What are you listening to? (VOL VI)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 30 December 2009

On the cusp of a new year, it's time to start a new thread, I think...

VOL V - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/9962941917/p/1

VOL IV - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/1832985817

VOL III - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/6192934617/p/1

VOL II - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/3112927317

VOL I - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/6532968996

AND - this might be of interest:
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...962920617#1962920617

Posted on: 14 May 2010 by naim_nymph

~<>~ Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770) ~<>~

Sonatas for Violin and Continuo

Side 1:
in G minor "Il trillo del diavolo"
Larghetto affettuoso
Allegro
Andante - Allegro

in G minor Op.1 no.10 "Didone Abbandonata"
Affettuoso
Presto
Allegro

Side 2:
No.5 in A minor
Andante cantabile
Allegro
Allegro assai

No.3 in A
Largo
Allegro
Presto

Roberto Michelucci violin
Franz Walter cello
Marijke Smit Sibinga harpsichord

Philips stereo LP

Cover illustration: Giuseppe Tartini after an oil-painting by an anonymous contemporary painter.)

I would think Tartini, when quite a young lad, had the choice of going out and having people poke fun of his big conk, or staying inside to practise the violin.
The fact is; he was very good at playing the violin.
Not surprising the artist wanted to remain anonymous after painting that! : )

However, the music is very good indeed, even if this is all about the violin sound. The cello and harsic take a very back seat role here. Shame it isn't more of a Trio.

Debs

Posted on: 14 May 2010 by Flettster

Footstomping, funky northern soul....

Very funky & quirky tracks. The standouts being The revolution will be televised, Big balls & As if

Both albums worth a listen.

Cheers

Flettster

Posted on: 14 May 2010 by MilesSmiles

Posted on: 14 May 2010 by DIB

quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:
On CD:-

Love that album. I tend to listen to his live recordings more than his studio albums. RT has released so many fine Live recordings over the years, it's hard to choose a favourite. However, if I had to pick two I'd go for these so I'm going to be playing them this morning...