king ubu Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Thanks! Would anyone have a complete list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hope EMI continues with their 20th Century Classics series (http://www.emiclassi...XJ5IENsYXNzaWNz ) , but frankly I can't think of any of the "big" composers they have not covered yet (well, they actually miss Berg and Webern... and all Americans... they still miss a lot actually). Any particular favorites and recommendations there? I've laid eyes on the Honegger and the Satie but haven't jumped for them (nor for any others from the series). Respighi, Roussel, Hartmann (the one with piano works - the symphonies are good, but I don't like the Metzmacher performances that much ), Milhaud. Ravel and Prokofiev (orchestral) look good. You might want to check out the EMI 20th Century Masterpieces Box: http://www.amazon.it/20th-Century-Masterpieces-Classical-Edizione/dp/B001DCQJUY?SubscriptionId=AKIAIVGTH525N57WM2NQ&tag=pricenoia-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B001DCQJUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks! Would anyone have a complete list? I don't have the complete list but if you go to Europadisc and do Advanced Search, then enter "EMI 20th" under 'label', I think that will show you them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks! Would anyone have a complete list? I don't have the complete list but if you go to Europadisc and do Advanced Search, then enter "EMI 20th" under 'label', I think that will show you them all. Thanks for that. Still a conspicuous lack of American composers. Might be because EMI already has a budget American Classics series running: http://www.emiclassics.com/catalogueresults.php?sser=QW1lcmljYW4gQ2xhc3NpY3M= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks again, guys! The Box is darn cheap and might give me more directions - I'll consider it! The Glazunov disc (with Milstein and Rostropovich) looks nice! So do the Enescu, the Ligeti and several others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks again, guys! The Box is darn cheap and might give me more directions - I'll consider it! The Glazunov disc (with Milstein and Rostropovich) looks nice! So do the Enescu, the Ligeti and several others! For Ligeti you might want to go for the cheapo box on Teldec (http://www.amazon.it/The-Ligeti-Project-Various-Composers/dp/B0016A8E1K?SubscriptionId=AKIAIVGTH525N57WM2NQ&tag=pricenoia-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0016A8E1K ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks again, guys! The Box is darn cheap and might give me more directions - I'll consider it! The Glazunov disc (with Milstein and Rostropovich) looks nice! So do the Enescu, the Ligeti and several others! For Ligeti you might want to go for the cheapo box on Teldec (http://www.amazon.it/The-Ligeti-Project-Various-Composers/dp/B0016A8E1K?SubscriptionId=AKIAIVGTH525N57WM2NQ&tag=pricenoia-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0016A8E1K ) You most definitely do BUT you still need the second quartet either in the Artemis (EMI) or the Arditti (Sony) version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Thanks again, guys! The Box is darn cheap and might give me more directions - I'll consider it! The Glazunov disc (with Milstein and Rostropovich) looks nice! So do the Enescu, the Ligeti and several others! For Ligeti you might want to go for the cheapo box on Teldec (http://www.amazon.it/The-Ligeti-Project-Various-Composers/dp/B0016A8E1K?SubscriptionId=AKIAIVGTH525N57WM2NQ&tag=pricenoia-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0016A8E1K ) You most definitely do BUT you still need the second quartet either in the Artemis (EMI) or the Arditti (Sony) version. WHOAH! Thanks! Seems the number of classical bargains these days is really endless! You know, one of the reasons why I never yet more than dabbled with classical music is that in Switzerland, many single classical CDs cost easily 30€ - single discs, okay? Of course you can hang out in stores and then order online, but stil ... As for the string quartets ... what's wrong with the LaSalle version on the DG disc here: http://www.amazon.de/Kammerkonzert-Ramifications-Aventures-Streichquartett-aeterna/dp/B00000E3YZ/ ? Just asking - as the Artemis versions are of course easy to find, too ... (Arditti seems to be more difficult though). Edited June 11, 2012 by king ubu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 You could get the Lasalle as well! (I never heard it..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandrill Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Too much Toscanini for me. Now, if it was Hermann Scherchen....... I hear you, brother. Hermann Scherchen- you're my main man. Yes, he's a good stuff (thanks, Marc Bolan- RIP). I'm not even sure who owns the rights to those Westminster recordings- probably MCA. Quite a few of them are re-issued by Tahra, including this beautiful box that is still available from good folks at Berkshire Outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Wood Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I have it. Recommended!