|
|
Post by pgmdir September 14, 2012 (32 of 62)
|
|
hiredfox said:
I imagine you are about to make Frank Shipway truly famous?
Shipway's Mahler 5 was well received. I have the SACD. Not my absolute favorite, but a fine reading. I think I'll head over to BIS and take a listen... (Edit) I guess I won't. It doesn't seem to be there.
|
|
|
Post by chenzl September 15, 2012 (33 of 62)
|
|
Daland said:
You should do so only if you like recordings with a "light" bass. If you want to hear the real thing, go for Rudolf Kempe with the same orchestra, but with a much more detailed and thrilling account. It is still available on DVD-Audio, together with "Also sprach Zarathustra", in multi-channel. Before the end of the year it will also be released on SACD by EMI Japan as part of Kempe's complete set of Strauss tone-poems.
I am a big fan of the Alpine, I now owns following versions and would rates them:
1. SFSO/Blomstedt/Decca (P*****/S*****) 2. LAPO/Metha/Decca (P*****/S*****) 3. CzechPO/Ashkenzay/Ondine (P*****/S*****) 4. VPO/Previn/Telarc (P*****/S***) 5. LSO/Haitink/LSO (P*****/S***)SACD 6. VPO/Thieleman/DGG (P*****/S***)SACD 7. S'Romande/Inbal/Denon (P****/S***) 8. CGO/Haitink/Philips (P****/S***) 9. Staatskapelle Weimar/Wit/Naxos ((P*****/S***)
I've never heard the Kempe's version though I know how famous it is. Probably I am prejudiced that it might have an aged sound. For me, the Alpine recording must process a solid 'Kingsway Hall-like' bloom and bass. Curiously, I find the Telarc version lacks it as this label is known for solid basses.
I awaits eagerly to hear the latest BIS version.
|
|
|
Post by cherrell September 15, 2012 (34 of 62)
|
|
No one has mentioned the Jarvi's recording with the Scottish National Orchestra. I'd throw that out there. It's my top choice from the recordings I myself have. The brass playing has to be heard to be believed!
|
|
|
Post by tailspn September 15, 2012 (35 of 62)
|
|
cherrell said:
No one has mentioned the Jarvi's recording with the Scottish National Orchestra. I'd throw that out there. It's my top choice from the recordings I myself have. The brass playing has to be heard to be believed!
I believe the same can be said for the Pentatone Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra/Janowski recording. The brass playing is outstanding, as is the recordings sound quality.
I to eagerly await to hear the latest BIS version. The Bis Respighi: Roman Trilogy - Neschling is a favorite of mine.
|
|
|
Post by cherrell September 15, 2012 (36 of 62)
|
|
tailspn said:
I believe the same can be said for the Pentatone Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra/Janowski recording. The brass playing is outstanding, as is the recordings sound quality.
I'll have to check that one out. Thanks for the heads up.
|
|
|
|
|
Not great sound but for grip, far-sighted conducting & wonderful playing, Karajan's account with the Berliners is quite astonishing.
|
|
|
|
|
Polly Nomial said:
Not great sound but for grip, far-sighted conducting & wonderful playing, Karajan's account with the Berliners is quite astonishing.
Agreed that the Karajan is finely wrought and quite dramatic, although the sound is not the best. While not quite so dramatic, but with some beautiful playing and attention to overall structure, and with decent SACD sound, the Haitink recording with the London Symphony is a standout.
|
|
|
Post by seth September 16, 2012 (39 of 62)
|
|
tailspn said:
I to eagerly await to hear the latest BIS version. The Bis Respighi: Roman Trilogy - Neschling is a favorite of mine.
Agreed. That Roman Trilogy disc should be the orchestra's calling card. I see no reason to be skeptical about this release.
|
|
|
Post by chenzl September 18, 2012 (40 of 62)
|
|
cherrell said:
No one has mentioned the Jarvi's recording with the Scottish National Orchestra. I'd throw that out there. It's my top choice from the recordings I myself have. The brass playing has to be heard to be believed!
Yes, I've the Jarvi/SNO/Chandos version too. I would rate it among the very best (P*****/S*****).
|
|