BaL 15.03.14 - Handel: 12 Concerti Grossi Op.6

[BBMmk2]

yes, so far so good, EA!

Agreed verismissmo!!

[Tony Halstead]

yes, so far so good, EA!

Agreed verismissmo!!

Based on what we heard, my 1st choice would be the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
as it was definitely the most beautifully RHYTHMIC.
AAM/ Manze and Avison / Beznosiuk ( spelling?) were a bit rhythmically unstable ( but not as bad as either VCM/ Harnoncourt or Il Giardino Armonico).
What a pity that Mr Vickers in his summing up clearly felt the need to award the 'prize' to an English ensemble
( because Haendel was 'English'? ) but I'm glad he at least chose the Australian Brandenburg Orch as the runner-up.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Niggles apart, I thought this was one of the best BaLs of recent months.

[mathias broucek]

Niggles apart, I thought this was one of the best BaLs of recent months.

Nicely done! The Arte dei Suonotari recordings are only £7,49 on Google play (320 mp3)

[BBMmk2]

No personality in the HvK, EA!?!?!!?

Yes, very much this BaL. Can't remember the winner?

[MickyD]

But what happened to the Handel and Haydn Society with Hogwood? Completely omitted, which is a shame as it has a lot to offer.

[mathias broucek]

But what happened to the Handel and Haydn Society with Hogwood? Completely omitted, which is a shame as it has a lot to offer.

Agreed.

Also, I missed the first few minutes, were any of the ASMF versions mentioned (Sir Nev, Iona Brown x 2)?

HvK is available as mp3 but not cheap.....

[Gordon]

Also, I missed the first few minutes, were any of the ASMF versions mentioned (Sir Nev, Iona Brown x 2)?

Yes, near the start he mentioned that ASMF had recorded the set 3 times but that the first as the best. One brief extract then forgotten. Actually, no "standard" CO versions were held to the end nor recommended, everything he took forward was HIPP.

I actually did not take to the Aus group, far too fast.

[amateur51]

Niggles apart, I thought this was one of the best BaLs of recent months.

Why bring Farage into this?

[Black Swan]

I also enjoyed this BAL very much. I have just ordered the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra version. I was leaning toward Manze but thought why not try the Australian group.
The cover is different it has a platform diver on it now your usual classical CD cover.

[mathias broucek]

Had to agree with the reviewer that Il Gardino are often OTT. I purchased that just after it came out, played it once and sold it....

The Aus group were a little lively for me but always in the spirit of the music.

[MickyD]

...apart from no mention of the Hogwood, I missed what he said about Pinnock...was that dismissed fairly readily too?

[Nick Armstrong]

Yes, very much this BaL. Can't remember the winner?

Big lunch, Bbm?

But what happened to the Handel and Haydn Society with Hogwood? Completely omitted, which is a shame as it has a lot to offer.

That's my favourite so far - though I don't have the Manze or the Aussies.

...apart from no mention of the Hogwood, I missed what he said about Pinnock...was that dismissed fairly readily too?

I understood him to opt for the version of the works just for strings (can't remember the date he mentioned) as opposed to version/s with added oboes etc - which the Pinnock features, apparently.

I enjoyed this BAL but admit to having listened in between dozing after a rather testing week and late night. It will merit another listen.

[Beef Oven!]

Can't remember the winner?

Me neither, even though I listened again on iPlayer!!

[Beef Oven!]

I enjoyed this BAL but admit to having listened in between dozing after a rather testing week and late night. It will merit another listen.
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How can you doze-off mid-morning?