Classical Music for Aficionados
rv, one of my favorite works by Ravel. Sensuous indeed. I will check out the Luxembourg, thanks. Try this one on for size. The sometimes forgotten Victoria de Los Angeles sounds glorious: https://youtu.be/BOntupq6yGM https://youtu.be/Sir3Ap5lbAc https://youtu.be/lATgEroT4vA |
Btw, since on the subject of sound quality and as a point of interest. Here is what I believe is the version from the original master, not the remastered version above. I believe it to be so because I own both versions and I hear the same issues. An example of perhaps needing to not tamper with success and leave well enough alone. The remaster “improves” clarity at the expense of a bit of digititis with a slight thinness in the upper registers and less well integrated vocal sibilants. The original sounds slightly covered up top, but sibilants are well integrated and don’t sound like artifacts; and the performance sounds even more relaxed. We pick our poison. Neither gets in the way of the fabulous performance. https://youtu.be/pyeE7zcJkSc |
Beethoven THE LATE STRING QUARTETS Takacs Quartet Decca 2003 - 2004 3CD set with booklet From the notes: The quartet was formed in 1975 in Budapest and since 1983 has been in residence at the University of Colorado, Boulder. "Beethoven's series of late string quartets formed his main creative preoccupation during the final years of his life. To many listeners these five works contain the most profoundly personal and spiritual music he ever wrote." -- Misha Donat Just a Sample: String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127 - Scherzo: vivace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyxiKYEhEEs String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131 - 5. Presto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA5_j2QCVIA Cheers |
