What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.VIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2011
With 2012 almost 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 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
Recordings (Deutsche Grammophon) 1960 K.550, & 1961 K.551
CD - Belart © 1993
Rare as hen's teeth on cd. Only released in Japan and only for a very short while.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Don Giovanni (highlights - total time 61:27)
Don Giovanni Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau baritone
Donna Anna Sena Jurinac soprano
Donna Elvira Maria Stader soprano
Leporello Karl Christian Kohn bass
Don Ottavio Ernst Hoefliger tenor
Zelina Irmgard Seefried soprano
Mosetto Ivan Sardi bass
Il Commendatore Walter Kreppel bass
RIAS Kammerchor Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin recorded in 1958
Playing cd no.4 of 10 x cd box-set ~ Documents © 2011
Cheers
Flettster
A bit early for the nocturnes, but I don't think Chopin wrote any matinees...
EJ
One more for the memory of Levon Helm (always a candidate as a drummer to my imaginary all time band).
Listening to 3 EP's of The Staves - http://soundcloud.com/the-staves
They are the first band to be produced by Father & Son, Glyn/Ethan Johns. Album due around Sept I think. After completing their current UK tour, they are off to Canada/US to support Bon Iver. Catch them if you can. I'm seeing them on 1 May and can't wait.
Now this classic
Great album! Now this is one I haven't played for many years. Must dig it out for a listen.
Highly proficient, sensitive playing from the brother-and-sister partnership of Gil and Orli Shaham. Even today, the F major Sonata is scantily represented on disc. Its sublime Poco sostenuto centrepiece contains some of the noblest invention Dvorak ever penned and the Shahams do full justice to its eloquence and hushed concentration. Both outer movements also go with a will: the Brahmsian opening Allegro ma non troppo unfolds with dignified lucidity, while the high-spirited Allegro molto finale is playful and virtuosic. Likewise, the Shahams’ advocacy of the Sonatina – one of the most captivating products of Dvorak’s first American sojourn – has a youthful ardour and nimble assurance that communicate strongly. Apparently, this enchanting creation was the first piece discovered together by the then-teenage duo and their affection for it remains palpable. No grumbles, either, about the Shahams’ expressive way with the equally appealing Four Romantic Pieces. The wistful concluding Larghetto is a delight. A lovely issue, in sum, excellently recorded (the balance has been beautifully judged by the DG production team). In fact, my only real moan is that there isn’t more of it.' Andrew Achenbach Gramophone review |
Play this more than any of the others....Must like it then
Also this
