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DonKC wrote:In a Beethoven mood, Symphonies 6, 8 and 4 are on deck. Cluytens/Berlin to start... may mix in some others later.

You cannot go wrong with the Cluytens/BPO cycle Don and the performance of the Sixth is special, enjoy. I have just finished listening to Lance's program and now I am off to bed.

Diapason wrote:

Seán wrote:Earlier today I was inspired by Simon to listen to recordings of Purcell's music:

Henry Purcell
Dido and Aenas Opera in three acts (Highlights)
Emily Van Evira (Dido), Ben Parry (Aenas), Haden Andrews (Sorceress)
Taverner Choir and Players
Andrew Parrott conducting.

I listened to Emma Kirkby in the same repertoire. I'm really chuffed that I inspired you to listen to Purcell. Facebook is good for something!

Indeed it is, and it was time well spent too Simon. Happy anniversary.

LOL thank you!

Seán wrote:

DonKC wrote:In a Beethoven mood, Symphonies 6, 8 and 4 are on deck. Cluytens/Berlin to start... may mix in some others later.

You cannot go wrong with the Cluytens/BPO cycle Don and the performance of the Sixth is special, enjoy. I have just finished listening to Lance's program and now I am off to bed.

It is the one I usually turn to when Ludwig van's symphonies are in order.

DonKC wrote:

Seán wrote:

DonKC wrote:In a Beethoven mood, Symphonies 6, 8 and 4 are on deck. Cluytens/Berlin to start... may mix in some others later.

You cannot go wrong with the Cluytens/BPO cycle Don and the performance of the Sixth is special, enjoy. I have just finished listening to Lance's program and now I am off to bed.

It is the one I usually turn to when Ludwig van's symphonies are in order.

I do not have a single go to set. My listening is more driven by the symphony I want to listen to and my preference for the performances of the chosen symphony.

Seán wrote:

fergus wrote:Mozart: The 2 Piano Quartets....

Oh I must get that recording.

A good one Seán; I have it both on vinyl and CD.

Seán wrote:

fergus wrote:My first venture into the symphonic music of Onslow....





On first listen I particularly liked Symphony No. 2.

I don't have any recordings of his music.

Neither di dI until earlier this year. Now my collection is starting to grow!

Seán wrote:

Henry Purcell
Music in King Arthur (Highlights)
Music in The Fairy Queen (Highlights)
Music in The Indian Queen (Highlights)
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Jeanne Lamon directing.

Hugely enjoyable performances.

If you are going to pursue Purcell any further may I suggest to you that Gardiner is very good in this music.

fergus wrote:

Seán wrote:
Henry Purcell
Music in King Arthur (Highlights)
Music in The Fairy Queen (Highlights)
Music in The Indian Queen (Highlights)
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Jeanne Lamon directing.

Hugely enjoyable performances.

If you are going to pursue Purcell any further may I suggest to you that Gardiner is very good in this music.

I wholeheartedly agree. I have the set below and it is marvellous. I wanted to listen to Dido and left the cd on because they music is just lovely.

fergus wrote:

Seán wrote:

fergus wrote:Mozart: The 2 Piano Quartets....

Oh I must get that recording.

A good one Seán; I have it both on vinyl and CD.

You are spoiled Mister Byrne. Only two more posts to go. ;)