A London Symphony, Vaughan Williams
Posted: 2022-12-27 19:56
Open a bottle of your favourite tipple, relax, press play ( https://open.spotify.com/album/4eEulvi ... -Zsra2KHeQ) and enjoy!
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Thanks David. I’ll check out the Previn and Boult versions too.David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-27 22:50 Alternatively, you could listen to it on vinyl, and contrast it with the Previn or Boult versions with the later revisions... ultimately, this one doesn't fully satisfy...
But okay, I'll try it again next...
Spotify (US) has 3 Previn versions, and 3 Boult versions, that I found:David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-27 22:50 .. contrast it with the Previn or Boult versions with the later revisions...
I have never heard this via digital, so have no idea about the quality of the transfers... I have the Hickox on LP, plus the Previn RCA recording and Boult's EMI recording (which I guess is now Warner Classics?). On LP, all three have excellent sound, but there is a vitality to the older analogue recordings which is quite wonderful. The Previn RCA was awarded a rosette in the old Penguin guides, and the Boult EMI is also outstanding. I suspect that Previn on Sony Classical and RCA may be the same (1972) recording, likewise the two Boult versions on Decca.tokenbrit wrote: ↑2022-12-28 04:23Spotify (US) has 3 Previn versions, and 3 Boult versions, that I found:David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-27 22:50 .. contrast it with the Previn or Boult versions with the later revisions...
Previn
London Symphony Orchestra, 1972 (Sony Classical)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1987 (Telarc)
London Symphony Orchestra, 2003 (RCA Red Seal)
Boult
London Philharmonic Orchestra, 1952 (Decca Music Group (2022 Universal Music Australia))
London Philharmonic Orchestra, 2002 (Decca Music Group)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, 2011 (Warner Classics)
Do you have a recommendation, or order of preference, between the 6 to compare against the version that Spannko shared, please?
I'm now going to see if I can hear the streaming versions... I suspect the pecking order may be upended!
Early - https://open.spotify.com/album/4RL9W3V0X9c1AtjI38lJ7g (artwork of London on the cover)David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-28 14:07 EDIT: I've heard a little of the Boult Decca and the Previn RCA. Previn for me!
I suspect you'll find them identical (or at least the same source recording). FWIW I listened to Mr Preview.tokenbrit wrote: ↑2022-12-28 16:33Early - https://open.spotify.com/album/4RL9W3V0X9c1AtjI38lJ7g (artwork of London on the cover)David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-28 14:07 EDIT: I've heard a little of the Boult Decca and the Previn RCA. Previn for me!
Or late - https://open.spotify.com/album/2LhNnGbQINkuyCtZYI5k9M (simple cover of 'Mr Preview' ;)
Album graphics suggest they're both RCA, despite what Spotify says in the credits...
Ha ha, Quite right, Mr Neel!David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-29 10:59A Wise man would tell you that the errant pianist wasn't Mr Preview, but Mr Morecombe.
Well orchestrated: a composed & impeccably conducted exchange. Encore :DSpannko wrote: ↑2022-12-29 15:29Ha ha, Quite right, Mr Neel!David Neel wrote: ↑2022-12-29 10:59A Wise man would tell you that the errant pianist wasn't Mr Preview, but Mr Morecombe.