This one is going to hit a nerve with a lot of us. Really fun idea. My old obsessive targets were the Beethoven Eroica, Berlioz Sy Fantastique and Debussy's La Mer, but all of those have been swamped by the Sibelius Violin Concerto. I have to have them all.
@antonioantonio-no2uc
4 сағат бұрын
Muti es maravilloso
@clarkebustard8672
53 минут бұрын
Nielsen's Symphony No. 4, Vaughan Williams' "Job," Elgar's Violin Concerto, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24, Michael Praetorius' "Terpsichore."
@terryfaulkner5062
Сағат бұрын
The first time that I heard Mahler’s 7th Symphony was back in the 1950s with Hans Rosbaud conducting the Symphony Orchestra of Radio Berlin on Urania URLP405. I was very impressed and quickly discovered that this work was rarely recorded during the 50s. For a while I collected every new recording that became available and now have 4 conducted by Rosbaud. for my favorite I will cite his 1954 recording with the Sudwestfunk Orchestra Baden-Baden on SWR>Classic. Others that I like include Kubelik with the New York Philharmonic, Horenstein New Philharmonia, Abbado Chicago, and Rattle Birmingham.
@rg3388
4 сағат бұрын
In my life, I have owned ~80 versions of a certain work, not because it was my favorite work by its composer but because it was the one offered most often by record companies. Not all music afforded the same opportunity.
@chrismoule7242
2 сағат бұрын
One of my very favourite works. Colin Davis.
@LyleFrancisDelp
Сағат бұрын
Tchaikovsky...for me, it's definitely the Pathetique.
@peterebrey9275
30 минут бұрын
Elgar’s 2nd Symphony. Everything from the awful Svetlanov to the wonderful Slatkin. If it’s released, I’m gonna buy it…
@maximisaev6974
40 минут бұрын
This could turn into a very popular series indeed. How many others of you out there are buried under piles of recordings of complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas, especially the last three, or Bach's Well Tempered Klavier? I know I am. I look forward to any comments, and Dave I especially wish you great success on this particular series. Thanks and take care!
@ervinvice1521
3 сағат бұрын
This is what is so great about streaming: one moderate subscription charge per month gets you (practically) countless versions of whatever you want.
@AlexMadorsky
Сағат бұрын
For me, a rough top five of my obsession, Mahler’s 7th. No particular order. Bernstein with NYC, Kondrashin on Tahra, Gielen with the SWR, Gielen with Toronto, and Kubelic with the BRSO. Heck, I’ll throw in Utah and Abravanel too since his Manfred just came up. Had that one on CD and LP before I ditched physical media.
@daviddorfman320
2 сағат бұрын
Multiples of Mahler#2, Mahler #9, Prokofiev Piano Concerto #3, Sibelius Complete Symphonies, and Nielsen Complete Symphonies. One of my problems is that I act on your recommendations on things I really need to hear!
@songsmith31a
3 сағат бұрын
A work of drama and beauty - with a number of recordings on both LP and CD to do it justice. It seems to me a musical "colleague" of the composer's work recorded by The Philadelphia Orchestra/Ormandy (if my memory is correct) as the reconstructed 7th Symphony on LP back in the day.
