Jose Echenique wrote: And yes Fergus, Paul O´ Dette and Stephen Stubbs, both lutenists, share the conducting. I don´t know how they did it, but it worked to perfection.
Thank you Pepe!
What are you listening two?
Re: What are you listening two?
Thank you Pepe!
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Dufay: Se la face ay pale....
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Clementi: 3 Symphonies....
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To my ear this is a somewhat measured performance of the Beethoven violin concerto. Tempi are on the slow side but it is well paced and the music and phrasing has plenty of time to breath in the first two movements. The tempo picks up in the final movement which ultimately drives on to a grand finale. Pepe commented recently that Chung’s playing has a very feminine vulnerability that is very touching in this recording and I certainly see that in the slow movement; her playing is very fine throughout.
The Bruch VC No. 1 is another strong performance from both soloist and orchestra. Chung’s playing is both tender and powerful in the appropriate places. This is certainly no filler and is a great coupling for me with two of my favourite violin concertos getting very good performances.
To my ear this is a somewhat measured performance of the Beethoven violin concerto. Tempi are on the slow side but it is well paced and the music and phrasing has plenty of time to breath in the first two movements. The tempo picks up in the final movement which ultimately drives on to a grand finale. Pepe commented recently that Chung’s playing has a very feminine vulnerability that is very touching in this recording and I certainly see that in the slow movement; her playing is very fine throughout.
The Bruch VC No. 1 is another strong performance from both soloist and orchestra. Chung’s playing is both tender and powerful in the appropriate places. This is certainly no filler and is a great coupling for me with two of my favourite violin concertos getting very good performances.
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Crusell: Clarinet Quartets....
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Cavalli: Messa Concertata....
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A new recording from Jordi Savall et. al.
A musical reflection on peace and the tragedy of war from the Late Renaissance to the Enlightenment
Sounds very fine on my first listen.
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I have rediscovered the Rhenish and this is very good indeed:
Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 3
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Zinman conducting.
Rich textures in a very fine performance of Schumann's finest symphony. Recommended.
Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 3
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Zinman conducting.
Rich textures in a very fine performance of Schumann's finest symphony. Recommended.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler
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Seán wrote:I have rediscovered the Rhenish and this is very good indeed:
Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 3
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Zinman conducting.
Rich textures in a very fine performance of Schumann's finest symphony. Recommended.
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A few years ago I made less than favourable comments regarding music by Brahms, particularly his symphonies. Jared and Pepe urged me to reconsider and Pepe recommended Harnoncourt and the BPO's symphony cycle. Jared was kind enough to send me a cd in the post of his chamber music and as a result I have 'seen the light' or rather heard the music and now his second symphony (as performed by Harnoncourt and the BPO) is one of my favourite works. Thank you gentlemen.
Which brings me to this:
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Zinman conducting.
This is a splendid performance, I have had it on repeat play over the weekend.
Which brings me to this:
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Zinman conducting.
This is a splendid performance, I have had it on repeat play over the weekend.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler