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Vivaldi - The Four Seasons: Winter; Largo - Daria Semikina

 

[Head1]

Luis Enriquez Bacalov - Il Postino: I Suoni dell'isola

 

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Shostakovich - Violin Concerto No.2
Sayaka Shoji, violin
Yan Pascal Tortelier / DR SymfoniOrkestret

 

[tintinsnowydog]

I've been a big fan of classical music my whole life. I've really enjoyed the eye opening experience of hifi on large scale orchestral works specifically. I run HD800 and STAX l300 LTD for the detailed imaging, clarity and soundstage. Here's 3 of my favourite symphonic recordings;

Mravinsky Tchaikovsky 4,5 and 6 are all on this album and sounds phenomenal on master quality through tidal; yt recording doesn't quite do it justice. I appreciate the incredible vigour and accuracy of the strings, and the sheer power of the brass, especially at the two climaxes in 1st mvt, roughly between 9-13 min mark


Shostakovich's 5th. This particular recording is my favourite for many reasons (imo bernstein's tempi in 4th mvt expertly expresses the dichotomous moods the symphony sustains throughout), but I especially enjoy the brutality of the brass throughout. 11:00 and onwards to end of 1st mvt is a life-changing experience


My favourite recording of Mahler 5. For me, Abbado in this recording strikes the perfect balance of grandeur and beauty in the 1st mvt. 4th movement is one of the most beautiful symphonic movements ever written.

 

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[Peter Hyatt]

I’ve been listening using Hugo 2 and Beyerdynamic T1.2 trying the different filter settings.

Rob referenced critical listening of piano notes to try.

Thanks for posting.

I continue to run from here over to Qobuz & snag the albums.

 

[FullBright1]

I’ve been listening using Hugo 2 and Beyerdynamic T1.2 trying the different filter settings.

Rob referenced critical listening of piano notes to try.

Thanks for posting.

I continue to run from here over to Qobuz & snag the albums.

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Thank you for your comment.
It inspired me, so, i made a new Horowitz video.
Enjoy......
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[Head1]

Fascination by Fermo Dante Marchetti - SZ, CMJ

 

[FullBright1]

The musical magic he is able to create through a piano, using his hands and pedals, is an endless fascination to me.
Such grace and power fully at his command at all times.
His hands, when playing....its like watching a beautiful clock keeping perfect time with 10 fingers.
Its just amazing.
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[FullBright1]

This is Yulia Wang, from her brand new Album : The Berlin Recital
Its a live recording and a very good live recording.
They recorded her so that the Steinway's sound has a lot of body and energy and realism, and a lot of signal is sent to "tape".
Truly, this recording of her playing, is one of the most powerful piano sounds i've ever heard regarding a "classical" solo piano recital release.
Its a big wonderful music she's making on this Steinway, and the DG engineers were not afraid to let her magical power shine within and throughout this recording.
Sure, there are some glistening sparkling subtle gems played during this recital, but when she lets her extreme technical prowess go.... it is stunning........

This video i just created for you is the first track on her new album.
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Best of 2018 Awards

“The Berlin Recital”, Yuja Wang’s critically acclaimed album released by Deutsche Grammophon, was named one of Gramophone’s 2018 Recordings of the Year.
The album was recently listed as one of Gramophone’s December Editor’s Choices as well."
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Debussy - Petite Suite (Orch. Henri Büsser)

Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F
Jean Martinon, cond.



I- En bateau 0:00
II- Cortège 4:07
III- Menuet 7:25
IV- Ballet 10:24

 

[Head1]

Purcell - An Evening Hymn upon a Ground - Philippe Jaroussky / L’ARPEGGIATA

arr. Christina Pluhar

Now, now that the sun hath veil’d his light
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my Soul repose?
Dear, dear God, even in Thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my Soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Hallelujah!

 

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Saint-Saëns - Danse macabre
Zygmunt Nitkiewicz / Symphony Orchestra of The Marcin Józef Żebrowski Music School in Częstochow

 

[Light - Man]

A nice recording

 

[Peter Hyatt]

Purcell - An Evening Hymn upon a Ground - Philippe Jaroussky / L’ARPEGGIATA

arr. Christina Pluhar

Now, now that the sun hath veil’d his light
And bid the world goodnight;
To the soft bed my body I dispose,
But where shall my Soul repose?
Dear, dear God, even in Thy arms,
And can there be any so sweet security!
Then to thy rest, O my Soul!
And singing, praise the mercy
That prolongs thy days.
Hallelujah!

Beauty.