Bargains

[Radio64]

Thanks.

[MLF]

The Essential John Tavener [5CD Box] £15.13 .. worth having?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Jo...dp_tracks_all_

I would suggest that a good rule of thumb is that that any collection with the word "Essential" in the title ought perhaps to be avoided.

[cloughie]

I would suggest that a good rule of thumb is that that any collection with the word "Essential" in the title ought perhaps to be avoided.

Except that most Essential collections are compilations of 'bc's. I have not strong dislike or affection for Tavener but I would say this one is a collection of Naxos' Tavener output - complete works on 5CDs - slotted into an outer sleeve - so if you want to try him out you can probably dispose of them separately if you don't want them. At £3 a throw good value!

[hafod]

I would suggest that a good rule of thumb is that that any collection with the word "Essential" in the title ought perhaps to be avoided.

The same might be said to apply to radio programmes.

[visualnickmos]

I would suggest that a good rule of thumb is that that any collection with the word "Essential" in the title ought perhaps to be avoided.

Yes - marketing "speak" is seriously off-putting. Just a posh way of saying "Best of...."

[teamsaint]

anything worth having in here?
There look to be some tempting bits, like the Mossolov.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001HAWUP0/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

[visualnickmos]

Looks like a jumble sale that has been hit by a tornado - bits of just about anything and everything.....

[cloughie]

anything worth having in here?
There look to be some tempting bits, like the Mossolov.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...&condition=new

Cheap not necessarily cheerful - lots of Nanut and Scholz there -good value or shelf clutter - you take your choice.

[visualnickmos]

Looks like a jumble sale that has been hit by a tornado - bits of just about anything and everything.....

and not very well known performers, so my first instinct is to avoid, although some of the lesser-known stuff may reveal a hidden gem or two.....?

[jut1972]

Have a read of this post on the same box:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,4431.msg785183.html#msg785183

To summarise, don't.

[Dave2002]

Have a read of this post on the same box:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,4431.msg785183.html#msg785183

To summarise, don't.

Interesting!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Lizzio

Also - https://groups.google.com/forum/#!to...gs/FB5iTFSo0iU

It's not always a scam to have orchestras and performers appearing under different names. Is the "scam" mentioned here on the same level as Hattogate?

One of the performers mentioned in the debunking post seems to be a decent pianist - Dubravka Tomsic - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scarlatti-So...eywords=Tomsic It is possible to find some of her performances on Spotify - though often in monster collections of short bits put together.

[Dave2002]

Thanks.

radio64

I'm not sure whether the "thanks" here are for a green light, or an "avoid" signal. I'd say that if you really think you'd like Tavener's works then the box is a reasonable buy, but if you're not so sure then maybe listen to some Tavener before plunging in. Also depends whether you find £15 a trivial amount or not. There is also a Decca CD which thinks it's "Essential" - http://open.spotify.com/track/72VonxOMPRfuUTb0PWCuxT

I happen to like some of Tavener's work - though whether I'd want a lot of it is another matter.

Did you go for the packaged Naxos set?

[richardfinegold]

I know that I have seen the Barshai set of Shostakovich Symphonies touted here before, but I am at present on a long train trip and I downloaded the set of 15 with the Cologne Orchestra in mp3 sound for $8.00. So far I've only listened to 5 & 10 but this is truly a breathtaking bargain.

[remdataram]

Amazing CD Box Set bargains at Presto Classical to suit every taste and budget.

http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/ More drain on the finances!

[teamsaint]

Best price found so far is MDT at £34.35 but there is postage to add (unless the order exceeds £50).

https://secure.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/pag...=HMX2908601-30

THe Harmonia Mundi 30 CD " Music of the Enlightenment" set is £15 plus P and P direct from HM on tax dodgers market place.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/La-Musique-Lumi%C3%A8res-Music-Enlightenment/dp/B005BZBY1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395595221&sr=8-1&keywords=music+of+the+enlightenment

I am assuming from the listings that it is quality stuff.
It had better be......

Edit: I'm almost intrigued enough to try that Russian 40 CD set, given the odd interesting item....but not quite, even at around £12.