What are you listening to? (VOL VI)

A promo copy from a friend. Released next Monday.

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Originally posted by ewemon:


A promo copy from a friend. Released next Monday.

Let me know what you think, mine is on pre-order.

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Originally posted by Florestan:
Haim,
You've made up my mind; I'm putting this on now too! What a wonderful album. Thanks for recommending it to me....
Doug

Doug,

I am going to need some advice about Beethoven's piano trios.

Haim

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Doug,

I am going to need some advice about Beethoven's piano trios.

Haim

Ah, Beethoven! My only advice is to get them all. There are only 15 or so (including one based on the Septet and one based on Symphony No. 2), I think, and usually only about 4-5 cd's worth. In fact, anyone who likes Beethoven should not be without the complete Violin Sonatas, complete Cello Sonatas and the Piano Trios (in addition to the usual 9 Symphonies, 5 Piano Concertos, Choral Fantasy and the 32 Piano Sonatas plus the Variations). I just love spending your money!

I didn't think I would like this disc since Staier plays a pianoforte instead of the usual modern Steinway. My ears are pretty set in there ways but the balance is actually very nice and I did get used to the pianoforte sound. The c minor trio was the first Beethoven Piano trio I learnt, about 8 or 9 years ago, so I always relate to how things sound on a modern Grand. If you want a real barn burner performance though then try this to start. Once in awhile it is nice to hear this as an alternative and I never listen to it before bedtime. Probably one of the most energetic, driven interpretations I've heard.



If you want complete sets and for a more middle of the road take try the usual suspects such as Jacqueline du Pré, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Barenboim, Istomin-Stern-Rose Trio, The Beaux Arts Trio (early and late versions with different violinists), The Borodin Trio, Trio Parnassus (on MDG), and of course don't forget to check out The Florestan Trio

You would note that say Trio Parnassus is maybe on the darker side and The Florestan Trio is probably right in the middle. I listen regularly to all the above listed and then some since I rather like all interpretations because it brings out different features in the architecture and so on and I learn from this.

If you don't want to aim for a complete set I'd have trouble only recommending "the best" because they are all so nice keeping in mind that they follow Beethoven's style from early to late just like the Piano Sonatas.

For sure though you'd probably want to make sure you hear the D major, Op. 70 No. 1 (Ghost) trio and the ultimate B flat major, Op. 97 (Archduke). Some of the smaller works that are sets of variations are nice too, such as the G major, Op. 121a "10 Variations on Wenzel Müller's Song: Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu." Another great trio is the B flat major, Op 11 (Gassenhauer) trio which some Piano Trios (Piano, Violin, Cello) choose not to record sometimes since this one was originally written for Piano, Clarinet, Cello. Either way, it is a brilliant trio and make sure you eventually hear it.

Regards,
Doug

Black Prairie "Feast of the Hunter's Moon"



Product Description
Sugar Hill Records is proud to announce the release of Feast of the Hunters' Moon, the debut album from Portland, Oregon-based Black Prairie. Featuring three-fifths of The Decemberists and two of the city's finest folk stylists, the heavily acoustic debut was produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, Laura Veirs) and embodies the rich sonic landscape of the Portland music scene while integrating the diverse backgrounds of its members. As described by dobroist Chris Funk, the band's sound "bridges the music of Clarence White and Ennio Morricone" in a way that defies genre characterization.

Jenny Conlee - accordion
Chris Funk - dobro
Jon Neufeld - acoustic guitar
Nate Query - bass
Annalisa Tornfelt - violin

and new Jakob Dylan

~<>~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) ~<>~

Great Mass in C minor K.427 (417a)
I.Kyrie
II. Gloria
III. Credo
IV. Sanctus
V. Benedictus

Maurerische Trauermusik K.477 Masonic Funeral Music
Adagio (Bonus track ~ 6:14)

Maria Stader soprano I
Hertha Topper soprano II
Ernst Haefliger tenor
Ivan Sardi bass

Chor der St.Hedwigs-Katedrale
Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin ~ Ferenc Fricsay
Stereo recordings from... 1960 i think

[ADD] Deutsche Grammophon CD @ 1999

Highly Recommended! : )

Debs

This is my favourite album at the moment. There are some real anthems on here. DOUBT & COUNTERPOINT being two of the stronger tracks IMO.

Cheers

Flettster

The official U.S. Army band -
Republican Army Tactical Manipulators.

The song goes like this:
"F*** you I won't do what you tell me!
F*** you I won't do what you tell me!
F*** you I won't do what you tell me!
F*** you I won't do what you tell me! ...
Motherf*****!!!"

They are obviously mad at dirty hippies who say "Make love, not war" and this is their answer to them.

Underworld 'Amsterdam Music Hall 30.01.2008', official live CDR release.

Early Level 42, more of the jazz-funk sound than later material.

[QUOTE RE:Natalie Merchant: mine is on pre-order.[/QUOTE]

Me too, web site samples sound good.

Bobo Stenson Underwear

Really warming to this. Jonsi - Go

Endtroducing - DJ Shadow.

Jono

Permanent Joy Division 1995

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Endtroducing - DJ Shadow.

Jono

I like this one too.