Another GREAT series -- again, I can relate! Going back in time... (when my first OBSESSION list made it up to "5") Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1 -- I bought EVERY LP recording, and each new release when it happened Bizet's Carmen (Complete Opera) Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain - ORIGINAL VERSION (Once Abbado introduced it on RCA with LSO) Saint-Saens "Egyptian" Piano Concerto No. 5 (after hearing Lorin Hollander play it "live" -- no commercial recording comes close) Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 1*** ***That one has a great story to it! When I was introduced to recording LP records borrowed from the public library on my newly-acquired Montgomery Ward "Airline" reel-to-reel STEREO tape recorder from my 11-year-old paper route, I went NUTS borrowing my limit each and every week, buying lots of reel-to-reel blank tape, and I recorded EVERYTHING, then listened to tapes day and night. Well, I had one very long tape -- recorded at the slowest speed for maximum music on the reel -- but failed to label what was on it. Unbeknownst to me, one of the many works was Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 1. I didn't know what it was but during one of my hearings of everything on that long tape, the work suddenly struck me. Wow! It totally wasn't the Emperor Concerto, nothing by Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Schumann, Brahms, I was beginning to know all the classics, but here was this crazy, short, energetic work that I never heard again -- ANYWHERE -- except on this unlabeled tape. I was obsessed, nobody else could identify it, and I knew it backward and forward -- but having no idea who possibly could have written it, or what it was. Then, as a busy college student, I was no longer able to keep up -- as I used to -- owning season tickets to the Utah Symphony. However, Vladimir Ashkenazy was coming to perform with Maurice Abravanel and the Utah Symphony in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. I got a "student ticket" and sat in the back -- at the time you could fit 7,000 people in there and it was packed. Ashkenazy was playing a Mozart Piano Concerto & Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 1. I was quite familiar with the 3rd, 4th & 5th, but had never heard No. 1. Or, so I thought... Suddenly, Abravanel flipped his baton, the orchestra "Bam, bam, bam" played those three chords that introduce the concerto and I found myself listening to Vladimir Ashkenazy playing my mystery tune! It was a great performance and sounded pretty-much exactly as I knew the work. As it turns out, I was hearing Vladimir Ashkenazy himself playing Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 1 for the first time. He programmed it with the Utah Symphony because he was slated to record all of the Prokofiev Piano Concertos with Andre Previn and the LSO, so he wanted to play it in public. Naturally, when his recording of the complete Prokofiev Concerti with Previn came out, not long after the event, I bought them all. (Turns out, my pirated recording from the library had been John Browning with Erich Leinsdorf and the Boston Symphony). MORE INCREDIBLY, that very performance -- "live" in the Salt Lake Tabernacle with Abravanel, Ashkenazy & the Utah Symphony, with me in the audience (not coughing, thankfully) was RELEASED on some oddball CD label, for reasons I can't imagine. Some obscure label decided to cash in on the fact that they were able to compile Ashkenazy performs Prokofiev Piano Concertos 1, 2 & 3 from performances outside of Decca's mainstream commercial release, and they had to put this "live" Abravanel recording on the disc in order to fill it out. At the time, there were incredibly few recordings of Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 1 -- Graffman was glorious, I bought that, legitimized my John Browning version by purchasing all the LP versions of his cycle with Boston and Leinsdorf, then went on to purchase every recording available from that moment on. Finally, after Argerich and Kissin recorded it, the market has become flooded with enough recordings that -- alas -- I am satisfied that I have enough recordings. Love this new series, Dave. Thanks for starting it.
@kellyrichardson3665
Сағат бұрын
Speaking of the obsession -- when an expensive compilation of rare "live" recordings listed Byron Janis performing, "live" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 1, I naturally spent a small fortune on the entire pile in order to get yet another rare recording of it. I guess the obsession will forever exist.
@williamfarr8807
51 минут бұрын
Unfortunately, I’m retired and can’t afford to “collect compulsively ”. I try to find one or two great recordings of any given piece and live with that.
@jgesselberty
3 сағат бұрын
Another aspect of compulsive collecting is the "I probably will never listen to it; but I have to have it to complete the set" syndrome. Wagner's early operas come to mind.
@Hojotoho.Yall504
2 сағат бұрын
I have this syndrome with Lohengrin!
@petertaplin4365
29 минут бұрын
A friend just had/has to get the complete Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto series, despite its obscurity and likelihood of not listening more than once!
@TheOssia
3 сағат бұрын
If you want epic Gong action at the end of the 1st movement, check out Sladkovsky / Tatarstan National Symphony! Here are a few solid Manfreds worth hearing: - Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra · Alexander Sladkovsky - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra · Vasily Petrenko - Philharmonia Orchestra · Vladimir Ashkenazy
@kenjohnson1305
2 сағат бұрын
Great talk. A few of my compulsive collecting titles: Franz Schmidt, Symphony #2 Florent Schmitt, Psalm 47 Vaughan Williams, Symphony #5 Albert Roussel, Symphony #4 Since there aren't a surfeit of recordings of any of these, it's not so hard to do.
