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JimL

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Re: RPC Vol. 50
« Reply #30 on: Sunday 04 April 2010, 21:30 »
The development of the 1st movement of the Schumann concerto is fine just as it is, and contains a most ingenious specimen of thematic transformation.  And the only fault of the finale is the literalness of the reprise.  This is surely a minor quibble, since many equally fine works "suffer" from much the same flaw!
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« Reply #31 on: Monday 05 April 2010, 08:12 »
Such Anti-Tchaikovsky feelings? I agree, the primary reason the RPC series interests us is because of the relatively unheard material they bring to light (I shall forever be thankful to THEM for Vol. 11). Nobody was more disappointed than I to learn that Vol. 50 was Tchaikovsky but after listening to it I revised my opinion... All I am saying is give it a listen before making any judgments . You might be surprised!!!!! 
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« Reply #32 on: Monday 05 April 2010, 18:58 »
I will buy it if the 1st concerto is better than Horowitz recording and the 2nd better than Richter.

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Alan Howe

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« Reply #33 on: Monday 05 April 2010, 19:49 »
When did Richter record Tchaikovsky PC2? I'd be interested in that...
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« Reply #34 on: Monday 05 April 2010, 20:15 »
Oops, I mean Gilels not Richter.

Thal
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« Reply #35 on: Tuesday 24 August 2010, 16:39 »
I know this is old news now, but as a season subscriber to the Minnesota Orchestra for over 50 years, perhaps you'll forgive me.  I was thrilled when I learned that the MN would be featured on the 50th RPC.  I was totally bummed when I found out what they were recording.  As a guarantor I got a free copy as part of a gift deal - I would not have purchased it.  The performances were live (perhaps the only way that Hyperion could afford the Minnesota) , WERE stunning and audience noise is minimal.  Sound is "Orchestra Hall with 2000 in the audience" and not close miked as some folks like.  Why couldn't they have done something REALLY SPECIAL??  But then, the MInnesota hasn't played anything unsung for at least 25 years.......
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« Reply #36 on: Tuesday 24 August 2010, 18:05 »
Hrm. They are doing Walton and Aho concertos during the coming season, which I wouldn't mind hearing, though that's not quite what you mean!
Eric
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« Reply #37 on: Tuesday 09 August 2011, 15:41 »
Hyperion 54 - The Somervell scheduled for release in September is now available for preorder at Amazon.com (US)

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