NormanH Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I have recorded them all and am working my way through...Is the one you are referring to the Hungarian singer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 I hate to tell you, Norman, but that was just about at the stage when OH said that he had some problems with the selection of the jury![:-))]He wondered why the glamorous judge (German?) who was some big shot with some opera company was there?!Still, in the end, they chose someone who wasn't, in their own words, exactly "contractable".The English tenor did deserve his prize but, where is the German soprano (?) who we thought was very good and deserved to be in the final?Anyway, to coin a phrase, "it isn't over until the fat lady wins"!No problems with the winner, her voice, technique, etc were "unfaultable".What we did think remarkable was that OH's son and his daughter-in-law, both members of the ECO, picked the right winner BEFORE the winner was announced.Still, all things considered, it was a wonderful competition and some of the singers were beyond sublime.Would welcome further thoughts you might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Well I would have liked to see thePortugese soprano Susana Gaspar and the Russian baritone AlexeyBogdanchikov in the last 5 finalists, both of whom seemed to havelovely voices and gave intelligently musical interpretationsI really didn't understand how theCroatian chap who butchered Figaro and the Messiah got through, butperhaps he has an animal magnetism that comes over live and masks theroughness of his voice.Many people (mainly women) seemed tohave been impressed but I was simply left cold by the bruteinsensitivity of his singing.Sadly the “song” recital seems tobe more and more dramatic and semi-operatic, so it was no surprisethat the large American lady won.There was almost no first-class liederin the programmes: no Schumann, little Schubert and Brahms but lotsof big 'emotional' songs by people such as RachmaninovIt showed how difficult it is to singin French. I don't think that a single one of them who sang a Frenchtest really convinced, and in the case of the Ukranian girl I feltshe was badly let down by the Gounod, where she her articulation madethe words incomprehensible.There was a world of difference betweenthe two orchestras and conductors too.The Welshman gave a jobbing performancegoing along with the singers in a genial sort of way, whereas JunMärkl was enormously impressive contributing greatly to theinterpretations.Similarly what a world of differencebetween the generous and intelligent comments of Bernada Fink andmenopausal bitchiness of Karita Mattila who seemed incapable of beingin the slightest bit gracious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Oh, Norman, what perceptive comments[:)]I, too, would have loved to have seen the Portuguese soprano in the final.As for the Croat, his Figaro was indeed not enjoyable.Spot on about lieder. I was hoping someone would sing some Berlioz, some of the nuits d'été songs which would have given them a wonderful opportunity to show off their range.And yes, I did feel the people having Markl were much luckier and certainly very sensitive playing from the National Orchestra of Wales.Anyway, Proms time now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh, oh, I forgot to mention Olena Tokar, singing Korngold's "Gluck das mir verblieb"..............(sigh)And I am always a sucker for "Rusalka" and she sang that beautifully too.PS: here's the divine Renee Fleming: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=gl%C3%BCck%20das%20mir%20verblieb&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDoQtwIwAg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D8GrC0Im7chI&ei=H5nQUfX0OfL24QS5mYC4BQ&usg=AFQjCNFIg-jEFLgaKxbakxibaFjQD2Smxw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Then you will remember this.... a performace I enjoyed more than this year'shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDkV02Mg8dg&html5=1She also sang the Korngold though perhaps not as well as Fleming...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzUN-0XSyxQ&html5=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thank you for reminding me....she was truly a deserving winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 TV France 2 en direct open air concert from Paris on NOW! Excuse me whilst I go and watch[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I could have done without La Vie en Rose ..[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 [quote user="NormanH"]I could have done without La Vie en Rose ..[:(][/quote]Yes, I know.......[:D][:D]OTOH, who is that chap who sang "les feuilles mortes" and hit each note right in the middle? I could listen to him lots more.Then, there's old Alagna absolutely murdering the marseillaise......[:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Have sent you a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Not sure if you can receive this Video of a Prom, but I hope so as I enjoyed it. One of my favourite Early Music Ensembleshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01d46zw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 The ordi doesn't like the heat much and refuses to play continuously.But still it brings back memories of concerts from the Cadogan Hall, including one very special violin debut many years ago. Now I have cancelled a planned fortnight in London, I need to have all the compensation I can manage, so thank you for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Norman, are you about?Less than an hour (3 pm UK time) a concert from Cardogan Hall, live on Radio 3 or on bbc.co.uk/proms. With Sarah Connolly & the Britten Sinfonia.I thought perhaps Fantasia concertante on a Theme of Corelli or Phaedra might appeal?Edit: shamefaced apology [:$] I meant FOUR pm French time of course! NOT very good to be getting increasingly muddle-y in the head. I think I said elsewhere that I'd been here 8 years when I meant 6.Not only do I confuse days of the week, but often months and even YEARS. It makes me very cross and I hope I can find a way of overcoming this stupid feebleness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I will listen on iplayer so the time isn't too important.You aren't the first lady I have met who confuses the years.I know a couple who claim to be in their 30s [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 We really enjoyed the concert and thought the playing was superbe, as was Sarah Conolly.For me, the programme was a bit unusual and definitely out of my comfort zone in parts though OH, being more familiar with the music, had a very good experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hoping you were listening to last night's Prom, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.I thought they were brilliant, especially the Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, and the encore was also brilliaant.Did you catch the name of the encore? I didn't recognise it at all, but not surprising as my knowledge of more modern music is almost nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Gyorgy Ligeti Concert Romaneschttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBoNUEyASbQ&html5=1You didn't mention that Mitsuko Uchida was playing the Beethoven 4...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XptkxSnshhE&html5=1I adore her playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks so much Norman [:D]No I missed the Beethoven, didn't turn it on until the Berlioz.Now to re-listen to the encore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yes, yes, my dears, house is filled with music day and night. Radio, TV, opera live from Orange, and I have even found someone to talk music to on my weekly walks! Mais oui, he is a wonderful and joyful find and we shall be meeting each other's "other halves" soon.Uchida, yes, I met her years ago in London and you are right, she is wonderful!In the meantime, I heard a programme on French radio with Tito Gobbi's daughter being interviewed. So, here is a clip of TG that I think you'd enjoy:http://www.medici.tv/#!/tito-gobbi-maria-callas-toscaHappy Listening![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Beethoven's fifth live to finish off the evening! OK, BBC, I forgive you all the rubbish you broadcast....Keep posting, please. It's good to know what you are enjoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Heard Schubert's octet a few days ago on the radio and that's reminded me how much I like it!Here's a clip though I do think listening to the whole work in one sitting is the best way to go on the octet....[:)]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNKZiRtLzRk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Did you hear that American soprano last night on Last Night?I thought she was sensational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Really enjoyed last night's performance. My only small criticism was that the promenaders at then end did not sing the correct lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne". The last lines of the chorus should be "For Auld lang syne" and not "For sake of auld land syne". Still a minor quibble and a very enjoyable evening. See this link for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Wonderful show as ever[:D]Speaking of sensational voices..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxWpYd9CcIU&list=PLA35947B78814B0DA&html5=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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