Thanks for mentioning me and my Gramophone review, Dave. I had to pull teeth to even get downloadable files for each and every track in order to meet my review deadline, and the company never sent me the physical copy that they had promised, so I wound up reviewing it based on scattered download files and even streams in a few cases, which I rarely do. Nor was it easy to go through the PDF copy of the booklet. So a month after my review was printed, I still wanted to have the physical box for my collection, and, still, the promised physical copy never materialized. Total crickets. So I eventually broke down and bought the damn thing, but at least it was reasonably priced.
I saw a print ad for this a few days ago so I started to listen to this set and was pleasantly surprised with both the performances and the sonics. Thanks for doing the review and nice to know it gets your seal of approval. I can't get enough of Ravel so I'll keep on making my way through it.
If I am not mistaken, at least on the downloadable versions shown on Presto, Qobuz, and on UA-cam, on CD3 tracks 15 and 16 are switched for "Ma Mere". That is, the music listed for 15 is actually 16 - "Le Jardin..". Nevertheless, it is a wonderful performance and collection.
Color me intrigued. I just ordered it from Bandcamp, I will get the Flac files long before the discs. Incidentally, how does this set (well, the first 3 cds) compare to Bavouzet's records on Chandos and MDG? He is the pianist I usually go to for Ravel, though I slightly prefer Sudbin's Gaspard de la nuit.
Hey Dave, I just saw your video on masterpieces from the 1960s onwards and I was wondering what was your take on the works of Osvaldo Golijov. I find him to be absolutely fantastic, Azul is in my top 5 favorite pieces of all time, and his opera Ainadamar is also gorgeous.
It will be interesting to see how this compares with the equally new set of the complete (or almost complete) Ravel piano music on DG with Seong-Jin Cho.
This is somewhat inappropriate, but given that you mentioned Abby Simon I would love to hear your views on its Vox mates, the Ravel orchestra works with the MN orchestra under Skrowaczewski, a set I always felt did not receive the attention it deserved. An example of the extraordinary care taken in observing the score markings: you don’t realize how softly the horn opening of the Pavanne is until the entry of the muted strings. This is not the horn concerto we all too often hear. Sorry to butt in, but I have searched for a review from you in vain. Thanks for your consideration.
For whatever reason, I had no trouble getting the set. I'm working my way through it and I agree it's fabulous. Those concertos!! But on my copy, the track 6 (Improvisation) listed on CD 1 is missing from the actual disc. Did you or anyone else notice this? I have tried contacting the company so far without success.
I heard it on the download, which I listened to before the discs came, so I know it exists. I will try to check my CD set when I get a chance--unfortunately my office is turning into a construction project due to a plumbing leak so I may not be able to locate it right away. I had to move everything out temporarily.
@@DavesClassicalGuide Yes, I saw it on the download list as well. Though if there's any track I could do without, I suppose it would be this one. It's not like my set is missing the Concerto for the Left Hand.
PS Always good to hear a good word for Abbey Simon. When much younger, I had the good fortune to hear him in a Carnegie Hall recital that consisted of Gaspard, the Brahms Handel Variations, the Liszt Sonata, and the Prokofiev Toccata. In other words, only the least virtuosic, least challenging works would do. I still remember feeling in awe of his pianism.
I contacted the record label (Aparté) about this. They responded, stating that there was a pressing error affecting all box sets, the last track on CD1 is indeed download only.
Hello Dave, as the Valentine’s Day is coming up, I would like to ask if you can share with us musics that make you feel deep love and romantic feelings please?
Hey David - here is just a random request. Do you mind doing a survey of Geoffrey Tozer, who is the greatest pianist that Australia has produced to date, and was weirdly neglected here - like I looked up to see if there's any ABC classics recording of him and there's none. He last performed for the ABC here about 15 years before he passed. There's a whole bunch of politicsation and comment, but it's hard to imagine that a pianist of his stature would have been treated like that in the US even if he was a Democratic presidents favorite pianist. Anyway, it's just bizarre & I know you have a lot of Australian viewers so it might be good for him to be represented. Right now I'm listening to his Medtner 3rd with Neeme Jarvi, it's so good ..
ask dave, hello mr hurwitz according to you, why is there a certain form of snobbery and this since always and even today in the world of classical music .....? as much with certain musicians, conductors of orchestras or concert halls, and even certain critics who take themselves for god the father by using big phrases or big words, and who struggle to retire ... you mr hurwitz I have been watching you for almost 4 years and you seem to me to be a very ordinary guy who does not take himself for someone else. you use simple words for ordinary mortals (thank you) .... what is this form of elitism with regard to the world of sounds ....? I would add to this that the prices of tickets to attend a concert, an opera, etc. have become exorbitant, especially for the middle class who over the years seem to have been left aside by the "organizers" of shows.
Thanks for mentioning me and my Gramophone review, Dave. I had to pull teeth to even get downloadable files for each and every track in order to meet my review deadline, and the company never sent me the physical copy that they had promised, so I wound up reviewing it based on scattered download files and even streams in a few cases, which I rarely do. Nor was it easy to go through the PDF copy of the booklet. So a month after my review was printed, I still wanted to have the physical box for my collection, and, still, the promised physical copy never materialized. Total crickets. So I eventually broke down and bought the damn thing, but at least it was reasonably priced.
Unreal. I bought it from the get-go, on your recommendation!
I saw a print ad for this a few days ago so I started to listen to this set and was pleasantly surprised with both the performances and the sonics. Thanks for doing the review and nice to know it gets your seal of approval. I can't get enough of Ravel so I'll keep on making my way through it.
