I can't wait for the recording by Sir Andrew Davis on Chandos, of this work!
Prom 20: 30.07.16 - Berlioz: Romeo and Juliet
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Originally posted by Barbirollians View PostIt is an extraordinary and amazingly innovative work but I do find it rather long to listen to in one go .
This was a good performance although I found the tenor rather hammy . As for recordings I have the VPO Colin Davis which is terrific .
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Originally posted by EnemyoftheStoat View PostI took the Davis recording down from the shelf when preparing for the Davis recording - work than one out. The Bavarian chorus's attempt at French prompted me to put it back on the shelf pretty quickly.
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Originally posted by Barbirollians View PostIt is an extraordinary and amazingly innovative work but I do find it rather long to listen to in one go .
This was a good performance although I found the tenor rather hammy . As for recordings I have the VPO Colin Davis which is terrific .[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostYes - I used to feel that. I've found that the more I listen to it complete, the "shorter" it gets (whilst staying extraordinary and amazing)
... I have JEGgers himself, Munch, and (possibly my favourite of all) Inbal.
I don't seem to have the John-Eliot G nor the Munch, but amazon have some cheapies on offer, so that can be rectified...
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Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post
But this is typical of Berlioz at this time in his career - not-quite-right harmonies, rhythmic patterns that don't quite do what's expected, unconventional orchestration, phrases that go on longer than expected, melodies that are a bit weird - but put all these individual "anomalies" together, and it works, and works wonderfully. So it is with this astonishing Symphony: what at first listening sounds like a vaguely strung together series of bananas events - especially if you're expecting things that aren't there - gradually coheres and becomes something utterly valid and unique - and quite magnificent - as a Symphony.
I think I said before, but it bears repetition - there isn't a better composer born in the first two thirds of the 19th Century than Berlioz; and this is one of his finest achievements.
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Originally posted by vinteuil View Post...ferney - a good nudge, many thanks. Am listening again to the Inbal - lordy, it is wonderful.
I don't seem to have the John-Eliot G nor the Munch, but amazon have some cheapies on offer, so that can be rectified...
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Originally posted by Brassbandmaestro View PostJEGGERS has done a recording? ...
... or if you want de luxe :
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Originally posted by Brassbandmaestro View PostJEGGERS has done a recording? I've yet to listen to the Monteux. I have the Gergiev, which I think is worth a listen, also the Sir Colin Davis on LSO Live in the Berlioz Anniversary Box, then I am waiting for the Sir Andrew Davis to be released! Hmmmm.....
or in this box if feeling flush.
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