When Dinu Lipatti passed awasy (on December 2nd, 1950), he was listening to Beethoven's F minor (Serioso) quartet, and told his wife Madeleine, "Talent is not enough to write this kind of music, but you have to become a 'God chosen instrument'". Vladimir Horowitz himself regarded of him as "God chosen instrument", but his God was not G*d in heaven but dictator and the ruler of this world in the Capitalist hegemony. That's probably why he chose to record Wagner's "Isolde's Liebestod" (his love in his adolesence all after and beyond Holocaust) to CBS Records that was soon to be sold to Sony, a Japanese rising company. And, what Horowitz played last in his life was Franz Liszt's transcription of Bach Cantata BWV 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen". Horowitz's lament as a Shepherd's complaint (Mendelssohn's Song without words). That's a part of our history of music and, what Lipatti was listening at the end of his life possibly was this recording by Léner String Quartet - a real gem beyond century in ages.
I have been a big fan of Ginette Neveu since my adolescence (I once refused to accompany a classmate violinist on Franck's violin sonata in A major for this reason: Neveu vs. Zuckerman on Brahms concerto; although I am immensely admiring Pinchas Zuckerman by this date). On this episode of "Collector's Corner" I was stunned by Neveu's perfect pitch and intonation. I respect on Hilary Hahn as the Queen of violin playing in our age, but Neveu's perfect pitch may not be matched even by Hahn I'm afraid, although HIlary's intonation may well be matching and in a sense surpassing that of Ginette Neveu (consult to her new album titled "Eclipse"). Thank you so much for the opportunity to remind me of the name of this big violin star in old age and reappreciate her playing.
For me, the best New World symphony recording has been Furtwängler’s until it was proven as Oswald Kabasta. Since then, I basically only hear Leonard Bernstein with Israel Philharmonic (magnificent recording) in LB edition issued in 1990 september. I know and respect Rafael Kubelik and many others (for instance, Karel Ančerl - my favourite during my adolescence), but for me the New World was for Bernstein. I heard Paul Paray for the first time in major works. And, I am deeply touched. His Dovrak sounds as though conducted by a Czech conductor like Kubelik. Thank you for the programme, Henry!
Onto public on May 9, 2022. LIttle known that otd in 1965, Vladimir Horowitz made a great comeback in the Carnegie Hall from his 12 sabbatical years after his Silver Juiblee recital on February 25, 1953. This date in 1965 was 20th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War against Hitler's Germany. A big praise to Henry Fogel in his deed of protest and pursuit of Justice.
Prokofiev concerto is a landmark recording by MItropoulous!!! I did know that conductors in that period were mostly (or all) great pianists, but I didn't know that Mitropoulous was such a marvellaous pianist!!! Thank you, Henry for this selection!!!
Amy Beach was favourite for BBC Radio 3 for years, so that I knew of her compositions, but I didn't know that she was an American. Bright's concerto is cracklessly beautifully constructed, and therefore the recording presented here. I'm amidst of listening so that I don't comment on the British composers who are featured in the second half.
Comments by Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Comment for "CCF 22-31: Beethoven Quartets, performed by the Léner String Quartet - Part 2, 10/17/2022"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on October 19, 2022 at 09:28 AM | Permalink
Recording possibly loved by God chosen instrument (Lipatti and Horowitz)
When Dinu Lipatti passed awasy (on December 2nd, 1950), he was listening to Beethoven's F minor (Serioso) quartet, and told his wife Madeleine, "Talent is not enough to write this kind of music, but you have to become a 'God chosen instrument'". Vladimir Horowitz himself regarded of him as "God chosen instrument", but his God was not G*d in heaven but dictator and the ruler of this world in the Capitalist hegemony. That's probably why he chose to record Wagner's "Isolde's Liebestod" (his love in his adolesence all after and beyond Holocaust) to CBS Records that was soon to be sold to Sony, a Japanese rising company. And, what Horowitz played last in his life was Franz Liszt's transcription of Bach Cantata BWV 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen". Horowitz's lament as a Shepherd's complaint (Mendelssohn's Song without words). That's a part of our history of music and, what Lipatti was listening at the end of his life possibly was this recording by Léner String Quartet - a real gem beyond century in ages.
