What are you listening to right now? (VOL III)

I gave Paavo Jarvi’s latest Beethoven recording a try, and it’s probably the most successful disc in the series so far. Both symphonies sound comparatively light and brisk, with precise playing by everyone. The low strings are especially fine, with plenty of drive and amazing control. The First is superb from start to finish. The Fifth’s opening two movements are quite good, but the last two really hit the spot. The third movement is one of the most vibrant, engaging I’ve heard.

Praise aside, I can’t quite say this necessarily scales the heights. A few days before I relistened to Carl Schuricht conduct these works, and while Schuricht is more ‘old-fashion’, he’s just that little bit more compelling. Still, this is a superb disc.

Sound is essentially perfect, blending extra-sharp detail with warmth and weight. The strings sound downright sumptuous.

On vinyl:-

Laura Veirs

Dando Shaft - Lantaloon.

Bill Deasy

~<>~ LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) ~<>~

On vinyl...

9 SYMPHONIEN

Symphony No.4 in B flat major, Op.60

Wiener Philharmoniker - Karl Bohm

Playing record 4 of 8 LP box-set 'Beethoven-Edition @ 1977'

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Originally posted by Voltaire:

Now that looks like a great record - some of my favorites on there.

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Originally posted by ewemon:

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:

Just learned today that there is another WG target out there with a different matrix number. The one I have is more common, the other one was withdrawn shortly after release as it was made from a faulty master - a very rare one to find.

I have a copy of the one you have plus a Japanese Target. Yeah read about the 02 matrix edition.

I got the Japan as well but will look for the 02 to complete the set if I can find it at a reasonable price.

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Originally posted by BigH47:
On vinyl:-

Still my favorite Lucinda album.