What are you listening to? (Vol VII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2010
Vol VI - https://forums.naimaudio.com/ev...8019385/m/9042967727
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
Leoš Janáček (1854-1928)
The Excursions of Mr.Broucek (Opera in two parts)
The Prague Smetana Theatre Chorus
The Prague National Theatre Orchestra ~ Václav Neumann
Recorded at the Supraphon studios in Prague
Supraphon 3 x LP box-set (undated)
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Only sample playing the first LP, music seems okay at first listen,
but i really need to give this an evening play in the armchair with glass of red,
and i really need to read the libretto to know what's going on.
The records are in good nick but need cleaning.
Can't see a date anywhere, not on the vinyl, the label, libretto or box...
Debs
Debs,
Allow me. This recording was made in 1963, one of the first by Vaclav Neumann who a few years later became chief of the renowned Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Janacek's operas are - relatively speaking - difficult fare. It helps to see them in the opera house or on video first, to get a feel for the 'vibe'.
Cheers,
EJ
On the Original 1974 Black!
Can a digital recording be scarce, in this day and age? This one comes close - I had been looking or Haitink's 1981 recording with the Concertgebouw for over ten years before I came across it earlier this evening, at my Naim-summer-event hosting dealer. Dirt cheap, no less.
Being from 1981, the early digital recording quality is not great - in fact it made a great sample disc for the event to trip 'lesser' gear (the 555 coped well) - but the performance is... breathtaking. Can't put it in any other way, this was definitely worth waiting for.
I'm a happy camper!
Cheers,
EJ
Jem "Finally Woken"
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This is next. With thanks to Doug who showed me that between 48 and 32, the number 33 has its place. I wonder if Beethoven would have composed another 9 variations, if had he known the true meaning of life (or, more accurately, the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything).
Cheers,
EJ
Elizabeth & the Catapult "S/T" (ep)
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Matthew Ryan "I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall"
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Jeff,
Have a listen to this.
Stu
Morcheeba "fragments of freedom"
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So far this morning.....
SBTRKT
Hollie Cook
Cheers
Flettster
Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter "Marble Son"
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Exactly what I need to start my Friday evening.
Anner Bylsma: about as good as it gets. One of my favorite recordings...
Aimee Mann "Lost In Space"
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Joan as Police Woman "To Survive"
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Mindy Smith "Long Island Shores"
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Yes, I have the Thimar disc. My favorite Brahem is Le Pas Du Chat Noir.
Again, Marcelle Meyer playing Rameau. Just can't get enough of it. Kuma, I wonder if you have any of her LPs.
Haim,
No. But I'll look out for one.
Does she play like Horowitz?
Kuma,
Not very familiar with Horowitz. I have just one LP of his playing Scarlatti. Angela Hewitt has definitely a similar style to Meyer, particularly with Rameau's music.
Tori Amos "Abnormally Attracted To Sin"
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Horowitz in Moscow.