Monthly Archive: September 2012
“The Soviet Experience Volume II” = SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 1 in C; No. 2 in A, Op. 68; No. 3 in F; No. 4 in D; PROKOFIEV: String Quartet No. 2 in F – Pacifica Quartet – Cedille (2 CDs)
A definitive series? You decide.
Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron – Enfants Terribles: Live at the Blue Note – Half Note
Cerebral music by four jazz masters…
Beauty and the Beast, Blu-ray 3D 5-Disc Combo Pack (1991/2011)
Wonderful to have this super-classic Disney animation in 3D.
Ghosts of the Abyss, Blu-ray+3D+DVD (2003/2012)
A fascinating reduction of an IMAX 3D documentary on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic.
Mark Masters Ensemble – American Jazz Institute Presents Ellington Saxophone Encounters – Capri Records
A classy tribute to Duke’s men…
Brad Mehldau Trio – Where Do You Start – Nonesuch Records
A stylish and nimble effort delivered with imagination.
Lonesome, Blu-ray (1929/2012)
Three interesting features by the little-known Paul Fejos, from the 1929 transitional period from silent to sound.
The Beatles – Their Golden Age DVD (2012)
A flawed documentary examines the career of the Fab Four.
Souvenir Part II – Trondheim Soloists (string orchestra)/ Oyvind Gimse – TCHAIKOVSKY: Souvenir of Florence; NIELSEN: At the Bier of a Young Artist – 2L vinyl
The other half of the complete Souvenir program on Blu-ray, but on audiophile vinyl at 33⅓.
Fred Hersch, solo piano – Alone at the Vanguard – Palmetto Records Fred Hersch Trio – Alive at the Vanguard – Palmetto Records (2 CDs)
A pair of terrific live albums – one solo and one trio – following the pianist’s six-month-long coma.
Art Pepper – Unreleased Art Pepper Vol. VII: Sankei Hall-Osaka, Japan – Widows Taste (2 CDs)
More Art Pepper treasures from the vault…
‘Arctic Scenes’ = Choral music from Lapland; Seitakuoro Chamber Choir/Kadri Joamets – Alba Records
Excellent vocal performances of music you have probably never heard.
Ezra Weiss – Our Path to this Moment (The Rob Scheps Big Band Plays the Music of Ezra Weiss) – Roark Records
An impressive effort from Weiss and Schep‘s big band…
THÉODORE DUBOIS: Piano Concerto No. 2; Overture from 'Frithiof'; Dixtuor – Vanessa Wagner, p./ Les Siècles/ François-Xavier Roth – Musicales Actes Sud
The piano concerto is reminiscent of the Saint-Saëns piano concertos.
Audio News for September 11, 2012
4K HDTVs – Higher Definition, But a Logical Move?; Musicians of Atlanta Symphony Ask Administration to Share in Salary Cuts; Centenary Site Celebrates Benjamin Britten
How to Get Out of the Cage – A Year with John Cage (1988/2012)
An alternatively fascinating and maddening hour with John Cage, especially if you watch the five films.
SCHUMANN: Violin Concerto in D Minor; Phantasie for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Op. 131; Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129 (arr. from Cello Con.) – Anthony Marwood, violin/ BBC Scottish Sym. Orch./ Douglas Boyd – Hyperion
If late Schumann exists as more a curiosity than a compulsion, these late violin works with Marwood may whet your interest, and they sound wonderful.
![Van der Graff Generator – Live in Concert at Metropolis Studios, London – Convexe [2 CDs + 1 DVD]](https://www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Van-der-Graff-Gen.jpg)
Van der Graff Generator – Live in Concert at Metropolis Studios, London – Convexe [2 CDs + 1 DVD]
A progressive rock reunion continues with a distinctive live presentation.
The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic – 40th Anniversary Concert, Blu-ray (2012)
A varied concert by one of the most unusual classical instrumental ensembles in the world today, plus an interesting documentary on the group.
Shuffle Demons – Clusterfunk – Linus
The Shuffle Demons know from jazz to funk, and how to shift from party-down to down-tempo.
Eric Bibb – Blues, Ballads & Work Songs – Opus 3
This intimate portrayal of acoustic blues sparkles in hi-resolution.
![Leopold Stokowski: The Stereo Collection 1954-1975 – [TrackList follows] Var. soloists/ Stokowski cond. American Sym. Orch., Chicago Sym., New Philharmonia, New Sym. Orch. of London, RCA Victor Sym. Orch., Royal Philharmonic & Sym. of the Air – Sony Classical (14-CD set)](https://www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NewStokyStereoCollection-14.jpg)
Leopold Stokowski: The Stereo Collection 1954-1975 – [TrackList follows] Var. soloists/ Stokowski cond. American Sym. Orch., Chicago Sym., New Philharmonia, New Sym. Orch. of London, RCA Victor Sym. Orch., Royal Philharmonic & Sym. of the Air – Sony Classical (14-CD set)
A bright and inexpensive opportunity for Stoky fans!
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
Cedille
