What are you listening to?

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Jared wrote:
Diapason wrote:Despite considering Bach as the greatest composer ever to walk the earth, and despite admiring fugue more than virtually any other form, I find the Art of Fugue to be hard going in one sitting.
yes, it's comments like this which have been putting me off a purchase... ;-)
It's just such a massive intellectual achievement it's probably worth having it.
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Cavalli was most likely a pupil of Monteverdi and certainly replaced him at San Marco after Monteverdi’s death. There are, therefore, loud echoes of Monteverdi’s style as well as the Gabriellis but Cavalli does have a voice of his own. This is a very nice CD all round.
Fergus, do you own this disk?

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although it is a recreation of Monteverdi's final Vespers (1643), it also contains the wonderful Psalm: Lauda Jerusalem (for 2 choirs) by Cavalli. very lovely.
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Diapason wrote:I think I play a few movements from Tallis voluntaries. Possibly more fun for player than listener.
I'll happily take your word for this... ;-)

I'll keep my eye open on the price for you.. if its any consolation, I dithered too long on a couple of other box sets, which I am also regretting, post price-hike.
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Diapason wrote:
It's just such a massive intellectual achievement it's probably worth having it.
one day my friend... one day.
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Sonatas 42-47... 1st listen.

although these early sonatas appear to be structurally quite simple, they are absolutely addictive, and thoroughly delightful to hear.
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Walton - Facade, Gloria, Orb and Sceptre, Te Deum & Crown Imperial (Louis Fremaux, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, EMI)

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I must look that one up Paul.
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Jared wrote: Fergus, do you own this disk?

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although it is a recreation of Monteverdi's final Vespers (1643), it also contains the wonderful Psalm: Lauda Jerusalem (for 2 choirs) by Cavalli. very lovely.
No Jared but Cavalli is one that I will investigate more of in the future.
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More Dowland lute music....


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The music is very appealing for those that may not be aware of it and is very well played on these inexpensive CDs.
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fergus wrote:
mcq wrote: Image
I must look that one up Paul.
That set has been resting in my Amazon basket for far too long now, I must get it.
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