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June 6, 2007
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This is a rough translation of the above.
Here is a completely accessible disc of contemporary music, easy access which avoids the hermetism, even masochism, of a number of contemporary compositions. Born in 1946, Olav Anton Thommessen is “one of the founders of the Information Centre of Music of ... more |
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June 6, 2007
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A translation of the above:
Dating back to 1680, the cycle of seven Cantatas “Membra Jesu Nostri” by the composer Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) is a work of an undeniable originality, based on non-liturgical texts, forming part of a corpus of the Middle Ages in which is celebrated the passion of ... more |
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June 5, 2007
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Translation of the above follows:
Each new genesis of a disc of works by Sofia Gubaidulina is an event. Forming part of that rare group of women composers, the Russian musician, born in 1931, always fascinated by a language which is certainly modern but which is always attached to roots of a ... more |
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November 25, 2006
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Saltarello – Gasparo Zanetti, Santino Garsi
Ensemble Braccio, a DSD recording made in the Doopsgesinde Kerk, Joure 14-17 November 2005
Ensemble Braccio, named after the fact that their stringed instruments are played on the arm rather than under the chin, have been playing together for ten years. ... more |
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November 16, 2006
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George Lloyd (1913 – 1998) – Symphony No 11 – Albany SO conducted by the composer
TROY060 (SACD stereo and multi-channel) recorded 3-4 November, 1986 in Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
This review appears as the second contribution to George Lloyd week.
The production of Lloyd’s opera “John Socman” ... more |
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August 17, 2008
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| Most of them seem to be musical jokes, ho, though not very funny ones. Pity they're not more "hohoho".....
Kingraft, eh? I like it!
Peter ... more |
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August 14, 2008
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| Sydney residents can hear her play the Korngold at the end of the month. If you're in Pittsburgh in the third week of October you can hear the Bruch Scottish Fantasia.
http://www.arabella-steinbacher.com/ ... more |
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August 11, 2008
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| The Decca recording has the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Exton the Philharmonia. ... more |
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August 9, 2008
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| I got the 16bit FLAC. You can use Burrrn! or any other prog - burn to CD without gaps. ... more |
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August 9, 2008
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| The stereo isn't like Mercury, Decca or LS! Details and audio sample here:
http://www.pristineaudiodirect.com/LargeWorks/Orchestral/PASC119.php
Hi-def downloads are available - I've only heard the 16bit one.
Peter
PS I have to confess to an interest in early stereo! ... more |
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