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Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Florestan

Originally Posted by EJS:

As I commented earlier - these guys have found the key to Rach's elusive cello sonata. I have never heard a more compelling rendition of this masterpiece, and this disc is currently in the lead, together with David Fray's Bach recital for my disc of the year.

But - still awaiting Blechacz' new Chopin disc, Uchida in Schumann, Hewitt with a new Mozart disc (and her Faure is really excellent as well).

Cheers,

EJ

EJ, I agree with all that you wrote. A very special disc but for me the Andante is indeed the highlight of that disc by a wide margin. Surreal. Leaves me in a very nice place.

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Florestan

Giovanni Guidi Trio: City of Broken Dreams

The album that is acting tonight as the conduit or wormhole through the stargate that separates the evil daytime world out their (including work) and the coming bliss of a musical evening that I so need and long for.

Thanks so much Haim...

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by EJS

Originally Posted by Florestan:

Originally Posted by EJS:

Today's issue; 24/44 AIFF converted from FLAC, on USB.

Cheers,

EJ

My ears are salivating already (or whatever ears do?). Unfortunately I have to wait for after September 10th where I live (and who I usually buy from) to order this. The Nocturnes especially rank as music I personally could not live without. Music that I have been connected to for a long time and profound music in my books. I suppose the plan is for complete recordings from Angela at some point? I get three Nocturnes here but I suppose my beef would be that I prefer to listen as a set. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

EJ, how does the Fazioli sound in Faure? I'd imagine quite well?

Doug

Hi Doug,

This is really good, I think you will like it. The Fazioli sounds fast and nimble, and is very well suited to this music IMO especially in Hewitt's hands (as is her wont, she is not one for an impressionistic haze). The recording is excellent, too.

Cheers,

EJ

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Haim Ronen

Paolo Fresu

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Haim Ronen

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Bert Schurink

Originally Posted by EJS:

Originally Posted by Florestan:

Originally Posted by EJS:

Today's issue; 24/44 AIFF converted from FLAC, on USB.

Cheers,

EJ

My ears are salivating already (or whatever ears do?). Unfortunately I have to wait for after September 10th where I live (and who I usually buy from) to order this. The Nocturnes especially rank as music I personally could not live without. Music that I have been connected to for a long time and profound music in my books. I suppose the plan is for complete recordings from Angela at some point? I get three Nocturnes here but I suppose my beef would be that I prefer to listen as a set. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

EJ, how does the Fazioli sound in Faure? I'd imagine quite well?

Doug

Hi Doug,

This is really good, I think you will like it. The Fazioli sounds fast and nimble, and is very well suited to this music IMO especially in Hewitt's hands (as is her wont, she is not one for an impressionistic haze). The recording is excellent, too.

Cheers,

EJ

Different pieces, but what's your impression - how does it compare to this:

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Bert Schurink

during workout..

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by Bert Schurink

during breakfast..

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by EJS

Originally Posted by Bert Schurink:

Originally Posted by EJS:

Originally Posted by Florestan:

Originally Posted by EJS:

Today's issue; 24/44 AIFF converted from FLAC, on USB.

Cheers,

EJ

My ears are salivating already (or whatever ears do?). Unfortunately I have to wait for after September 10th where I live (and who I usually buy from) to order this. The Nocturnes especially rank as music I personally could not live without. Music that I have been connected to for a long time and profound music in my books. I suppose the plan is for complete recordings from Angela at some point? I get three Nocturnes here but I suppose my beef would be that I prefer to listen as a set. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.

EJ, how does the Fazioli sound in Faure? I'd imagine quite well?

Doug

Hi Doug,

This is really good, I think you will like it. The Fazioli sounds fast and nimble, and is very well suited to this music IMO especially in Hewitt's hands (as is her wont, she is not one for an impressionistic haze). The recording is excellent, too.

Cheers,

EJ

Different pieces, but what's your impression - how does it compare to this:

Bert, I have not heard Bardin's disc so can't compare

EJ

Posted on: 04 September 2013 by dav301

On CD:-