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User Details - Arthur
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Bret Mitchell | |
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Mid 50's. Into classical music since I was 8 years old. Accepted at University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music as a piano student, but I understood I didn't have the talent to be a musician, so I've been satisfied to be an enthusiast! Worked as a classical buyer, then as a store manager with Tower Records for over 30 years. Now in real estate, but still an avid listener! My interest began with the colorful Russians: Rimsky, Tchaikovsky, et al. Tchaikovsky's Concerto sparked my interest in the violin, which ultimately led to Brahms. Then came Wagner, Bruckner and Mahler in my late teens (of these, only Bruckner has really stuck with me). This led me to Liszt, which in turn led to an intense piano music phase: Faure, Schumann, and Rachmaninov became my gods. But most importantly this led me to belatedly discover Beethoven and Schubert. This was in my late twenties. From there I had an intense relationship with the symphonic thinkers--including those of the 20h century. By my forties, Shostakovich had become one of my great idols, and Nielsen and Malcom Arnold had become very dear to me. But now as I get into my fifties, I am finding greater solace in the music of Haydn and Mozart, and most importantly, Bach. Through it all, I've had an interest in finding performances that move me recorded in a lifelike and natural way. SACD has been a godsend in this regard! |
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Stockton, California | |
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Oppo 980 universal player, Onkyo 682 receiver, 3 Definitive Technology 2002s in front with Definitive Tech's Pro Monitor 100s in the rear. I'm not primarily a hi-fi listener, the technical side is not that important, but great performances in the best possible sound is! |
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bretemitchell@comcast.net | |
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September 4, 2010
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| Ray: Above is from your post on September 24, 2008. I've been anxiously awaiting this disc ever since. here have been no updates since. Status? Thanks, Bret ... more | |
September 1, 2010
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| Perhaps this explains why, despite my appreciation of his artistry and commitment to communicating the joy he feels in the music he plays, I've rarely truly enjoyed Perlman's recordings. I guess I just don't like the feeling that I might get a blast of resin my my face when he attacks a phrase! (-: ... more | |
September 1, 2010
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| This thread got me thinking about SACDs for violin and orchestra. Finally I went through my collection and pulled out all the concerti. Only a few stood out in my memory as truly outstanding, so I put a couple on to check my memory. First was the Suwanai Sibelius/Walton disc. [t=290] Definite sense of the violin being bigger than the rest, but it ... more | |
September 1, 2010
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| Bill: As I read Chris' post, I started thinking almost exactly what you replied in yours. However, though I'm skeptical about his headphones and bass response, he listens in his environment and I do not, so I will cut him some slack on this one. I especially agree with both of you about spotlighting and concerti recordings. I listened almost ... more | |
August 31, 2010
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| He was being facetious. The unique sound is part of the special beauty of the work. ... more | |
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