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I still don't get Bruckner
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violinist3
10:59:33 01/26/19
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Bruckner sale at Berkshire
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Jay Buridan
13:05:06 01/29/19
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What's missing from most Bruckner is the eroticism; everything is painted with the exception of God's face
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jdaniel@jps.net
17:10:21 01/28/19
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I have to agree
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garymuffley
09:17:18 01/28/19
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The first movt of the 9th has some bad-ass brass writing towards the end. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
17:00:31 01/28/19
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RE: I have to agree
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pbarach
14:53:51 01/28/19
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Yet another way of looking at Bruckner (comparing to Mahler):
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Mel
06:57:03 01/27/19
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Whatever it takes
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Chris from Lafayette
08:49:43 01/27/19
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With Bruckner it's not the destination; it's the trip! nt
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Mel
19:11:38 01/26/19
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Well yea but...
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violinist3
19:20:13 01/26/19
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The 4th was my gateway drug. The 2nd has a gorgeous slow mov't, as does the 8th.
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jdaniel@jps.net
19:22:59 01/26/19
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I'd agree that the Fourth is probably a good gateway for newbies [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
00:17:12 01/27/19
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The first mov't horn call, that great brass chorale in the middle and hammerstroke ending grab the ear. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:32:45 01/27/19
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RE: I still don't get Bruckner
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fstein
15:51:28 01/26/19
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RE: I still don't get Bruckner
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steve.ott@kctcs.edu
15:17:11 01/26/19
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RE: I still don't get Bruckner
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buf
11:39:47 01/26/19
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Bruckner can be very elusive until something clicks
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Chris from Lafayette
12:43:38 01/26/19
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RE: I'm clickless. nt
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Travis
14:16:05 01/26/19
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RE: Bruckner can be very elusive until something clicks
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Tadlo
12:51:59 01/26/19
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No - I still regard his best works and deep and profound
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Chris from Lafayette
17:33:01 01/26/19
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The Prinicipal Guest Conductor
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TGR
09:16:17 01/24/19
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RE: The Prinicipal Guest Conductor
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learsfool
08:25:44 01/26/19
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RE: The Prinicipal Guest Conductor
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buf
18:08:23 01/24/19
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RE: The Prinicipal Guest Conductor
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learsfool
08:20:07 01/26/19
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Cleveland has had them in the past
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pbarach
15:41:39 01/24/19
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RE: The Prinicipal Guest Conductor
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docw
10:02:32 01/24/19
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When you mentioned Blomstedt, I began thinking "conductor emeritus"
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Chris from Lafayette
09:43:51 01/24/19
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Wow... I thought I had alot of copies of The Planets!
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TWB
17:27:59 01/23/19
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Here's one you haven't heard
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mbnx01
15:46:55 01/27/19
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What! No Tomita? (nt)
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13th Duke of Wymbourne
10:23:19 01/24/19
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So...how many of us own another work by Holst
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TGR
09:03:29 01/24/19
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RE: So...how many of us own another work by Holst
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garrod
08:24:40 01/25/19
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So- I am impressed
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TGR
14:52:36 01/24/19
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RE: So...how many of us own another work by Holst
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Daverz
12:22:05 01/24/19
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RE: So...how many of us own another work by Holst
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Jim Treanor
11:33:00 01/24/19
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Oops! Forgot Hammersmith and the Suites for Band! - Very catchy material! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
16:56:49 01/24/19
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I have the first three volumes of the Chandos Holst series
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Chris from Lafayette
09:34:44 01/24/19
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Perfect Fool and the uncharacteristically Wagnerian Mystic Trumpeter are the only "other" Holst works that I
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:30:18 01/24/19
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RE: C'mon! It's AOR for Long Hairs! One is plenty!
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kitch29
08:54:29 01/24/19
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AOR = Album Oriented Rock? [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
08:59:12 01/24/19
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RE: AOR = Album Oriented Rock? [nt] ;-)
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kitch29
09:08:47 01/24/19
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AsZ, not AOR [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
09:53:08 01/24/19
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RE: AOR = Album Oriented Rock? [nt] ;-)
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kitch29
09:09:46 01/24/19
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I agree with you about the guy's comments
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Chris from Lafayette
19:43:28 01/23/19
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Svetlanov....I'll have to check that one out!
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TWB
19:52:09 01/23/19
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The filler might be even more interesting
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Chris from Lafayette
00:47:58 01/24/19
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RE: Wow... I thought I had alot of copies of The Planets!
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Daverz
18:50:40 01/23/19
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To be honest the Dutoit reading just does not do anything for me...
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TWB
19:25:41 01/23/19
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Solti's Planets
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pbarach
15:36:48 01/24/19
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Gotta love the organ pedal at end of Saturn though! Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:31:34 01/24/19
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I love your enthusiasm. May I ask how old you are?
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:08:19 01/23/19
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"May I ask how old you are?" ....Let's put it this way... when I was a kid, we used to ride in the car....
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TWB
18:57:40 01/23/19
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Sounds like we're the same age. : ) Fun times! I wish I'd stocked up on more "audiophile" Lps back then.
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jdaniel@jps.net
22:13:35 01/23/19
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Claudio Abbado
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TGR
08:09:47 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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learsfool
08:13:16 01/26/19
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A second thanks for a very informative post. nt.
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classfolkphile
08:17:04 01/29/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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docw
10:43:01 01/28/19
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Thanks for a very thoughtful and considered post!
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Chris from Lafayette
12:52:02 01/26/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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docw
10:00:53 01/24/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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learsfool
06:48:57 01/24/19
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"he certainly transformed them [the BPO] back into one of the greatest orchestras in the world"
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Chris from Lafayette
08:52:14 01/24/19
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RE: "he certainly transformed them [the BPO] back into one of the greatest orchestras in the world"
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learsfool
07:26:56 01/25/19
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OK - how much of the "sound" of an orchestra is the orchestra, and how much is the conductor
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TGR
15:00:43 01/24/19
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And how much is the folks who do the recording?
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Ivan303
19:03:10 01/24/19
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Yes - there is indeed a symbiotic relationship
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Chris from Lafayette
00:48:02 01/25/19
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Maybe, but to really know how much new conductors affect an orchestra's SOUND.....
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Rick W
11:02:37 01/24/19
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"Szell placed extreme value on the principal chairs, including the percussion section leader who..."
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pbarach
15:33:22 01/24/19
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RE: "he certainly transformed them [the BPO] back into one of the greatest orchestras in the world"
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docw
10:10:55 01/24/19
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Personnel changes and enforced stylistic changes - what else would it be?
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Chris from Lafayette
17:04:56 01/24/19
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RE: Personnel changes and enforced stylistic changes - what else would it be?
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docw
23:12:38 01/24/19
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Didn't notice the brass playing out, but I'll listen again [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
00:40:56 01/25/19
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RE: Didn't notice the brass playing out, but I'll listen again [nt]
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docw
11:13:42 01/26/19
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Thanks, docw - I still have not re-listened
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Chris from Lafayette
12:34:12 01/26/19
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RE: Didn't notice the brass playing out, but I'll listen again [nt]
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docw
09:11:30 01/26/19
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RE: Personnel changes and enforced stylistic changes - what else would it be?
