Tag Archives: Janacek

LPs: batch 18 – a tasteless sleeve

Posted on May 27, 2010 by vhk10

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 6: Weymouth in the New World

Posted on March 31, 2010 by vhk10

The cover of our recording of Kubelik conducting the VPO in the New World Symphony is – mysteriously – a painting of Weymouth Bay by Gainsborough; however the record sticks, so no good. To make up for the Debussy Nocturnes … Continue reading →

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LPs batch 1: the early trials

Posted on March 12, 2010 by vhk10

As I’m not sure I’m using absolutely optimal settings for digitisation, I’m starting with some LPs that we’re not so deeply attached to. First off the mark was some double harpsichord concertos by Couperin and Rameau (apologies to their memories). … Continue reading →

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carols and brass, but separate

Posted on December 30, 2008 by vhk10

I fitted in a second carol service before Christmas, at a local village church. This was rather shorter than the full 9 lessons, and we sang a few choir items and some standard hymns. Some were new to me, including … Continue reading →

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two new languages

Posted on March 29, 2006 by vhk10

Rehearsals have now started for the Bath Camerata Good Friday concert in Wells Cathedral. The two main pieces I am singing in are Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Otce Nas by Janacek. From my point of view, these have a certain … Continue reading →

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two new composers

Posted on July 8, 2005 by vhk10

There are by my reckoning few major composers whose music I’ve never performed in public. Many of them are Eastern European, and I was able to fill one glaring gap last weekend by singing some Janacek with the Chandos Singers. … Continue reading →

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things I’d like to sing (2)

Posted on February 12, 2004 by vhk10

A sequel to my earlier posting of anthems etc. I feel overdue for singing. Now for some of the larger scale works. In some cases the reason I haven’t done them is clear; I’ve been in small chamber choirs rather … Continue reading →

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