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The Mikrokosmos Quartet's first violinist is Gábor Takács-Nagy, a founding member of the Takács Quartet, so we're in good hands here!
 
Sono Luminus releases their new recordings in a dual format: Blu-Ray "pure audio" and standard CD (or two, in this case). I listened to the B-R at its highest resolution (24 bit/192 kHz), and I must say it sounds very realistic. Perhaps a larger hall or a church would add a bit more ambience to the sound, but SL's studio sounds good. The two violinists play wonderfully, but there isn't enough variety in the music for me to listen to more than three or so at a time.


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Just the Sonata today. I love the way Mazzamuto plays it--lots of fire and passion--a throwback to the "Golden Age" of piano playing. I do wish he had recorded the First Sonata instead of one of the other pieces, but I'm pleased that he recorded the original version of Sonata No.2. ARTS certainly knows how to record a piano--this has a perfect blend of detail/impact and hall resonance.


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Tonight a few Bax string quartets ...

Arnold Bax: String Quartets No. 1 in G, No. 2 in A minor, No. 3 in F major ~ Maggini Quartet

Performances are good, consistent with Maggini's usual quality. The sound is average on these CDs


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Yesterday some great choral music. Great performance and sound on this recording ...

J.S. Bach: Motets, BWV 225 to 230, (including "Jesu, Meine Freude" and "Komm, Jesu, Komm") ~ Rene Jacobs, et al.

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Tonight two versions of Bach's Cantata BWV 147. Both nice but different. For performance by a slight margin the relatively "HIP" Gardiner with period instruments and a brisker pace in some section. For sound, the Suzuki with a lusher, slightly more close-up sound.

J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben"


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I have the complete set of Bach Cantatas from both Gardiner and Suzuki. I prefer Suzuki but enjoy both.
 
This evening ...

Paul Hindemith: String Quartets No. 1, No. 2, No. 6 ~ Kocian Quartet

Satisfactory performance, average sound ...

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This evening one of my favorite chamber works:

Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Opus 57 ~ Boris Berman (piano); Vermeer Quartet

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I bought 50 brand new classical LP's from someone liquidating an estate. I will have to post the list and see if there are any gems. They are mostly Deutsche Grammaphon.


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Earlier this evening, Brahms No. 2 Rubinstein - RCA LM2296:

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And now the tactician Heifetz (again). These Shaded Dog RCA LM series + the Cadenza Mono cart are a real joy!

Mendelssohn / Prokofieff Concertos - Heifetz / Munch BSO:

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I have no method for playing LP's. There are many LP's here that I've never listened to so on nights like this I pull from the stack at random. Glad I did / do :)

Brahms Quartets for Piano & Strings Vol.1 Aller - Capitol P8377:

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Nice Mike. I just bought a collection of 50 new classical LP's for $250. I will try to take some pics and get them posted. Most are Deutsche Grammaphon.
 
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Nice Mike. I just bought a collection of 50 new classical LP's for $250. I will try to take some pics and get them posted. Most are Deutsche Grammaphon.
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Very cool Mike! Please do. I love most DG pressings myself, but like many of the Philips they can pick up and put off some static in our desert-dry climate where I live. In a moisture ladel place like Florida I bet they sound fantastic and you don't have to peel them off the platter after play. :)
 
Mozart Violin Concerto No.4 in D Major - No.5 in A Minor - Schneiderhan Decca Pink Label Promo

Wow, beautiful midrange and string body and very quiet for an LP of this age. Playing is outstanding. A little sibilant in some of the most dynamic passages occasionally, but overall a very silent groove. No dates on it, but I'll guess circa 1959 to 1964 like the majority of this collection.

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I am blown away as I'm ending my night! The No.5 of the Schneiderhan Decca is simply sensational! Playing, pace, and sonics are unreal. Bravo!!!
 
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I am blown away as I'm ending my night! The No.5 of the Schneiderhan Decca is simply sensational! Playing, pace, and sonics are unreal. Bravo!!!
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This post is what our hobby is all about! ...In three short peaceful sentences. ...No this no that just it. Right on!!!

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* I'm listening to Classical Chamber music right now on the r.a.d.i.o. ..KING Classic FM.
As a matter of fact I was listening to Classical music all day today; from 8:00 AM till still right now! ...Over fifteen hours.

My friend James came earlier today and asked me what's that? I simply said Classic music on the r.a.d.i.o.

Every day is a beautiful day.
 
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