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Interesting news from aitch dee tracks. Got to be worth a punt as long as it's not 16/44 in a 24/96 wrapper
For decades, Richard Strauss was a favorite composer. Not hard to understand, as I was a trumpet player, and R. Strauss writes great lines for the brass!But for the past few years, I don't have the patience to listen to a complete tone poem....
Every time I've been to France I've seen Trumpet and Organ concerts advertised, and when I was there this time I had the joy of visiting a Cathedral whilst a rehearsal was taking place. Amazing.Any got any particular recommendations?I do know of...
As per title: John Martyn - Solid Air (Simply Vinyl) Dave Swarbrick & Simon Nicol - In the Club (Music On Vinyl) Got to make up my Christmas List, you see...... Ta Andy
Seems the bookings are now flowing into 2010, so a new thread.I've just booked tickets for Chris Rea , Brighton Centre in March. Better seats than last time , I think.
I don't know any of this, but am curious.Can anyone send me on my way?
Here is a bit of news that may interest a few (scroll down a bit). City Slang re-issues several albums by two of my favourite artists with lots of bonus tracks and extras. Lambchop 'Is A Woman' plus 16 extra tracks for example. They can be sampled on...
Thought I'd pass on a wee Nordic gem I first heard on Mary Anne Kennedy's Global Gathering programme on Radio Scotland. http://www.sigridmoldestad.com/SM is a fine fiddle player and singer in the Celtic tradition, if it weren't sung in Norwegian you'd...
I have just seen this, and thought it utterly brilliant. I am sure many of you will have seen it before, but here it is again anyway, and if you haven't have some fun. Animal as ever is brilliant.Bohemian Rhapsody. Please post other Muppet's songs of...
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There is an Arena film on BBC4 tonight at 9pm featuring Dave Brubeck. Should be well worth watching.
Not sure if the re-action record to PGs Scratch My Back project, is around yet.This is one of the first I've seen, Elbow - Mercy Street. here Check out Fever Rays version too.
Sadly cant go due to weather and childcare stuff. Front row Bridgewater Hall x2. Present for my wife's birthday. Anyone want to go?Diccus
and seen the Beatles box sets. Remembering last year when they were anywhere from $200-$400 per set and today are selling for $125. I'm glad I waited!
Many Beethoven sets are worth repeated listens, but it is not uncommon to find you have a preference for a particular set.For me, it is the Gardiner/ORR set on DGG in 4D sound.The brisk tempos cast these works in a new, more vital light, that suits...
Hi, I'm just getting into classical, but I'm not well educated on this subject - despite much live classical music at home - my brother is a classical guitarist and my step-father trained in piano at Juilliard.I like Mozart very much, and I like...
Naim Audio's UnitiQute compact all-in-one audio player is a glimpse into the future of hi fidelity at home. So why not look forward to January 2011, when you could make this brilliant-sounding, uniquely versatile and seductively compact unit,...
Greetings music fans of the ECM label. Here is a nice article from a recent issue of Stereophile you may enjoy:http://www.stereophile.com/con...agnificent-obsessionGood listening,Bruce
Hi guys,I rarely post on the "music room" but yesterday I downloaded an album called "Doo Wops and Hooligans" by Bruno Mars. First song is called "Grenade" and boy does that man know how to sing! I checked out the youtube live version of that song and...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggJB8EhOak Klemperer leading Hindemith's Nobelissima Visione, and Sam Barber's Adagio in a very different Version from DJ Tiesto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...o4so&feature=related Now there is a thought! ATB from George PS: Please post your own "Contrasts!"
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Saw the above at Warwick last night and they turned in a great performance and set list but the real surprise for me was support act Phosphorescent. Having heard of them last year being touted as the new "Dead" I bought the "Takin it easy" CD some...
I didn’t buy Louis Lortie’s Beethoven cycle with very high expectations. I rarely if ever see his name mentioned as one of the great Beethoven pianists, even if only living pianists are considered. That’s okay though, because having...