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Bruckner beckons, but I need some advice...
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Posted on January 4, 2017 at 07:38:29 | ||
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I've never been much invested in Bruckner's symphonies, mainly because of their length measured against time available for music listening. But now I'm retired, so listening sessions can start early and end late. Bring on Bruckner! Toward this end, I recently acquired Skrowaczewski's cycle based on a recent thread on this forum. This conductor seems to have the measure of this music, but my problem has to do with the recordings themselves. I've mentioned before that my hearing has eroded somewhat and that the super-extreme dynamic range of today's recordings can frustrate my ability to hear the quiet end of the dynamic scale. Alas, this is the case with the Oehms set. This is of course not a criticism of the recordings; it's my problem, not theirs. Since I still want to explore the symphonies, I'd like to acquire another cycle with--gasp!--a more restricted dynamic range. I'm thinking the analogue Philips set with Haitink might fill the bill. Or what about Janowski on Pentatone? The Pentatone house sound seems to work well on my system. Any other thoughts? Thanks for your advice. |
I also have hearing problems and love Bruckner, posted on January 6, 2017 at 06:35:39 | |
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I fiddle with the volume knob! I know, not classy! |
RE: Any opinions about Eichhorn on Camerata?, posted on January 5, 2017 at 14:15:46 | |
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Sent you a p.m. |
Please keep recording the way you do - It's righteous! [nt] ;-), posted on January 6, 2017 at 00:48:16 | |
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Yes, I will if I find somebody that has a good surround setup. nt, posted on January 6, 2017 at 21:26:52 | |
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With a little research, you can't go wrong with Furtwangler! No dynamic range issues. nt, posted on January 4, 2017 at 22:04:57 | |
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Very happy with their Furt Beethoven 3rd. nt, posted on January 6, 2017 at 21:45:41 | |
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You? Wrong Keys?, posted on January 5, 2017 at 14:53:48 | |
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Bad for a pianist! :-) |
Moi? Yes I have egg on my face! [nt] ;-), posted on January 5, 2017 at 15:18:22 | |
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RE: Two things, posted on January 4, 2017 at 19:17:05 | |
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Berlin/Karajan in the 5th. Very good I think. But I haven't heard too many 5ths. |