BaL 16.11.19 - Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms

[BBMmk2]

Wow. Janet Baker, Heather Harper, Gerald English..and Robert Craft conducting the first half.

Gerald English lived into his 90s (he lived round the corner from me in his latter years) and only died in Feb this year.

Rather liked that one. I think he must’ve weeded out the ones beforehand and only included the recordings he really wanted to put on, which is not a good way.

[Pulcinella]

I'm a little surprised that RichardB has not been on here extolling the virtues of Gielen's performance.


Must listen to it again, as it's a new acquisition for me (as is the Ancerl) since our Summer BaL.
Can't remember if it has continental Latin pronunciation or not.

[Cockney Sparrow]

Being broadcast again today (disruption from Covid 19 epidemic continues).