Also v good to hear that appalling Karajan soloist called 'Shocking, by any standards'... Because it certainly was.
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Quite shocking. But it was the same Wilma Lipp who sang that F major arpeggio in The Queen of the Night's aria so cleanly and accurately...not a scoop or a swoop in sight. Probably wrong person at the wrong time. -
Did that, and it is definitely NOT attributed, so it's anyone's guess...Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post
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Well on this occasion at least, I've got away with it!Originally posted by Caliban View Post
Had a reply from the RR producer this morning, to say that the introductory extract which wasn't announced was from the Peter Schreier/Dresden Staatskapelle/Philips recording."...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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A "reply from the producer"? Almost a candidate for the "Things Time Forgot" Thread!
(The "reply", not the "producer".)[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]Comment
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As it 'appens, I have found that an email to a contact address for a |Radio 3 programme often results in a reply from a producer.Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post
A "reply from the producer"? Almost a candidate for the "Things Time Forgot" Thread!
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Originally posted by Bryn View Post I can confirm that. And a word of praise for their efforts is also appreciated 
It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.Comment
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Many thanks - I have that recordingOriginally posted by Caliban View Post
due for a spin later today, I feel.
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I responded with suitable compliments about RROriginally posted by french frank View Post I can confirm that. And a word of praise for their efforts is also appreciated
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Peter Schreier/Dresden Staatskapelle/Philips - and with Margaret Price -perfect (a wonderful singer). I'm completely happy with Mozart/Sussmayer, and this recording.Originally posted by visualnickmos View PostMany thanks - I have that recording due for a spin later today, I feel.Comment
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Hello, Caliban. A couple of years ago I contacted CD Review (as it was then) about an issue relevant to this thread. I had noticed that when BAL was on a piece of music with a very large number of recordings the presenter (or Andrew McGregor) said they had only listened to a fraction of them. The reply was that this was indeed the case. And it happened with the Mozart Requiem. Nicholas Kenyon said he had listened to about 50 recordings - but EA in his wonderful list gives about 100 different versions!Originally posted by Caliban View Post
I have 2 versions, one of which is the Schreier. I'm not in the market for another.Comment
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I came across this one years ago - I quite like it, actually...... B000025LG3 with the 'river lot'Originally posted by cincinnatus View PostComment
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The Schreier has been my favourite for years and Margaret Price's singing alone would keep it there."The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard HaitinkComment
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I too have the Schreier (and the Karajan and Bruno Walter). IIRC it was a free gift along with other CDs at the Gramophone awards at the Barbican in days when they invited subscribers! My main memory was the LSO playing and Marin Alsop's electric conducting. Was anyone else on the forum there?Originally posted by Petrushka View Post
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I am the real BBM! :) Just that I do rather have a penchant for Abbado's recordings. I have quite a few now!Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostOh yes - that is a beautiful performance and recording. I would imagine Abbado's reading would be fascinating, too, Bbm, and ...
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WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE REAL BBM????!!!
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I go where music was born
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