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Baz, I was just about to correct my guess for 89 to 'Auf stillem Waldespfad' (the third time of asking!) when you beat me to !  |
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« Reply #556 on: 09:03:34, 17-02-2008 » |
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85 sounds like Rachmannineff but is probably not;
93 we still think is Rachmannineff but still don't know what;
Correct nationality for No.85, Mr Grew and Rachmaninov is indeed the composer you seek for No.93. |
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« Reply #557 on: 09:05:07, 17-02-2008 » |
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I had no idea that Strauss had such a thing about Schumann - where did it all go wrong?  IGI, which recording of Má vlast was that? I have Kubelík's last recording (Czech PO), but find Mackerras's even more exciting. Of the six works that make up the cycle, my favourites ( árka, Tábor and Blaník) seem to be the ones that get least performed!  |
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« Reply #558 on: 09:07:02, 17-02-2008 » |
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Baz, I was just about to correct my guess for 89 to 'Auf stillem Waldespfad' (the third time of asking!) when you beat me to ! It's a good thing I did then, because The Führer would have taken marks away from you for illegally editing a message posted on the Test thread. Baz |
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« Reply #559 on: 09:10:32, 17-02-2008 » |
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Clues for puzzle 79..
Not Elgar Mr Grew, the composer was born 17 years later than him. This music is not typical of the composer's style nor is it associated with my preferences by others on the board. Nationality - he was born a fair way from England.
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« Reply #560 on: 09:11:19, 17-02-2008 » |
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IGI, which recording of Má vlast was that? I have Kubelík's last recording (Czech PO), but find Mackerras's even more exciting. Of the six works that make up the cycle, my favourites ( árka, Tábor and Blaník) seem to be the ones that get least performed! That would be Mr Norrington's recording with the London Classical Players which they recorded in 1996 shortly after they performed it at the Prague Spring Festival. I much prefer it to Mr Levine's VPO account. I do feel I should have a Kubelik version, but which one? |
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« Reply #561 on: 09:14:38, 17-02-2008 » |
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IGI, 105 is NOT the final Act of Gotterdammerung, right?! It sounds like one of those hilarious Schnitke pieces by the end of the snatch...
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« Reply #562 on: 09:17:03, 17-02-2008 » |
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IGI, 105 is NOT the final Act of Gotterdammerung, right?!
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« Reply #563 on: 09:19:57, 17-02-2008 » |
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That would be Mr Norrington's recording with the London Classical Players which they recorded in 1996 shortly after they performed it at the Prague Spring Festival. I much prefer it to Mr Levine's VPO account. I do feel I should have a Kubelik version, but which one?
Probably his last one, IGI, with the Czech PO on Supraphon. Like the Norrington and Mackerras, it was recorded on 12 May at the opening concert of the Prague Spring Festival (in this case, 1990 - the first Festival following the Velvet Revolution, and Kubelík's homecoming). I ought to renew my acquaintance with that Norrington recording. |
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« Reply #564 on: 09:22:17, 17-02-2008 » |
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Thanks for that; I shall keep my eyes open for the Supraphon recording. I also have the LSO Live one, but largely felt it was a bit too broad and lacking some excitement.
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« Reply #565 on: 09:37:25, 17-02-2008 » |
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Thanks for that; I shall keep my eyes open for the Supraphon recording. I also have the LSO Live one, but largely felt it was a bit too broad and lacking some excitement.
Hmm, that pretty much sums up my view of Davis in general these days. (Though not his Falstaff.) |
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« Reply #566 on: 09:44:45, 17-02-2008 » |
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Probably his last one, IGI, with the Czech PO on Supraphon. Like the Norrington and Mackerras, it was recorded on 12 May at the opening concert of the Prague Spring Festival (in this case, 1990 - the first Festival following the Velvet Revolution, and Kubelík's homecoming).
Yes...they've got it on offer over at HMV - Ł9.99 inc p&p!! |
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« Reply #567 on: 10:40:27, 17-02-2008 » |
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Subject to the calculations of Mr Grew, I believe congratulations may be in order, Mr Inquisitor!  |
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« Reply #568 on: 11:59:42, 17-02-2008 » |
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Why, thank you, Mr Martle!  A few clues about my remaining puzzles... 85 - A composer who is famous for his orchestral and operatic music, although his operas are rarely performed in the UK 105 - My money would be on Ron spotting this one! |
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« Reply #569 on: 12:42:30, 17-02-2008 » |
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It's Shostakovitch 15, isn't it? . . . the Wagner quote . . . Good Lord! |
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