What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

[Bachtoven]

I bought this disc for $.04, a ridiculous bargain! It arrived today and I listened to Concerto No.4--what a performance! This is a much younger Arrau than in the set with Colin Davis and his playing is far more energetic. Amazing sound, too.

 

[NorthStar]

Claudio Arrau is one of my favorite pianists. And the Philips Classics music record label is also very good...top-notch older recording music label.
What a score...four cents!

 

[Bachtoven]

Claudio Arrau is one of my favorite pianists. And the Philips Classics music record label is also very good...top-notch older recording music label.
What a score...four cents!

+$3.99 shipping--and the jewel case was shattered! Luckily, the CD itself is fine.

 

[LL21]

I've not properly heard the Kodalys doing Haydn. Only on the radio while driving. Modern instrument performances never sound quite right to my ears though. I invariably prefer HIP in pre-1850 music.

Thanks!...i like Haydn a lot, one of my favorite composers along with Bach, Handel. Will listen to this a bit more and may get it as well.

 

[LL21]

Anyone seen this? Looks interesting. Have the Fischer complete set. this is all period instruments and complete.

 

[Jazzhead]

+$3.99 shipping--and the jewel case was shattered! Luckily, the CD itself is fine.

Most irritating that m cracked jewel boxes ! . Where do you source the replacements from ?

 

[LL21]

anyone seen this one which is to be released shortly? All of Mozarts works supposedly by some of the great artists...have not scrutiniized who performed what, but certainly a very, very well known roster.

 

[andolink]

Brahms at "white heat" of inspiration here with a performance to match--

Johannes Brahms: String Quintet No. 1 in F major, Op. 88

 

[Bachtoven]

Most irritating that m cracked jewel boxes ! . Where do you source the replacements from ?

I contacted the seller and he gave me a full refund. I bought quite a few ages ago at Fry's Electronics.

 

[NorthStar]

Most irritating that m cracked jewel boxes ! . Where do you source the replacements from ?

When I get a cracked or broken CD jewel case I simply replace it by my own:

I like the SACD jewel case best. There are other transparent full size jewel cases that cost only $30 for a box of 50. ...More or less.
The CD itself is perfect, and I simply transfer the art cover (booklet and back insert) to the new CD jewel case.

 

[MadFloyd]

I bought this disc for $.04, a ridiculous bargain! It arrived today and I listened to Concerto No.4--what a performance! This is a much younger Arrau than in the set with Colin Davis and his playing is far more energetic. Amazing sound, too.

I just ordered this from Amazon (used) for a couple bucks. Looking forward to it, I also like Arrau.

 

[Bachtoven]

I just ordered this from Amazon (used) for a couple bucks. Looking forward to it, I also like Arrau.

I bought the last super-cheap one! It's worth full price, anyway.

 

[Bachtoven]

Wonderful playing and sound. Feltsman is so attuned to the kaleidoscopic range of moods in this piece.

 

[Bachtoven]

This live recording from 1973 (spaced over 4 dates) is superior to his studio RCA recording: he's much more engaged and expressive, and the sound, while lacking some bass and varies a bit from one night to the next, is much clearer. One does need a DVD player that plays back DVD-Audio--and a TV monitor to switch from one Book to the other, but it's nice having all 48 on one disc!

 

[Jazzhead]

Thanks Bob , yes the SACD covers are the sturdiest . Any link to where I can source some ?

 

[Bachtoven]

If you enjoy Vivaldi's Cello Concerti but long for something new, try Zani! His 12 concerti are very enjoyable and inventive. Superb playing and sound, too.

 

[andolink]

Franco Donatoni: Duo pour Bruno
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Arturo Tamayo

Luigi Boccherini: Trio for two violins and cello, Op. 54/2

 

[Bachtoven]

 

[NorthStar]

Higher ? reach. * 3-disc set (click on it ? )

 

[Bachtoven]

80 minutes of superbly played and recorded blissful Beethoven. (Well, my bliss was interrupted when one of my cats got in my lap, started "kneading" my stomach, moved over and "kneaded" my left armpit, all while intermittently patting my face with one of her paws!)