BaL 6.06.15 - Nielsen: Symphony no. 3

[Nick Armstrong]

I see son of Gamba shares a name with me, but in case there's any doubt, I feel I ought to point out (for Daniel's sake) that we are not one and the same. Perhaps there is no doubt, but reading the above I thought it worth stating. Like many others here I was struck by Gamba's stoical manner when facing health problems, and much enjoyed reading his posts (and shared his wish for a virtually wobble-free sopranoverse!). R.I.P.

Apologies! The early hours juxtaposition of gamba's name and your pseudonym confuddled my brain!

But no harm done, and we are both in some senses 'children of gamba' !

[Daniel]

But no harm done, and we are both in some senses 'children of gamba'!

Yes, indeed. Of what I knew of him I could imagine him being mildly amused by the situation. He seemed to be able to take some of the absurdities of life, and in his response, make them somehow life-enhancing.

[Nick Armstrong]

Yes, indeed. Of what I knew of him I could imagine him being mildly amused by the situation. He seemed to be able to take some of the absurdities of life, and in his response, make them somehow life-enhancing.

[Black Swan]

After hearing Storsgard and the BBC today, I have purchased Oramo's new release of Symphonies 1 & 3 with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestera. I have to say I think they are both fantastic, although, I am not sure that Chung's recording, which I have and is much older doesn't have better brass in the finale. But still good performances. I should say that the performance by the BBC had nothing to do with my decision. It sounded good but AMG stated he preferred Oramo.

[BBMmk2]

I might have to buy two more then? Storgards and Oramo's?

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I might have to buy two more then? Storgards and Oramo's?

Looks like it, Bbm. Still ... what else is money for?!

[BBMmk2]

Looks like it, Bbm. Still ... what else is money for?!

Hmmm wonder what my mrs will say!! :)