eioI love Sofronitsky.I have several collections of his recordings, including Melodiya, Vista Verdi, Brilliant Classics, and Denon (which is Japanese I believe). I find all of his recordings wonderful. Technically, some are better than others, but the playing is uniformly superb. He also recorded with the Beethoven Quartet (Oistrakh, Gilels, Sofronitsky & Mershavov).
Classical Music for Aficionados
I would like to start a thread, similar to Orpheus’ jazz site, for lovers of classical music.
I will list some of my favorite recordings, CDs as well as LP’s. While good sound is not a prime requisite, it will be a consideration.
Classical music lovers please feel free to add to my lists.
Discussion of musical and recording issues will be welcome.
I’ll start with a list of CDs. Records to follow in a later post.
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique. Chesky — Royal Phil. Orch. Freccia, conductor.
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn. Vanguard Classics — Vienna Festival Orch. Prohaska, conductor.
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite et. al. DG — Chicago Symphony Abbado, conductor.
Brahms: Symphony #1. Chesky — London Symph. Orch. Horenstein, conductor.
Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat. HDTT — Ars Nova. Mandell, conductor.
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances. Analogue Productions. — Dallas Symph Orch. Johanos, cond.
Respighi: Roman Festivals et. al. Chesky — Royal Phil. Orch. Freccia, conductor.
All of the above happen to be great sounding recordings, but, as I said, sonics is not a prerequisite.
I will list some of my favorite recordings, CDs as well as LP’s. While good sound is not a prime requisite, it will be a consideration.
Classical music lovers please feel free to add to my lists.
Discussion of musical and recording issues will be welcome.
I’ll start with a list of CDs. Records to follow in a later post.
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique. Chesky — Royal Phil. Orch. Freccia, conductor.
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn. Vanguard Classics — Vienna Festival Orch. Prohaska, conductor.
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite et. al. DG — Chicago Symphony Abbado, conductor.
Brahms: Symphony #1. Chesky — London Symph. Orch. Horenstein, conductor.
Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat. HDTT — Ars Nova. Mandell, conductor.
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances. Analogue Productions. — Dallas Symph Orch. Johanos, cond.
Respighi: Roman Festivals et. al. Chesky — Royal Phil. Orch. Freccia, conductor.
All of the above happen to be great sounding recordings, but, as I said, sonics is not a prerequisite.
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eioI love Sofronitsky.I have several collections of his recordings, including Melodiya, Vista Verdi, Brilliant Classics, and Denon (which is Japanese I believe). I find all of his recordings wonderful. Technically, some are better than others, but the playing is uniformly superb. He also recorded with the Beethoven Quartet (Oistrakh, Gilels, Sofronitsky & Mershavov).Victor Merzhanov a disciple of Feinberg is indeed a giant himself just beside Neuhaus and Sofronitsky my favorite god.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B6MU3A61rc The Feinberg sonatas by the way are unknown treasures of modern piano..... |
Rimsky-Korsakov CAPRICCIO ESPAGNOL, Op.34 Anshel Brusilow (solo violin) Philadelphia Orchestra -- Eugene Ormandy Sony Classical 1959 1962 1966 / 2002 Notes: "Rimsky-Korsakov composed the five movement 'Capriccio Espangnol' in 1887. It was first performed, under the baton of the composer, in St. Petersburg on November 12 of that year. Both popular and critical response was overwhelmingly positive. Tchaikovsky spoke of it as a masterpiece, reserving particular praise for the instrumentation." This work is one of the pieces that drew me to classical music. Back in the days of the 101 Strings. Way, way back, when American Orchestras made recordings. Alborada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F4wfPlnQ90 Variazioni https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VGtc3Jf5Aw Alborada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDfhHTKtCBI Scena e canto gitano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQUZM6Srme0 Fandango asturiano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSRdqlMvrq4 Cheers |
Ludwig von Beethoven PIANO CONCERTO NO.5 IN E FLAT, OP.73 Mitsuko Uchida (piano) Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks Kurt Sanderling Philips 1998 The notes point out that this was written during the time of war between Napoleon and Austria, causing the imperial family to withdraw from Vienna. The slow movement reflects the political events of the time. They also mention that by the time of his late concertos, Beethoven was too deaf to be able to play the work in public. Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major Op.73 -"Emperor" - Allegro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHfjfc2qgfo&t=14s Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major Op.73 -"Emperor" - Adagio un poco mosso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5EJwIOe7wI Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major Op.73 -"Emperor" - Rondo (Allegro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk2-0cWDsLU Bayern Rundfunk was the station to which I always listened. Technically outstanding. Cheers |
Ludwig van Beethoven PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 IN C MINOR, OP.37 Leon Fleisher (piano) The Cleveland Orchestra - George Szell Sony Classical 1961 / 2006 Excellent Booklet with a very detailed essay of the music. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT0A-LG7gy0 Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Nbm6VZ4Z4 Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLqR1dKwx9s Cheers |
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