Monthly Archive: August 2012
Audio News for August 31, 2012
3D Without Glasses on Its Way; Monster’s Headphones; Genelec Unveils SpeakerAngle App
Valentina Lisitsa Live at the Royal Albert Hall = RACHMANINOV, BEETHOVEN, LISZT, CHOPIN, SCRIABIN – Decca
The young Ukrainian firebrand plays a London recital that testifies to her range and acuity of musical perceptions.
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird; Symphony in C; The Wedding; L’Histoire du Soldat; Three Pieces for String Quartet; Concertino for String Quartet; Three Songs of Shakespeare – var. Czech ens. – Praga Digitals
Solid performances in a somewhat eclectic collection.
Stephen Beville in Karlsruhe = CHOPIN: Scherzo No. 4 in E Major; BOULEZ: Douze Notations; BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 32; Sonata No. 26; SCHUMANN: Fantasie in C Major – Stephen Beville, p. – Divine Art (2 CDs)
This ambitious recital by a young British virtuoso captures him in both studio and concert performances.
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Modern Mandolin Quartet – “Americana” [TrackList follows] Sono Luminus (audio-only Blu-ray + CD)
This may be the way to get audio-only hi-res surround Blu-ray to be a successful format!
Bonnie Bishop – Free – Be Squared Records
All the Southern children love to rock and roll!
In Good Time – The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland (2011-12)
An in-depth documentary on one of the greatest ladies in jazz today.
GLAZUNOV: Complete Symphonies & Concertos – Soloists/Royal Scottish Nat. Orch. & Russian Nat. Orch./ Jose Serebrier – Warner Classics (8-CDs)
A magnificent collection without direct competition, but with excellent performances and sonics.
Meet the Robinsons, 3D+Blu-ray+DVD (2007/2011)
A nice addition to any family home movie collection, and in 3D.
Irene Scharrer, piano: The Complete Electric and Selected Acoustic Recordings = APR (2 CDs)
A comprehensive look at the art of British pianist Irene Scharrer (1888-1971).
More Hi-Res Music Downloads
Nine more exceptional stereo hi-res music downloads reviewed.
Audio News for August 28, 2012
New LG Personal Smart-TV & Game Portal; Streamlined Vibration Isolation for Sensitive High-End Audio Devices; People Prefer to View Online Video on Their PCs
David Bixler – The Nearest Exit May Be Inside Your Head – Zoho
Saxophonist David Bixler puts his music inside your head.
SHOSTAKOVICH: The Song of the Forests; The Sun Shines Over the Motherland; Ten Songs on Words of Revolutionary Poets – Vladimir Ivanovsky, tenor/ Ivan Perrov, bass/ Boy’s Choir of Moscow State Chorus/ USSR Academic Russian Choir/ Moscow Philharmonic Orch./ Yuri Ulanov/ USSR Sym. Orch./ Konstantin Ivanov/ Leningrad Radio and TV Chorus/ Grigori Sandler – Praga Digitals
Some fascinating Shostakovich exotica, with historical interest as well.
Frederick the Great: Music for the Berlin Court = GRAUN: Overture and Allegro; Concerto for Viola da gamba; NICHELMANN: Concerto for Cembalo Concertante; FREDERICK THE GREAT: Traverse Flute Sonata No. 190; CPE BACH: Symphony No. 1 – Academy for Old Music – Harmonia mundi
A clever collection that fails to live up to its star billing.
My Beloved is Mine = BRITTEN: On this Island; The Holy Sonnets of John Donne; Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo; Canticle I “My Beloved is Mine” – James Gilchrist, tenor/ Anna Tilbrook, p. – Linn
Truly great music getting truly inspired performances.
9/11 Explosive Evidence – Experts Speak Out, Final Edition (2012)
Yes, a difficult subject, but do not give in to fear—have the courage to at least consider the points brought up in this DVD.
Jimmy Mulidore – Jazz for the Ages (CD) and Jimmy Mulidore and his NewYork City Jazz Band (DVD)
Ageless jazz which proves it is all about the love of the music.
SCHUBERT: Willkommen und Abschied – Werner Güra, tenor/ Christoph Berner, fortepiano – Harmonia mundi
A compelling song journey through the stages of life.
Lazar Berman Rarities = BACH: Partita No. 2; CHOPIN: Nocturne in F Minor; BRAHMS: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor – IDIS
Legendary Russian pianist Lazar Berman offers recital materials from venues in Italy, made before he emigrated there in 1990.
"Nightingale" = UGIS PRAULINS: The Nightingale; DANIEL BÖRTZ: Nemesis divina; SUNLEIF RASMUSSEN: “I”; PETER BRUUN: 2 scenes with Skylark – Michala Petri, recorders/ Danish Nat. Vocal Ens./ Stephen Layton – OUR
An essential disc of world premieres that stuns the senses and absolutely delights the ear.
ALBÉNIZ: Serenata = Prelude, Cordoba, Oriental; Granada, Sevilla; Mallorca; Zambra Granadina; Torre Bermeja – Stephen Marchionda, guitar – MDG
The perfumed romance of Albéniz is in large supply on this fine disc.
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
Cedille
