Posted 11 Nov 2019 5 hours ago, Larry Kart said: Barbirolli, Halle Orchestra, Sibelius 5 (EMI originally, now in this inexpensive Warner Classics set) Quite a difference between this -- for want of a better term, humane -- performance and the machine-tooled Karajan DGG Berlin Philharmonic Sibelius 5. The latter, stunningly precise, also at times brings to mind the Nuremberg Rally. Indeed, I like all these Barbirolli Sibelius recordings. , Sibelius once said: 'My music is in good hands of Barbirolli'. Barbirolli also recorded the second with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra earlier. Still want to hear that version ! Maybe one time in the future. Nice to see this set come by.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 8 hours ago, Marzz said: Inspired by the earlier Martinu posts Concerto #3 from this disc (with Pesek/Czech Philharmonic) then, Janacek piano music, Both beautiful .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 Juilliard String Quartet - Schubert D.703 "Quartettsatz" Bernstein / Juilliard String Quartet - Schumann Piano Quintet Op.44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 17 hours ago, Marzz said: Inspired by the earlier Martinu posts Concerto #3 from this disc (with Pesek/Czech Philharmonic) then, Janacek piano music, Now included in this box: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 33 minutes ago, Chuck Nessa said: Now included in this box: Treasure trove .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Referentzhunter said: , Sibelius once said: 'My music is in good hands of Barbirolli'. Barbirolli also recorded the second with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra earlier. Still want to hear that version ! Maybe one time in the future. Nice to see this set come by.... Barbirolli's Sibelius 2 with the RPO is probably more highly regarded than his version with the Hallé O. The RPO version is more extroverted -- and more well-recorded. (It was engineered by Kenneth Wilkinson and subsequently reissued on Chesky.) FWIW, I actually prefer Barbirolli's recording with the Hallé. But any Sibelius fan needs to hear both. Incidentally, like Larry, I'm not a fan of Herbert von Karajan's Sibelius. I don't hear anything so dire as a Nazi rally; HvK's reading is just so polished, sleek, and smooth. ... It doesn't align with my idea of Sibelius. Edited 11 Nov 2019 by HutchFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 1 hour ago, HutchFan said: Barbirolli's Sibelius 2 with the RPO is probably more highly regarded than his version with the Hallé O. The RPO version is more extroverted -- and more well-recorded. (It was engineered by Kenneth Wilkinson and subsequently reissued on Chesky.) FWIW, I actually prefer Barbirolli's recording with the Hallé. But any Sibelius fan needs to hear both. Incidentally, like Larry, I'm not a fan of Herbert von Karajan's Sibelius. I don't hear anything so dire as a Nazi rally; HvK's reading is just so polished, sleek, and smooth. ... It doesn't align with my idea of Sibelius. I believe Leif Segerstam should be mentioned here 😎 .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Nov 2019 5 hours ago, HutchFan said: Barbirolli's Sibelius 2 with the RPO is probably more highly regarded than his version with the Hallé O. The RPO version is more extroverted -- and more well-recorded. (It was engineered by Kenneth Wilkinson and subsequently reissued on Chesky.) FWIW, I actually prefer Barbirolli's recording with the Hallé. But any Sibelius fan needs to hear both. Incidentally, like Larry, I'm not a fan of Herbert von Karajan's Sibelius. I don't hear anything so dire as a Nazi rally; HvK's reading is just so polished, sleek, and smooth. ... It doesn't align with my idea of Sibelius. Barbirolli's RPO Sibelius 2 is a gem, but the version I prefer is Tauno Hannikainen's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 2 hours ago, Larry Kart said: Barbirolli's RPO Sibelius 2 is a gem, but the version I prefer is Tauno Hannikainen's. I'm not familiar with that one. Will have to check it out. NP: Disc 4 - String Quartets Nos. 8, 9 & 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 5 hours ago, soulpope said: I believe Leif Segerstam should be mentioned here 😎 .... soulpope, I'm curious which Segerstam Sibelius cycle you prefer: Danish National SO or Helsinki PO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 Now spinning: This RCA LP is Ormandy's second recording of Sibelius' Second Symphony. His first, for Columbia/Sony, is considered a "classic," but I like this later interpretation too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 Brahms: Four Serious Songs; Two Songs for Alto & Viola; etc. / Janet Baker, André Previn, et al (Angel) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 4 hours ago, HutchFan said: soulpope, I'm curious which Segerstam Sibelius cycle you prefer: Danish National SO or Helsinki PO? Danish National SO hands down .... adventurous Sibelius with with edges but still a natural flow .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, HutchFan said: Now spinning: This RCA LP is Ormandy's second recording of Sibelius' Second Symphony. His first, for Columbia/Sony, is considered a "classic," but I like this later interpretation too. indeed one of the classic's (Columbia Sony). Edited 12 Nov 2019 by Referentzhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 So nice to listen to. She has such a nice flow... Soler / Eight Sonatas * Granados / Seiz Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanoles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 15- 32- 6 Variations on an Original Theme * 32 Variations on a Walz of Diabelli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 2 hours ago, Referentzhunter said: So nice to listen to. She has such a nice flow... Soler / Eight Sonatas * Granados / Seiz Piezas Sobre Cantos Populares Espanoles 👍Yes👍 .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 8:24 AM, Chuck Nessa said: Now included in this box: Yes, that's the one Good value too. I already had about half of the recordings and was still worth the price of the box for me. Just enjoyed the superb Dvorak/ Janacek / Martinu - Lieder disc from that set - Rudolf Firkusny with Gabriela Benackova. next up Dvorak: Lieder - Bernada Fink & Roger Vignoles (harmonia mundi) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 59 minutes ago, Marzz said: Just enjoyed the superb Dvorak/ Janacek / Martinu - Lieder disc from that set - Rudolf Firkusny with Gabriela Benackova. 👍Yes👍 .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 Schubert - Piano Sonata D.840 Dvorak - String Quartet No.12, Op.96 "American" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Nov 2019 Bartok Four Pieces for Orchestra, which is new to me, from this set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites