Hello, everyone. I apologize for the off-topic, but does anyone know of a website for the Connoisseur Society? They are a classical label that features some...
I thoroughly agree with all that has been said on this subject, and also believe in the invidious effect of the technology of which we're all beneficiaries. ...
Oh dear... Was afraid that Rapidshare.de was being used. My IP is banned from downloading from it as well. It's not really limited. I guess the free service is...
... Excellent points! One might add Schnabel, Richter and Gilels to Cortot and others. In a related matter, I've always wondered why many pianists, who could ...
... approaching. ... Well, one reason maybe that technical performance standards of today are so exacting (as has been observed) that maintaining a wide ...
During the years when he was regularly performing and touring (i.e., 1925-1953, with the exception of his first retirement) Horowitz generally had two programs...
Has anyone bought anything from them? They seem to have some recordings that are just (stolen?) reissues of commercial recordings, but also some interesting...
... Someone like Kissin could easily play half the number of recitals per year and not loose much money or prestige... ... So they're intellectually lazy? They...
When playing the recently shared Bach-Busoni recording I noticed that it contains a tag with the title "Unreleased RCA Recordings 1949-1950" with each movement...
In the first years after 1925, Horowitz had more than two programs in his hands in one season. For example, in 1926, he played six times in Paris ( four...
The Bach-Busoni did not originate with any Yale recordings that might be circulating, as far as I know. I say this on the basis that I have had this in my...
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yes, of course, I mistakenly lumped the studio Bach-Busoni with the Yale recordings. I don't think this one was commercially released, alas. I didn't realize...
My memory is coming back - the Bach circulated in the 70s with the incorrect date of 1942 Joe Salerno Video Works! Is it working for you? PO Box 273405 -...
... Two programs?? His 78 discs, donated to Yale, covering 1945 to 1951 or so, contain dozens of pieces, certainly comprising more than 2 programs. I will...
The remaining items are as follows: Brahms : Waltz in A-flat major, Op.39 No.15 Chopin : Ballade No 4 in F minor Op. 52 Moszkowski : Etude in F major, Op.72...
I believe these were all released commercially, on a budget Victrola LP at least. Should have been available in the CD set Joe Salerno Video Works! Is it...
I know for sure there is a version of the Schubert in G Major, because I have that one. If it is a different recording, I could not say. Joe Salerno Video...
The date I have for the Ballade is Dec 23 1949, New York Town Hall. The Schubert is Oct 13 1950, unknown location. The Brahms & Moszkowski Oct 10 1950 Mark ......
I am a new comer on the site but I have made researches about Horowitz for many years. After some broadcasts on France Musique radio station, I wrote an ...
I posted a fair bit of information regarding the 1950 unissued Bach- Busoni recording in Message 1291 three years ago. Also, I provided details about...
... I notice that Christians Discography lists two recordings of the Ballade in December 1949: the 28th and 23rd. I do not know if this is an error, nor am I...