Lovely recordings of Czech songs recorded in the 1940's - some during WW2 - sung by Jarmila Novotna, an RCA mono lp inherited 40 years from a friend and unplayed by me until today. Analogue discs somehow embody the era, performer and music in a way that digital doesn't. Time machines.
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Originally posted by gradus View PostLovely recordings of Czech songs recorded in the 1940's - some during WW2 - sung by Jarmila Novotna, an RCA mono lp inherited 40 years from a friend and unplayed by me until today. Analogue discs somehow embody the era, performer and music in a way that digital doesn't. Time machines.
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Henze
Symphonies No’s 7 & 8
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin/Marek Janowski
Recorded 2006/07 Jesus Christ Church, Berlin
Wergo
Schubert
Piano Sonatas: D157, 557, 664, 784, 845, 958, 959, 960;
2 Scherzos D593, 6 Moments musicaux D780
Radu Lupu (piano)
Recorded 1971/79 London, 1981 Hamburg & 1991 Switzerland
Decca
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Thanks Ferney for your kind words of greeting, and I do indeed have a passion for Bax: I have at least three complete cycles of his symphonies, the piano music and all the chamber stuff. Unfortunately, I'm not entirely a new boy, as until recently I posted as Colonel Danby, then the were complications and I couldn't remember my password, to my shame, so I just re-registered as my favourite composer.Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostI'm sure Bax-of-Delights will be thrilled to hear you say this, Bbm!
But welcome, indeed, AB
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Originally posted by Arnold Bax View PostUnfortunately, I'm not entirely a new boy, as until recently I posted as Colonel Danby, then the were complications and I couldn't remember my password, to my shame, so I just re-registered as my favourite composer.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Prokofiev. Symphony no. 3. Op.44
Seiji Ozawa conducting Die Berliner Philharmoniker.
I barely know the Third Symphony so, having picked this CD up in the Ca Research shop for 50p, I've been keen to hear it. Looking at reviews on Amazon as well as Gramophone, it's difficult to find anyone with a good word to say about this cycle or indeed this individual disc. I have to say that, imho, it's not music that really has much appeal despite me being a huge Prokofiev fan. (Argerich's recording of the 3rd piano concerto would be a Desert Island CD!) This sounds as if Serge was experimenting.
I'd welcome other opinions.
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Originally posted by pastoralguy View PostProkofiev. Symphony no. 3. Op.44
Seiji Ozawa conducting Die Berliner Philharmoniker.
I barely know the Third Symphony so, having picked this CD up in the Ca Research shop for 50p, I've been keen to hear it. Looking at reviews on Amazon as well as Gramophone, it's difficult to find anyone with a good word to say about this cycle or indeed this individual disc. I have to say that, imho, it's not music that really has much appeal despite me being a huge Prokofiev fan. (Argerich's recording of the 3rd piano concerto would be a Desert Island CD!) This sounds as if Serge was experimenting.
I'd welcome other opinions.
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Many thanks, ferney for taking the time to put your thoughts down. TBH, it sounded ok to me but I don't know the music at all. Interestingly, the Gramophone critic points out a couple of real howlers in the orchestral playing which I didn't notice first time round. (Surprising from this source although I suspect the Berlin Philharmonic were not familiar with this music).
I'll try to track down the recordings you suggest although I know I have the (R)SNO/Jarvi discs. It's interesting music but I doubt I'll listen to it that often.
(I do remember that when Gergiev and the LSO played a complete cycle at the Edinburgh Festival a few years ago, I asked one of the violinists how on earth they kept all that music under their fingers. He replied, 'Well, there's a hell of a lot of sight reading going on and, so long as the conductor doesn't muck around too much we should be ok. However, if he decides to do too much 'interpretation' then we could all end up in the soup!
As well as his frank admission, it made me realise what an incredibly high level of accomplishment these LSO players have since there's no way I would have played ANY of Prokofiev's music without a LOT of practice!
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Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post
To be ruthlessly critical, the Boston SO Violins sound as if they would have appreciated a couple of extra sectional rehearsals in the Scherzo of the Third - otherwise, it's pretty impressive playing.
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