Snowmonkey Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I saw Martin Frost perform this at the Sydney Opera House last week. Magic. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Musicophile, the link you provided is to eClassical's Christmas special which I thought kicked off on December 1 with Suzuki's Bach Cantatas volume 33 and Mozart's Clarinet Quintet with Jörg Widmann. Are you sure the Martin Frost was available on that page? Anyway, the Frost version of the Concerto is available for the rest of the year, combined with the Clarinet Quintet as part of the 40th Anniversary deal, for $8.75 (24 bit). In line with eClassical's pro rata charging policy, the Concerto can be had alone for $3.78. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Well I'm confused. The Christmas specials are supposed to start on December 1st. It's still December 1st in Australia as I write this, so there must be a lot of December 1st left in the rest of the world. As I write, the Cantata volume on sale is #33. Did I miss #34 yesterday (November 30) and was that the day the Martin Frost appeared? Also, if there was an offer yesterday, shouldn't they be in the 25% discount boxes today. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 eClassical's customer service is incredible. If you tell them you didn't enjoy a download, they will offer a refund. Please take note, HDTracks. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Today eClassical discounts the RIAS Kammerchor's Weihnacht album in high res. I am tempted... Do it. This is a truly excellent album of a capella performances of not so well known (apart from Stille Nacht) Christmas music. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 any thoughts on today's special? Rachmaninov's Vespers? Well there's no question it is very fine music. As to this particular recording, at $9.04 for 24/96, I am prepared to trust Robert von Bahr's comments. He is quite happy to state when one of eClassical's specials is mediocre, in his opinion. He gives this one a strong recommendation. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Just had a listen to some of the snippets. Even streaming in MP3, it sounds terrific. I'll spring for it. You can listen to the whole performance if you click every 30 seconds and BIS high-res recordings are pretty well guaranteed to be top sound quality. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thank you so much for the recommendation! Downloaded this evening- absolutely stellar recording quality, now to sit back and enjoy the performance and learn, thanks Musicophile! If you have time today, be sure to pick this great daily deal!! Amazing quality from a recording which apparently was done originally in DSD- overall DR for the album is 15! +1 You won't spend 6 bucks better anywhere. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The Pacifica String Quartet on the Cedille label is only $20 for a 16/44.1 FLAC download of 3 hours of music:Cedille Records That Pacifica download is a real bargain. I have it and love it but, as I recall, it cost me more like $32 from Qobuz. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Today's eClassical daily deal is an absolute humdinger - one of those gems that occasionally arise among all those Finnish tuba concertos. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 eClassical is smokin' this week. Another classic, both performance-wise and sonically. $7.13!!! Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 So many to choose from - a veritable feast! Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 He looks like Woody Allen on his way out of a kindergarten. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 DAILY DEAL 50% Discount on eClassical Vol 1 of 3 of the Danzi Complete Wind Quintets and Piano Quintets with no less than the Berlin Philharmonic Wind quintet and Love Derwinger, piano. With artists like that, even Danzi's music becomes interesting. RvB You've gotta love Robert Von Bahr. He must be the world's worst (ie most honest) salesman. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 They've done it again! This is just the best recording of Liszt's piano concertos IMO. Performance and sonics are unsurpassed. eClassical - Liszt ? Piano Concertos 24/44.1 for $5.86. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I should point out that for those who have access to Qobuz, the incomparable Neumann/Supraphon performances of Dvorak's 7th and 8th symphonies is available for 9.99 € (~$11) for the two, though admittedly in 16/44.1. Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 | Antonin Dvorak par Vaclav Neumann – Télécharger et écouter l'album Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 If you buy the 1991 Neumann/Czech Phil recording recommended by Snowmonkey, be sure you don't accidentally get his 1982 version, which I have and find almost as dull as Flor. Good point Bob - thanks. My version is from the CD with Symphonies 7-9. I assumed the Qobuz version was the same one, but I could be wrong. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 This one is a real bargain if you enjoy Shostakovich. Only 16/44.1, but beautifully performed and the customary BIS sound quality. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 eClassical - Mozart - Clarinet Concerto & Quintet Not to be missed, if you don't already have it. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Rimsky-Korsakov is considered a bit of a lightweight by classical music aficionados, but that doesn't mean he couldn't bang out some damn fine tunes. For those with a passing interest in classical music and a love for how good well-recorded orchestral music can sound on a great system, this one is worth a look. It's actually one of a four-disc set, all with outstanding sound quality and beautifully performed. $US8.57, or you can buy the whole set for $22.17 Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Don't miss this one! Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Another bargain at $US 4.57. Ronald Brautigam is a remarkable exponent of the fortepiano. Only 16/44.1 but still.... Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Attention all you lovers of early music. This one is a doozey. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Liszt, orchestral tone poems, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin I don't know how much longer this one has to run, but I just downloaded and played it and it is an absolute doozy. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Today's deal. Beautifully performed and recorded. Outstanding sound quality, though only 16/44.1 http://www.eclassical.com/performers/thedeen-torleif/britten-the-complete-suites-for-solo-cello.html Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
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