@1972Diogenes
2 сағат бұрын
What a fabulous idea for this channel. I think practically everyone here can find himself in that, in greater or lesser extent. My own quiet harmless obsessions : Beethoven's Diabelli-variations. Bach's Cello suites. Beethoven symphonies. Brahms symphonies 1 and 4 (no idea why, but that's just how it is) Mahler's 1 and 7
@Tom-wf6ym
3 сағат бұрын
My compulsive collecting began with discovering the Four Last Songs-a groaning shelf full (and counting). But beyond that, I can’t resist a new set of Schubert Impromptus, the latest Kindertotenlieder, Beethoven’s Op 109, or any recording I can turn up of that great Verdi tune-fest, Trovatore. Indefensible, perhaps, but hugely pleasurable.
@SpinifexV
4 сағат бұрын
I found the Jurowski Manfred Symphony's recording quality to be quite a disappointment compared to the rest of his cycle. I believe it's the first one they recorded. I chose Andris Nelsons with the CBSO on Orfeo over it, though I must admit it simply is not a work I choose to visit often. For reference, my go-to versions are: Jurowski for Symphonies Nos. 1-3, Gatti on Harmonia Mundi for Symphonies No.s 4-6, and Nelsons for Manfred.
@dennischiapello7243
2 сағат бұрын
I wouldn't be considered a compulsive record collector in this company. But among my 1000 or so discs I have 10 recordings of Tristan and Isolde. I mean, how can you not?
@geoffreylove6539
2 сағат бұрын
Many versions of these in no particular order: 1. Ravel Introduction & Allegro 2. Ravel Ravel Piano Trio in A Minor 3. Debussy Pour Le Piano 4. Schubert String Quartet No 15 5. Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2
@dennischiapello7243
2 сағат бұрын
You say in no particular order, but surely it's no accident that Introduction and Allegro ended up in the top spot! Perhaps my favorite work by Ravel. Certainly the "Introduction" is among his most beautiful creations. It was entirely off my radar, until I saw the movie An Education, in which it opens a scene that truly complements the exquisite delicacy of the music.
@morrigambist
4 сағат бұрын
Mahler 6: Bernstein II, Barbirolli, Tennstedt live, Pappano, Zander/Boston PO, plus about 20 more.
@mickeytheviewmoo
2 сағат бұрын
A personal favourite of mine was Maazel's 1972 recording with Vienna. The Vienna brass and percussion let it rip in the finale. Not available on disc but can be streamed on most services.
@martinhaub6828
Сағат бұрын
I have it on disc - one of the Decca budget labels. But...they absolutely should have included it in his Tchaikovsky Symphony set.
@russellball1248
2 сағат бұрын
Please do a video of Brahms Handel Variations next, i got over a dozen of those things.
@furtceli
Сағат бұрын
What about the Constantin Silverstri recording of it? 😊
@KarlSeidl-e9c
3 сағат бұрын
As a Bruckner nerd, I collect Bruckner symphonies. Unfortunately, I also bought the Bruckner cycle with Thielemann (though before Dave's scathing review!).
@rosstwele8966
10 минут бұрын
There are six recordings (as far as I know) of Bernstein’s Mass and I have all of them. Setting aside Bernstein’s own (NYPO/Alan Titus), which would very likely come first if not for the lyric changes Schwartz introduced later, I would rank them: 1. Nezet-Seguin/Philly/Kevin Vortmann 2. Davies/ORF Vienna Radio/Vojtech Dyk 3. K. Jarvi/Tonkunstler/Randall Scarlatti 4. Alsop/Baltimore/Jubilant Sykes 5. Nagano/DSO-Berlin/Jerry Hadley
@billspectre9502
Сағат бұрын
The NINTH! The Ring! Parsifal Cavalleria Rusticana Just about anything that’s old/vintage and on the internet.
@ericleiter6179
4 сағат бұрын
I was lucky enough to have the Ashkenazy disc be my imprint recording for this work, and I personally think it's my favorite symphony by Tchaikovsky...although the 6th may take that spot from time to time...but it is also my favorite tone poem by Tchaikovsky too (yes Romeo is probably more 'important' and Francesca has its moments) but I honestly feel he was in top form when he composed this great neglected masterwork...we get the most inspired lyricism and the most turbulent storms he ever put to paper IMHO!!!
