Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
I just hope that the MORONs in RTE leave Thurston alone and don't decide to drop his programme, I don't trust them
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
That's what really got to me, thanks to the Freiburgers and La Petit Bande.Diapason wrote:Totally agreed.fergus wrote: it should dance. For me personally that is a key factor to a successful performance.
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
And naturally, Purcell is one of my very favourite composers. ;)Seán wrote:
Speaking of Baroque music, I don't like Purcell but I adore Rameau.
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
from what I've heard, I also certainly prefer Purcell to Rameau, however the latter, with patience, may still grow on me...Diapason wrote:And naturally, Purcell is one of my very favourite composers. ;)Seán wrote:
Speaking of Baroque music, I don't like Purcell but I adore Rameau.
Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
I'm still learning.Diapason wrote:And naturally, Purcell is one of my very favourite composers. ;)Seán wrote:
Speaking of Baroque music, I don't like Purcell but I adore Rameau.
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
start here:Seán wrote:I'm still learning.Diapason wrote:And naturally, Purcell is one of my very favourite composers. ;)Seán wrote:
Speaking of Baroque music, I don't like Purcell but I adore Rameau.
Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
Or indeed, The Essential Purcell from Hyperion. I'd post a pic, but I'm on the phone so couldn't be arsed!
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
Charmed, I'm sure.Diapason wrote:Or indeed, The Essential Purcell from Hyperion. I'd post a pic, but I'm on the phone so couldn't be arsed!
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
LOL! Still, I genuinely recommend it, and last time I looked it was very cheap altogether.
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Re: Tim Thurston on his favourite Bach recordings
Is this it?Diapason wrote:Or indeed, The Essential Purcell from Hyperion. I'd post a pic, but I'm on the phone so couldn't be arsed!
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