Whats the last song you listened to today??

[Bogey]

Right now, I've got my Tchaikovsky on.  Concerto #1 in B flat Minor.  I'm listening to the Cliburn 1958 version from Moscow.  WOW.  The man is truly amazing, but he does not come across as such when you see him in person.  I was lucky enough to see him on the "Farewell Tour" in San Diego.   Music, sublime.  Some of his Debussy made me cry.  Unfortunately, the man had no real connection with his audience..I listened to him with my eyes closed.  Rubinstein and Horowitz are completely different.  I've heard CDs made when both were very old, and had quite a few butterfingers.  It didn't matter...The joy and passion of these elderly gentlemen  made me want to thrust my arm into the air and yell "YES!!"

Listen to Chopin's Military Polonaise by Rubinstein  with extreme caution...(lol)  It might just blow all your fuses....
Elisabeth

Wish I could have seen that performance, Elisabeth.  I have a few of his recordings on the shelf, but not that Tchai.  And your warning came too late for the Rubinstein.   I have some of his mono recordings, including a couple of Chopin from 1930.  I prefer his earlier efforts, but my favorite Rubinstein recording to date is still this one from 1961:



As for Debussy, I enjoy Moravec (on vinyl), and was fortunate enough to see him perform and Gieseking (early recordings).

Great to get new ideas for new performances to put on the shelf, so I hope you continue posting here.

[Bogey]

Horowitz-Solo Recordings 1928-36 (Disc 1)

[CreepysFan]

 Alice Cooper's new  "Keepin' Halloween Alive".

[Bogey]

Alice Cooper's new  "Keepin' Halloween Alive".

Now Creeps, I know you spin some classical from time to time.  Throw it down here, brother, when you do.

[Elisabeth]

Hello Again!

Bogey!  Right now, I'm listening to a 2-disc set  from Philips Classic.  The Complete Works of Tchaikovsky for Piano and Orchestra.  Orchestre National de l'Opera de Monte Carlo...Werner Haas, con. and Eliahu Inbal, piano.  You should be able to find it on Amazon.  Quite lovely!
Elisabeth

[Bogey]

Hello Again!

Bogey!  Right now, I'm listening to a 2-disc set  from Philips Classic.  The Complete Works of Tchaikovsky for Piano and Orchestra.  Orchestre National de l'Opera de Monte Carlo...Werner Haas, con. and Eliahu Inbal, piano.  You should be able to find it on Amazon.  Quite lovely!
Elisabeth

Well, that does sound enjoyable.  I am making dinner tonight while my wife is carting our son back home from tennis and our daughter is finishing up her homework.  I say nothing goes better with dining than a little Haydn chamber music in the background as she walks in the door after a long day:

Haydn
String Quartets Op. 0, Op. 42, and Op. 103
The English String Quartet
Meridian
Recorded in 1986

[Bogey]

Coltrane
(Prestige 7105)
Recorded 1957

Personnel: John Coltrane (tenor saxophone); Sahib Shahab (baritone saxophone); Johnnie Splawn (et); Mal Waldron, Red Garland (piano); Paul Chambers (bass); Al Heath (drums).

[Gasport]

Have mercy On The Criminal - Elton John

[Bogey]

Have mercy On The Criminal - Elton John

Classic!

Now:



Personnel:
John Coltrane ( Tenor Saxophone )
Red Garland ( Piano )
Paul Chambers ( Double Bass )
Arthur Taylor ( Drums )
Recorded 1958

[Bogey]

Miles
'Round About Midnight
Personnel: Miles Davis (et); John Coltrane (tenor saxophone); William "Red" Garland (piano); Paul Chambers (bass); Philly Joe Jones (drums).
Recorded 1955 and 1956

PS: Miles was, is, and will always be cooler than you.

[BaronLatos35]

Great selections Bogey. Bitches Brew is one of my favorite Miles recordings.

[Bogey]

Great selections Bogey. Bitches Brew is one of my favorite Miles recordings.

Thanks, Baron!  I cut off a bit when I get to post "second great quintet", but I hear ya.  Does not hurt to run down the voodoo from time to time.

Today:


Stan Getz/J.J. Johnson - At The Opera House  

Personnel: Stan Getz (tenor saxophone); J.J. Johnson (trombone); Oscar Peterson (piano); Herb Ellis (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Connie Kay (drums).
Recorded live at the Civic Opera House, Chicago, Illinois on September 29, 1957 and at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California on October 7, 1957.

[Paul L]

Queen: Flash Gordon soundtrack

[Gasport]

Bitch - the Rolling Stones

[Paul L]

Mozart: Requiem