I also like the Kennedy/ Previn version of the Violin & Viola Concertos, Darren...bombasticDarren wrote:That Walton conducts Walton disc is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in Walton.
What are you listening to?
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Yes, it's a lovely disc. I am glad you have itJared wrote:I also like the Kennedy/ Previn version of the Violin & Viola Concertos, Darren...bombasticDarren wrote:That Walton conducts Walton disc is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in Walton.
Re: What are you listening to?
Jared wrote:Media vita's soprano harmonies will make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck when they scale the top notes Fergus... and it lasts for 22 minutes..fergus wrote:Another one that has been on the List for a while I fear!!!!!
It is moving up the List!!!
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I'm pleased to hear it... just a couple of listens to those angelic voices will have you sanctified and purged of all your sins, in no time... ;-))fergus wrote:Jared wrote:Media vita's soprano harmonies will make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck when they scale the top notes Fergus... and it lasts for 22 minutes..fergus wrote:Another one that has been on the List for a while I fear!!!!!
It is moving up the List!!!
Re: What are you listening to?
bombasticDarren wrote:That Walton conducts Walton disc is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in Walton.fergus wrote:I really like the sound of the viola, even as a concertante instrument. I was listening only very recently to the great Harold in Italy by Berlioz.
'Harold in Italy' is a very fine piece, especially in this recording:-
Indeed it is Darren and, of course being Gardiner, I have that version along with the Colin Davis version whom I really like doing Berlioz.
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Re: What are you listening to?
Walton - The Wise Virgins: Suite (Bryden Thomson, The London Philharmonic, Chandos)
Re: What are you listening to?
Does Nigel play the viola on that recording?bombasticDarren wrote:Yes, it's a lovely disc. I am glad you have itJared wrote:I also like the Kennedy/ Previn version of the Violin & Viola Concertos, Darren...bombasticDarren wrote:That Walton conducts Walton disc is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in Walton.
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Me....sins....never!!!!Jared wrote: I'm pleased to hear it... just a couple of listens to those angelic voices will have you sanctified and purged of all your sins, in no time... ;-))
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Certainly! And, as far as I can tell, very well too.fergus wrote:Does Nigel play the viola on that recording?
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yes he does, Fergus... and, along with his Elgar VC, is possibly about his most satisfactory and enduring work...fergus wrote:Does Nigel play the viola on that recording?