Monthly Archive: March 2011
CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1; Fantasia on Polish Airs; Krakowiak – Eldar Nebolsin, p./ Warsaw Philharmonic/ Antoni Wit – Naxos Blu-ray CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2; Variations; Grande Polonaise – Nebolsin/Warsaw – Naxos Blu-ray
The latest in Naxos’ continuing series of audio-only Blu-ray releases were recorded in Warsaw’s Philharmonic Hall in 2009.
Audio News for March 15, 2011
First Feature Film for Internet Distribution Only; Another Symphony Orchestra Launches Its Own Label; CEA Begins Standards Process for 3D Glasses; Pioneer Home Audio Supports Apple Ecosystem
Works of LALO; SAINT-SAENS; CHAUSSON; RAVEL; TCHAIKOVSKY; WIENIAWSKI- Jascha Heifetz, violin/others – Naxos Historical
The Heifetz experience in six major works recorded 1951-1954 prove his later style remained as inimitably perfect as before
Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos – Dos – Delta Groove Music
Cali-mex quartet’s second release celebrates the roots of rhythm
Bones & Tones – Bones & Tones – Freedom Art
Bones & Tones is a satisfying percussion feast for world music/jazz fans.
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2009 = Works of KORNAUTH, FEINBERG, LESCHETIZKY, PIERNE, BAX, POULENC, RODRIGUES, SCHULHOF – Var. pianists – Danacord
The annual event likes to claim “bold programs and outstanding performances.”
“Venezuela” – Clara Rodríquez, piano [TrackList below] – Nimbus Alliance
Many of the pieces on this recital will have currency as crossover music, for those attuned to its charms. I just want to hear what Clara Rodríguez can do with a meatier program.
Music of BARBARA HARBACH: Chamber Music III – Reeds, Brass, Strings, Harpsichord & Piano – UM-St. Louis Ch. Soloists – MSR Classics NEIL ROLNICK: Extended Family; Faith, Mono Prelude – ETHEL/Gluck, p./Rolnick, computer & voice – Innova
Variety—it’s the spice of life and the essence of contemporary American music, as evinced by these very different offerings from Barbara Harbach and Neil Rolnick.
Art Pepper – The Complete Art Pepper at Ronnie Scott’s Club, London June 1980 – Mole Jazz/PurePleasure Analogue (7 LP box)
An aural pleasure…..
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 – Symphony of the Air/Leopold Stokowski – Cala Records/TopMusic
Blu-ray spec discs are compatible for playback on any standard CD player – not requiring any special decoding.
BACH: Well-Tempered Clavier (Book 1) – David Korevaar, piano – MSR if you want the emotional core of Bach, this excellent recording will get you very, very near.
If you want the emotional core of Bach, this excellent recording will get you very, very near.
CHARLES KOECHLIN: Piano Works, Vol. 3 – Michael Korstick, piano – Hanssler Classic
This volume proves an excellent introduction to Koechlin’s fascinating pianistic art.
GERHARD SCHJELDERUP: Brand (Symphonic Drama); Symphony No. 2 “To Norway” – Trondheim Symphony Orchestra / Eivind Aadland – CPO
Norwegian music with a Wagnerian slant: heady, late-Romantic stuff.
Two In The Wave (2010)
Both very intense and sometimes combative men worked together on probably the two most famous films of the start of the New Wave.
Audio News for March 11, 2011
DTS Neo: 11.1-Channel Surround Sound; Head of Universal Goes to Sony; New Toshiba Hi-Res TV Controlled From iPad;Best Buy and Home Depot Close Stores in China
Stokowski conducts 20th Century Music = SCHOENBERG: Verklaerte Nacht; BARTOK: Sonata for Two Pianos; GOULD: Dance Variations – Soloists/SF Sym. – Pristine
The death of Arnold Schoenberg in 1951 motivated Leopold Stokowski to record the expanded string sextet Verklaerte Nacht 3 September 1952.
MAHLER: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen; Ruckert Lieder; 5 Lieder; 3 Lieder und Gesange – Angelika Kirchschlager, mezzo/ Helmut Deutsch, p. – Quinton
A very affecting recital from a woman whom you would not normally consider with this composer.
The Clowns (1970/2011)
Not Fellini’s greatest film of course, but an intriguing visual essay on the Italian director’s obsessive fascination with the circus and clowns.
Mindru Katz plays SCHUMANN = Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17 – Mindru Katz, piano – Cembal d’amour
Piano virtuoso Mindru Katz reveals the poetic vigor and intimate candor of his Schumann in recital from 1974.
BALAKIREV: Piano Sonata in B-flat Major & other works – Danny Driver, piano – Hyperion
The master musician of The Mighty Five receives virtuosic and intelligent attention from a young advocate of Balakirev’s piano music.
J.S. BACH: English Suites – Olga Martynova, harpsichord – Caro Mitis
The Polyhymnia recording team has achieved a rich and warm sonic for the instrument, in very natural surround.
Phil Spector – Wall Of Sound: The Very Best Of Phil Spector 1961-1965 – Phil Spector Records/Sony Legacy Recordings
Spector’s Wall Of Sound revolutionized popular music.
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
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