New york recording

Easty621 · Post by **Easty621** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:04 pm

http://www.amazon.com/Berlioz-Symphonie ... 296&sr=1-1

That one. Anyone have this recording? I wonder if it is Warren Deck?

sc_curtis · Post by **sc_curtis** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:03 pm

I have this. I think so. The Dies Irae is in octaves, and sounds really good.

Heard 2 seperate rumors that the 2nd tuba is either:
1. Sam Pilafian
-or-
2. Don Harry

I don't know if either is true.

FWIW, this is not my "goto" recording if I need to study it, but just for all-around listening enjoyment, it is fun to listen to.

"Goto" recordings:

London/Colin Davis is ok, San Fran/Thomas is better IMO, but the best I've found is actually Baltimore/Zinman. Balt is very disciplined, and very together. For example, it is the only recording I have (I have about 6) that plays rehearsal 80-81 precisely together in the 5th mvmt. When I first heard it, I was floored!

TexTuba · Post by **TexTuba** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:13 pm

sc_curtis wrote:I have this. I think so. The Dies Irae is in octaves, and sounds really good.

Heard 2 seperate rumors that the 2nd tuba is either:
1. Sam Pilafian
-or-
2. Don Harry

I don't know if either is true.

FWIW, this is not my "goto" recording if I need to study it, but just for all-around listening enjoyment, it is fun to listen to.

"Goto" recordings:

London/Colin Davis is ok, San Fran/Thomas is better IMO, but the best I've found is actually Baltimore/Zinman. Balt is very disciplined, and very together. For example, it is the only recording I have (I have about 6) that plays rehearsal 80-81 correctly in the 5th mvmt. When I first heard it, I was floored!

I'm not familiar with the Baltimore/Zinman recording. Are you familiar with the Montreal/Dutoit recording? If so, which would you say is the better recording? I'm curious because this Baltimore recording might be something to look into..

Ralph

Easty621 · Post by **Easty621** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:48 pm

So, you're not sure who's on 2nd tuba but are you sure Deck is on first? I have the Muti one with Philadelphia and it is wonderful.

sc_curtis · Post by **sc_curtis** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:01 pm

TexTuba wrote:
sc_curtis wrote:I have this. I think so. The Dies Irae is in octaves, and sounds really good.

Heard 2 seperate rumors that the 2nd tuba is either:
1. Sam Pilafian
-or-
2. Don Harry

I don't know if either is true.

FWIW, this is not my "goto" recording if I need to study it, but just for all-around listening enjoyment, it is fun to listen to.

"Goto" recordings:

London/Colin Davis is ok, San Fran/Thomas is better IMO, but the best I've found is actually Baltimore/Zinman. Balt is very disciplined, and very together. For example, it is the only recording I have (I have about 6) that plays rehearsal 80-81 correctly in the 5th mvmt. When I first heard it, I was floored!
I'm not familiar with the Baltimore/Zinman recording. Are you familiar with the Montreal/Dutoit recording? If so, which would you say is the better recording? I'm curious because this Baltimore recording might be something to look into..

Ralph

I have Montreal as well. It seems that every recording Montreal/Dutoit put out is extremely clean, and this is no exception. I would say that they are about equal in that regard, but I prefer Baltimore. It helps that Fedderly sounds unbelievable.

ZNC Dandy · Post by **ZNC Dandy** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:31 pm

It is Sam Pilafian on the New York recording.