Doctor Faustus is a wonderful read, Fergus, and is one of Mann's best books along with Buddenbrooks and The Magic Mountain. To my mind, it is one of the very finest insights you will ever find into the creative mind. I also highly recommend Patrick White's The Vivisector which covers the same ground, albeit from the point of view of a painter. Both troubling reads, both masterpieces.fergus wrote:Jose Echenique wrote:Excellent choice Fergus! I have always loved Doktor Faust, a typically decadent Busoni extravangaza but immensely enjoyable.fergus wrote:I have spent the evening in the company of Busoni's Doktor Faust....
....and a very pleasant evening it was.
What prompted this choice of listening was that I had just recently finished reading Thomas Mann's book Doctor Faustus.
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The Magic Mountain is one that is certainly on my list to read. Thank you for the other recommendations Paul.mcq wrote: Doctor Faustus is a wonderful read, Fergus, and is one of Mann's best books along with Buddenbrooks and The Magic Mountain. To my mind, it is one of the very finest insights you will ever find into the creative mind. I also highly recommend Patrick White's The Vivisector which covers the same ground, albeit from the point of view of a painter. Both troubling reads, both masterpieces.
To be is to do: Socrates
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No 3 & 4
Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra
Yefim Bronfman - piano
David Zinman conducting.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler
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I haven't read many of Mann's books. I must get a copy of Doctor Faustus.fergus wrote:The Magic Mountain is one that is certainly on my list to read. Thank you for the other recommendations Paul.mcq wrote: Doctor Faustus is a wonderful read, Fergus, and is one of Mann's best books along with Buddenbrooks and The Magic Mountain. To my mind, it is one of the very finest insights you will ever find into the creative mind. I also highly recommend Patrick White's The Vivisector which covers the same ground, albeit from the point of view of a painter. Both troubling reads, both masterpieces.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler
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A recent purchase and my thoughts after a first listen to Beethoven's "Archduke" Piano Trio played by van Immerseel, Beths and Bylsma....
I was surprised at the tempo in the opening movement; faster than I am used to hearing.
That first movement is poorly miked and the poor recording in terms of the hollow acoustic does a disservice to this work. It does improve in subsequent movements and it is unpardonable that this was not corrected.
The lightness of tone of the fortepiano adds a new texture for me that I have not encountered before.
So, first listen....first impressions; I kike the interpretation and performance and look forward to more listening sessions. It is a worthy addition to my collection.
I was surprised at the tempo in the opening movement; faster than I am used to hearing.
That first movement is poorly miked and the poor recording in terms of the hollow acoustic does a disservice to this work. It does improve in subsequent movements and it is unpardonable that this was not corrected.
The lightness of tone of the fortepiano adds a new texture for me that I have not encountered before.
So, first listen....first impressions; I kike the interpretation and performance and look forward to more listening sessions. It is a worthy addition to my collection.
To be is to do: Socrates
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
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Enjoyable but not an easy read. Certainly recommended!Seán wrote:I haven't read many of Mann's books. I must get a copy of Doctor Faustus.
To be is to do: Socrates
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
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I was disappointed with the first movement but I certainly did like the second and subsequent movements. I still prefer the Beaux Arts, but that's just me.fergus wrote:A recent purchase and my thoughts after a first listen to Beethoven's "Archduke" Piano Trio played by van Immerseel, Beths and Bylsma....
I was surprised at the tempo in the opening movement; faster than I am used to hearing.
That first movement is poorly miked and the poor recording in terms of the hollow acoustic does a disservice to this work. It does improve in subsequent movements and it is unpardonable that this was not corrected.
The lightness of tone of the fortepiano adds a new texture for me that I have not encountered before.
So, first listen....first impressions; I kike the interpretation and performance and look forward to more listening sessions. It is a worthy addition to my collection.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler
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I rarely go for an easy read, I like to be challenged.fergus wrote:Enjoyable but not an easy read. Certainly recommended!Seán wrote:I haven't read many of Mann's books. I must get a copy of Doctor Faustus.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler
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I have to admit that I have never managed Finnegans Wake hard as I try, but someday, someday...Seán wrote:I rarely go for an easy read, I like to be challenged.fergus wrote:Enjoyable but not an easy read. Certainly recommended!Seán wrote:I haven't read many of Mann's books. I must get a copy of Doctor Faustus.
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I read 3 pages of it once...Jose Echenique wrote: I have to admit that I have never managed Finnegans Wake hard as I try, but someday, someday...
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