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Mel
20:26:51 01/24/19
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Yes - you're right that that's the procedure today, but in the past. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
00:38:55 01/25/19
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A Great Abbado Video
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Mel
19:04:06 01/23/19
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And Mrs. Simon Rattle isn't bad either [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
19:20:02 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Russell
15:19:16 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado and Mahler 8
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TGR
16:13:50 01/23/19
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I liked his Mendelssohn recordings (nt)
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John N
12:52:42 01/23/19
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I only have one recording of Abbado's....
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TWB
11:34:48 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado and Wozzeck
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Travis
10:48:02 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Chris from Lafayette
10:47:25 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Old Listener
21:59:54 01/26/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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pbarach
15:03:08 01/23/19
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Abbado's Decca legacy and Audiophilia
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:47:00 01/23/19
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We were all young once...
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Ivan303
18:05:32 01/23/19
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He was quite the dashing Maestro..... from that to this....
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TWB
18:47:16 01/23/19
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You know, the "Before" and "After" haunts me quite a bit.
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:10:38 01/23/19
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I haven't heard Abbado's Chout, but. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
12:21:43 01/23/19
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I have Abbado's Chout LP. Its pretty good, but certainly NOT a knockout. nt. nt
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Rick W
07:53:52 01/24/19
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I've got the HDTT and find it very dynamic and atmospheric, esp like that solo violin in Final Dance. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:09:26 01/24/19
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You are reading it correctly
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TGR
11:11:04 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Mel
10:22:59 01/23/19
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Big fan of his Alexander Nevsky with the LSO. Epic final chorus, others take it pretty quick.
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:19:35 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Dave Billinge
08:50:00 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Mel
10:14:23 01/23/19
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RE: Claudio Abbado
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Dave Billinge
02:41:09 01/24/19
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Ever almost go thru a stop sign trying to lock into a simple beat?
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:09:54 01/22/19
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You sure it wasn't a Bohemian Rhapsody moment like in Wayne's world? (nt)
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13th Duke of Wymbourne
15:37:24 01/22/19
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No. I would have been wearing Beat Goggles, where everyone ends together. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:41:12 01/22/19
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"I hear" said the deaf man. Perky little tune starts on the downbeat. Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
12:06:31 01/22/19
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Huh? What are you talking about? It starts on the upbeat [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
15:29:15 01/22/19
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I'll cue up in vid later. I'll be thrilled if I was initially correct. 5
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jdaniel@jps.net
15:37:38 01/22/19
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I'll be darned, I was right. Does anyone else consider the theme irresisble but slightly off-kilter?
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:23:53 01/22/19
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You SURE you haven't been drinking? - a couple of posts above you said it started ON the beat
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Chris from Lafayette
18:37:21 01/22/19
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RE: You SURE you haven't been drinking? - a couple of posts above you said it started ON the beat
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Tom
06:15:23 01/23/19
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I thought your suspicion about drinking revolved around my slurring "irresistible". : )
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:47:26 01/22/19
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MDT
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vahe
10:22:19 01/22/19
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RE: MDT - "Corporate Insolvency"
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Sboez
09:17:07 01/31/19
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RE: MDT - "Corporate Insolvency"
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vahe
09:48:02 01/31/19
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RE: MDT
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srl1
14:42:58 01/22/19
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I haven't ordered much from MDT over the last decade or so
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Chris from Lafayette
15:34:20 01/22/19
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Yeah, the new website sucks... nt
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srl1
18:26:43 01/22/19
(1)
A comment in rec.music.classical.recordings suggests that. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
12:11:17 01/23/19
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I don't see much love for Kent Nagano as a Maestro here in the court....
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TWB
21:28:08 01/21/19
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RE: I don't see much love for Kent Nagano as a Maestro here in the court....
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learsfool
06:41:09 01/24/19
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RE: I don't see much love for Kent Nagano as a Maestro here in the court....
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andy evans
06:47:33 01/22/19
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Paray. . . Skrowaczewski. . . Rizzi. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
01:03:51 01/22/19
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RE: Paray. . . Skrowaczewski. . . Rizzi. . .
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pbarach
03:33:47 01/22/19
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Certainly
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Chris from Lafayette
09:59:50 01/22/19
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Thanks Chris... I appreciate your insight... I wonder....
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TWB
11:51:04 01/22/19
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RE: Thanks Chris... I appreciate your insight... I wonder....
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Ivan303
17:47:09 01/22/19
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Yes - that does instill some doubt about the provenance of that version ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
18:25:44 01/22/19
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Pretty common for streaming services like iTunes....
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Ivan303
18:33:46 01/22/19
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I have noticed lately on Amazon that MANY times the reviews DO NOT match...
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TWB
20:53:36 01/22/19
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I've noticed that too - it's very annoying [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
00:22:27 01/23/19
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Yeah, but you wonder how many additional generations. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
18:41:34 01/22/19
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As it's iTunes...
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Ivan303
19:11:43 01/22/19
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Maybe it's me, but it just seems strange without the right cover art
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Chris from Lafayette
00:25:49 01/23/19
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Abums have covers....
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Ivan303
06:25:43 01/23/19
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CD's usually have the same art as LP's... I'll NEVER understand the new found love for Vinyl....
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TWB
12:18:16 01/23/19
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LOL. Its not "new found" for those of us who've been listening to them for over 50 years.
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Rick W
08:05:41 01/24/19
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What I was referring to was the resurgence of vinyl in the industry...
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TWB
10:10:43 01/24/19
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Well, presumably young people are buying vinyl because they like the SOUND.
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Rick W
10:37:48 01/24/19
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Either that or the retro cool factor [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
00:52:33 01/25/19
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I'd still give Lps the edge when it comes to realism, overall-coherence of sound, BUT, I've not heard digital
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:02:30 01/25/19
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"I'll NEVER go back to LP's EVER!" - I'm with you of course, but to each his own! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
19:17:38 01/23/19
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Streaming services like QOBUZ call digital releases 'Albums'...
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Ivan303
17:26:12 01/23/19
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I guess that's for their lawyers and accountants to decide? [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
19:21:40 01/23/19
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I guess I'm "old school" in that respect! ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
10:53:52 01/23/19
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Wow - I've never seen that cover. I'd assume they're the same, but I guess you never know [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
15:22:15 01/22/19
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Gluck--Orpheus and Eurydice
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BillH
09:07:37 01/21/19
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We commandeered some of Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice music for use at our wedding [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
15:11:16 01/21/19
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I love it!
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Jay Buridan
10:58:55 01/21/19
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Yes!
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Mel
11:11:10 01/21/19
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I guess I am going to have to explore more the recordings of Sir Neville Marriner....
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TWB
15:08:07 01/20/19
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RE: I guess I am going to have to explore more the recordings of Sir Neville Marriner....
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bald2
08:04:36 02/02/19
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His set of the Rossini String Sonatas is a treasure.
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Timbo in Oz
00:35:03 01/23/19
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Check out his Bach Musical Offering, my favorite arrangement and remarkable recording as well.t
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:29:09 01/22/19
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I was editing my library of CD's the other day....
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TWB
12:00:53 01/22/19
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Glad you enjoyed. From Marriner I stumbled across Savall's Bach, including Brandenberg's on CD
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jdaniel@jps.net
20:27:02 01/22/19
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RE: I guess I am going to have to explore more the recordings of Sir Neville Marriner....
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Daverz
14:47:12 01/21/19
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RE: I guess I am going to have to explore more the recordings of Sir Neville Marriner....
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pbarach
15:27:34 01/21/19
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RE: Solti....
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Ivan303
15:18:18 01/20/19
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Mahler is one composer whose music I am TOTALLY...
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TWB
15:25:30 01/20/19
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Mahler's music has everything, from light to dark. You really should check his music out. nt
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Rick W
16:41:37 01/20/19
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Best starting place is likely the 4th symphony
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TGR
08:12:36 01/21/19
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Like this? Apparently Abbado was a renowned conductor of Mahler's works...
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TWB
15:49:32 01/22/19
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The 2nd with Solti was my intro....
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jbrrp1
14:03:07 01/21/19
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Excellent
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TGR
15:00:12 01/21/19
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Can we all agree that there is SOME music that should not be attempted...
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Ivan303
14:09:19 01/20/19
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RE: Can we all agree that there is SOME music that should not be attempted...
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Todd Krieger
16:57:03 01/21/19
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RE: Can we all agree that there is SOME music that should not be attempted...
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pbarach
18:14:55 01/21/19
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Sorry, Ivan, really liked this one...
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srl1
17:00:37 01/20/19
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Would have loved to hear what it would have sounded like....
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Ivan303
17:20:52 01/20/19
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If you want Zimmermann in a different environment...
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srl1
19:33:29 01/20/19
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Thanks, filed it away in my QOBUZ favorites...
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Ivan303
19:46:18 01/20/19
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Yeah - sometimes it seems that Berlioz is in the vice grip of HIP these days
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Chris from Lafayette
14:32:59 01/20/19
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in fairness to Roth, he doesn't do all that bad with the...
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Ivan303
15:10:49 01/20/19
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Salonen
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TGR
10:07:17 01/20/19
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I was going to try to go to today's concert
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Chris from Lafayette
14:20:20 01/20/19
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I don't think Salonen is good
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Analog Scott
11:01:50 01/20/19
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RE: I don't think Salonen is good
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Ivan303
13:31:45 01/20/19
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Absolute proof that the piano is the easiest instrument to play
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kitch29
04:05:10 01/20/19
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Really? I don't think so... The soloist here has a REALLY beautiful pair of...
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TWB
13:59:29 01/20/19
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Although I'm also a big fan of Lola. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
14:08:56 01/20/19
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Sorry but I'm NOT a fan of violinists! The one that used to live upstairs from me YEARS ago...
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TWB
14:18:38 01/20/19
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My sympathies! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
14:22:06 01/20/19
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Sure - if you're just judging by pitch and nothing else
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Chris from Lafayette
09:43:16 01/20/19
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Show 'em some Ravel, or ( you-fill-in-the -blank )....
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oldmkvi
10:50:32 01/20/19
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Wow - that was unexpected defense of my post!
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Chris from Lafayette
14:04:14 01/20/19
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I can play 10 notes at once! When I tried that on Clarinet,
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oldmkvi
09:17:03 01/20/19
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Bach: More Beauty (not HIP)
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Travis
14:33:15 01/19/19
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Yes indeed - I got that album shortly after it was released in 2000
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Chris from Lafayette
20:21:51 01/19/19
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Yet Another Best 2018 Classical Recordings List: NPR
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Mel
11:01:33 01/19/19
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You didn't say what you thought of that list [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
12:52:26 01/19/19
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They chose selections as if the musical world didn't end in 1940. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:25:11 01/20/19
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Yes - that's strange
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Chris from Lafayette
09:53:12 01/20/19
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Do we REALLY need another Sibelius box set?
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Ivan303
08:54:29 01/19/19
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Not from this source, IMO
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TGR
11:32:19 01/19/19
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I wish Warner would let go of Berglund's old EMI set. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:18:44 01/19/19
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Your choice. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
12:34:14 01/19/19
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RE: Your choice. . .
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pbarach
13:10:46 01/19/19
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I've read that a lot of EMI releases from the 70's were recorded. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
20:28:25 01/19/19
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Of course we do - it's from Fwance!
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Chris from Lafayette
09:09:01 01/19/19
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Save your money...
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Ivan303
09:15:54 01/19/19
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Think I'll go with the Frogs playing Sibelius in this case [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
12:28:40 01/19/19
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Another of my periodic nepotism posts
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Chris from Lafayette
22:44:32 01/18/19
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Thanks! Hampson gets my pure envy--he and I are the same age. (More)
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John Marks
17:16:38 01/19/19
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Thanks, John - I'll check it out! [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
19:57:13 01/19/19
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New Release Day: ZZzzz: Liszt and Berlioz Sonic Blockbusters, piano reductions, (why?) and Monteverdi's Grabbius the...
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:20:24 01/18/19
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RE: New Release Day: ZZzzz: Liszt and Berlioz Sonic Blockbusters, piano reductions, (why?) and Monteverdi's Grabbius th
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Ivan303
09:10:33 01/19/19
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A bit of a stunt, no? Musee de la musique indeed!
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Chris from Lafayette
12:27:08 01/19/19
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At least HDTT just released Munch's '54 Fantastique. I've only heard it in mono. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:26:56 01/19/19
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"Sticky Notes" podcast--highly recommended
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pbarach
03:38:15 01/18/19
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RE: "Sticky Notes" podcast--highly recommended
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Kas
12:17:37 01/18/19
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Richard Egarr named music director of Philharmonia Baroque
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TGR
10:20:59 01/17/19
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His AAM re-do of the Brandenburgs was fabulous
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John Marks
11:17:32 01/17/19
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Glad you agree! A little thick at times but love the colors and textures. Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:32:46 01/17/19
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Article entitled "Deep Work": How to Truly Focus on What You're Doing. Can it work for "Deep Listening"?
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:54:16 01/17/19
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"Switching Distortion" - apparently it's a thing :-) (nt)
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krisjan
12:46:36 01/18/19
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RE: Article entitled "Deep Work": How to Truly Focus on What You're Doing. Can it work for "Deep Listening"?
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Frihed89
02:47:06 01/18/19
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Only if the recording your are listening to has....
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Ivan303
13:33:38 01/17/19
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DSD adds that automatically.
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oldmkvi
21:08:03 01/17/19
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RE: Article entitled "Deep Work": How to Truly Focus on What You're Doing. Can it work for "Deep Listening"?
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ecl876
10:11:07 01/17/19
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Ironically I'm answering your post while listening, but it's only Bach.
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:36:42 01/17/19
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Haydn Trumpet Concerto performance in Dresden led me to discover the history of this amazing hall
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kitch29
04:48:03 01/17/19
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Live aus der Semperoper!
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Ivan303
07:36:55 01/17/19
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Update - Vanska/Minnesota Mahler Resurrection now apparently available for download in MCh
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Chris from Lafayette
00:31:27 01/17/19
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I've listened to ALMOST all of it now
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Chris from Lafayette
21:42:31 01/18/19
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Ah, Yes. The BIS Exaggerated Dynamics Again!
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Mel
08:20:25 01/19/19
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;-) [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
09:03:19 01/19/19
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Sasha Cooke
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pbarach
03:34:07 01/19/19
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Sounds like Attention Residue was off the charts. : ) nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
22:22:07 01/18/19
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weird CD degradation
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madisonears
14:25:22 01/16/19
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RE: weird CD degradation
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learsfool
07:23:31 01/19/19
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wrong on all counts
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madisonears
11:27:59 01/19/19
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RE: wrong on all counts
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learsfool
10:11:35 01/20/19
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"I was skeptical, too, until I did it myself."
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pbarach
08:04:01 01/21/19
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still don't agree
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madisonears
11:29:25 01/20/19
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RE: weird CD degradation
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Mel
11:42:10 01/17/19
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RE: weird CD degradation
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madisonears
11:30:40 01/19/19
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RE: weird CD degradation
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Mel
12:55:30 01/19/19
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Please elaborate
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madisonears
20:25:30 01/19/19
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RE: Please elaborate
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Mel
07:04:33 01/21/19
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RE: weird CD degradation
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flyingdutchman
00:57:11 01/17/19
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RE: weird CD degradation
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madisonears
11:34:47 01/19/19
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I had a Hyperion Haydn disc go bad a number of years ago. nt.
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MWE
17:22:59 01/16/19
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Bronzing. I'm surprised yours lasted as long as they did, unless you just noticed.
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jdaniel@jps.net
14:35:03 01/16/19
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RE: Bronzing. I'm surprised yours lasted as long as they did, unless you just noticed.
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madisonears
11:38:55 01/19/19
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Never seen or heard of the "Moonlight" for piano AND Orchestra....
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TWB
14:10:16 01/16/19
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Wasn't it part of Leonard Pennario and the Hollywood Bowl SO's album. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
16:40:25 01/16/19
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Bach: So Beautiful.
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Travis
11:07:59 01/16/19
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Lovely, thanks for the link (nt)
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13th Duke of Wymbourne
15:21:03 01/17/19
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Not to get into duelling beautiful Bach, but Ameling....
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:16:40 01/16/19
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Yup - I wore out the LP - re-acquired it on a German Harmonia Mundi CD [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
19:20:14 01/16/19
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Good to know. : ) nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
19:58:56 01/16/19
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One of so many Bach gems. Thanks, I feel better. nt
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Rick W
15:08:09 01/16/19
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OMG - You are so right!
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Chris from Lafayette
13:12:01 01/16/19
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RE: Baroque Trumpets are fascinating to me
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kitch29
10:17:26 01/17/19
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RE: OMG - You are so right!
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DrChaos
14:32:50 01/16/19
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Actually, I've come to appreciate Handel more over the last couple of years
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Chris from Lafayette
16:38:25 01/16/19
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I always did. I find him more "sensual" than Bach, though Bach has his moments. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
17:19:05 01/16/19
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Well if you like sensual Handel, you should go for those Karajan Op. 6 recordings [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
19:21:38 01/16/19
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I didn't say "Sorbitol," I said "sensual."
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jdaniel@jps.net
19:57:43 01/16/19
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You will not believe this, but I used to have that recording too!
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Chris from Lafayette
00:03:34 01/17/19
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RE: OMG - You are so right!
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pbarach
15:06:33 01/16/19
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VERY beautiful indeed! (nt)
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TWB
13:17:48 01/16/19
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Oops, I did it again. The HDTT Oistrakh Cleveland Brahms is fast and sharp, but a fix is in the works
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John Marks
03:39:31 01/16/19
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So I should wait a week or two before I order?
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Ivan303
05:52:54 01/16/19
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If you want the extra depth. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:14:33 01/16/19
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That makes it simpler
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John Marks
07:18:14 01/16/19
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Yes - I think most of us here think very highly of Robert at HDTT
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Chris from Lafayette
10:40:11 01/16/19
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Yes, extremely nice guy. I'm still waiting for the Oistrakh/Ormandy Sibelius, and Crespin's Ravel. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:20:13 01/16/19
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Favorite Beethoven Symphonies set?.... Since I only own 2....
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TWB
21:00:38 01/14/19
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RE: Favorite Beethoven Symphonies set?.... Since I only own 2....
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Daverz
13:24:01 01/18/19
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Hey now.... I LIKE that Kletzki set!
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TWB
05:56:00 01/20/19
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RE: Hey now.... I LIKE that Kletzki set!
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Daverz
19:35:59 01/20/19
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RE: Favorite Beethoven Symphonies set?.... Since I only own 2....
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docw
11:34:23 01/16/19
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docw - that's a nice overview of releases from the LP era - Thanks! [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
22:07:28 01/17/19
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Thank-you one and all for your learned and thoughtful recommendations...
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TWB
11:20:52 01/16/19
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RE: Thank-you one and all for your learned and thoughtful recommendations...
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docw
11:36:29 01/16/19
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Amazon shows that the Isserstedt set is currently unavailable....
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TWB
11:55:32 01/16/19
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Isserstedt 9th is on CD 22 of The Decca Sound - The Analogue Years 1954 - 1968
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Ivan303
17:58:02 01/17/19
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RE: Amazon shows that the Isserstedt set is currently unavailable....
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Kas
06:00:19 01/17/19
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A wise decision
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Chris from Lafayette
12:49:32 01/16/19
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My top three on CD are...
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srl1
09:50:47 01/16/19
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Nice to see another fan of the Barenboim set here...
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krisjan
20:13:11 01/16/19
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Some I like. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
17:57:18 01/15/19
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Ansermet......and Beethoven
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TGR
08:21:11 01/16/19
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RE: Ansermet......and Beethoven
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Pat D
15:13:09 01/20/19
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As I mentioned, I've never heard the Ansermet Ninth
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Chris from Lafayette
10:31:59 01/16/19
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I'm surprised you did not come across this LP in your vinyl days...
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kuma
22:41:10 01/16/19
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RE: I'm surprised you did not come across this LP in your vinyl days...
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docw
13:06:35 01/17/19
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Funny! I do remember that LP, but my means were more limited then. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
00:07:32 01/17/19
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RE: Some I like. . .
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Tadlo
07:46:36 01/16/19
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Do you mean the 80's VIDEO set? If so, I don't know it [nt] .
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Chris from Lafayette
10:16:23 01/16/19
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RE: Some I like. . .
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pbarach
19:02:36 01/15/19
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Yeah - I don't know what happened to Chailly once he got to Leipzig - aside from his Mahler
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Chris from Lafayette
19:21:16 01/15/19
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Mono?
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pbarach
03:44:48 01/16/19
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Glad you only asked for 'favorites' and sets - makes it easy
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Chuck Y
12:55:21 01/15/19
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From your suggestions and others listed here AND what I have sampled....
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TWB
13:27:49 01/15/19
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RE: From your suggestions and others listed here AND what I have sampled....
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Chuck Y
15:52:00 01/15/19
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My own recommendations
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TGR
07:57:50 01/15/19
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RE: My own recommendations
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Tadlo
14:49:42 01/15/19
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Well, there's always an exception
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TGR
16:08:50 01/15/19
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These Three...
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kuma
23:07:25 01/14/19
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+1 on the Cantelli Seventh
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briggs
05:47:12 01/15/19
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I'm waiting for every last complete set of Beethoven symphonies to be recommended. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
01:09:42 01/15/19
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RE: I'm waiting for every last complete set of Beethoven symphonies to be recommended. . .
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docw
11:13:25 01/15/19
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I appreciate the vote of confidence! And...
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TGR
14:45:23 01/15/19
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" It depends on your taste, preferences, etc.".... SO true!
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TWB
13:32:41 01/15/19
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Scherchen's!
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jdaniel@jps.net
07:52:05 01/15/19
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I heard a snippet of his Pastorale on Amazon.... talk about FAST!...
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TWB
12:48:03 01/15/19
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I like him best in the lesser-known works: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th.
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jdaniel@jps.net
16:05:54 01/15/19
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RE: Scherchen's!
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docw
11:38:38 01/15/19
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Next up? Turangalîla-Symphonie with ondes martenot!
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SamA
12:33:16 01/14/19
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Myung-Whun Chung
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sisterray
18:30:48 01/18/19
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It's being performed by the L.A. Phil at Disney hall this weekend
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Analog Scott
18:09:45 01/14/19
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DC performance snowed out
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SamA
09:21:21 01/15/19
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RE: DC performance snowed out
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Beethoven
10:21:48 01/19/19
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RE: DC performance snowed out
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Ivan303
07:14:58 01/16/19
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Fascinating story about the first performances
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John Marks
14:00:47 01/14/19
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Depth?
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Ivan303
11:35:59 01/14/19
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Uh-oh - Don't get JM started on the pitch vagaries on that recording! ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
19:34:48 01/14/19
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OTOH, maybe we get yet another version of the recording to measure...
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Ivan303
19:42:38 01/14/19
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15 ips 2-track tapes
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Chris from Lafayette
20:24:52 01/14/19
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Early LP Pressings were close to 440--circa 442.
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John Marks
20:30:47 01/14/19
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Chausson's new Piano Trio on Resonus -- Exquisite
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jdaniel@jps.net
12:19:55 01/13/19
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RE: Chausson's new Piano Trio on Resonus -- Exquisite
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srl1
09:55:20 01/16/19
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Glad you enjoyed. I have the Faure on Harmonia Mundi w/ Trio Wanderer. Definitely a listening day here in CA
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:11:57 01/16/19
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The Chausson alone is worth the price if admission...
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Ivan303
15:15:35 01/13/19
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The old Harmonia Mundi Lps of Chausson's Chamber music should be digitized by now, and not bad at all
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jdaniel@jps.net
07:47:16 01/14/19
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One thing I like about you and some other members of this forum. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
13:23:13 01/13/19
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RE: One thing I like about you and some other members of this forum. . .
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jdaniel@jps.net
13:26:28 01/13/19
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It's not all Faure - just his late works (Trio, String Quartet)
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Chris from Lafayette
13:45:14 01/13/19
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RE: It's not all Faure - just his late works (Trio, String Quartet)
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jdaniel@jps.net
14:25:32 01/13/19
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I could be wrong, but I think there's only one string quartet [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
00:29:05 01/14/19
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Just listened to the Trio, I can see (hear) what you mean, but....
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:30:30 01/15/19
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Janaki String Trio on Yarlung Records
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svisner
17:21:57 01/12/19
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I know that group just a bit
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Chris from Lafayette
20:40:23 01/12/19
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RE: I know that group just a bit
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svisner
08:19:45 01/14/19
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Rach 3
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merlinus
10:11:48 01/12/19
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Wow. None of you guys like the live '58 Van Cliburn/Kondrashin?
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Rick W
10:59:15 01/15/19
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I've been curious about that one for years. Paired with my fav Prokofiev 3rd on sacd. Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:20:52 01/15/19
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RE: I've been curious about that one for years. Paired with my fav Prokofiev 3rd on sacd. Nt
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merlinus
13:46:14 01/15/19
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I think this better digital, but for those with analog setups the LP is what to get.
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Rick W
16:36:34 01/15/19
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RE: Rach 3
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merlinus
17:28:31 01/15/19
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"all of the notes, none of the music?"
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Analog Scott
11:33:56 01/16/19
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RE: "all of the notes, none of the music?"
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merlinus
11:53:38 01/16/19
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RE: "all of the notes, none of the music?"
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Analog Scott
13:31:32 01/16/19
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RE: "all of the notes, none of the music?"
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merlinus
14:47:46 01/16/19
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What's that mean? You think Cliburn's Rach. 3 is "shallow"? Not me. nt
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Rick W
07:00:09 01/16/19
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RE: What's that mean? You think Cliburn's Rach. 3 is "shallow"? Not me. nt
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merlinus
07:42:26 01/16/19
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Threading
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Chris from Lafayette
10:48:12 01/16/19
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RE: Threading
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merlinus
11:51:24 01/16/19
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Got it, thanks. Saw the initials but didn't get why you posted the quote in a rap about VC's Rach.
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Rick W
08:26:11 01/16/19
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RE: VC's Rach.
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merlinus
08:29:35 01/16/19
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Well, I'd agree that's not good sound. nt
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Rick W
09:08:33 01/16/19
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RE: Well, I'd agree that's not good sound.
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merlinus
09:08:33 01/18/19
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RE: Well, I'd agree that's not good sound.
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merlinus
13:21:54 01/18/19
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Artur Schnabel played Rachmaninoff's Third??? [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
18:57:47 01/15/19
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What about Wild / Horenstein with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra...
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TWB
23:43:31 01/12/19
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RE: Wild Horensteins couldn't keep me.....oh, wait....nt
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kitch29
02:47:33 01/13/19
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I have that performance on Chesky, rather than Chandos
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Chris from Lafayette
00:20:47 01/13/19
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And then there's this kid. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
22:51:14 01/12/19
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Good Lord, I can't even memorize a 10-item grocery list. . nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:33:06 01/13/19
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How do you measure the "depth" of an interpretation?
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Analog Scott
21:16:48 01/12/19
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RE: How do you measure the "depth" of an interpretation?
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merlinus
07:19:32 01/13/19
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so you use yourself as the measure for depth?
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Analog Scott
23:25:10 01/13/19
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RE: so you use yourself as the measure for depth?
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merlinus
00:18:07 01/14/19
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder but...
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Analog Scott
08:05:04 01/14/19
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With all due respect, that's kind of a loaded response
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Chris from Lafayette
11:45:12 01/13/19
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RE: With all due respect, that's kind of a loaded response
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Ivan303
16:17:13 01/13/19
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"inapplicable", not "meaningless"
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Chris from Lafayette
00:43:08 01/14/19
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Exactly!
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Analog Scott
08:08:35 01/14/19
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RE: "But IMO it's an easy out just to say something lacks depth and then drop the proverbial mic."
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Ivan303
09:24:01 01/14/19
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RE: "But IMO it's an easy out just to say something lacks depth and then drop the proverbial mic."
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Analog Scott
13:40:47 01/14/19
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RE: With all due respect, that's kind of a loaded response
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merlinus
12:02:23 01/13/19
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Fair enough - just something to think about - and I'm often prone to writing shortcuts too [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
13:28:53 01/13/19
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RE: How do you measure the "depth" of an interpretation?
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jdaniel@jps.net
22:33:22 01/12/19
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Ah, but those criticisms have something to them
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Analog Scott
23:14:19 01/12/19
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RE: Ah, but those criticisms have something to them
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ecl876
10:32:20 01/14/19
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RE: Ah, but those criticisms have something to them
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Analog Scott
13:42:02 01/14/19
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I prefer Janis w/Munch (HDTT). A little more "poetic and probing) than the Merc. A real sleeper is
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:08:26 01/12/19
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RE: Rach 3
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merlinus
10:21:35 01/12/19
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Which CD?
