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I never heard this Rossini Overtures record. It certainly sounds exciting. My own favorite of these pieces was a London disc from the 60s conducted by Piero Gamba (sometimes called "Pierino"). If you get a chance, listen to Semiramide on that. Look at the reviews of it on Amazon, here: http://www.amazon.com/Rossini-Overt...=8-1&keywords=pierino+gamba+rossini+overtures
That Semiramide is one of the most exciting recordings I've ever heard.
And no, unfortunately, Al Amedola never recovered his hearing in that ear. As you (and the MGM Lion) said, Ars gratis artis!
Thank you so much! I just ordered it. If I had to choose only one Rossini overture, it would be Semiramide. And with your recommendation and since I've not heard this performance yet, this is an absolute must for me.
Actually, I wanted to start the post with a friendly joke and say...
"Just what I needed...another Rossini - Overture recording! LOL!"
But, I didn't want you to misread that. I am truly happy to hear your recommendation of that recording.
I was just listening to your recording of Symphonie Fantastique. What a wonderful listening experience and the ending is... Spectacular! Thanks again, Thomas!
I was wondering if you were involved in or know anything about the above Quad recording. It is very discrete. The rears channels are very active and actually have separate information than the fronts. This one also is a true 360 degree surround recording. Michel Bernard is listed as the producer. Recording venue is St. Paul, Strasbourg, France 5/1972. It also says "Licensed from Decca Music Group Ltd." I remember you saying the British recording companies were more open to discrete Quad.