What are you listening to?

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fergus wrote:Symphonies 20-24 from this set....

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I love that set.
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Johnn Sebastian Bach
Concerto in A BWV 1055
Concerto in F BWV 1056
Concerto in F BWV 1057
Concerto in G BWV 1058

Chamber Orchestra of Europe
András Schiff piano and conducting.


Bach's sophticated use of simplicity, beautifully played by Schiff and the COE.
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Seán wrote:
fergus wrote:Symphonies 20-24 from this set....

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I love that set.
It is indeed a great cycle Seán and I am going through it again at the moment.
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I have always liked this version; it is a thoughtful, contemplative one which allows one to digest the music.
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On vinyl....

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On vinyl....

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The sound of Gabrielli transports one back to the Basilica in San Marco, Venezia. There is a great Wall of sound from the 5 and 6-part polyphonic music from Di Lasso in particular.
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Messe pour les Couvents....

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No.9

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There is beautifully articulated singing and great synergy in the harmonies. The deep bass voice lends a very rich texture to the sound. The overall sound on the disc is excellent and, being forward, lends a great presence to the performances. This is truly wonderful music with excellent music making.
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