What Classical Music Are You Listening To?

[soulpope]

16 minutes ago, Referentzhunter said:

I have Mompou recordings of his own music on this label (Spanish i believe) and they are marvelous also.

👌👍 ....

[Peter Friedman]

[HutchFan]

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Voluptuous, über-Romantic performances of these Brahms chamber works.  Superb!

 

[Peter Friedman]

[HutchFan]

Clara Haskil - Philips Recordings 1951-1960

Disc 2
- Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen; Waldszenen
- Beethoven: Sonata No. 17 "Tempest"; Sonata No. 18

Haskil's playing reminds me of Géza Anda's (with whom she sometimes performed).  Their styles are extremely transparent -- like looking through pure water.

 

[Peter Friedman]

[soulpope]

Superb Schumann performances .... and Brahms Sonata 3 not bad either 😇  ....

[Peter Friedman]

[Peter Friedman]

[soulpope]

Desert island recording ....

[Referentzhunter]

[soulpope]

14 minutes ago, Referentzhunter said:

These are "live" recordings from 1991, right .... ? If so never heard them ....

[Referentzhunter]

2 minutes ago, soulpope said:

These are "live" recordings from 1991, right .... ? If so never heard them ....

These recordings are from 1991 but studio ... recorded in Japan. I am not an expert in Bartok's stringquartets ... these recordings are growing on me little by little, especially the first ... 

Quote: Both the Penguin Guide and Gramophone Magazine have praised this recording (now reincarnated at super-bargain price on the Ultima label) as being 'echt'-Bartok, in the tradition of the Vegh quartet, but with richer, digital recording, a greater sense of vibrancy and truer intonation. 

[soulpope]

Just now, Referentzhunter said:

These recordings are from 1991 but studio ... recorded in Japan. I am not an expert in Bartok's stringquartets ... these recordings are growing on me little by little, especially the first ... 

Quote: Both the Penguin Guide and Gramophone Magazine have praised this recording (now reincarnated at super-bargain price on the Ultima label) as being 'echt'-Bartok, in the tradition of the Vegh quartet, but with richer, digital recording, a greater sense of vibrancy and truer intonation. 

Thnx, interesting ....

[Referentzhunter]

On 7/25/2024 at 2:31 PM, soulpope said:

One of the reference recordings ....

I've been listening to some of his recordings and i've enjoyed them ! Do you prefer these or 'De Larrocha' or no preference for you ?

[soulpope]

2 minutes ago, Referentzhunter said:

I've been listening to some of his recordings and i've enjoyed them ! Do you prefer these or 'De Larrocha' or no preference for you ?

I'm glad having a choice between these recordings .... btw if being hard pressed likely the early Alicia De Larrocha performance would have the edge ....

[Referentzhunter]

Quote: Both the Penguin Guide and Gramophone Magazine have praised this recording (now reincarnated at super-bargain price on the Ultima label) as being 'echt'-Bartok, in the tradition of the Vegh quartet, but with richer, digital recording, a greater sense of vibrancy and truer intonation.

Bye the way regarding my pervious message. This message/quote is incorrectly listed on Amazon and is about the 'Keller' recording ! 

Edited July 27, 2024 by Referentzhunter

[Peter Friedman]

[soulpope]

1 hour ago, Referentzhunter said:

Quote: Both the Penguin Guide and Gramophone Magazine have praised this recording (now reincarnated at super-bargain price on the Ultima label) as being 'echt'-Bartok, in the tradition of the Vegh quartet, but with richer, digital recording, a greater sense of vibrancy and truer intonation.

Bye the way regarding my pervious message. This message/quote is incorrectly listed on Amazon and is about the 'Keller' recording ! 

Thnx for the info .... btw was interested more in your personal impressions anyway 🤓 ....

[Peter Friedman]

[mjzee]

Reinhard Goebel complete Archiv box, disc 55.

[soulpope]

One of the undisputed highlights from the treasurous "Hyperion Schubert Edition" ....

[mikeweil]

Yesterday, while reading some texts regarding Le Sacre Du Printemps for friends:

[Chuck Nessa]

[Peter Friedman]