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I look forward to reading your reviews after youāve bought their full collection. You lust after and then you collect, itās a natural progression. 
Listening to it now and enjoying it. Iād put him in the high energy/fast temp group with Levit.
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I suppose thatās how itās been lol
But not this time, price is out of my reach so 
Nice! I donāt listen to much Beethoven but that was the feeling I got as well when I listened to it
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I agree, tho Iād like to hear more of Kikushi lighter style and imo feel the Levit
recording is a bit harsh.
This turned out really fun and interestingā¦with some new ones to tryā¦thanks.
Again speaking of only the 14th I seem to prefer one or the other almost by
movement, lol. Barenboimās first mvt is slowest and reflective and "Moonlighty"for exampleā¦appropriate tonight! Lisitsa and Levit just too fast and jumbled on the 3rd mvt. And that scherzo, as I said earlier, really shows the differences in touch and phrasing.
I have to say that overall, especially considering the sound of the recording, that I like the Brendel best, so thanks for that find! Iām sure others will have different preferences, we here and especially my pianist friend from Rochester, who knows and hears a lot more technique factors, lol.
Have you guys settled on a favoriteā¦for now?
Not to mess things up further butā¦ck Wilhelm Kempffā¦older, but good!
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My new favorite is Brendel.
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OK, Iām excited! Just releasedā¦all 4 concertos and the Paganini variations in
one album! Canāt wait to get into this one!
Also a review (and an announcement I was not aware of.)
Dudamel and Yuja Wang lead an exceptional Rachmaninoff fest - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
PS Some YT Video excerpts available as well.
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Upcoming live. 9/7/23 Noon CDT
New to me, and liking this album so far!
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After a hectic week I needed a soothing wind down. This worked just fine. 
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Iāve been going through some of my Beethoven samples tonight. I really like
this. Good recording with great separation, and I particularly enjoy Chaillyās
tempi and how he maintains Beethovenās āinner rhythmic drive.ā This second
movement is a good example.
PS That timpani part is Great fun to play!!
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I agree, I like Chaillyās Beethoven cycle a lot. I like him in general as a conductor.
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Anybody have french horn album recs? Iād love some, preferably available on qobuz so i can buy the album.
Just discovered this wonderful biography. I have enjoyed her playing for quite
some timeā¦this gives more insight to what she brings within herself to each
performance.
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The concert is a culmination, but THIS is where lies the genius, effort and
connection between conductor and orchestra! 
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JWST can only look. WE get to listen!
Well recorded album in my library.
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A new album that AMHD tossed my way.
Interesting variety and well recorded. 4 songs.
Emerald and Stone has deep bass added.
I like Crystal Tears, but all are good, imo.
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2024 classical grammy nominations. I have already heard a few, but some
listening to do, lol.
GRAMMY Awards Announce 2024 Classical Music Nominees (theviolinchannel.com)
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Playing this right now. Just really love this interpretation and recording.
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Tactus Records is having a 50% off sale on these recordings via HBDirect.com
Is anyone familiar with any of these releases or their recording quality? Any recommendations?
New from Frankfurt. Guest conductor. Firebirdā¦one of my favorite pieces
and some great video.
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