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Ivan303
11:44:49 01/12/19
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RE: Which CD?
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merlinus
13:51:43 01/12/19
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RE: "Volodos/Levine/BPO"
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Ivan303
13:56:17 01/12/19
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RE: "Volodos/Levine/BPO"
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Chris from Lafayette
00:26:06 01/13/19
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RE: "Volodos/Levine/BPO"
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Ivan303
07:22:34 01/13/19
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Volodos is not a pounder or a banger IMHO
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Chris from Lafayette
11:06:35 01/13/19
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On Rachmaninoff and Wang
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Analog Scott
14:11:09 01/14/19
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RE: Volodos is not a pounder or a banger IMHO
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Analog Scott
14:00:10 01/14/19
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RE: "Volodos/Levine/BPO"
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merlinus
16:59:07 01/12/19
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RE: "Volodos/Levine/BPO"
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Ivan303
17:34:13 01/12/19
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Volodos/Levine- VERY smooth Orchestra sound, I like it.
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oldmkvi
10:15:50 01/12/19
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Aida soprano
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docw
14:31:46 01/10/19
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RE: Aida soprano
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kitch29
05:05:08 01/11/19
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Huh? Listening on our computer speakers again, are we?
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Chris from Lafayette
09:24:18 01/11/19
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RE: Really? Does Mrs. Lafayette know you know that's crazy talk?
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kitch29
09:36:17 01/11/19
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Hmm. . . Koss 'phones. . . better than I would have thought! ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
13:45:12 01/11/19
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RE: Hmm. . . Koss 'phones. . . better than I would have thought! ;-)
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kitch29
03:01:02 01/13/19
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Now you've made me go back and listen on my main system too! ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
13:16:51 01/13/19
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Aida Garifullina - Yeah - I like her a lot
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Chris from Lafayette
19:22:13 01/10/19
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RE: Aida Garifullina - Yeah - I like her a lot
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docw
20:22:52 01/10/19
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Perhaps that's (ahem!) not for me to say
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Chris from Lafayette
00:16:06 01/11/19
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Hi-res and vinyl
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ecl876
10:00:48 01/10/19
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Thought it was a Woody Allen tribute act
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13th Duke of Wymbourne
06:39:44 01/11/19
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spot on (nt)
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Analog Scott
00:00:08 01/12/19
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This was a truly bizarre video
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Analog Scott
14:57:49 01/10/19
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To paraphrase Wanda Landowska. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
11:22:46 01/10/19
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RE: "little particles of sound"
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bean
07:32:57 01/14/19
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Why can't they be like we were. . . perfect in every way? - What's the matter with kids today? [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
09:02:34 01/14/19
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You mean your son plays VINYL??? /nt
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ecl876
12:07:30 01/10/19
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Actually he doesn't - but he is into tubes!
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Chris from Lafayette
18:38:33 01/10/19
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If anyone's heard the Camerata Goldberg's, one such DSD lp release, I'd love to hear about the performance. Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:43:32 01/10/19
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Vanska's Mahler 2nd
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srl1
09:40:17 01/10/19
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I am a fan of Vanska, but...
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TGR
09:41:19 01/11/19
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Played it yesterday in multichannel..............
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Kal Rubinson
05:44:11 01/12/19
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RE: Played it yesterday in multichannel..............
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Ivan303
16:38:49 01/12/19
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"...and Mahler SHOULD do something, right?"
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Kal Rubinson
19:16:40 01/12/19
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Some conductors try to make Mahler do TOO MUCH
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Chris from Lafayette
20:25:41 01/12/19
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RE: Some conductors try to make Mahler do TOO MUCH
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Kal Rubinson
06:13:47 01/13/19
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But what are you doing following Bernard "Mr. Repeat" Jacobson anyway? ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
16:56:49 01/11/19
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Bernard Jacobson
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TGR
14:18:08 01/14/19
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I was referring to a series of his Fanfare reviews from 20 or so years ago
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Chris from Lafayette
19:31:36 01/14/19
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Ha!!
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TGR
07:59:51 01/15/19
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I THINK it was Jacobson who promoted that idea
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Chris from Lafayette
09:41:36 01/15/19
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Exceeding Grasp....
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jdaniel@jps.net
19:26:31 01/12/19
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Do try Sinopoli's Elgar 1st if you get a chance. I, too, am a little disappointed in myself for not
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jdaniel@jps.net
11:33:39 01/11/19
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I'll have to wait a couple weeks....
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Ivan303
14:09:07 01/10/19
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What??? You mean the Finale isn't too fast?
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Chris from Lafayette
10:22:25 01/10/19
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Follow-up from George at eClassical
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Chris from Lafayette
18:56:35 01/10/19
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Oh, and the conductor has to make orgasmic faces or it's just not acceptable.. Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:40:47 01/10/19
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I like it better when babe musicians do that! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
11:24:21 01/10/19
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For example. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
11:32:51 01/10/19
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She faking it! /np
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ecl876
12:20:46 01/10/19
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To quote Elaine on Seinfeld: Fake. Fake. Fake. Fake. nt
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oldmkvi
17:08:42 01/11/19
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Yeah, but as fakes go. . . that was one of the best! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
18:45:20 01/10/19
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"Vanska seemed to have all of the notes but wasn't quite sure what to do with them."
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oldmkvi
09:52:34 01/10/19
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RE: "Vanska seemed to have all of the notes but wasn't quite sure what to do with them."
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srl1
10:14:12 01/10/19
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Ooh! Harsh today, aren't we? ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
10:10:08 01/10/19
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Gardner's Glagolitic: stunning sound, standout Tenor, spirited playing but...
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jdaniel@jps.net
12:49:27 01/09/19
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RE: Gardner's Glagolitic: stunning sound, standout Tenor, spirited playing but...
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Russell
18:15:49 01/09/19
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RE: When you listen to the Kubelik again, pay attention to the opening fanfares
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kitch29
08:15:40 01/10/19
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The Kempe was one of my first lp "scores," after I purchased a TT in the 00's. Decca SXL, handsome fit and
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:49:44 01/09/19
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Chandos Gardner 25% off sale. I think he's a conductor who tends towards the "bland," working with two orchestras which
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:58:51 01/08/19
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Yes - I saw that
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Chris from Lafayette
20:14:26 01/08/19
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I don't have the Bartok/Melbourne
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jdaniel@jps.net
20:37:17 01/08/19
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Jdaniels: "I'm still looking for a new Bartok Music for Stings, etc. "
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pbarach
15:29:22 01/09/19
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If you can believe it, my favorite was an Lp discovery: Haitink's (!) with the Concertgebouw.
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:54:19 01/09/19
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The early Karajan (EMI, 1960) is really good, too. (nt)
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Russell
18:19:23 01/09/19
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RE: The early Karajan (EMI, 1960) is really good, too. (nt)
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Ivan303
19:04:24 01/09/19
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Intrigued! And I'm a big fan of the Hindemith as well, Blomstedt's blows the roof off. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
19:13:30 01/09/19
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RE: Intrigued! And I'm a big fan of the Hindemith as well, Blomstedt's blows the roof off. nt
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Ivan303
19:35:00 01/09/19
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Vanska/Minnesota Mahler Resurrection is now out
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Chris from Lafayette
01:35:54 01/08/19
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The Finale is too fast. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:09:15 01/08/19
(1)
It's funny - I very rarely feel that speed per se is. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
11:01:45 01/08/19
(0)
Just downloaded it. Did you notice no surround...
