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« Reply #106 on: 21:49:04, 03-02-2008 » |
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That's a mighty haul, opi! I've got the Ančerl Janįček/ Martinů disc and it's super....funnily enough, it's been sitting here by the PC for the last couple of days ready for another spin. Do let us know what the Brouček's like...my itchy credit card has been firmly tucked away as far as CD purchases are concerned this year so far, but I could be persuaded to give it some exercise.  |
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Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency
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« Reply #107 on: 21:57:58, 03-02-2008 » |
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Do let us know what the Brouček's like... Haven't listened to it yet. IIRC, I enjoyed the performance when I first heard it (a recording of the concert), but on later listening found it rather less engaging - it just doesn't have Mackerras's edge, vigour or sheer command of the idiom. Most of the cast also featured in a production conducted by Mackerras at the Prague National Theatre a couple of years ago, and I have a composite recording from those performances which is very involving. But I thought I should have the Bělolhlįvek too! Have been hoping that Chandos might at least be persuaded to issue one of Mackerras's ENO performances at some point. As they're reported to be putting out a Goodall Mastersingers, am hopeful for an English Brouček. |
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« Reply #108 on: 22:04:16, 03-02-2008 » |
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IGI,
You're doing very well indeed! I lasted until a few days ago (not that I'd actually set myself your target), but my game now is finding things for under £5 - it can be done!
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« Reply #109 on: 22:41:06, 03-02-2008 » |
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Keep us posted, Ron. My musical credit card activities are going to be severely curtailed for the next few months  And I have a little list. Well, not so little come to think of it ...  |
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« Reply #110 on: 13:56:01, 04-02-2008 » |
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Do let us know what the Brouček's like... Haven't listened to it yet. IIRC, I enjoyed the performance when I first heard it (a recording of the concert), but on later listening found it rather less engaging - it just doesn't have Mackerras's edge, vigour or sheer command of the idiom. Having said which ... it's a lot better than my repeat listenings to the broadcast suggested. The only passages where I feel really short-changed are the openings to each part: the beginning's missing a certain sparkle and wit, and feels under-tempo; and disc 2 (the beginning of the Fifteenth-Century Excursion) should surely have the claws dug in a bit more. But otherwise, the performance comes up marvellously. Excellent sound, a wonderful, experienced cast, superb orchestral playing (the contrabassoon particularly good!) and choral singing too. Bělohlįvek's speeds - generally a little slower than I'm used to - bring out a lot of the textural beauty and detail in what is surely one of Janacek's most gloriously scored operas. No wonder the audience enjoyed it! Should members add this to their itchy credit card list? Yeah, go on!  |
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« Reply #111 on: 15:27:04, 04-02-2008 » |
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Do let us know what the Brouček's like... Haven't listened to it yet. IIRC, I enjoyed the performance when I first heard it (a recording of the concert), but on later listening found it rather less engaging - it just doesn't have Mackerras's edge, vigour or sheer command of the idiom. Having said which ... it's a lot better than my repeat listenings to the broadcast suggested. The only passages where I feel really short-changed are the openings to each part: the beginning's missing a certain sparkle and wit, and feels under-tempo; and disc 2 (the beginning of the Fifteenth-Century Excursion) should surely have the claws dug in a bit more. But otherwise, the performance comes up marvellously. Excellent sound, a wonderful, experienced cast, superb orchestral playing (the contrabassoon particularly good!) and choral singing too. Bělohlįvek's speeds - generally a little slower than I'm used to - bring out a lot of the textural beauty and detail in what is surely one of Janacek's most gloriously scored operas. No wonder the audience enjoyed it! Should members add this to their itchy credit card list? Yeah, go on! Damn! |
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« Reply #112 on: 18:28:41, 17-02-2008 » |
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The DG Mr Brouček is on its way, opi! Thanks to a member here alerting me to a SWTrains offer on Pigsback.com recently, I've managed to earn a £50 CDWow voucher. Therefore, I've just spent the grand total of £1.99 on the following haul:   + Korngold - 4CD set of orchestral stuff from CPO (this is the only image I could find)  I must be one of the few here not to have got the Stravinsky set last year, Ron's posts at TOP have encouraged me to get the RVW and I came across the CPO Korngold set by chance! |
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« Reply #113 on: 22:13:55, 24-02-2008 » |
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My credit card doesn't itch.
It weeps quietly but when I take it out of my wallet it starts to sob.
(Sorry - it's that time of the month when I have no more money left anymore...)
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« Reply #114 on: 15:23:56, 06-03-2008 » |
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« Reply #115 on: 19:28:58, 06-03-2008 » |
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the " Good Moaning" possibilities engendered here |
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The city is a process which always veers away from the form envisaged and desired, ... whose revenge upon its architects and planners undoes every dream of mastery. It is [also] one of the sites where Dasein is assigned the impossible task of putting right what can never be put right. - Rob Lapsley
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« Reply #116 on: 16:59:31, 08-03-2008 » |
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I must be one of the few here not to have got the Stravinsky set last year
No - that's me too despite the fact that my dad took great pains to point it out to me as well. I'll be checking my bank balance and seeing if it's a possibility this month. I've been trying very hard not to think about the Nųrgård symphony recordings. I really enjoyed the sixth and quite like the third (IIRC) but again, it's a money thing.  |
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« Reply #117 on: 13:31:50, 11-03-2008 » |
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Janacek's 'From The House Of The Dead'; DVD available from 19 March;; Pierre Boulez conducting the Mahler C.O/Arnold Schoenberg Choir in Patrice Chereau's production.
I've shopped around and hmv.online offer the best deal at £13 99, post free.
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« Reply #118 on: 17:03:48, 13-03-2008 » |
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This looks interesting:  Schubert's Arpeggione sonata, (with Paul Badura-Skoda on a Graf fortepiano), and the Quintet, D956, with arpeggione in place of 'cello. I think I will wait until the price drops, but I am rather tempted. |
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« Reply #119 on: 00:51:38, 14-03-2008 » |
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NOT LOOKING!
NOT LOOKING!
If I keep my hands firmly over my eyes and whistle furiously while clicking the back button I will make it out of here alive (or at least solvent).
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