BaL 31.01.15 - Beethoven: Symphony no. 3 in E flat "Eroica"

[Bryn]

I am sure that there isn't a recording of the violin concerto in the box . The overtures were good though as I remember them .

Well quite. My assumption is that the vendor is throwing that in. I wonder who the performers are.

[Barbirollians]

Well quite. My assumption is that the vendor is throwing that in. I wonder who the performers are.

I don't think Loughran ever recorded it - he did record the Brahms violin concerto with Maurice Hasson though

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I recall a docudrama about the first play-through of the Eroica, using suitable actors and JEG forces. Extremely good as I remember.

[Bryn]

I recall a docudrama about the first play-through of the Eroica, using suitable actors and JEG forces. Extremely good as I remember.

'twas mentioned earlier in the thread, replete with link to YouTube access to the production in question, I think. I'll have a look and link back to it if i find it.

[Ah, it's posts #156, #158 and #161, with the latter having the link to the YouTube version of the drama.]

[Barbirollians]

Apparently that ASV box is still there gathering dust probably unplayed for 25 years . I shall recover it and have a listen snd report back

[Bryn]

The Loughran set, plus an uncredited 'bonus' violin concerto, all said to be in 'new' condition, is currently up for grabs on ebay, I see.

My desultory initial bid not having been exceeded, the box was withdrawn from sale by the putative vendor on the claimed grounds that they were found to be faulty. However, today I found the boxed set of LPs, without any programme booklet but apparently in good condition, in the Windsor Oxfam shop. The set had no price label so the sales volunteer suggested £8.99 for the 7 discs, which I readily agreed to.

[Alison]

My desultory initial bid not having been exceeded, the box was withdrawn for sale by the putative vendor on the claimed grounds that they were found to be faulty. However, I found the boxed set of LPs, without any programme booklet but apparently in good condition, in the Windsor Oxfam shop. The set had no price label so the sales volunteer suggested £8.99 for the 7 discs, which I readily agreed to.

A nice acquisition, Nethersage

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

A nice acquisition, Nethersage

Now there's a blast from the past.

[richardfinegold]

I found an old CD buried in a pile, Jascha Horenstein leading the Vienna Pro Musica (whatever that was)on Vox, early 50s mono. It's really quite bracing and exciting, something of a cross between the Furtwangler 1944 recording and Toscanini with the BBC, only in much better sound.

[kernelbogey]

In the Winchester Oxfam shop the other day i spotted Klemperer's Eroica on vinyl offered at £120. I was quite surprised... what do folks-who-know think of that price? I assume someone there knows the market. (It so happens that I hugely admire that version.)

[teamsaint]

In the Winchester Oxfam shop the other day i spotted Klemperer's Eroica on vinyl offered at £120. I was quite surprised... what do folks-who-know think of that price? I assume someone there knows the market. (It so happens that I hugely admire that version.)

I dont know, but this seems to be a rare first UK pressing, in a rather nice sleeve, KB. Prices look to be £50 to £150.

Plenty of other vinyl versions around at sensible prices, by the look of it.

http://www.discogs.com/search/?q=klemperer+eroica&type=all

[MrGongGong]

I recall a docudrama about the first play-through of the Eroica, using suitable actors and JEG forces. Extremely good as I remember.

I think this is it

and you must remember this?
Very useful for the times when folks insist that orchestras play at A=440

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnhlQUBsd6g&spfreload=10

[Barbirollians]

Is the Krivine box still out of circulation . I was lucky enough to get one from amazon.fr at a low price but have not had the chance to listen to any of the performances yet .

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

and you must remember this?
Very useful for the times when folks insist that orchestras play at A=440

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unhl...g&spfreload=10

Fascinating. The modern orchestras were at least close to one another, but the HIPP ones seemed less so.

[cloughie]

In the Winchester Oxfam shop the other day i spotted Klemperer's Eroica on vinyl offered at £120. I was quite surprised... what do folks-who-know think of that price? I assume someone there knows the market. (It so happens that I hugely admire that version.)

33CX1346 was indeed an excellent version but I am more than content to listen to the CD - available as part of a (now Warner ) boxed set for under £16 inc postage.