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
On CD:-
First spin. These sonatas can be heavy going, but Kozhukhin is surprisingly melodious, colourful and varied. Slowish tempi means the violence and percussiveness that is in this music is underplayed somewhat, but Kozhukhin takes this extra time for some truly stunning pianism.
Cheers,
EJ
Richter plays Britten's Piano Concerto.
Tough piece to like. Brilliance peaking through here and there but I haven't gotten a handle on it.
That's a goodie Tony. Just got out the vinyl and am gonna play it now. Thanks for reminding me!
Kev,
My only copy is on CD and I'm sure it sounds just as good or better on vinyl.
Great stuff!
Sounds OK on vinyl Tony, but the problem is that the album's long - about 27 minutes a side - so it's not terribly loud. Great tunes and riffs though!
Slightly mis-named CD compilation of library, film and TV theme music. Some great work by Roy Budd, Laurie Johnson and Tony Hatch on here.
Anti rain music :-
On vinyl this time 
Seems to be a little underrated, but I like it:-
