Did we sort out whether it was music theatre or an operetta? I wasn't well yesterday, so didn't hear the whole thing.
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That may have been one question that Eddie didn't put to Lenny (sorry, I mustn't mock) but, for the (in)estimable Mr Seckerson, it has to be music theatre. At least, that's what I thought I heard him say somewhere towards the end.Originally posted by Brassbandmaestro View PostComment
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Why were they so disparaging about the Bernstein/LSO '89 performance? On the too few clips given of this benchmark performance I thought it sounded wonderful, a lot better than the "cheap opera pit" versions that it was compared to.
I liked the clip of singers acting vs. actors singing, but disagreed totally with their appreciation of the actors singing. I thought they were going to say, "that was grating, actors can't sing". But, no, they seemed to like their amateur "spirit". Maybe, being experts, they hear the music in their heads, and just look at the acting performance. But an amateur like me actually needs the musical qualities to be there.
They again disparaged Bernstein '89 for Anderson's performance, and again it sounded wonderful to me, "brilliant in coloratura" as the Penguin guide says. Penguin gave Bernstein/LSO '89 a rosette, Gramophone gave it a gem, and Third Ear called it "the Candide for the ages". So I don't think I'm hearing qualities that aren't there. BAL can keep their "drag act at a tavern" performances, I'll be adding the triumphal and tuneful Bernstein/LSO '89 to my library.Last edited by Mal; 22-04-18, 11:28.Comment
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The Penguin guide gives the CD a rosette, doesn't say if it is the studio or live version, but then praises the studio and live version equally. With both Penguin and BAL involved, one can get very confused; this Cd reviewing world is far from being the best of all possible CD reviewing worlds.Originally posted by Dave2002 View PostLast edited by Mal; 22-04-18, 11:46.Comment
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DG seem to have at least two discs out, so I guess we better check for the studio version!Originally posted by Brassbandmaestro View PostComment
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I'm sitting here rifling through the recent DG Complete Lenny box which contains:Originally posted by Mal View Post
CD 26/CD 27 Candide - recorded at Abbey Road Studio on 1 December 1989
DVD 10 Candide - videotaped at the Barbican Centre on 13 December 1989
They are both contained in this rather handsome - if not terribly cheap - reissue:
CD version (cheap) at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leonard-Ber...dide+bernstein
DVD (not quite so cheap) at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leonard-Ber...dide+bernstein
Hope that makes sense!Comment
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That CD (cheap) version tempts me, it's the one getting the rosette in Penguin (DG 474 472-2), and the following seems to confirm it is the Abbey road studio version:
There seem to be some of Lenny's best performances going at bargain prices at the moment. Maybe it's a "come on" for that big box set! I just bought his live Mahler: Symphony No.5 with the Wiener Philharmoniker new for £3.99 (eBay, also Amazon.)Comment
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Yes mine's not going anywhere whatever the BAL duo thought. I was at the live performances, and despite any shortcomings, the merits of the set plus the memories make it indispensible for me. And as previously mentioned on this Forum, I happened to have my camera with me when stumbling on a Lenny promotional session that week, so have a few portraits of him which I treasure...Originally posted by Mal View Post
"...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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1. Was this one reviewed in the BAL - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BERNSTEIN-L...t_sims?ie=UTF8
2. How much import duty would there be from the USA, and how easy would it be to play the Blu Ray on kit aimed at the U.K. markets? Maybe the format “issues” are too significant.Comment
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It wasn't mentioned, I don't think...Originally posted by Dave2002 View Post
..."Region 1 encoding. (This DVD will not play on most DVD players sold in the UK [Region 2]. This item requires a region specific or multi-region DVD player and compatible TV. More about DVD formats)""...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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Not quite sure how to respond other than to say that I was moved by the honesty of the pics - I wish I could say that he looks content at the idea of a life well-lived but somehow that is not my impression.Originally posted by Caliban View PostYes mine's not going anywhere whatever the BAL duo thought. I was at the live performances, and despite any shortcomings, the merits of the set plus the memories make it indispensible for me. And as previously mentioned on this Forum, I happened to have my camera with me when stumbling on a Lenny promotional session that week, so have a few portraits of him which I treasure...
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Given that it’s a Blu Ray it probably won’t play on any DVD player!Originally posted by Caliban View PostComment
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Quite agree with you there Cali!Don’t cry for me
I go where music was born
J S Bach 1685-1750Comment
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The assumption that many people make that outside appearance reflects inner state may actually be incorrect.Originally posted by HighlandDougie View PostComment
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I missed this and it doesn't appear in the building a library podcasts, as far as I can see. Is it still available online anyone? Thanks.Comment
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