Classical music anyone?

[Kay Pirinha]

I fully aggree with your statement on Maria Callas ! She probably had the greatest female voice of all times.

Best regards!

 

[Soundhappy]

Excellent music in my humble ears by " Les Vents Français " new today

 

[HollowState]

Exotic Yuja Wang kills this one, especially with the dynamic finale

 

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Herbert von Karajan and Wienna Philharmonic Orchestra year 1961

 

[HollowState]

Two of my favorite pieces played by this great Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser
(I can't help wondering who that yummy looking cellist to his left is)

 

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800% slower version of the original

 

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[HollowState]

Wow, that Bach Partitia on the Hurdy Gurdy by Tobie Miller was really cool and a new one for me. The coordination required to play that is something else. A bit fast for my ear as I've always favored it more like Vanessa Mae's version.

 

[jotom750]

The Lark Ascending. Goosebumps every time.

 

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HollowState @ Jotom750

Thanks for sharing Have a nice day

 

[system7]

I listened to "The Lark Ascending" last night on Classic FM. Heard it before, of course.

The full thing. It stretches your ability to hear.

Goes so high in pitch! I just have to IMAGINE the very highest notes, not being a Bird or a Dog.

Good Ol' Raiph!

 

[HollowState]

Hilary Hahn has been one of my favorite violinists since she was young. And I have several of her CDs including the DG with Elgar Violin Concerto and the Lark. Here is a lesser known cutie, Emiri Miyamoto, that I should listen to more. (Had to post link as embeded was denied)

 

[head_unit]

I'm a huge fan of Renee Fleming, who is an amazing classical singer.

Yes she is (still, 18 years after this thread start). We were lucky enough to see her at LA Opera's presentation of The Light In The Piazza and it was wonderful. Unfortunately we will miss her in The Brightness Of Light due to being in Iceland. Meanwhile here's something nice and with good surround to boot
https://www.discogs.com/release/923...tromberg-Grand-Canyon-Suite-Mississipi-Suite-
this less usual item turned out just lovely especially for $8 in multichannel (!!)
https://www.discogs.com/release/675...-Ole-Kristian-Ruud-In-Autumn-Piano-Concerto-S
and we really liked this ($6!!)
https://www.discogs.com/release/684...-London-Symphony-Orchestra-Symphonies-Nos-4-5

 

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Rare instrument Ophicléide

 

[system7]

But tended to the Mournful, IMO. Just sayin'.

 

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I play this version from CD by Harmonia Mundi records label

 

[system7]

Wait a minute. St. Cecilia? Nov 22?

Surely (Bien Sur) an Autumnal Piece even in Montpelier?

Full of the joys of Spring here.

Best regards from Steve in Portsmouth UK.