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

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by Haim Ronen

FRESCOBALDI Toccata secunda, Canzon quinta, Fantasia quarta, Recercar primo

COUPERIN Suites, Passacaille, Pavane

Gustav Leonhardt, harpsichord 

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by matt podniesinski

On white vinyl.

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by Haim Ronen

 

Kuma, I found it:

 

May 19,
2013

CSO Presents, Chicago, IL, USA

Berg: Sonata Op. 1 
Fauré: Impromptu No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31 
Fauré: Barcarolle No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 42 
Ravel: Gaspard do la Nuit 
Hamelin: Variations on a Theme by Paganini 
Debussy: Reflects dans l'eau from Images, Book I 
Ravel: Jeux d'eau 
Rachmaninoff: Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 (rev. 1931)

 

I wish he had Medtner on his program. You have season's tickets, don't you?

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by Huwge
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:
 
looks like a great concert, even without the Medtner. Hope you have time / can get tickets
 
Huw
 

 

Kuma, I found it:

 

May 19,
2013

CSO Presents, Chicago, IL, USA

Berg: Sonata Op. 1 
Fauré: Impromptu No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31 
Fauré: Barcarolle No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 42 
Ravel: Gaspard do la Nuit 
Hamelin: Variations on a Theme by Paganini 
Debussy: Reflects dans l'eau from Images, Book I 
Ravel: Jeux d'eau 
Rachmaninoff: Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 (rev. 1931)

 

I wish he had Medtner on his program. You have season's tickets, don't you

 

 

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by Quad 33

Original (1969) Vinyl.


Graham

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by matt podniesinski

On cd, although I see that it has finally been released on vinyl. Time to order one.

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by matt podniesinski

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by Haim Ronen

 

Schumann:

Kinderszenen, Op. 15

Kreisleriana, Op. 16

 Released in 1984
Posted on: 18 February 2013 by DrMark

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by Haim Ronen

Chords,

 

I decided to get a Sophie Yates Handel disc. Is there a particular one that stands out?

 

   

 

Thanks, 

 

Haim

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by RaceTripper
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:
Originally Posted by Chords:
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

 

Excellent choice. My favourite.

Highly recommended.

Next step - on clavichord.

Chords, that is the oldest and the least played version. Ragna Schirmer (Berlin Classic) and Lisa Smirnova (ECM) are more popular here. What I should get myself is a harpsichord recording of the suites.

Look for Kenneth Gilbert on Harmonia Mundi France.

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by matt podniesinski

Posted on: 18 February 2013 by kuma
 

Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

 

May 19,
2013

CSO Presents, Chicago, IL, USA

Berg: Sonata Op. 1 
Fauré: Impromptu No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31 
Fauré: Barcarolle No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 42 
Ravel: Gaspard do la Nuit 
Hamelin: Variations on a Theme by Paganini 
Debussy: Reflects dans l'eau from Images, Book I 
Ravel: Jeux d'eau 
Rachmaninoff: Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 (rev. 1931)

 

I wish he had Medtner on his program. You have season's tickets, don't you?

Haim,

 

The program is a part of their Piano Series and not the part of subscription. I did not opt for the event but made sure got the tickets for Pollini and Uchida concerts. 

 

I probably go hear Aimard play Debussy's Preludes in April tho. 

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Aleg

 

 

Released and downloaded yesterday ....

 

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Aleg

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Haim Ronen
Originally Posted by kuma:
 

Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

 

May 19,
2013

CSO Presents, Chicago, IL, USA

Berg: Sonata Op. 1 
Fauré: Impromptu No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31 
Fauré: Barcarolle No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 42 
Ravel: Gaspard do la Nuit 
Hamelin: Variations on a Theme by Paganini 
Debussy: Reflects dans l'eau from Images, Book I 
Ravel: Jeux d'eau 
Rachmaninoff: Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 (rev. 1931)

 

I wish he had Medtner on his program. You have season's tickets, don't you?

Haim,

 

The program is a part of their Piano Series and not the part of subscription. I did not opt for the event but made sure got the tickets for Pollini and Uchida concerts. 

 

I probably go hear Aimard play Debussy's Preludes in April tho. 

Ahh.. you are going after the big names. Perhaps I will get a chance as well to bask in their glow.

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Haim Ronen

 

Monteverdi – A Trace of Grace is a creative endeavor from renowned French serpent player, Michel Godard. The recording finds the unique collaboration of a jazz trio (Michel Godard, Steve Swallow, Gavino Murgia) accompanied by an early Baroque ensemble (Guillemette Laurens, Fanny Paccoud, Bruno Helstroffer). Inspired by Monteverdi, this breathtaking music features pieces by the legendary composer, as well as, compositions by Steve Swallow and Michel Godard. 

 

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Haim Ronen
Originally Posted by RaceTripper:
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:
Originally Posted by Chords:
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

 

Excellent choice. My favourite.

Highly recommended.

Next step - on clavichord.

Chords, that is the oldest and the least played version. Ragna Schirmer (Berlin Classic) and Lisa Smirnova (ECM) are more popular here. What I should get myself is a harpsichord recording of the suites.

Look for Kenneth Gilbert on Harmonia Mundi France.

Thank you for pointing out Kenneth Gilbert. I have an old (1990) recording of Bach's Concertos for 3 & 4 harpsichords on which he is playing along Trevor Pinnock and Lars Ulrik Mortensen on the Archiv label.

 

Haim

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Quad 33

On CD

 

Graham

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Chords
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

 

Monteverdi – A Trace of Grace is a creative endeavor from renowned French serpent player, Michel Godard. The recording finds the unique collaboration of a jazz trio (Michel Godard, Steve Swallow, Gavino Murgia) accompanied by an early Baroque ensemble (Guillemette Laurens, Fanny Paccoud, Bruno Helstroffer). Inspired by Monteverdi, this breathtaking music features pieces by the legendary composer, as well as, compositions by Steve Swallow and Michel Godard. 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj64aSxWGrI

 

O U T S T A N D I N G.

 

I want this record...

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Chords

Haim,

I got Handel/Sophie Yates album as 3 separated CDs; not tripla.

 

The last note what Guillemette is singing - I am dead on it.

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Steve J
Originally Posted by Quad 33:

A nice album to relax with after work.

 

On Original 1969 Vinyl.

Graham,

 

I love this album and my original had been played to death. I recently bought a Pure Pleasure (analogue remaster) which is superb. Blues Part III sounds sublime.

 

ATB

 

Steve

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Steve J

 

War with Eric Burdon. Vinyl 1976. Recorded 1969-70. I've not played this in years and had forgotten how good it is. Eric Burden does funk.

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Quad 33
Originally Posted by Steve J:
Originally Posted by Quad 33:

A nice album to relax with after work.

 

On Original 1969 Vinyl.

Graham,

 

I love this album and my original had been played to death. I recently bought a Pure Pleasure (analogue remaster) which is superb. Blues Part III sounds sublime.

 

ATB

 

Steve

Hi Steve,

 

Thanks for the heads up. My original copy is also well worn . I might just treat myself to the remaster.

 

Regards Graham

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by dav301

On CD:-

 

 

Disc 2

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by Aleg
Originally Posted by Chords:
Originally Posted by Haim Ronen:

 

Monteverdi – A Trace of Grace is a creative endeavor from renowned French serpent player, Michel Godard. The recording finds the unique collaboration of a jazz trio (Michel Godard, Steve Swallow, Gavino Murgia) accompanied by an early Baroque ensemble (Guillemette Laurens, Fanny Paccoud, Bruno Helstroffer). Inspired by Monteverdi, this breathtaking music features pieces by the legendary composer, as well as, compositions by Steve Swallow and Michel Godard. 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj64aSxWGrI

 

O U T S T A N D I N G.

 

I want this record...


Joining you with the 192/24 HighRes version from Qobuz

 

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Aleg