Thank you for that thought Jared!Jared wrote:....incidentally Fergus if you're interested, I have found the Junghanel set at a reasonable price, even though it has been discontinued:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bach-Motets-Kon ... 674&sr=8-1
although you'll have to get it from America now, I'm afraid...
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On vinyl....
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Yes, quite. His Rachmaninov Vespers performance is one which springs to mind, which has had very favourable reviews...fergus wrote: I have one or two recordings with Cleobury and I must say that I find him good.
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Never let it be said that I don't try to spend your money wisely, Fergus!... lolfergus wrote: Thank you for that thought Jared!
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Probably my favourite version of the Pergolesi Stabat Mater is a heart-stoppingly beautiful recording directed by Antonio Florio (available on Eloquentia), which is very generously coupled with Porpora's under-recorded gem, Salve Regina. I also enjoy Fabio Biondi's emotionally stirring version on Virgin which features some gorgeous singing by David Daniels and Dorothea Roschmann.fergus wrote:Pergolesi: Stabat Mater....
A magnificent work that is given a wonderful performance here!
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I fancy that Biondi version Paul but I have not come across the Antonio Florio before.mcq wrote: Probably my favourite version of the Pergolesi Stabat Mater is a heart-stoppingly beautiful recording directed by Antonio Florio (available on Eloquentia), which is very generously coupled with Porpora's under-recorded gem, Salve Regina. I also enjoy Fabio Biondi's emotionally stirring version on Virgin which features some gorgeous singing by David Daniels and Dorothea Roschmann.
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I spent today listening to some really wonderful music.
First of all, I listened to Rene Jacobs' definitive recording of Buxtehude's masterpiece, Membra Jesu Nostri (on Harmonia Mundi). A very intense piece and a coruscating experience. Next, an extraordinary version of Bach's mighty B Minor Mass directed by Thomas Hengelbock (on Deutsche Harmonia Mundi). Measured, intense, solemn, profound - one of the great versions of this masterpiece of masterpieces. Then, I listened to my favourite version of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers - the great Jordi Savall's gloriously exuberant performance of this life-enhancing treasure (available on Alia Vox). Following that, I played Paolo Pandolfo's exceptional version of the Bach Cello Suites played on the viola di gamba (on Glossa). Perhaps the most sheerly poetic version of these intensely meditative pieces. Next, I listened to Rene Jacobs' benchmark performance of Gluck's masterpiece, Orfeo ed Euridice (on Harmonia Mundi). Exquisite singing here from Bernarda Fink and Maria Christina Kiehr. And, finally, I have been utterly entranced by Louis Lortie's traversal of the Liszt's complete Annees de Pelerinage (on Chandos). I was very impressed last year by Lortie's recording of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas and his Liszt playing is similarly rewarding - not as extroverted as some readings, this is a performance that eschews overt emotionalism and bombast in favour of understated nuance. Ready and waiting in the CD drawer is more Liszt - Brigitte Engerer's magnificent performance of his under-performed (and quite beautiful) Harmonies poetiques et religieuses (available on Mirare).
First of all, I listened to Rene Jacobs' definitive recording of Buxtehude's masterpiece, Membra Jesu Nostri (on Harmonia Mundi). A very intense piece and a coruscating experience. Next, an extraordinary version of Bach's mighty B Minor Mass directed by Thomas Hengelbock (on Deutsche Harmonia Mundi). Measured, intense, solemn, profound - one of the great versions of this masterpiece of masterpieces. Then, I listened to my favourite version of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers - the great Jordi Savall's gloriously exuberant performance of this life-enhancing treasure (available on Alia Vox). Following that, I played Paolo Pandolfo's exceptional version of the Bach Cello Suites played on the viola di gamba (on Glossa). Perhaps the most sheerly poetic version of these intensely meditative pieces. Next, I listened to Rene Jacobs' benchmark performance of Gluck's masterpiece, Orfeo ed Euridice (on Harmonia Mundi). Exquisite singing here from Bernarda Fink and Maria Christina Kiehr. And, finally, I have been utterly entranced by Louis Lortie's traversal of the Liszt's complete Annees de Pelerinage (on Chandos). I was very impressed last year by Lortie's recording of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas and his Liszt playing is similarly rewarding - not as extroverted as some readings, this is a performance that eschews overt emotionalism and bombast in favour of understated nuance. Ready and waiting in the CD drawer is more Liszt - Brigitte Engerer's magnificent performance of his under-performed (and quite beautiful) Harmonies poetiques et religieuses (available on Mirare).
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Wow, Paul, that is some line up there and you must have started listening at about 7.00 am and continued through non stop all day! I know that it is all pleasure but I admire your stamina!!!
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Paul, your posts are very inspiring indeed.. :-))mcq wrote:I spent today listening to some really wonderful music.
First of all, I listened to Rene Jacobs' definitive recording of Buxtehude's masterpiece, Membra Jesu Nostri (on Harmonia Mundi). A very intense piece and a coruscating experience.
I also really love the Buxtehude, however I have two different versions to you:
I don't know whether you are familiar of either of these recordings, and where you would rate them?
I will, in due course be in the market for another recording of the great Mass in B minor... it is probably my favourite choral work by Bach so far... however at present, I only own the Gardiner...
This morning, I am giving relistens to all the Cantata disks I posted yesterday, so I won't bore you with the details again... suffice it to say that Jared, like all small children, enjoys repetition... ;-))