What CD, book, DVD etc are you waiting for?

[vinteuil]

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... the Rousset Lully 'Isis' :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XW6RC5L

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[teamsaint]

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... the Rousset Lully 'Isis' :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XW6RC5L

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There you go lowering the tone as usual .

[vinteuil]

There you go lowering the tone as usual .

... ah well, we can't all afford your luxurious lifestyle -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GJ397BS

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[teamsaint]

... ah well, we can't all afford your luxurious lifestyle -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GJ397BS

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Just for clarity...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0001WPSJ0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1#

Anyway, has anybody bought the Tate Britain Blake £40 HB ? 'Slovely.



just ordered one for one of the sprogs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/William-Blake-Hardback-Martin-Myrone/dp/1849766444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S9NV9HOU4MKZ&keywords=blake+tate+britain&qid=1576175379&sprefix=blake+tate%2Cpopular%2C198&sr=8-1

[Cockney Sparrow]

.....has anybody bought the Tate Britain Blake £40 HB ? 'Slovely.
just ordered one for one of the sprogs.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/William-Bla...r%2C198&sr=8-1

I went to the exhibition. Been to a few exhibitions over the last 18 months but I need to strictly control buying books, and large books in particular. And I have to say, I didn't enjoy the exhibition as much as I had hoped; I don't know much about Blake, perhaps if I was already an admirer and was apprised of the history/poetry to a greater extent I would have regarded the experience better.

If I bought another catalogue, it would be pointed out to me that I haven't yet read much of the Anglo Saxon British Library catalogue I bought last year, (which reproaches me from the coffee table).

[pastoralguy]

Despite the distinctly odd artwork, I intend to buy the new Cecilia Bartoli album entitled 'Farinelli' when I'm in Milan next week which I will listen to on headphones whilst having a coffee in the vicinity of La Scala!

Well, I was disappointed that the two megastores in Milan are no more. There is a smaller shop near the Duomo but its classical department is woeful as well as being extremely expensive! The Cecilia Bartoli album is €21! I'll wait until I get home.

Actually, I did discover a book/cd store that's opened in the basement of the Vittorio Emanuele shopping centre by the Duomo. (La Feltrinelli via UGB Fiscolo, it says on the receipt of the one cd I bought). A reasonably comprehensive cd selection of music by all genres with VERY comfortable leather armchairs! However, although it's pretty upmarket, there a real smell of dampness in the shop which I attribute to it being below ground.

The Cecilia Bartoli album I wanted was 24€! Inevitably, I passed but I did pick up the Antonio Papanno disc of the Bernstein Symphonies featuring the wonderful Beatrice Rana. I'd rather hoped to bump into Mr. Pollini since I believe he lives in Milan but no joy. Maybe next time.

[Pulcinella]

Slightly off topic, as I wasn't expecting it, but a copy of the King's Centenary Nine Lessons and Carols appeared in the post as a present from a friend whose son was in the choir at the time (* and who may well have been the soloist in Once in Royal.....).
A very nice gift indeed.

* Just opened and checked: yes he is!

[LMcD]

Slightly off topic, as I wasn't expecting it, but a copy of the King's Centenary Nine Lessons and Carols appeared in the post as a present from a friend whose son was in the choir at the time (* and who may well have been the soloist in Once in Royal.....).
A very nice gift indeed.

* Just opened and checked: yes he is!

Have ordered Benny Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert (Avid, 3 CDs)

[pastoralguy]

Well, I was disappointed that the two megastores in Milan are no more. There is a smaller shop near the Duomo but its classical department is woeful as well as being extremely expensive! The Cecilia Bartoli album is €21! I'll wait until I get home.
Update!


Actually, I did discover a book/cd store that's opened in the basement of the Vittorio Emanuele shopping centre by the Duomo. (La Feltrinelli via UGB Fiscolo, it says on the receipt of the one cd I bought). A reasonably comprehensive cd selection of music by all genres with VERY comfortable leather armchairs! However, although it's pretty upmarket, there a real smell of dampness in the shop which I attribute to it being below ground.

The Cecilia Bartoli album I wanted was 24€! Inevitably, I passed but I did pick up the Antonio Papanno disc of the Bernstein Symphonies featuring the wonderful Beatrice Rana. I'd rather hoped to bump into Mr. Pollini since I believe he lives in Milan but no joy. Maybe next time.

Update

[Joseph K]

I'm waiting for this in the post:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/European-Tour-1962-John-Coltrane/dp/B072ZP4GMX/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CT1QQPC5SA0F5WY8A2XZ

I recently bought the Live in Europe 61 for 15 quid... while not as cheap as that, the 62 one had reduced from 27 pound down to 20. Couldn't resist.

[Boilk]

I'm waiting for this in the post:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/European-Tour-1962-John-Coltrane/dp/B072ZP4GMX/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CT1QQPC5SA0F5WY8A2XZ

I recently bought the Live in Europe 61 for 15 quid... while not as cheap as that, the 62 one had reduced from 27 pound down to 20. Couldn't resist.

Hmm... the 1962 is on eBay for as little as £15, including postage.

[Joseph K]

Hmm... the 1962 is on eBay for as little as £15, including postage.

I've never used eBay... perhaps I should, but in this instance, I won't lose sleep over a lost fiver.

[Joseph K]

Got a copy of this winging its way to me:

https://www.nmcrec.co.uk/huddersfield-contemporary-records/world-line

[Bryn]

Got a copy of this winging its way to me:

https://www.nmcrec.co.uk/huddersfiel...rds/world-line

Currently streaming her from QOBUZ (CD rate).

[teamsaint]

Blimey, this has been a quiet thread this year.
Just by way of conversation, won't be of interest to most folks, just ordered a new 2 CD set of Nobody's Perfect by the Distractions, never previously relesed on CD I think. They had a good following and oodles of critical acclaim back in the late 70s /early 80s, for their classy pop punk music. I saw them in London in 1981 at the LSE at the height of what little fame they had, and very good they were too. Should have had more success.
I'm guessing Edgeley Rob may know them, as they are a Manchester band. Any other takers ?

Definitely worth a listen if you like the Buzzcocks or Undertones. Something for the Weekend or Waiting for Lorraine are probably their best known songs.