@Symphonic76
3 сағат бұрын
I don’t know if it counts since it’s a collection of different works, but operettas by Offenbach have a special place in my collection and whenever a new recording is made (no matter how small and negligible it might be) I need to have it. Luckily Bru Zane and CPO have been helping to scratch that itch for the last couple of years. 😅
@yuzhang2755
3 сағат бұрын
For Ashkenazy, I can only find Philharmonia Orchestra version. Could you please confirm with is the performance with LSO or Philharmonia Orchestra?
@jaakkohaapaniemi1909
3 сағат бұрын
Ashkenazy made it with Philharmonia, not with LSO.
@classicalemotion
3 сағат бұрын
My list for some reason is: Beethoven 32 Piano Sonatas Beethoven 9 Symphonies Brahms symphony N°1 (but the others also, but specifically of the one i got more than... I guess 30?) Franck Symphony D'indy Symphonie sur un chant montagnes
@martinhaub6828
Сағат бұрын
Franz Schmidt's 4th symphony is one work I've collected and I think I have every cd version ever done. 1. Martin Sieghardt (Chesky) 2. Zubin Mehta (Decca) 3. Kreizberg (Pentatone) 4. Welser-Most (EMI) 5. P Jarvi (DG) I've also collected at least two dozen Manfreds - many of them I reject out of hand because of cuts or re-orchestration. Too bad the Svetlanov has less that stellar sound and that Ormandy recorded it at an advanced age.
@canoodlian1226
2 сағат бұрын
I do this with certain pieces. Mahler 2, Messiaen - Vingt-Regards. Polyphony of the late medieval masters (Dufay, Ockeghem, etc.). Bach cello suites
@mhc2231
4 сағат бұрын
The keyword here is "compulsively." I collect multiples of lots of things but if there are works that I can't say no to a new version, it has to be: -- Bach - Cello Suites -- Schubert - String Quintet in C major -- Beethoven - Piano Sonata 32 Op. 111 These are works for which I don't seek any sort of a definitive or best version, I'm very happy with a wide variety of approaches.
@philmansbridge3189
4 сағат бұрын
Manfred for me too. Still think Markevitch is best. Berlioz symphonie fantastique is another. Also unfortunately (for cost reasons) I also collect Ring cycles. Madness I know.
@stevemcclue5759
3 сағат бұрын
I collect Rings, too - 15 recorded versions at the last count, and 5 video performances. And don't get me started on my Parsifal or Tristan collections!
@steveschwartz8944
2 сағат бұрын
I haven't the shelf space to compulsively collect much. Fortunately, there's streaming. I find myself drawn to different performances of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 31 - Nissman, Rosen, Anderszewski) and the Piano Concerto No. 4 (Serkin/Ormandy, Moravec, Fleischer, Arau, Gieseking). I've also been following Dave's Mahler symphony reviews. It's too early for to make recommendations.
@Michael253
Сағат бұрын
I was oddly obsessed for a time with Petrushka and Gershwin's Piano Concerto. I guess my favorites are: Petrushka - Ozawa/Boston (of course), Jarvi/Cincinnati, Muti/Philadelphia, Bernstein/Israel, Monteux/Boston is great, but why does he skip a couple of the tableau/drumrolls? Gershwin - Wild/Fiedler/Boston (obviously), Jon Nakamatsu/Tyzik/Rochester, Siegel/Slatkin/St. Louis.
@TheOssia
26 минут бұрын
For Rhapsody in Blue … check out Louis Lortie (with Dutoit / Montréal). Absolutely worth hearing!
@Lusofolias2016
3 сағат бұрын
Vaughan Williams 6th Symphony
@johnanderton4200
3 сағат бұрын
Sibelius 7 is my too-good-for-any-one-performance: its unique combination of symphonic unity with such diversity within sets a challenge for sheer mobility. Plus it's more densely and richly scored (for the most part) than the other mature symphonies with a greater range of color. Bernstein in NY did it well but with some unnecessary underlining at the close; Karajan emphasized its wholeness at the expense of its dynamic range. Most of the earlier interpreters are too fast. My preferred is Rattle with the CBSO, believe it or not. Expansive at the opening but it unfolds as the music dictates, in the end lasting 10 seconds more than Blomstedt, who is dutiful but a little dull.
@carlob95
4 сағат бұрын
For me, Mahler symphonies cycle for a long time and recently Nielsen symphonies…
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