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
Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov is a great work. It was substantially reworked by Rimsky Korsakov, who not only added music but changed significant parts of the story and essentially changed the focus from a historical drama about Russia, to a historical drama about the titular czar. Rimsky's version is no longer very popular but fact is, the work's greatest performance on records happens to be this version. It has Christoff in all three bass roles, which is a bit of an oddity but there's no arguing with his Boris.
Cheers,
EJ
tit·u·lar - Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority: "the queen is titular head of the Church of England".
Hardly describes the role of Godunov; he was in essence the real leader of Russia during the reign of Fyodor I (son of Ivan the Terrible), who was both physically frail and rather dim-witted (which is why Ivan had appointed Godunov as his guardian), and was elected Tsar in 1598 until his death in 1605. He was a rather effective and capable ruler, and effected a number of reforms not seen in Russia until that time.
After a hard week at work within a noisy machinory environment and putting up with colleagues head-banging boomy music it's nice to get home for the week-end and relax to a peaceful piano sound : )
Debs
First listen and impressed so far .....
Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov is a great work. It was substantially reworked by Rimsky Korsakov, who not only added music but changed significant parts of the story and essentially changed the focus from a historical drama about Russia, to a historical drama about the titular czar. Rimsky's version is no longer very popular but fact is, the work's greatest performance on records happens to be this version. It has Christoff in all three bass roles, which is a bit of an oddity but there's no arguing with his Boris.
Cheers,
EJ
tit·u·lar - Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority: "the queen is titular head of the Church of England".
Hardly describes the role of Godunov; he was in essence the real leader of Russia during the reign of Fyodor I (son of Ivan the Terrible), who was both physically frail and rather dim-witted (which is why Ivan had appointed Godunov as his guardian), and was elected Tsar in 1598 until his death in 1605. He was a rather effective and capable ruler, and effected a number of reforms not seen in Russia until that time.
Definition of TITULAR
..before I went to sleep yesterday evening...
..starting the morning with some inspiring Bach..
Sun struggling to make an appearance this morning so this seemed right. G
..starting the morning with some inspiring Bach..
I'll join you with a streaming session ....
..highly recommended, great music, great sound..
On the black stuff - wonderful. Don't make 'em like they used to!
Also 50p purchase of Caballe and Domingo (2 x LP set) from charity shop. Looks crocked from the box but vinyl appears in good nick and a good challenge for the RCM.
Keeping the american female singer/songwriter theme going this morning. G
Tindersticks "The Something Rain"
on Spotify
Haydn during a relaxed lunch
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Aleg
I am late to the party regarding this band. However after listening to this fabulous album. I am sure there will be more to follow.
'Porcupine Tree 'Sky Moves Sideways' Double vinyl.
The Boxer Rebellion "Promises"
on Spotify
Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov is a great work. It was substantially reworked by Rimsky Korsakov, who not only added music but changed significant parts of the story and essentially changed the focus from a historical drama about Russia, to a historical drama about the titular czar. Rimsky's version is no longer very popular but fact is, the work's greatest performance on records happens to be this version. It has Christoff in all three bass roles, which is a bit of an oddity but there's no arguing with his Boris.
Cheers,
EJ
tit·u·lar - Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority: "the queen is titular head of the Church of England".
Hardly describes the role of Godunov; he was in essence the real leader of Russia during the reign of Fyodor I (son of Ivan the Terrible), who was both physically frail and rather dim-witted (which is why Ivan had appointed Godunov as his guardian), and was elected Tsar in 1598 until his death in 1605. He was a rather effective and capable ruler, and effected a number of reforms not seen in Russia until that time.
Definition of TITULAR
No worries EJ - I should have considered other definitions of the term - but it's always fun to have info on the forum, so at least we sparked a discussion, and you evaluation of the music was very informative!
..music sounds almost like it's from a fairy tale..
Whilst my neighbours move out. The house next door is destined to be empty for a while. Which is nice for when I want to listen at volume! G
Positively holographic - total immersion. G