Available on Spotify...
If I am not mistaken, at least on the downloadable versions shown on Presto, Qobuz, and on UA-cam, on CD3 tracks 15 and 16 are switched for "Ma Mere". That is, the music listed for 15 is actually 16 - "Le Jardin..". Nevertheless, it is a wonderful performance and collection.
Color me intrigued. I just ordered it from Bandcamp, I will get the Flac files long before the discs.
Incidentally, how does this set (well, the first 3 cds) compare to Bavouzet's records on Chandos and MDG? He is the pianist I usually go to for Ravel, though I slightly prefer Sudbin's Gaspard de la nuit.
I will give the same answer I gave another viewer: listen and you tell me. I also like Bavouzet very much, and I like this too!
My "however" reference version of the solo piano works remains Abbey Simon, even now!
My "however" reference version of the solo piano works remains Abbey Simon, even now!
Hey Dave, I just saw your video on masterpieces from the 1960s onwards and I was wondering what was your take on the works of Osvaldo Golijov. I find him to be absolutely fantastic, Azul is in my top 5 favorite pieces of all time, and his opera Ainadamar is also gorgeous.
I like him.
It will be interesting to see how this compares with the equally new set of the complete (or almost complete) Ravel piano music on DG with Seong-Jin Cho.
He has been also playing the complete solo works in recital of late. Including Carnegie Hall on February 5 (I'll be there).
This is somewhat inappropriate, but given that you mentioned Abby Simon I would love to hear your views on its Vox mates, the Ravel orchestra works with the MN orchestra under Skrowaczewski, a set I always felt did not receive the attention it deserved. An example of the extraordinary care taken in observing the score markings: you don’t realize how softly the horn opening of the Pavanne is until the entry of the muted strings. This is not the horn concerto we all too often hear. Sorry to butt in, but I have searched for a review from you in vain. Thanks for your consideration.
I've talked about his Ravel before, and it's generally excellent. I'm hoping Naxos will reissue it and then I can treat it as new.
For whatever reason, I had no trouble getting the set. I'm working my way through it and I agree it's fabulous. Those concertos!! But on my copy, the track 6 (Improvisation) listed on CD 1 is missing from the actual disc. Did you or anyone else notice this? I have tried contacting the company so far without success.
I heard it on the download, which I listened to before the discs came, so I know it exists. I will try to check my CD set when I get a chance--unfortunately my office is turning into a construction project due to a plumbing leak so I may not be able to locate it right away. I had to move everything out temporarily.
@@DavesClassicalGuide Yes, I saw it on the download list as well. Though if there's any track I could do without, I suppose it would be this one. It's not like my set is missing the Concerto for the Left Hand.
PS Always good to hear a good word for Abbey Simon. When much younger, I had the good fortune to hear him in a Carnegie Hall recital that consisted of Gaspard, the Brahms Handel Variations, the Liszt Sonata, and the Prokofiev Toccata. In other words, only the least virtuosic, least challenging works would do. I still remember feeling in awe of his pianism.
I contacted the record label (Aparté) about this. They responded, stating that there was a pressing error affecting all box sets, the last track on CD1 is indeed download only.
@@DavidRobins-u2z Excellent! thanks. I tried emailing them twice but have not gotten a reply.
I’ve read so many Jed Distler reviews!! Be great if you could get your Classics Today colleagues on here sometime.
Working on it!
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Don't believe everything you read! Just kidding, I hope the reviews have been helpful, at the very least!
@@jdistler2 Jed the man himself!! Hopefully see you on Dave’s channel soon. Hopefully see you ALL soon
This is readily available as a download (MP3, 16/44 or 24/96 FLAC) from Presto or Bandcamp.
The Presto download version is 25% off right now.
Hello Dave, as the Valentine’s Day is coming up, I would like to ask if you can share with us musics that make you feel deep love and romantic feelings please?
For about 30 euro’s in Germany and The Netherlands
Hey David - here is just a random request. Do you mind doing a survey of Geoffrey Tozer, who is the greatest pianist that Australia has produced to date, and was weirdly neglected here - like I looked up to see if there's any ABC classics recording of him and there's none. He last performed for the ABC here about 15 years before he passed. There's a whole bunch of politicsation and comment, but it's hard to imagine that a pianist of his stature would have been treated like that in the US even if he was a Democratic presidents favorite pianist. Anyway, it's just bizarre & I know you have a lot of Australian viewers so it might be good for him to be represented. Right now I'm listening to his Medtner 3rd with Neeme Jarvi, it's so good ..
I'll think about it. Thanks for the suggestion.
The unfortunate word you're looking for is "sesquicentennial."
I know. Sigh.
@DavesClassicalGuide If there's a word worth forgetting, that's it.
ask dave, hello mr hurwitz according to you, why is there a certain form of snobbery and this since always and even today in the world of classical music .....? as much with certain musicians, conductors of orchestras or concert halls, and even certain critics who take themselves for god the father by using big phrases or big words, and who struggle to retire ... you mr hurwitz I have been watching you for almost 4 years and you seem to me to be a very ordinary guy who does not take himself for someone else. you use simple words for ordinary mortals (thank you) .... what is this form of elitism with regard to the world of sounds ....? I would add to this that the prices of tickets to attend a concert, an opera, etc. have become exorbitant, especially for the middle class who over the years seem to have been left aside by the "organizers" of shows.
That's not one question, but I've discussed it (or something similar before).