What are you listening two?

Jose Echenique
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Today is C.P.E. Bach´s 300 birthday. I´m celebrating with arguably his greatest masterpiece.
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Vivaldi: Musique Sacrée pour Contralto, Cordes et Basse Continue....


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This is a really lovely CD which contains a particularly beautiful version of Stabat Mater. Lesne really brings out the "soul" in this music.
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Aleg wrote:Image

Seán likes that one a lot!
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And even more Vivaldi....


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....some lovely performances on this CD!
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fergus wrote:
Aleg wrote:Image

Seán likes that one a lot!
Indeed I do, it's a visual and audio delight.

However, when I want to pick my favourite performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons I need look no further than 'Fabulous' Biondi:
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Heinrich Schiff - cello
Till Fellner - piano
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I am obviously on a Vivaldi streak at the moment and yes, it is mor Fabulous Biondi....


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....a wonderful CD!
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Double vinyl: Bach's Orchestral Suites performed by La Petite Bande / Sigiswald Kuijken....



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....one of the better versions that I own of these works.
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