Bargains

[mathias broucek]

Detailed track listing here of the Thielemann box here:
https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/gb/cat/4836423

Two many duplications for me but the Pfitzner, Strauss, Bruckner and Schumann 2 are all excellent

[Bryn]

Christian Thielemann -- The Orchestral Recordings On Deutsche Grammophon 21 CDs 20,69 Euros
https://www.amazon.it/Orchestral-Rec...dp/B07KZKCY6M/

Mine is down for delivery on Monday.

[cloughie]

Mine is down for delivery on Monday.

Mine arrived today!

[cloughie]

Just noticed whilst browsing amazon a set of Beethoven Symphonies - Pittsburgh/Steinberg - due for release on DG in May - no details but the picture was a Japanese issue - is this, I wonder, a release of the Command Classics set from the 60s - if so they may also release others from this label.

[HighlandDougie]

Just noticed whilst browsing amazon a set of Beethoven Symphonies - Pittsburgh/Steinberg - due for release on DG in May - no details but the picture was a Japanese issue - is this, I wonder, a release of the Command Classics set from the 60s - if so they may also release others from this label.

As he only recorded one complete LvB cycle with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - for Command Classics - between 1961 and 1965 as opposed to the recordings he made earlier for Capitol - 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th (in the EMI Icon box), it must be this set. Command Classics followed Everest in using 35mm film, hence the good recording quality (I remember a Brahms 2nd on LP as being decidedly superior, recording-wise, to Szell/Cleveland). At least some of these recordings were a mainstay of the Music for Pleasure catalogue (5th, 8th & 9th), although the pressings did scant justice to the quality of the recordings or the music-making. As Cloughie says, it would be good to see more of what Steinberg recorded for Command Classics re-appear. Duly pre-ordered.

[cloughie]

As he only recorded one complete LvB cycle with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - for Command Classics - between 1961 and 1965 as opposed to the recordings he made earlier for Capitol - 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th (in the EMI Icon box), it must be this set. Command Classics followed Everest in using 35mm film, hence the good recording quality (I remember a Brahms 2nd on LP as being decidedly superior, recording-wise, to Szell/Cleveland). At least some of these recordings were a mainstay of the Music for Pleasure catalogue (5th, 8th & 9th), although the pressings did scant justice to the quality of the recordings or the music-making. As Cloughie says, it would be good to see more of what Steinberg recorded for Command Classics re-appear. Duly pre-ordered.

There’s a good Rachmaninov Sym 2.

[Dave2002]

Just noticed whilst browsing amazon a set of Beethoven Symphonies - Pittsburgh/Steinberg - due for release on DG in May - no details but the picture was a Japanese issue - is this, I wonder, a release of the Command Classics set from the 60s - if so they may also release others from this label.

I wonder about that set. Maybe! https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Beethoven...4035878&sr=8-3

Not as if I don't already have a lot of Beethoven, though.

While browsing I spotted also a few Icon boxes - not sure if I have them - look good value. Martinon, Markevich - with some interesting and unusual recordings. Also Kempe - not sure if that's such a good one.

[Cockney Sparrow]

I've noted multiple references admiring Michael Gielen's recorded work. jpc.de have a SWR Rundfunk Label sale with between 40 to 56% off the the Gielen edition box sets. I can't see any information how long the sale will last, and don't know when it started....

https://www.jpc.de/s/Michael+Gielen+SWR-Edition?searchtype=serie

[Bryn]

Just noticed whilst browsing amazon a set of Beethoven Symphonies - Pittsburgh/Steinberg - due for release on DG in May - no details but the picture was a Japanese issue - is this, I wonder, a release of the Command Classics set from the 60s - if so they may also release others from this label.

At least Presto Classical get the number of discs right: https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...the-symphonies but no more information regarding provenance.

Phew! Look at the asking price for the Steinberg Icon box via Amazon. I paid less than £16 for my brand new set. Mind you, that was in 2011.

[teamsaint]

If you are quick, or possibly if you are not so quick, there is a complete Matha Argerich DG on Amazon, possibly with slightly damaged box for £50.

[teamsaint]

If you are quick, or possibly if you are not so quick, there is a complete Matha Argerich DG on Amazon, possibly with slightly damaged box for £50.

Just bumping this as there is one set left at £56.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B011WEVWYA/ref=tmm_acd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1586976332&sr=8-1

Mine doesn’t seem to be being treated as a priority item..........

( delivery promised May 09)

[Bryn]

Just bumping this as there is one set left at £56.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B011WEVWYA/ref=tmm_acd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1586976332&sr=8-1

Mine doesn’t seem to be being treated as a priority item..........

( delivery promised May 09)

I grabbed one at £49.39 ('post free'). Not yet dispatched but estimated delivery date range starts tomorrow.

[teamsaint]

I grabbed one at £49.39 ('post free'). Not yet dispatched but estimated delivery date range starts tomorrow.

Harrumph !! I ordered 10 April . I guess you must be in a priority group.......( or ordered before me ! )

Still, not the most pressing problem right now......

[Bryn]

Harrumph !! I ordered 10 April . I guess you must be in a priority group.......( or ordered before me ! )

Still, not the most pressing problem right now......

I ordered the same day. Bear in mind, tomorrow is only the start of the range. It stretches to the 9th of May.

[mathias broucek]

There’s free stuff at Qobuz including Nielsen Concertos with Gilbert in 24 bit and lots of Herreweghe ( sadly classical rather than baroque...)

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/search?q=qobuz-music-gifts