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[CKKeung]

Of those Grumiaux will be far superior.

Many other older performances from Milstein, Devy Erlih, Henryk szeryng are excellent. In modern recordings the Sigiswald Kujiken on Harmonia Mundi is excellent you might want to check if a CD is available..

Btw I watched Faust, Hahn, Podger and Ehnes play in various concerts though not the partitas.

Agree!
My 3 favorites are Grumiaux, Szeryng & Milstein.

 

[bonzo75]

Agree!
My 3 favorites are Grumiaux, Szeryng & Milstein.

The best Chaconne and most haunting piece of violin I heard was Haitto, but a very rare LP. Almost not available. The Kogan chaconne is also great there is a live one on Melodiya. Live I had a heard the chaconne played on cello it was one of the best shows I ever went to.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

great Cd

 

[rando]

As for library - just assume if it isn't on Primephonic then I don't have it. I bend the knee to all here.

With Primephonic I see 578 recordings of the BWV 1004 alone. Will have to subscribe for a month or two when I have time to feast.

 

[LL21]

Of those Grumiaux will be far superior.

Many other older performances from Milstein, Devy Erlih, Henryk szeryng are excellent. In modern recordings the Sigiswald Kujiken on Harmonia Mundi is excellent you might want to check if a CD is available..

Btw I watched Faust, Hahn, Podger and Ehnes play in various concerts though not the partitas.

Thanks! I do like the Grumiaux quite a lot, and have only recently discovered Hilary Hahn's version of this work which shows promise.

 

[rando]

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Great music and label.

 

[tapepath]

 

[hb22]

New birthday gift, from my beloved wife. J.S.Bach complete Cantatas work

 

[rando]

 

[Andrew S.]

Good morning one and all,

This morning I have settled in to listen to Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1, 14 & 15; Chamber Symphony in C Minor, performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra. Andris Nelsons has the Conn. 2hrs 37min play time.

The Chamber Symphony arrangement is by Barshai.

There is a booklet (Liner Notes) available on Primephonic. Good read. Far too lengthy to cut and past here, and in any event I am sure the historical context of Shostakovich, his Symphonies, and his life generally within the USSR (and under the beast Stalin), is well known among regular contributors to these pages.

The BSO is a remarkable orchestra, and the recording is first rate - shout out to the engineers and production team: Shawn Murphy, Nick Squire, Tim Martyn et al. Kudos.

Released: 25 June 2021

Recorded: February 2018, November 2018, April 2019, January 2020

Recording location: Boston: Symphony Hall

Catalogue: Number is not immediately at hand - apologies.

 

[CKKeung]

Good morning one and all,

This morning I have settled in to listen to Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1, 14 & 15; Chamber Symphony in C Minor, performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra. Andris Nelsons has the Conn. 2hrs 37min play time.

The Chamber Symphony arrangement is by Barshai.

There is a booklet (Liner Notes) available on Primephonic. Good read. Far too lengthy to cut and past here, and in any event I am sure the historical context of Shostakovich, his Symphonies, and his life generally within the USSR (and under the beast Stalin), is well known among regular contributors to these pages.

The BSO is a remarkable orchestra, and the recording is first rate - shout out to the engineers and production team: Shawn Murphy, Nick Squire, Tim Martyn et al. Kudos.

Released: 25 June 2021

Recorded: February 2018, November 2018, April 2019, January 2020

Recording location: Boston: Symphony Hall

Catalogue: Number is not immediately at hand - apologies.

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Hi Andrew,
A friend recommends this sacd boxset to me last week.

What's your view?
Thanks!

 

[Andrew S.]

Hi Andrew,
A friend recommends this sacd boxset to me last week.

What's your view?
Thanks!

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Good afternoon!

I am sorry but I have not heard these yet. I am happy to report they are on Primephonic (under a different cover), so shall enjoy them over the next day or so - thanks for the share.



I know Mr. Wigglesworth is a conductor known for his love of the Russians, and Shostakovich in particular. BIS is usually a very reliable label.

IMHO it is rare these days to find a poor performance - especially with the modern recordings. In my case if I don't like something or other, it is usually just my own personal preferences coming to the fore.

Please let me know your thoughts once you have a listen.

 

[rando]

Looking at the BIS site it appears this boxset offers new disc printings which don't align with pairings on the SACD releases. With exception of release you chose combining the first three symphonies.

Everything on Primephonic should be identical except the five earliest recordings. Symphony Nos. 5, 6, 7, 10, and 14.

Also receiving acclaim throughout the series were the recordings themselves and their superior sound quality, an aspect that has been enhanced even further for this boxed set, now that the five symphonies that were released first, and on CD, have been re-mastered for Surround Sound and SACD to match the rest.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

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[Addicted to hifi]

every bis cd i have is a very good recording.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

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[Andrew S.]

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Oh that is very well done. Gorgeous recording. That is on my 'listen to again' list. Thanks

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Oh that is very well done. Gorgeous recording. That is on my 'listen to again' list. Thanks

Just bought it on eBay for $10aud.great recording

 

[Andrew S.]

Well, I count this within the modern Classical genre, and for me Icelandic composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Ólafur Arnalds is one of the most important musicians now writing.

From a former heavy metal band drummer comes this beautiful gentle and to me calming album.