An reasonable performance here I think, ok but nothing special. Soloist could be better. But I've heard much worse versions in all respects. This CD is good if you're looking for a recording of the Mass in C which is the main item on this disk.
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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin
[This message has been edited by Rod (edited 12-09-2004).]
Originally posted by Rod: An reasonable performance here I think, ok but nothing special. Soloist could be better. But I've heard much worse versions in all respects. This CD is good if you're looking for a recording of the Mass in C which is the main item on this disk.
Ah! faithless.
Here Beethoven takes us on a roller coaster of emotions, from proud outrage to melting despair.
I agree Rod, not a brilliant performance, but enjoyable. I have a rather old 1951 crackly recording of this piece,( sounds like sausages gently sizzling in the background ). Wonderfully Sung by Gre Brounwenstijn, with the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra/ Otto Klemperer.
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~ Courage, so it be righteous, will gain all things ~
~ Courage, so it be righteous, will gain all things ~
I like Gardiner a lot, Margiono could be Orgonasova and it would be better. But the performance is very good.
I'm not downloading it , I'm a happy owner of the CD, to which I listen as if there was not tomorrow.
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"Wer ein holdes weib errungen..."
"Wer ein holdes Weib errungen..."
"My religion is the one in which Haydn is pope." - by me .
Rod,
This is very nice! Gardiner is always a good accompanist, and I guess my ear is not as discriminating, but I thought the vocaliste did a very creditable job. Thanks,
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Regards,
Gurn
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That's my opinion, I may be wrong.
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Regards,
Gurn
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That's my opinion, I may be wrong.
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Originally posted by Gurn Blanston: Rod,
This is very nice! Gardiner is always a good accompanist, and I guess my ear is not as discriminating, but I thought the vocaliste did a very creditable job. Thanks,
Don't worry, I don't like any vocalist!
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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin
I think it's too long. Not classic Beethoven. When I hear voices on his music it somehow becomes less other-worldly. Somehow tainted. No longer pure music. Although I do love many of his songs. Can't explain it, sorry.
The vocalist here is over-pitched, over-indulgent and probably over-paid!!
Originally posted by PDG: I think it's too long. Not classic Beethoven. When I hear voices on his music it somehow becomes less other-worldly. Somehow tainted. No longer pure music. Although I do love many of his songs. Can't explain it, sorry.
The vocalist here is over-pitched, over-indulgent and probably over-paid!!
Well Beethoven is quoted as saying the piece was not really suitable as an isolated item, but i like it a lot, especially on the admittedly rare occasion someone has the talent to sing it properly. For some really good singing, or at least some really good music, hear some tracks i just uploaded from Handel's Solomon at my handel website (check my profile), this stuff is just fantastic.
I'm sorry for the question....but now(09.3.2005) When i click the link to the Authentic page , I can't download this song.There is only The 71th opus.I really want to download this song(Ah Perfido Op.65).How can I do it?
Thank you!
Originally posted by Ludwig: I'm sorry for the question....but now(09.3.2005) When i click the link to the Authentic page , I can't download this song.There is only The 71th opus.I really want to download this song(Ah Perfido Op.65).How can I do it?
Thank you!
The page gets updated every 10 days or so to a new piece of music. I'm working my way through the opus numbered works in order, so I'm affraid you have missed Op.65.
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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin
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