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srl1
07:06:33 01/08/19
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So I just got the e-mail announcing its availability
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Chris from Lafayette
15:19:35 01/09/19
(1)
I just sent a missive to George/Robert - I'll let everyone know what they say [nt]
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Chris from Lafayette
00:14:13 01/10/19
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RE: Just downloaded it. Did you notice no surround...
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Dennis1
13:28:32 01/08/19
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Actually, I downloaded one of their Advent specials. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
15:03:02 01/08/19
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RE: Just downloaded it. Did you notice no surround...
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srl1
14:00:50 01/08/19
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No - I did not notice that! That's outrageous. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
10:52:19 01/08/19
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I haven't received their e-mail announcement yet...
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Russell
12:31:44 01/08/19
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I just ripped the SACD. . .
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Kal Rubinson
11:40:35 01/08/19
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The pristine PCM master converted to DSD-64? Eww! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
15:05:31 01/08/19
(1)
Yeah, sure. (NT)
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Kal Rubinson
15:34:31 01/08/19
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Wasn't overwhelmed with the Vanska/Minnesota's Mahler 6th...
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Ivan303
05:58:25 01/08/19
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RE: Wasn't overwhelmed with the Vanska/Minnesota's Mahler 6th...
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srl1
07:07:42 01/08/19
(1)
RE: Wasn't overwhelmed with the Vanska/Minnesota's Mahler 6th...
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gussclarinet
13:45:48 01/09/19
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Bartok - more melody than dissonance?
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andy evans
09:40:57 01/07/19
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Why would it have to be an either/or situation?
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Chris from Lafayette
15:25:21 01/07/19
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RE: Why would it have to be an either/or situation?
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garrod
07:58:37 01/09/19
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I'm surprised you're bored by the 3rd or the 5th. I love them all, and am sad the conversation always goes in
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:02:52 01/09/19
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Ooh! Would you mind posting a pic of one of those wondrous smiles?
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Chris from Lafayette
15:15:52 01/09/19
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Ditto. nt
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Rick W
10:11:32 01/09/19
(0)
Good answer
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andy evans
03:20:20 01/08/19
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In my case, one factor is the influence of my piano teacher
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Chris from Lafayette
10:46:09 01/08/19
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Jarvi's Wooden Prince is spectacular, with hints of Wagner, Ravel, and Strauss.
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:12:40 01/08/19
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"prepare to be thrilled; and to be left entirely satisfied on repeated listenings"
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Chris from Lafayette
19:50:56 01/06/19
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Oh, the Humanity!! You finally found a positive review! nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
20:06:50 01/06/19
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One more positive review at MWI and it will be 50/50 at that publication!
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Chris from Lafayette
20:10:58 01/06/19
(1)
The 'Angels In America' CD cover art sold me....
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Ivan303
05:12:00 01/07/19
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THIS gave me goosebumps....
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TWB
19:47:59 01/06/19
(1)
RE: THIS gave me goosebumps....
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ecl876
16:49:37 01/07/19
(0)
I have recently discovered Ralph Vaughn Williams music....
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TWB
23:26:00 01/05/19
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RE: I have recently discovered Ralph Vaughn Williams music....
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afro18
14:50:52 01/06/19
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RE: Andre Previn...
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Ivan303
15:19:59 01/07/19
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RE: I have recently discovered Ralph Vaughn Williams music....
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pbarach
03:29:18 01/07/19
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RE: I have recently discovered Ralph Vaughn Williams music....
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Ivan303
17:41:57 01/07/19
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Handley
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pbarach
15:32:26 01/09/19
(0)
I have some other recordings led by Handley....
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TWB
20:07:59 01/07/19
(0)
I think those Hickox recordings you have are probably very good indeed
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Chris from Lafayette
11:20:15 01/06/19
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Moooo! Where to start?
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Ivan303
06:36:08 01/06/19
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Oh man! There's so MUCH RVW that's recommendable!
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Chris from Lafayette
00:51:03 01/06/19
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RE: Oh man! There's so MUCH RVW that's recommendable!
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Dave Billinge
06:05:10 01/06/19
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Apart from the Fantasia, your recommendations aren't what I'd call "entry-level," especially since the
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jdaniel@jps.net
10:11:59 01/06/19
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Yes - that Mass in G minor is fantastic and (if I may say so) profound
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Chris from Lafayette
14:42:15 01/06/19
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I started with the 7th...
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Russell
13:55:45 01/06/19
(1)
Russell - I'm with you on the Superscriptions in the Seventh
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Chris from Lafayette
14:02:21 01/06/19
(0)
And don't forget the operas!
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TGR
13:38:55 01/06/19
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I got to play jingle bells in the Symphony No. 2 one time
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Chris from Lafayette
13:55:56 01/06/19
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One thing: the EMI lps of Hugh sounded uncharacteristically dry and flat.
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jdaniel@jps.net
15:31:34 01/06/19
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Hugh the Drover on EMI
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TGR
13:44:05 01/07/19
(1)
Yes, an uncharacteristically blah, airless recording, The Chandos is as good as it gets for 16 bit, until a
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:15:04 01/08/19
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Oh man, how could I have forgotten. IMHO Hugh the Drover is most consistently inspired and tuneful,
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jdaniel@jps.net
13:55:07 01/06/19
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RE: I came to know Hugh the Drover
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Travis
15:03:46 01/06/19
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Leif's "Edda" half-off at Eclassical: I'm going to bite. Too often with "modern" composers, it's all down hill from the
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:30:12 01/05/19
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RE: Leif's "Edda" half-off at Eclassical: I'm going to bite. Too often with "modern" composers, it's all down hill from
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Dave Billinge
06:13:02 01/06/19
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The end of "Night/Morning" in Edda is truly beautiful and otherworldly. I will definitely be exploring more
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:52:32 01/06/19
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You're a better man than I, Gunga Din [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
21:40:13 01/05/19
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It was actually a pretty hard slog
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jdaniel@jps.net
22:50:10 01/05/19
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Something best played when the wife is out of the house?
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Ivan303
17:50:17 01/07/19
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Maybe even the husband, too. : ) nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:58:52 01/07/19
(1)
OK, maybe for breaking in new interconnects! :-) /n
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Ivan303
19:25:54 01/07/19
(0)
Von K's Honegger Symphony 3 finally available at HDTT, though with a dumb Stravinsky piece on the "B" side.
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jdaniel@jps.net
19:16:29 01/04/19
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Don't blame HDTT for that 'B' side...
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Ivan303
06:25:05 01/05/19
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Honegger & 'dumb' Stravinsky
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Dave Billinge
01:28:52 01/05/19
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Was kidding, guys; I think many are too hard on Stravinsky's neo-classical period. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:18:03 01/05/19
(0)
Wish I'd written a piece as "dumb" as that Strav. I enjoy the Honneger symphs. too. nt
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Rick W
07:45:06 01/05/19
(0)
Anyone see God's Fiddler documentary on PBS?
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Jay Buridan
14:15:17 01/04/19
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For an awful lot of that repertoire...
