What are you listening to?

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I have been on a Má Vlast blast tonight, first up was Kuchar's splendid recording on Brilliant Classics and then this:

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Bedrich Smetana
Má Vlast
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Rafael Kubelik - conducting.

I am ashamed to say that I had forgotten just how good this performance really is, it is imbued with emotion and the sound of the CPO, and in particular the woodwinds, is such a delight.
Highly recommended.
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^^ that's a truly beautiful and historically important recording, Sean...

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am presently listening to the lively, dainty little Violin & Harpsichord Concerto on disk 2...
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This is a marvellous Trout full of wonderful, sparkling playing that is full of vitality.
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Haydn Cello Concertos 1 & 2.
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^^ I have those on the same disk as the Boccherini, Fergus.. they are muscular but very fine interpretations...

I recently bought the Walevska set for comparison, which are also great... and a little more dainty
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Jared wrote:^^ I have those on the same disk as the Boccherini, Fergus.. they are muscular but very fine interpretations...

I recently bought the Walevska set for comparison, which are also great... and a little more dainty
That is what I always liked about Du Pré....she was a passionate musician and wore her heart on her sleeve.
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^^ I don't mean to contradict, but she doesn't seem to be wearing any sleeves... ;-)
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I really like these works and I find that these are very good versions.
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