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
The cello sonatas on cello and pianoforte. The pianoforte sounds shut-in and small compared to a modern grand, which has the benefit of allowing the pianist to let rip and still not overpower the cello.
Cheers,
EJ
EJ, I somehow was unaware of this older recording with pianoforte. I'll have to keep this one in mind, although I will make no bones about the fact that I do not usually prefer other keyboards of any kind next to a properly serviced, well maintained grand piano such as a Hamburg Steinway for music making. (or besides the King of Instruments !). It is interesting but not preferable in any way. Beside, these sonatas are really just solo piano sonatas with a lowly ground bass tagging along. Beethoven did not write these für Violoncello und Klavier. It was the other way around according to my score. Ha Ha, so there. Oops, I forgot we are already pushing into the 18th century. It is with Beethoven that we finally have a true collaboration between piano and a string instrument in music making partnerships (my opinion). It is just such a thrill to play these (how can you tell chamber music is one of my greatest passions).
Up next for me is Wispelwey's later recording für Klavier und Violoncello. After hearing Wispelwey last year live, I have no doubt that he can hold his own against a piano. He is a very strong player and can really project.
Another great disc from the Bridge label.
A couple from this set.
Explosions In The Sky - Take Care, Take Care, Take Care
Instrumental rock.
Blitzen Trapper "Destroyer Of The Void"
The cello sonatas on cello and pianoforte. The pianoforte sounds shut-in and small compared to a modern grand, which has the benefit of allowing the pianist to let rip and still not overpower the cello.
Cheers,
EJ
EJ, I somehow was unaware of this older recording with pianoforte. I'll have to keep this one in mind, although I will make no bones about the fact that I do not usually prefer other keyboards of any kind next to a properly serviced, well maintained grand piano such as a Hamburg Steinway for music making. (or besides the King of Instruments !). It is interesting but not preferable in any way. Beside, these sonatas are really just solo piano sonatas with a lowly ground bass tagging along. Beethoven did not write these für Violoncello und Klavier. It was the other way around according to my score. Ha Ha, so there. Oops, I forgot we are already pushing into the 18th century. It is with Beethoven that we finally have a true collaboration between piano and a string instrument in music making partnerships (my opinion). It is just such a thrill to play these (how can you tell chamber music is one of my greatest passions).
Up next for me is Wispelwey's later recording für Klavier und Violoncello. After hearing Wispelwey last year live, I have no doubt that he can hold his own against a piano. He is a very strong player and can really project.
Doug,
I prefer a normal piano as well - however I feel Wispelwey's earlier recording is more interesting than his later one - it's edgier, more nervous than the comparatively sweet, warm performance with Lazic, despite Lazic being the better pianist and having the better instrument. Another plus of the earlier recording is that it focuses on the sonatas, and leaves out the early variations. But I'm carping - these are both great recordings of great music.
Cheers,
EJ
the gig is fast approaching 
atb
kk
Working my way through this box set.
Only 17 more to go.
Stu.
The Weepies "Be My Thrill"
Working my way through this box set.
Only 17 more to go.
Stu.
Nice!
Working my way through this box set.
Only 17 more to go.
Stu.
Although I am a fan of the band I assume you will be pretty much Clash-full when you are finished (if you plan to listen them all in a row).
But still enjoy!
Classic 70's, My favourite AC album
hitting the spot very nicely. Great blues.
atb
kk
Talented, underrated but non-prolific Aussie singer-songwriter. But the two albums I have of hers are great. She's almost an accidental artist. She was "discovered" by a radio new talent contest with a song she wrote and recorded the evening before the contest closed. Unfortunately, she seems semi-retired now after two albums and some touring (I saw her with the Finn Bros at Hammersmith a few years back).
This just caught my eye in the library on CD:-
Vyvianne Long "Caterpillar Sarabande"
More 70's
This just caught my eye in the library on CD:-
Howard,
You have a very good Library man.
Stu.
on Vinyl...
Fantastic urban blues. Beautifully recorded. My LP is the Phillips UK issue.