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Seán wrote:

DLvdE: 1. Boulez and 2a. Bernstein or 2b. Kletzki for DFD in the baritone alternative, 3 . Baker/King/Haitink.

Boulez again! I have and love the Baker/King/Haitink....in fact it's my favourite version. Do you like Klemperer or Reiner then?

I was absolutely bowled over by the Boulez when I heard it. I listened to the Klemperer once and liked it. But I was a bit tired, so it wasn't getting my full attention. I'll give it another spin soon. I haven't heard the Reiner: do you like it?

Kickstarting my week-end....

fergus wrote:Kickstarting my week-end....

certainly not a bad way to start it Fergus!

Schubert – Symphonies 8 & 9 played by the Putbus Festival Orchestra/Keitel....

JSB- Cantata BWV166 for the 4th Sunday after Easter....

Beethoven
Symphony 2 & 6
Orchestre Philharmonique de Berlin
André Cluytens conducting

These are gorgeous readings of the two symphonies, particularly the Sixth.

Seán wrote:These are gorgeous readings of the two symphonies, particularly the Sixth.

I agree on the performance of the 6th Seán....I found it (suitably) different in character and tone from the others evoking that sylvan, pastoral feel. The storm scene was wonderful; from the moment it starts to rain, right through the pealing thunder until the sun breaks through from behind the black storm clouds.... like a prayer in homage to Nature!

Dvorak – Symphonies Nos. 7-9 played by the LSO/Kerész....