soulpope Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, HutchFan said: It's a very different approach than, say, Lazar Berman's or Richter's. Much more ruminative and inward, less "motor," less flash. I think Bronfman's approach works best with the early sonatas. Maybe not a ringing endorsement. But I've enjoyed the disc; it's the only Prokofiev/Bronfman recording I've heard. Thnx .... saw Bronfman live with the three "War Sonatas" and was not overly impressed .... Quote
HutchFan Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, soulpope said: Thnx .... saw Bronfman live with the three "War Sonatas" and was not overly impressed .... I can see how Bronfman might not work so well with "hard surface," modernistic Prokofiev. Perhaps these works are more suited to overtly-virtuosic pianists -- L. Berman, Richter, Melnikov . . . Quote
soulpope Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, HutchFan said: I can see how Bronfman might not work so well with "hard surface," modernistic Prokofiev. Perhaps these works are more suited to overtly-virtuosic pianists -- L. Berman, Richter, Melnikov . . . Saw Melnikov with the same sonatas which was impressive indeed .... Quote
HutchFan Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 1 minute ago, soulpope said: Saw Melnikov with the same sonatas which was impressive indeed .... He reminds me of Richter! Quote
soulpope Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, HutchFan said: He reminds me of Richter! At least a coldblooded Richter .... Quote
HutchFan Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 1 minute ago, soulpope said: At least a coldblooded Richter .... To my ears, Richter can sometimes sound (a little!) cold and hard. [Ducks for cover. ] Admittedly, this is coming from a listener who loves Rubinstein, Vásáry, François, Collard -- guys who make their bones at the "gentler" end of the spectrum. Quote
soulpope Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, HutchFan said: To my ears, Richter can sometimes sound (a little!) cold and hard. [Ducks for cover. ] Admittedly, this is coming from a listener who loves Rubinstein, Vásáry, François, Collard -- guys who make their bones at the "gentler" end of the spectrum. You`re probably right about the early Richter (and the often harsh recording technology also contributed to this impression ....) .... Melnikov always seems have a clear plan and exercises control painstakingly (btw love his Shostakovich Preludes and Fugues, which I was lucky enough to witness in concert) .... Quote
Referentzhunter Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, HutchFan said: I like Janson's Rachmaninov VERY much. Me to after hearing the cd. Edited April 10, 2019 by Referentzhunter Quote
HutchFan Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 37 minutes ago, soulpope said: You`re probably right about the early Richter (and the often harsh recording technology also contributed to this impression ....) .... Oh, I wouldn't go so far as to say that I'm "right"! It's just my impression, based on the recordings I've heard. . . . Now you've got me thinking about Richter! Maybe I'm missing the boat. I'm curious . . . What are some of your favorite Richter recordings? If I were to choose one, it would likely be this: (MHS, licensed from Melodiya, 1972) Everything comes together perfectly here. Quote
soulpope Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, HutchFan said: I'm curious . . . What are some of your favorite Richter recordings? So hard to choose .... but has to be Schubert .... : And Beethoven .... : And Rachmaninov .... : .... Quote
HutchFan Posted April 10, 2019 Report Posted April 10, 2019 Thanks soulpope! Still deep in a French bag: Wish I could travel back in time and hear this performed when it was written. Such revelatory sounds! And such exquisite and powerful music! Quote
HutchFan Posted April 11, 2019 Report Posted April 11, 2019 Franck: Symphony in D minor, etc. / Martinon, Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F. (Erato) Quote
Referentzhunter Posted April 11, 2019 Report Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 50 cent find thriftshop Not completely what i search for. Cheryomushki is unbelievable cheesy... Some parts of the ballets are pretty good but not original in composition. Edited April 11, 2019 by Referentzhunter Quote
Referentzhunter Posted April 11, 2019 Report Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Also 50 cent find thriftshop After my first listen i say; Not my cup of thee. Edited April 11, 2019 by Referentzhunter Quote
Referentzhunter Posted April 11, 2019 Report Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 1 euro find at thriftshop Listening to Eugen Jochum's fourth of Brahms. mmw.... not bad, pretty good actually. Nice tempo's and animated also. I do hear Brahms fourth here. Edited April 11, 2019 by Referentzhunter Quote
Referentzhunter Posted April 11, 2019 Report Posted April 11, 2019 Time for a good one.... and now... total devotion. Quote
soulpope Posted April 11, 2019 Report Posted April 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Referentzhunter said: Time for a good one.... and now... total devotion. Desert island material .... Quote
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