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Not very professional, and I agree over the lovey-dovey chat format. -
Totally agree with mike.
Wasn't it appalling for all the reasons given above?
And the smug chat and knowing nudges between the two of them was ............crumbs......no, no no.Comment
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I thought nthat the first recording, of Copland playing it on the piano, was fascinating (& possibly an answer to the sort of questions raised in the Alpine Symphony thread about the composer's intentions). But this BaL in particular did come across as rather more like 'Discovering Music'.Comment
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Apart from the constant unwarranted interruptions as a result of the extra player in the review, I thought it was a fascinating review.
A pity the recommended version is download only.Comment
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I suspect the piece may already have been washed out for us by over-exposure on R3.Originally posted by Flosshilde View PostIs that all the response to it?
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As usual there are a number of CDs of the supposed long deleted winner on Amazon for sale .Comment
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Not for me it's not. Just a matter of taking the CD out of its case and playing it.Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View Post
The double album in question is also available from amazon.co.uk (1 copy remaining at time of posting) or via their marketplace.Last edited by Bryn; 29-03-14, 11:13.Comment
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I really enjoyed that review. Lots of interesting observations and some great excerpts. I have ordered the MTT from Amazon (AutoRip already done) and I will look out for the Copland download.
I already have the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on DG and the roundly slammed Naxos release from about 1988.
Black Swan seems to have been right on the money!Comment
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I thought that the explanation of the different versions was interesting, & surely they would make choosing a 'best' recording impossible - unless there is a 'best' for each version.Comment
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This is the second or third time recently that experts have come on the BAL threads and pointed out that versions categorically stated on BBC CD review as being deleted or only available as downloads are in fact available on any number of websites and in other forms.
Makes me wonder at the trustworthiness of CD Review team's assiduity of research.Comment
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Black Swan seems to have been right on the money![/QUOTE]
Thanks Beef Oven,
I have to admit that this is one of my favorite works. I have loved it for 40 years or more. I was surprised at the outcome. The recommended disc was a revelation when it was released. I also like the Tilson Thomas complete Ballet with the San Francisco Orchestra. I had to miss a bit of the BAL and unfortunately it is not on iplayer.
To address some of the other comments. I agree to much background noise from the Glass Fish bowl and I did get a bit tired of the verbal repartee between Andrew and the reviewer.
Sitting at home the windows open and listening to the recommended CD, a good day.Comment
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Which one was the final recommendation, btw?Comment
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Visualnickmos
COPLAND: Appalachian Spring
Columbia Chamber Ensemble, Aaron Copland (conductor)
On the album A Copland Celebration Vol.1
SONY SM2K89323 (download)Comment
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Copland - which is I think available via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/1leSo5utashQpQ48B3yG4m I think this is the one - with the rehearsal by the composer.Originally posted by visualnickmos View Post
It seems a bit difficult to track down a CD version in the UK, but it could still be available from the US. See http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
The prices are such that additional import charges won't apply. If anyone finds a UK or European source, please let us know. Actually I found these options from amazon.fr - http://www.amazon.fr/gp/offer-listin...&condition=newComment
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