What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

[Bachtoven]

Started with No.2 today (he chose to open with it)--wow--he really lets loose in the tempestuous parts and plays the quiet ones so beautifully. Great sound, too.

I need to give a shout out to Presto Classical in the UK. I ordered this CD set a few weeks ago, but somehow the name of my street got omitted in the mailing address, so it was returned to them. As soon as it arrived, they sent me another copy and did not charge me for the second shipping amount. A class act.

 

[andolink]

F. J. Haydn: String Quartet in C major Op 9 No 1

 

[andolink]

Per Nørgård: Symphony No. 4 (1981)
(Stunning sonics here surpassing even the Chandos/Segerstam recording. Storgårds has quite a different take on this music too and I like it a lot.)

 

[andolink]

Egon Wellesz: Symphony No. 4 Op. 70 Sinfonia Austriaca (1951-53)
(A very wonderful symphony--Mahler would have appreciated it had he lived to hear it.)

 

[Bachtoven]

I bought this, among 3 other box sets yesterday, and started with disc 3. Hamelin seems unfazed by the frequent difficulties of this music. Very good sound--nice cover, too.

 

[andolink]

J.S. Bach: Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Keyboard in E Major, BWV 1016

 

[Jazzhead]

Some call him rough hewn , but his raw boned big tone goes down well with me ....

 

[Bachtoven]

Hob. XV1 No.20 and 49 today. Beautifully played and recorded.

 

[LL21]

Some call him rough hewn , but his raw boned big tone goes down well with me ....
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great stuff...we're nowhere near experts, but this is our favorite version.

 

[LL21]

Hob. XV1 No.20 and 49 today. Beautifully played and recorded.

Great stuff as always, Bachtoven...i will check them out. Have you heard:

 

[andolink]

J.C.F. Bach: Sonatas for Traverso and Fortepiano
(Music--sheer delight, performance--suavely delicate, sound--crystal clear with proper mike placement)

 

[Bachtoven]

Disc one. Excellent performances and sound.

 

[Bachtoven]

Bach Partitas No. 2 and 3. Wonderful playing and sound.

 

[Mike]

 

[Jazzhead]

 

[Bachtoven]

I finished this set with Sonata No.3, which he plays with commanding sweep and virtuosity. Superb sound--to my ears, the perfect balance of presence and hall sound.

 

[Bachtoven]

I bought this as part of my box set bonanza (and from an actual CD/LP store!) the other day. I've only heard symphonies 7-9, so I was curious about the first 6 and figured this was probably an authentic-sounding set. I started with Symphony No.1. Not bad at all, if a little long. The Symphony is paired with the Cello Concerto, which receives a fine performance. I think it's odd that none of the soloists are Czech, but they are all renowned musicians. 5 of the 6 discs play for more than 80 minutes, so this is quite a bargain set. Great sound, too.

 

[Bachtoven]

When Lazar Berman praises another pianist's technique, musicality, and individuality, then he's worth looking into, and Bellucci doesn't disappoint in these two fiercely difficult pieces. Excellent sound, too.

 

[Bachtoven]

I was thrilled to find a sealed copy of this LP for only $15. My old one was worn out ages ago. I can't imagine why RCA never issued this recording on CD. It's also hard to imagine anyone playing this with anywhere near the searing intensity of these artists. The 1968 sonics hold up well.

 

[LL21]

Interesting...i have the Kertesz set (incl a separate Remastered of 8&9 done in 2006). Have you heard it? As always, appreciate any opinions/comparisons you may have:

I bought this as part of my box set bonanza (and from an actual CD/LP store!) the other day. I've only heard symphonies 7-9, so I was curious about the first 6 and figured this was probably an authentic-sounding set. I started with Symphony No.1. Not bad at all, if a little long. The Symphony is paired with the Cello Concerto, which receives a fine performance. I think it's odd that none of the soloists are Czech, but they are all renowned musicians. 5 of the 6 discs play for more than 80 minutes, so this is quite a bargain set. Great sound, too.