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Seems the compiltion is lacking in various ways and the ICON box may be a smarter choice - but hard to resist at this price: Fritz Wunderlich - Der unvergessene Fritz Wunderlich (EUR 34,99 at JPC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks again, guys! The Box is darn cheap and might give me more directions - I'll consider it! The Glazunov disc (with Milstein and Rostropovich) looks nice! So do the Enescu, the Ligeti and several others! For Ligeti you might want to go for the cheapo box on Teldec (http://www.amazon.it/The-Ligeti-Project-Various-Composers/dp/B0016A8E1K?SubscriptionId=AKIAIVGTH525N57WM2NQ&tag=pricenoia-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0016A8E1K ) You most definitely do BUT you still need the second quartet either in the Artemis (EMI) or the Arditti (Sony) version. WHOAH! Thanks! Seems the number of classical bargains these days is really endless! You know, one of the reasons why I never yet more than dabbled with classical music is that in Switzerland, many single classical CDs cost easily 30€ - single discs, okay? Of course you can hang out in stores and then order online, but stil ... As for the string quartets ... what's wrong with the LaSalle version on the DG disc here: http://www.amazon.de/Kammerkonzert-Ramifications-Aventures-Streichquartett-aeterna/dp/B00000E3YZ/ ? Just asking - as the Artemis versions are of course easy to find, too ... (Arditti seems to be more difficult though). STOP PRESS I forgot that there is a Henze title in this series... I am an enthusiast of the choral 9th symphony but I assume the text is not supplied and I have a feeling that without it is hard to get the whole point of it.... all the stuff on that disc is worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks! I only (slightly) know his tenth (taped the world premiere off the radio, I guess it must be released in some version by now). Haven't yet ordered too much more, got to give my wallet a rest every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Courtesy of bons-plans-classiques blog: Music of Enlightenment 30-CD box is available from harmonia mundi UK for £15: http://www.amazon.co...8&condition=new Edited June 14, 2012 by Д.Д. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigshot Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 That enlightenment box is exactly what I've been looking for. Worth shipping to the US for sure. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 That enlightenment box is exactly what I've been looking for. Worth shipping to the US for sure. Thanks for the tip! That's a pretty insanely low price. I have much of the repetoire already (though by different artists -- with exception of Tokyo String Quartet doing Beethoven quartets) but there are certainly quite a number of composers that would be new to me (Kuhnau, Sammartini, Stamitz, Tartini, Pergolesi), so it seems worth the 18 or so pounds to ship it cross the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Wood Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Ordered it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Got the Enlightenment box. It contains a 260-page booklet! In a budget box!!! Just printing it should have costed a small fortune. I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Goren. Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Ordered it as well. So do I. I tried to avoid but it's probably stronger than me. I love music. Edited June 19, 2012 by B. Goren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigshot Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I just got my Dvorak symphonies box and the Enlightenment box. Lots to listen to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 They canceled my Dvorak order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) I got mine Saturday. They "rescheduled availability" three times and asked me three times if I wanted to cancel, and I said "No." Finally it shipped. Edited June 19, 2012 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Got the Enlightenment box. It contains a 260-page booklet! In a budget box!!! Just printing it should have costed a small fortune. I don't get it. Looks like these "cheapos" are coming directly from the manufacturer. Probably over-produced them and are liquidating the box themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) I got mine Saturday. They "rescheduled availability" three times and asked me three times if I wanted to cancel, and I said "No." Finally it shipped. They asked me three times, I said no, so then they helped me along the way... Edited June 19, 2012 by David Ayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.