What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.IX)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2013
With 2013 upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VIII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...nt/12970396056050819
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
Jackson Browne. Jackson Browne. On vinyl with the original faux burlap jacket from 1972.
Boston. Boston. On vinyl from 1976. For our compatriots in the band's home town.
A record cleaning & listening session that included the following :
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Today and earlier this week
a library loan CD.
| Meistersinger von Nürnberg | ||
| Studio recording in stereo | ||
| September 23-27, 1995 | ||
| Conductor: Georg Solti | ||
| Hans Sachs | José van Dam | |
| Veit Pogner | René Pape | |
| Kunz Vogelgesang | Roberto Sacca | |
| Konrad Nachtigall | Gary Martin | |
| Sixtus Beckmesser | Alan Opie | |
| Fritz Kothner | Albert Dohmen | |
| Balthasar Zorn | John Horton Murray | |
| Ulrich Eißlinger | Richard Byrne | |
| Augustin Moser | Stephen Tharp | |
| Hermann Ortel | Kevin Deas | |
| Hans Schwarz | Stephen Morscheck | |
| Hans Foltz | Kelly Anderson | |
| Walther von Stolzing | Ben Heppner | |
| Eva | Karita Mattila | |
| Magdalene | Iris Vermillon | |
| David | Herbert Lippert | |
| Ein Nachtwächter | Kelly Anderson | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus | ||
Review by Marco Mazzocchi
"Solti's farewell recording of a Wagner work is probably his best. His conducting has the usual strength and energy that we tend to associate with his name, but without the undue pomp and emphasis that characterized his former recording with the Wiener Philarmoniker. What's most important is that he is also capable of lyricism and tenderness in the most delicate moments of the score (notably Sachs' monologue in Act 2 and the following dialogue with Eva, the Quintet) where the accompaniment is warm and excellent. Solti has always declared the Meistersinger as one of his favorite operas, and it really shows in this recording..."
On Vinyl
On Vinyl
New vinyl purchase..
Then ...
From RSD 2012 although not bought until a couple of months after the actual day!
Had not played this for a while...
Excellent album from Airbag.
Today and earlier this week
a library loan CD.
| Meistersinger von Nürnberg | ||
| Studio recording in stereo | ||
| September 23-27, 1995 | ||
| Conductor: Georg Solti | ||
| Hans Sachs | José van Dam | |
| Veit Pogner | René Pape | |
| Kunz Vogelgesang | Roberto Sacca | |
| Konrad Nachtigall | Gary Martin | |
| Sixtus Beckmesser | Alan Opie | |
| Fritz Kothner | Albert Dohmen | |
| Balthasar Zorn | John Horton Murray | |
| Ulrich Eißlinger | Richard Byrne | |
| Augustin Moser | Stephen Tharp | |
| Hermann Ortel | Kevin Deas | |
| Hans Schwarz | Stephen Morscheck | |
| Hans Foltz | Kelly Anderson | |
| Walther von Stolzing | Ben Heppner | |
| Eva | Karita Mattila | |
| Magdalene | Iris Vermillon | |
| David | Herbert Lippert | |
| Ein Nachtwächter | Kelly Anderson | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus | ||
Review by Marco Mazzocchi
"Solti's farewell recording of a Wagner work is probably his best. His conducting has the usual strength and energy that we tend to associate with his name, but without the undue pomp and emphasis that characterized his former recording with the Wiener Philarmoniker. What's most important is that he is also capable of lyricism and tenderness in the most delicate moments of the score (notably Sachs' monologue in Act 2 and the following dialogue with Eva, the Quintet) where the accompaniment is warm and excellent. Solti has always declared the Meistersinger as one of his favorite operas, and it really shows in this recording..."
Solti tended to attract these kind of reviews all the time ("the strength and energy is there, but unusually, there is also tenderness") and looking back, we can say that he usually brought these qualities. His Ring cycle may be the exception, but certainly his first Meistersinger (with Norman Bailey) was excellent.
Anyway, cliché review notwithstanding, this is an excellent performance!
Cheers,
EJ
On CD:-
On Vinyl
Good for you, floyd! : )
I really wish kept my original vinyl copy,
all i have now is a SUPER-LOUDED pants CD remaster with zippo SQ : (
Debs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbzWcqyHZNE
After 20 years - still outstanding.
Now it's ususual only a bit - but please imagine when we had first-listening in 1993...
Highly recommended.
Nima Ben David - basse de viole & direction
Palcale Boquet - ténor & basse de luth, théorbe
Damien Guillion, haute-contre
Bruno Boterf - ténor
Ariane Maurette - viole
Andréas Linos - viole
Pascal Gallon - basse de luth
recordings from 2003
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They're very jolly on the vocals! : )
Debs
Double CD Collection. Includes tracks by Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and many others
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Nima Ben David - basse de viole & direction
Palcale Boquet - ténor & basse de luth, théorbe
Damien Guillion, haute-contre
Bruno Boterf - ténor
Ariane Maurette - viole
Andréas Linos - viole
Pascal Gallon - basse de luth
recordings from 2003
~<>~
They're very jolly on the vocals! : )
Debs
I have it too - can't reach Savall/Pandolfo musicality.
Rather this one:
Bought this today from a charity shop in Ashford. First play. Sounds good
One of the best R&B albums I have heard in a long time. I thought his first was good but this is in a difference class.
For lovers of the testifying soul sound ala James Brown/Otis Redding.
Wonderful stuff.
Another superb Rokia Traore album.