what was the last cd you bought?

Posted by: AL4N on 13 March 2004

after a suggestion,i have split up the old topic into this one and what was your last vinyl purchase.I hope it makes life easier.
so to get things off and running
queen--the highlander sound track

Posted on: 21 December 2010 by EJS

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Originally posted by fasterbyelan:
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Originally posted by EJS:

Sinopoli recorded the 8th Symphony in the early '80's with the Philharmonia (along with Mendelssohn's Italian symphony) -

Not only are they splended performances but the recording is very good. Has been a favourite since I bought it in the mid '80. I think that it is still available on DG Masters

Karl

Karl,

By consensus, Sinopoli's first recording outclasses his Dresden remake. But I'm primarily interested in the 9th (which is great in the right hands, but usually ends up being slightly forgettable). The snippets I've heard are promising, but looking forward to hear the whole thing.

EJ

Posted on: 21 December 2010 by fasterbyelan

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Karl,

By consensus, Sinopoli's first recording outclasses his Dresden remake. But I'm primarily interested in the 9th (which is great in the right hands, but usually ends up being slightly forgettable). The snippets I've heard are promising, but looking forward to hear the whole thing.

EJ

Hope it meets your expectation. I only have one recording of the 9th, Solti on Decca which I must have bought at the same time at the Sinopoli disc - must dig it out and give it a listen.

Karl

Karl

Posted on: 21 December 2010 by fasterbyelan

Just in from the States -

Karl

Posted on: 21 December 2010 by EJS

Posted on: 21 December 2010 by Lloydy

&.........

Posted on: 21 December 2010 by naim_nymph

Ordered this yesterday (via other sellers on play-dot) new - £19.36

and email confirmation - it's dispatched and on it's way! : )

Debs

Posted on: 22 December 2010 by fasterbyelan

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Originally posted by naim_nymph:

Ordered this yesterday (via other sellers on play-dot) new - £19.36

and email confirmation - it's dispatched and on it's way! : )

Debs

Good effort!

Karl

Posted on: 22 December 2010 by naim_nymph

Good Morning Karl,

i see you enjoying this set on the 'what are you listening to' thread!

will join you soon : )

regards

Debs

Posted on: 22 December 2010 by fasterbyelan

And Good Morning to you Debs,

Yes, it’s quite a collection. I’d been aware of Kovacevich’s playing of Beethoven in these works for many years and when the set came out did not hold back. The recording quality is good as well, not in the Decca league but better than most – I find the piano sound fabulous on my recently upgraded system – seeSupernait - Queries

I can recommend the following Brendel disc, it’s been in my collection for years and gets an occasional airing - see Brendel - Eroica Variations

Enjoy the discs when they arrive

Karl

Posted on: 22 December 2010 by BigH47

Hopefully a SCP free version:-

Posted on: 22 December 2010 by fasterbyelan

The following are inbound from Hyperion

and

For those classical music enthusiasts who are not aware, Hyperion have been selling there least popular CD's at a very low price for over a year now. The selection changes every few days and the relevant page on the Hyperion website is titled Please, someone, buy me..........

Karl

Posted on: 22 December 2010 by Lloydy