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
Wonderful music making - still available on Hyperion's budget label. One of my favourite discs from this label (and I think I must have 400+!).
Karl
Wesley Randolph Eader latest "Of Old it was Recorded".
Quite a nice disc
Lance Brewer- shows promise.
Originally Posted by fasterbyelan:
Anyone heard it?
I have the vinyl altho, it's been ages since I have heard it.
I ought to drag this one later. I recall it sounded good but wasn't too nuts about their music.
Ivan Moravec: Mozart Piano Sonatas
Fantasy in C Minor, No.14, No.17
Not at all familiar with these Mozart's piano sonata. First time listening to it.
The Ditch Trilogy.
Richard
A late contender for one of the albums of the year
Quality!
Sounding great tonight, system singing.
You can buy this double CD set pre-owned via Amazon uk from £0.01
Good music and excellent SQ : )
Debs
You can buy this double CD set pre-owned via Amazon uk from £0.01
Good music and excellent SQ : )
Debs
A tad overpriced methinks.
...not if you need to spend a penny! 
This live recording of broadcast was issued on an LP at Lipatti's 20th Anniversary since his death.
The circumstance surrounding this recital is very sad as everyone knew he was not well. ( the night before the concert he had a 104° fever altho it disappeared the next day )
It's sad to hear how weak he was compared to his earier recording yet this is much more lyrical and lovely rendition than his Karajan set. Here, thoughtful Ansermet gingerly accompanies Lipatti with his rhythmic flair. In an interview years later, Ansermet described the performance as terrifying, stating that moment by moment they wondered if Lipatti would make it through the concert. He starts out really weak and even misses a few keys but sounds as if he gets a second wind on the Allegro Vivace. A remarkable precision and passionate cry. One of the best finale I have heard.
A touching applause goes on for a long time at the end of this program. i could tell that emotional level was high amongst people as everyone knew he was terminally ill.
Tooth-rattlingly sweet renditions of Schubert's Ave Maria, Gounod's Repentir and other sacred classics, orchestrated by Marin with the imagination of a piece of cheesecake. Lost cause, then? No - Studer soars above and through the fog and shows why she was considered (by some) to be the heir to history's great Strauss singers.
EJ
Wonderful music making - still available on Hyperion's budget label. One of my favourite discs from this label (and I think I must have 400+!).
Karl
Thanks for the info EJ,
Karl
For me, another stunning Hyperion issue -
Karl
On Vinyl:-
