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| Classical Music for Aficionados Craig, I goofed. It ArkivMusic.com and it shows as such on Google. Sorry about that, but hey it was a long nite. :-) | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados Craig, FWIW I doubt that Hovhaness is ever going to be more popular than he has been made by Mysterious Mountain. He's been around a long time and his music is a bit too eclectic for most. You might try another Schwartz/Seattle Performance on Moun... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados RCA has a set of all of Vaughn Williams symphonies plus much of the rest of his works, 6CD’s at Archiv Classics for less than $25 and it is in stock.This is very highly regarded VW, if fact a lot of folks find these performances, as a whole, CD th... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados twoleftears, FWIW I agree with your recommendation of Ernest Farrar's Orchestral Works on Chandos. Unfortunately he has a very thin discograph. :-(Craig, I prefer the Chandos set as well.And, for 'English-oriented' aficionados I can easily recomme... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados rvpiano, Glad you enjoyed Grechaninov. I think few people have heard this music, too bad. :-)Now for something else that I consider absolutely delightful. Debussy's La Boite a Joujoux and Rossini/ Respighi's La Boutique Fantasique. Toy boxes and ... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados Schubert, If you want to explore more Malcolm Arnold you are in luck, in spades. You can get complete sets of Arnold’s music, including all his symphonies initially appearing on Conifer Records in a huge set by Sony and a set of just his symphonie... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados rvpiano, I only have two performances of 'The Bells' - I'm intrigued by your recommendation of Askenazy on Decca. I have his other Decca recordings and have always enjoyed them, often preferring them. I'll see if I can find his version of 'The Be... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados rvpiano, Re the Bells, don’t forget All-Night Vigil. My favorite Rachmaninoff choral. I like Paul Hiller and the Estonian Phil Chamber Choir.Folks have been mentioning the standard VC’s by the Greats. Some what off the beaten path, yet both enjoya... | |
| Leather couch, leather love seat or single wooden chair There is a way to make a two seater work, at some loss to both listeners, but better than not. But this doesn't replace a single seat. Cross the axis of your speakers well in front of your head. The the person on the right, for example will be lis... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados whart, I don't know exactly how to define 'spare' but I certainly do enjoy the composer's solo piano music below - it certainly is not exactly 'romantic' but it's not acerbic either, but then Scriabin's isn't either.Prokofiev's Sonatas and, for me... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados Schubert, I have a different POV of what has made Orpheus10's thread endure. 1) His thread is as much about him as anything. He is opinionated, outspoken, and is prepared to defend his opinion.2) He gets out in front with his opinions - he is not ... | |
| What are the best loudspeakers under $4000 to re-create lifelike piano twoleftears, Call Alan at Silverline and ask. Perhaps there is a willing owner on the east coast, i.e. one who would allow you an in home demo. | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados whart, I don't know if you are asking for a recommendation of Scriabin's piano music but just in case - You can get a set of the entire solo piano works performed by Maria Lettberg (8CD's) on the Capriccio label for chump change (unbelievable in ... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados Frogman, Glad you came to the party. Symphonic Dances has been one of my favorites. I really preferred Ashkenazy for years (I had his entire Rachmaninoff output in which I think he excels and still prefer his performance of Sym #1). I just found ... | |
| What are the best loudspeakers under $4000 to re-create lifelike piano Grannyring, thanks for your response. I believe you have a good memory - you described my Bolero's well. I'll probably pass on the Tektons - a can just see all that audio angst starting all over again! :-)Back to good piano recordings, FWIW I have... |