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Bath Mozartfest 2011 (4): the Hallé

The final Mozartfest event attended by family members was the concert in the Forum given by the Hallé Orchestra. There was a brief talk at the beginning which addressed the question of whether the orchestra had performed in Bath before; … Continue reading

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LPs: batch 18 – a tasteless sleeve

This batch was largely orchestral music again. It started with an old LP of mine: James Galway ‘The Man with the Golden Flute’ playing assorted pieces which showcase the instrument. One track is a bit notorious: a Moto Perpetuo by … Continue reading

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LPs: batch 15 – halfway with psychedelic Popp

Back to a mixed bag. The first two were Hungarotons of the Takacz quartet and a friend playing string quintets by Mozart. Then orchestrations of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances with the Budapest Festival Orchestra, and a further inroad into Schubert: the … Continue reading

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