Comment for "CCF 22-23: Ginette Neveu, violinist, 8/22/2022"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on August 25, 2022 at 04:52 AM | Permalink
Carl Flesch and Herbert von Karajan on the fiddle
I have been a big fan of Ginette Neveu since my adolescence (I once refused to accompany a classmate violinist on Franck's violin sonata in A major for this reason: Neveu vs. Zuckerman on Brahms concerto; although I am immensely admiring Pinchas Zuckerman by this date). On this episode of "Collector's Corner" I was stunned by Neveu's perfect pitch and intonation. I respect on Hilary Hahn as the Queen of violin playing in our age, but Neveu's perfect pitch may not be matched even by Hahn I'm afraid, although HIlary's intonation may well be matching and in a sense surpassing that of Ginette Neveu (consult to her new album titled "Eclipse"). Thank you so much for the opportunity to remind me of the name of this big violin star in old age and reappreciate her playing.
Comment for "CCF 22-16: Paul Paray, conductor; Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Program 1 of 2, 7/4/2022"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on July 12, 2022 at 11:55 AM | Permalink
A Real New World Symphony Dis-covered.
For me, the best New World symphony recording has been Furtwängler’s until it was proven as Oswald Kabasta. Since then, I basically only hear Leonard Bernstein with Israel Philharmonic (magnificent recording) in LB edition issued in 1990 september. I know and respect Rafael Kubelik and many others (for instance, Karel Ančerl - my favourite during my adolescence), but for me the New World was for Bernstein. I heard Paul Paray for the first time in major works. And, I am deeply touched. His Dovrak sounds as though conducted by a Czech conductor like Kubelik. Thank you for the programme, Henry!
Comment for "CCF 22-08: Evgenyi Mravinsky, conductor – Program 3 of 3, 5/9/2022"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on May 21, 2022 at 01:43 PM | Permalink
Best of best programming
Onto public on May 9, 2022. LIttle known that otd in 1965, Vladimir Horowitz made a great comeback in the Carnegie Hall from his 12 sabbatical years after his Silver Juiblee recital on February 25, 1953. This date in 1965 was 20th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War against Hitler's Germany. A big praise to Henry Fogel in his deed of protest and pursuit of Justice.
Comment for "CCF 21-43: Fazil Say, pianist and composer, 1/10/2022"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on January 11, 2022 at 09:11 AM | Permalink
To me a mediocre pianist and a composer
That quotes from Hatikvah in his composition is telling too much about it is my opinion.
Comment for "CCF 21-38: Dimitri Mitropoulous, conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra, 12/6/2021"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on December 06, 2021 at 10:50 PM | Permalink
Sorry, some additional notes!!!
Prokofiev concerto is a landmark recording by MItropoulous!!! I did know that conductors in that period were mostly (or all) great pianists, but I didn't know that Mitropoulous was such a marvellaous pianist!!! Thank you, Henry for this selection!!!
Comment for "CCF 21-38: Dimitri Mitropoulous, conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra, 12/6/2021"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on December 06, 2021 at 10:07 PM | Permalink
Terrific Beethoven 4th!!!
I did know that Metropoulous was a terrific musician, but I didn't be accustomed to his recordings. These are true gems!!!
Comment for "CCF 21-36: Music by Mieczyslaw Karlowicz, 11/22/2021"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on December 02, 2021 at 01:12 AM | Permalink
After Listening to Mieczyslaw Karlowicz
I adore and respect on Mieczyslaw Karlowicz and his music. Terrific and excellent.
Comment for "CCF 21-28: Piano Concertos by Female Composers, 9/27/2021"
Yoshiyuki Mukudai
Posted on September 29, 2021 at 01:40 AM | Permalink
Difficulty of appreciation to Female professionals during the age of male's dominance
Amy Beach was favourite for BBC Radio 3 for years, so that I knew of her compositions, but I didn't know that she was an American. Bright's concerto is cracklessly beautifully constructed, and therefore the recording presented here. I'm amidst of listening so that I don't comment on the British composers who are featured in the second half.