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John N
10:23:30 01/05/19
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RE: For an awful lot of that repertoire...
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pbarach
14:43:41 01/05/19
(1)
My first encounter was Brahms and Tchaikovsky violin concertos
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Jay Buridan
09:55:47 01/06/19
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RE: Anyone see God's Fiddler documentary on PBS?
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docw
21:55:45 01/04/19
(0)
Didn't see it yet
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Chris from Lafayette
14:32:41 01/04/19
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Menuhin had an illustrious career as a soloist and was a wonderful...
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TWB
00:52:48 01/05/19
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Yes - my piano teacher was his piano accompanist in the WWII years and the immediate post-war years
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Chris from Lafayette
01:28:21 01/05/19
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The guy who was later head of the AFofM local in Providence RI was Menuhin's WWII Jeep Driver!
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John Marks
13:59:05 01/06/19
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Funny - Small world! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
14:04:01 01/06/19
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THAT is very cool! My one regret in life is that I never learned to play...
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TWB
00:09:19 01/06/19
(0)
Schumann Symphonies.....
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TWB
21:28:24 01/02/19
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Tennstedt/Berliner ...
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kuma
01:46:10 01/08/19
(0)
RE: Schumann Symphonies.....
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flyingdutchman
23:58:01 01/03/19
(0)
Christoph von Dohnanyi, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Otto Klemperer.......
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Todd Krieger
19:20:17 01/03/19
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Otto Klemperer for sure in #4
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andy evans
04:21:15 01/04/19
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Not bad for Klemperer
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Chris from Lafayette
13:03:13 01/04/19
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RE: Not bad for Klemperer
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Todd Krieger
17:52:16 01/05/19
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Basically, I agree about the Schumann Fourth first movement
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Chris from Lafayette
21:47:12 01/05/19
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Tchaikovsky Four Opening Movement...............
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Todd Krieger
00:02:19 01/06/19
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RE: Tchaikovsky Four Opening Movement...............
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docw
10:01:13 01/09/19
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I remember Jahja Ling - he conducted in SF too
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Chris from Lafayette
00:58:11 01/06/19
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RE: I remember Jahja Ling - he conducted in SF too
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pbarach
03:36:31 01/07/19
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RE: I remember Jahja Ling - he conducted in SF too
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Todd Krieger
10:32:30 01/06/19
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My one live experience with Janowski
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TGR
08:11:27 01/07/19
(1)
RE: My one live experience with Janowski
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pbarach
16:07:03 01/07/19
(0)
Well now you've got me more interested in that Janowski recording! [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
11:23:04 01/06/19
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Nuthin' wrong with the Klemperer but I don't hear it as better than the Bernstein/NYP LP I have.
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Rick W
09:09:38 01/04/19
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RE: Nuthin' wrong with the Klemperer but I don't hear it as better than the Bernstein/NYP LP I have.
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Todd Krieger
18:21:57 01/05/19
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"The only thing that makes me prefer the Klemperer is there was more "biting articulation""
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Chris from Lafayette
21:51:59 01/05/19
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RE: "The only thing that makes me prefer the Klemperer is there was more "biting articulation""
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Todd Krieger
22:49:49 01/05/19
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I think the Klemperer stereo recordings came mostly from the time when EMI. . .
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Chris from Lafayette
22:54:04 01/05/19
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Wow- so much Schumann!
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TGR
10:40:49 01/03/19
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No. 2 is my favorite.
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Daverz
20:06:26 01/04/19
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The Rhenish is my favorite AND Giulini was one of my favorite...
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TWB
18:29:56 01/03/19
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Available on DG
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TGR
08:26:51 01/04/19
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I JUST found my copy! I had it filed under Beethoven because the disc pairs the Rhenish...
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TWB
14:30:25 01/08/19
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I NEVER understood the love fest for Mehta....
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TWB
08:44:18 01/04/19
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OK, Mehta will never be confused with Giulini
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Chris from Lafayette
14:47:18 01/04/19
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Mehta and Holst's The Planets is ANOTHER revered combo....
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TWB
14:59:56 01/04/19
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I second that
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TGR
15:55:47 01/04/19
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I agree with you on Steinberg.... But for me the piece hinges on....
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TWB
20:23:26 01/04/19
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I wasn't speaking of my own favorite Planets, just the general critical consensus
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Chris from Lafayette
17:31:53 01/04/19
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I enjoyed Mehta's Bruckner 9th quite a bit, HDTT transfer. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:49:57 01/05/19
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His LA Bruckner Fourth also received kudos from Robert C. Marsh in the old High Fidelity magazine
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Chris from Lafayette
22:12:07 01/05/19
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RE: I NEVER understood the love fest for Mehta....
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fstein
14:32:34 01/04/19
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RE: Wow- so much Schumann!
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docw
15:09:16 01/03/19
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I'd also recommend Furt's live 4th with the RIAS on Audite. And I recall Kubelik's 2nd cycle being semi-
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jdaniel@jps.net
12:25:50 01/03/19
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Kubelik's 2nd cycle
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TGR
17:35:06 01/03/19
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SFS? nt
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oldmkvi
10:21:00 01/03/19
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After my positive experience w/ their 6th, I'm very curious. Nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
12:28:10 01/03/19
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I rarely say anything bad about a performance....
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srl1
16:30:12 01/04/19
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Glad you did. That's why we're here. nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:20:00 01/04/19
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"Every time there is a new SFS release I really get my hopes up, but usually I'm somewhat disappointed"
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Chris from Lafayette
17:33:39 01/04/19
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Case by case...case by case...case by case...case by case.... nt
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jdaniel@jps.net
18:25:43 01/04/19
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Case by case. . . case by case. . . produce broad generalizations [nt] ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
01:30:23 01/05/19
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Exactly the opposite, no? : ) nt.
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jdaniel@jps.net
08:19:35 01/05/19
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Well. . . if the cases are all consistent with each other, then you can derive a valid generalization ;-)
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Chris from Lafayette
09:11:11 01/05/19
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Too often, one misses the unexpected home run: Haitink's Debussy, Von K's early years, Solti's... Solti's...
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:21:05 01/05/19
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According to TWB (above), it's Solti's. . . Planets!
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Chris from Lafayette
09:46:22 01/05/19
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Right there in front of me! I'd forgotten that his "Planets" turned out to be my favorite of the Lp versions
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jdaniel@jps.net
09:48:51 01/05/19
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RE: Schumann Symphonies - my list
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andy evans
02:41:38 01/03/19
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Interesting List!
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Chris from Lafayette
10:01:05 01/03/19
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RE: Interesting List!
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Berrell88
15:37:03 01/05/19
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Yes. . . I have to admit that, sometimes when I've listened to that Goodman version . . .
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Chris from Lafayette
22:18:41 01/05/19
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RE: Schumann Symphonies.....
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Russell
23:39:24 01/02/19
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RE: Schumann Symphonies.....
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Mel
21:34:52 01/02/19
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"You might like to try Frank Beermann" - Yes!
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Chris from Lafayette
01:30:13 01/03/19
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Sawallisch
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Dave Billinge
08:46:53 01/03/19
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Will give Sawallisch a go today....
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Ivan303
06:10:52 01/03/19
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RE: Schumann Symphonies.....
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fstein
21:34:35 01/02/19
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