can't comment as to sq as I am listening at my mac.... so pc speakers only!!!
What are you listening to?
Re: What are you listening to?
sometimes, computer audio can throw up surprises.... I'd forgotten I even had this....
can't comment as to sq as I am listening at my mac.... so pc speakers only!!!
can't comment as to sq as I am listening at my mac.... so pc speakers only!!!
Brass Bands are all very well in their place -
outdoors and several miles away....
outdoors and several miles away....
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It has been quite a while since I've played any Mahler.
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That is because he is considered "Old School". I have no problem with that in itself. It is how the music is presented and interpreted and whether or not that appeals to any given listener that matters. When doing your comparison listen to the "sound", interpretation and the presentation both conductors are producing. You should also have a good enough ear for the way that Suzuki presents Bach at this stage. These nuances of interpretation are all very subjective things as you well know but they can make a big difference when dealing with great music from whatever composer one wants to choose, not just Bach. Anyway, just enjoy the music....it took me long enough to get you here and I don't want to scare you off!!!!Seán wrote: That's great, thanks Fergus. Rilling's name does not come up very often in discussions on Bach. Tis is my one and only recording of his Bach and I do like it. I will listen to the Herreweghe and see what I make of the two of them after that.
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DaveF wrote:It has been quite a while since I've played any Mahler.
It is sometimes all the more glorious after a break from it Dave!
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Re: What are you listening to?
I have Rilling's B minor mass, and while it wouldn't be my favourite, I do sometimes find it a relief from Parrott's austerity. Overall, Rilling's is not really a style I enjoy in this music, but he certainly does it well.
Apologies for using the word austerity.
Apologies for using the word austerity.
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on the TT...
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No, you shouldn't have used the word "Austerity" and Yes I do forgive you. Sorry for saying "No".Diapason wrote:I have Rilling's B minor mass, and while it wouldn't be my favourite, I do sometimes find it a relief from Parrott's austerity. Overall, Rilling's is not really a style I enjoy in this music, but he certainly does it well.
Apologies for using the word austerity.
Thatks for your thoughts on Rilling's Bach.
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Seán wrote:No, you shouldn't have used the word "Austerity" and Yes I do forgive you. Sorry for saying "No".Diapason wrote:I have Rilling's B minor mass, and while it wouldn't be my favourite, I do sometimes find it a relief from Parrott's austerity. Overall, Rilling's is not really a style I enjoy in this music, but he certainly does it well.
Apologies for using the word austerity.
Thatks for your thoughts on Rilling's Bach.
I would be interested in your thoughts after any comparison of styles that you might do Seán. Such comparisons are always interesting and informative.
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On Vinyl. Superb recording this is.
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I will do, but they will probably be the ramblings of an ignoramus who doesn't know his a from his e when it comes to JSB.fergus wrote:Seán wrote:No, you shouldn't have used the word "Austerity" and Yes I do forgive you. Sorry for saying "No".Diapason wrote:I have Rilling's B minor mass, and while it wouldn't be my favourite, I do sometimes find it a relief from Parrott's austerity. Overall, Rilling's is not really a style I enjoy in this music, but he certainly does it well.
Apologies for using the word austerity.
Thanks for your thoughts on Rilling's Bach.
I would be interested in your thoughts after any comparison of styles that you might do Seán. Such comparisons are always interesting and informative.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler