Seems as if I should investigate early Boult and Barbirolli in the symphonies. I have heard Boult’s last studio recordings which seem good rather than outstanding to my ears. The Lyrita set rank higher in my affection.
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Boult recorded No. 2 in the studio five times - 1944 (BBC SO, EMI); 1956 (LPO, Nixa); 1963 (RSNO, Waverley); 1969 (LPO, Lyrita); 1975 (LPO, EMI). He also recorded No. 1 three times - 1949 (LPO, HMV); 1967 (LPO, Lyrita); 1976 (LPO, EMI).Originally posted by Alison View Post
The 1956 Nixa Symph. 2 is really good, too.
Several people (me included) have listed the 1976 Proms performance of No. 1, which is very special indeed and has been issued as a cover disc by the BBC MM.Comment
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Two good bargain Golden Guineas back when the pennies were short were Barbirolli 1 and Boult 2!Originally posted by Pabmusic View PostComment
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Weren't they just! I had them both. The Barbirolli 1950s No. 1 is really fine.Originally posted by cloughie View PostComment
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I have not listened to that for ages - must remedy that ASAP .Originally posted by Pabmusic View PostComment
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Oh, gosh! Yes, I'd like to know that I could hear some of these again a few times - particularly the two for female chorus, piano and two violins (Snow and Fly, Singing Bird) in which I performed as second violinist in the days when I could get a decent sound out of the instrument. I was 17, the first violinist was a gorgeous 15-year-old whom I fancied like blazes - waaaaaay out of my league - and the girls in the school choir. I was the only bloke taking part in the performance - and in seventh heaven!Originally posted by Roslynmuse View Post
I think there may be a recording of that on some old reel-to-reel somewhere, which would certainly be sneaked into my "five". But perhaps not - maybe the memories are a better companion on the Desert Island. <wistfulsmileemoticon>
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Well, for me...
1). The violin concerto. This is a very tough choice for me since it would be a choice between either of Nig's recordings which have different merits or Ida Haendel. Possible her live version with Sir Simon although I do have a soft spot for the flawed Boult recording.
2) The piano Quintet. An easy choice of John Bingham and the Medici Quartet which was one of the first CDs I ever bought.
Just a wonderful piece.
3) The Second Symphony with Todd Handley and the LPO on CfP with that tummy wobbling organ at the end! An LP and tape I played to distraction!
4) Gerontius with Barbirolli and the Halle.
5) Introduction & Allegro. Again, Barbirolli with the Sinfonia of London.Comment
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I could easily have added another Top Five, but thought I'd better play by the rules.
The Barbarolli Introduction and Allegro has long been a favourite recording, as has Nigel Kennedy's Violin Concerto and Handley's 1st symphony with the LPO.Comment
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Mine have all been selected and “sink tested” by other Boarders
1. In the South Silvestri BSO
2. Introduction and Allegro Barbirolli “Sinfonia of...”
3. The Kingdom Boult
4. Violin Concerto Menuhin / composer
5. Symphony no. 2. Barenboim StaatskapelleComment
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I assume that I am right in thinking that the Boult Proms performance of Symphony 1 appeared on a BBC MM CD: volume 14 number 12. Recorded 28 July 2976.Comment
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