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
First spin, the new Bach disc by David Fray. Early impression - it's been worth the wait!
Cheers,
EJ
Can not say that since I never now what is about to be released.
First spin, the new Bach disc by David Fray. Early impression - it's been worth the wait!
Cheers,
EJ
Can not say that since I never know what is about to be released..
on vinyl; last spin of the day !
Nobody home!
On Original Black!
Vinyl.
Excellent!!
Originally Posted by EJS:
Kuma, the critical press has always had a two-faced opinion of this; on the one hand, a reminder of an unforgettable event with Schreier in his prime (he would record another Winterreise with Schiff, less 'in the moment' but technically as good -but Schiff is obviously very different than Richter). On the other hand, so obviously spliced together from two (or more?) performance it's jarring and hurting the intensity. What do you think?
EJ,
I haven't heard the Sciff/Schreier set but I am enjoying Richter's piano playing than this tenor. His voice doesn't have the velvety and intimate feel of Souzay and slightly brightly lit than Güra, too.
Richter's piano is at the whisper level and somber trailing behind the voice. He starst out the intro already in a gray gloomy mood. This is his 80's sensitive period. 
Schreier's somewhat theatrical against Richter. Also noted is that his voice gets stressed sligtly on a higher register.
The tunes feel like a dictation or dissertation rather than a personal diary. His phrasing seems to be a bit *square*. This music is more poignant when sung with casual honesty rather than treating it like Wagner opera. A delicate and beautiful Linden Tree by Richter's piano. I think Richter's got the right attitude, tho. Interesting the tenor is singing like how Richter used to play when he was younger.
I am not sure what you mean by spliced together?
P.S. I see you are getting into Wagner. Any reco for Tristan und Isolde?
Mozart Symphony No.1: Kehr/Mainz Chamber Orchestra.
The score written by the 8 year Mozart.
On Vinyl
A very different and somewhat slower and lyrical performance ...
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Aleg
Johnny Cash: the best of...new to me and i like it a lot!
What is his best CD?
Depends what period of Johnny's career, early, middle, or late. Which tracks do you like from the CD you have posted?
Graham.
Hi FritzCD: Sorry I am a little late with my reply. You could try the following:
Late JC In 2000, Johnny's health had weakened considerably, but this release confirmed that his creative powers were still very much intact. IMO ‘Solitary Man’ ranks among the finest moments in a recording career that lasted for over half a century.
Mid Period JC. This is a CD reissue of JC's 1969 concert in San Quentin prison."Johnny Cash At San Quentin" is one of his very best live albums, and one of the very few to truly capture the darkness and rage that lies deep in his music, On "San Quentin", JC careens through a series of ballads, spirituals, rockabilly ravers and hit singles, and the Man in Black takes full advantage of the unusual circumstances. He draws energy from the unusual audience, and creating an incredibly intense atmosphere which results in one of the most raw and stimulating performances you'll ever hear.
Early JC. Johnny Cash's early years at Columbia were, artistically speaking, the best of his career until he embarked upon the American recordings in the mid nineties. This album, released in 1965, was toward the end of this period, where he was so inspired by folk song and story telling. JC was a great songwriter, but he was also a marvelous interpreter of other people's work. And so it is here. He takes on three Bob Dylan tracks and totally owns them This is a classic JC album imo
Hope this helps you to enjoy one of the truly great artist of the 20th century.
Regards Graham.
Thank you very much Graham for such a music advice. I will have a look in my shop in the new year.
On CD.
Graham.
earlier today, CD; a really great album
and now on vinyl:
That album is definitely a grower
Eric
On Vinyl
On original vinyl
Johann Sebastian Bach: Claudio Abbado, Giuliano Carmignola (Violin), Orchestra Mozart
Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046
Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047
Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Brandenburg Concerto no 4 in G major, BWV 1049
Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050
Brandenburg Concerto no 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051
Abbado's Brandenburgs are warm, refined, clear and flowing affair. I never expected to like this as much as I do after my listen.
