MikeMusic - new Christina Pluhar. Seems to be a blend of her take on traditional Latin American music and 17th century female composers.
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 10:07:25 GMT
Jordi Savall is back in the Four Seasons game, this time leading an all female orchestra and soloist.
Only an excerpt available at present on Spoti. The solo violin sounds very "earthy" to me which is perhaps not unsurprising in that Alfia Bakieva regularly plays folk fiddle. On first listen I'm not 100% convinced by the accuracy of the intonation. What do other esteemed members think?
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 10:05:53 GMT
You've just reminded me that I made a similar visit Martin. I had completely forgotten!
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 9:52:30 GMT
The GonePretty good Ireland/New Zealand joint production and set in beautiful NZ. "Pretty good" - I'm with that. Not amazing but the story keeps me watching. The scenery reminds me of my one and only visit to the island some 30 years ago for work. Whilst on a recce there I was given a Ford Falcon Futura V6 to get about in. I remember stopping in the middle of one of the deserted highways, putting it into sport mode and putting my foot on the accelerator as hard as possible. Now that was fun!
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Post by julesd68 on May 4, 2024 9:46:12 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 17:57:28 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 17:28:09 GMT
Here's the response I got from Evri. Hmm ... < I'm sorry to hear your parcel still hasn't been located. I would advise that you contact the shipper as they will be able to discuss a potential replacement or refund with you directly. I will inform the courier's manager of this outcome. > That seems to be Evri's SOP. Not me guv, contact the poor bastard who used our service to send something to you. I opened a case with eBay due to the Evri failed delivery but they say their Money Back Guarantee isn't applicable here, as the courier leaving an item on your doorstep is technically considered a delivery ... But of course, why didn't I guess that !! So two options left - the seller refunds me and claims from Evri or I contact MasterCard and start a chargeback.
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 13:46:43 GMT
I will go as far to say that she is at the absolute peak of her powers, I don't know how she can improve really.
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 13:43:32 GMT
And what a glorious opener, the Albeniz, soaring with Iberian colour and energy!
Just too good. What a pianist she is!
Can't wait for her Festival Hall recital, programme is still TBC, LOL.
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 13:37:42 GMT
Heads up - Yuja's album has dropped today!
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 13:33:24 GMT
Give the new Kryour track a go John
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Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2024 9:26:03 GMT
Wisting is back, Season 3, BBC iPlayer. It was good, as ever ...
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