What are you listening to? (Vol VII)

Monteverdi's last opera, l'incoronazione di poppea, in Gardiner's sparsely orchestrated but highly recommended recording - if only to hear Von Otter in her prime, in music she was borne to sing.

EJ 

Jumping more than two centuries to Puccini's last (unfinished) opera, in the famous 50s (early stereo) recording with the dream lineup of Jussi Björling, Birgit Nilsson and Renata Tebaldi. The sound is slightly dry and not on the level that Decca managed at the time, but very listenable. 

Cheers,

EJ

Lontano loud.

Odd but interesting.

steve

On the black stuff.

Siouxsie still looks good if not better? in her 50's imo.

Stu

steve

Mindy Smith "Stupid Love"

Henk Neven's debut album, another year's highlight. 

EJ

Floyd Lee Band - Mean Blues

Lontano LOUD on the black stuff.

Dave Matthews Band "Stand Up"

LP - The Naim Label © 2004

Fred Simon piano

Paul McCandless english horn, oboe, soprano sax, bass clarinet, penny whistle

Steve Rodby acoustic bass

Lots of good stuff at chez MileSmile, earlier today, including and amazing example of what a room can do to the sound.

I'm afraid I forgot 90% of what was played, but good  Miles playlist with orchestral and jazz filtered out (almost). Some Queen and Dire Straits, I do remember, also my Robert Randolph disc has awful SQ.

Most enjoyable day many thanks again.