Just released -- in the UK, not the US. This will be interesting to hear.
Stateside we mostly think of Furtwangler and Wagner, but reviews suggest he was also a complete Mozarteian.
I walk in the town today and visit la Fnac records shop.
Get in my hands this new Furtwängler box haha
This is a heavy plenty of CD's and most of all records was made in 40~ 50's.
Promotion price actually in France is 118 € fnac.com
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Records from 20~30 's as well, remaster in high definition from old tapes was made by ART & SON Studio in Annecy France
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..Will be interesting to see how much restoration they have done.
Delicate task and is an art of compromises..
I get restored analogue recordings from the 60's directly transfered to 24 bit -192 kHz in SACD aka Super Audio CD format.
They sound surprisely nice smooth and I can play them in high resolution because my player have 24/192 DAC inside.
It's work for me better that way if compared with sound of old CD player from 1990
This will be interesting to hear.
I play Constantin Silvestri records this evening,
fabulous Druid conductor of alchemist's musicians orchestras.
This CD's box is a long time mélomane joy Kind regards
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Ha Ha! Loved it! David Hurwitz reviews.
"Can we talk, just the two of us?"
I leaned forward, he leaned forward.
Seems I'm not the only one who detests Bruckner either.
No spoilers I suppose. But you'll make your mind up.
I always used to buy the Gramophone Magazine records of the year. Played most of them again and again. That's the way.
"Can we talk, just the two of us?"
I leaned forward, he leaned forward.
Seems I'm not the only one who detests Bruckner either.
No spoilers I suppose. But you'll make your mind up.
I always used to buy the Gramophone Magazine records of the year. Played most of them again and again. That's the way.
As a student in NYC, my friends and i had the opportunity of going to the NY Phil or Met Opera for $3. Bruckner was not on the rotation, even though the subway was only $0.25.
At that time and for many years afterward I would purchase the HFNRR and Gramophone magazines at Hotalings Magazine Stand, right on 42nd street. It succumbed to a wave of gentrification. Stereophile does not do a very good job, and reviews of live classical music are a rarity (unless the production is making a portentous political or social statement).
At that time and for many years afterward I would purchase the HFNRR and Gramophone magazines at Hotalings Magazine Stand, right on 42nd street. It succumbed to a wave of gentrification. Stereophile does not do a very good job, and reviews of live classical music are a rarity (unless the production is making a portentous political or social statement).
Fund-Raising Teaser for Furtwangler Documentary on Vimeo
We can listen and see in this video Furtwängler compared with "modern" Abado record.
Beethoven - Symphony No.9 - Furtwangler, WPO (live 1953) on Vimeo
We can listen and see in this video Furtwängler compared with "modern" Abado record.
Beethoven - Symphony No.9 - Furtwangler, WPO (live 1953) on Vimeo
Thought I'd catch up on this Years Gramophone awards. Hope it's useful to you too, since we were talking about it.
Introducing the Awards 2021 issue of Gramophone | Gramophone
2 hours of Gramophone Awards just out. Great show which you can watch at the link I hope, great sound, most of the music was new to me, which is good. Knockout performances, all of them.
Chamber: Elgar and Beach. Takac's Quartet.
Choral: J.L.Dussek. Messe Solemnelle. Academy of Ancient Music.
Concerto: Shostakovich Violin Concertos. State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia ft. Alina Ibrigonova.
Contemporary: John Pickard. The Nash Ensemble.
Early: Josquin Masses. The Tallis Scholars.
Instrumental: Bach. Sean Shibe on Guitar.
Opera: Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten. Bergen Philarmonic ft. Stewart Skelton.
Orchestral: Franz Scmidt. Frankfurt Radio Symphony.
Piano: Bach. Well Tempered Clavier. Piotr Anderszewski.
Song: Fatma Said. El Nour.
Voice and Ensemble: Verdi. Ludovic Tezier.
Lifetime achievement: Gundula Janowitz Soprano. Remastered release: Four Last songs. Schubert and Mozart I would think.
Label of the Year: Deutsche Grammaphon
Young Artist of the Year: Fatma Said.
Orchestra of the Year: The Minnesota Orchestra.
Enjoyed that. You will all have your own styles you like. I think I shall buy just one every week or so as a treat. I like singing pieces best, but am open to some new stuff too. And I must find out what Dolby Atmos is.
Introducing the Awards 2021 issue of Gramophone | Gramophone
2 hours of Gramophone Awards just out. Great show which you can watch at the link I hope, great sound, most of the music was new to me, which is good. Knockout performances, all of them.
Chamber: Elgar and Beach. Takac's Quartet.
Choral: J.L.Dussek. Messe Solemnelle. Academy of Ancient Music.
Concerto: Shostakovich Violin Concertos. State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia ft. Alina Ibrigonova.
Contemporary: John Pickard. The Nash Ensemble.
Early: Josquin Masses. The Tallis Scholars.
Instrumental: Bach. Sean Shibe on Guitar.
Opera: Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten. Bergen Philarmonic ft. Stewart Skelton.
Orchestral: Franz Scmidt. Frankfurt Radio Symphony.
Piano: Bach. Well Tempered Clavier. Piotr Anderszewski.
Song: Fatma Said. El Nour.
Voice and Ensemble: Verdi. Ludovic Tezier.
Lifetime achievement: Gundula Janowitz Soprano. Remastered release: Four Last songs. Schubert and Mozart I would think.
Label of the Year: Deutsche Grammaphon
Young Artist of the Year: Fatma Said.
Orchestra of the Year: The Minnesota Orchestra.
Enjoyed that. You will all have your own styles you like. I think I shall buy just one every week or so as a treat. I like singing pieces best, but am open to some new stuff too. And I must find out what Dolby Atmos is.
I guess I was the only one who didn't take to that reviewing style. For me it was a 5 minute review padded out to over 40 to get a good rant in. I listened to it all to see if he covered what was important to me, and he didn't. At least I know these are reviews not for me and can be avoided going forwards.
Today update about other recordings Music Chat: Furtwängler's BEST--A Healthy Taste - YouTube
Interesting documentary about Wilhelm Furtwängler
Part 1 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 1/4 - YouTube
Part 2 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 2/4 - YouTube
Part 3 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 3/4 - YouTube
Part 4 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 4/4 - YouTube
Best regards
Part 1 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 1/4 - YouTube
Part 2 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 2/4 - YouTube
Part 3 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 3/4 - YouTube
Part 4 - Wilhelm Furtwängler Documentary 4/4 - YouTube
Best regards
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