Topic: THE SWANNIEST SWAN LAKE (Read 3858 times)

Jane · « **Reply #60 on:** May 21, 2021, 11:57:10 AM »

Last night we watched Minari.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #61 on:** May 21, 2021, 12:07:22 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 21, 2021, 09:37:18 AM

Are those Dorati recordings the ones from the Mercury mono years, and are the stereo ones likewise complete? I’m thinking out loud here, I really need to research this.

In the mid-1950s Dorati recorded for Mercury complete recordings of the three Tchaikovsky ballets in beautiful packaging. Curiously, the Swan Lake, which did get a 2-CD release, was the heavily cut and rearranged version made after Tchaikovsky's death that has become the standard ballet these days.

Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty were recorded absolutely complete. Neither one of these two has got a decent CD release from Mercury

singdaw · « **Reply #62 on:** May 21, 2021, 12:13:15 PM »

John G. · « **Reply #63 on:** May 21, 2021, 12:28:17 PM »

Would someone deliver ice cream to my house? Please?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #64 on:** May 21, 2021, 12:45:06 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 21, 2021, 12:07:22 PM

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 21, 2021, 09:37:18 AM
Are those Dorati recordings the ones from the Mercury mono years, and are the stereo ones likewise complete? I’m thinking out loud here, I really need to research this.

In the mid-1950s Dorati recorded for Mercury complete recordings of the three Tchaikovsky ballets in beautiful packaging. Curiously, the Swan Lake, which did get a 2-CD release, was the heavily cut and rearranged version made after Tchaikovsky's death that has become the standard ballet these days.

Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty were recorded absolutely complete. Neither one of these two has got a decent CD release from Mercury

Okay, I know the ones you mean, in the big albums. I had all three, in beautiful condition, and gave them away about ten years ago in a Big Purge.

Oh well. Since I can still play those black things, I'll keep my eye open for them again. Maybe there's a worthwhile digitizing project in my future.

bk · « **Reply #65 on:** May 21, 2021, 12:57:34 PM »

The Dorati Nutcracker is in great stereo. But right this minute I'm listening to Rodzinski's early stereo recording of same on Westminster and it's fantastic.

bk · « **Reply #66 on:** May 21, 2021, 12:57:51 PM »

Had a bacon and cheddar omelet.

bk · « **Reply #67 on:** May 21, 2021, 01:00:02 PM »

Worrying was for naught - they forgot to record it

But I'm so irritated with myself that I even worried about it - I'm so tired of the woke and the cancel culture that has sucked any humor from the world. Well, sorry, without humor what is life? So, in my opinion, these woke warriors who can't abide any joking or humor can, like the new Kevin show coming on AMC, go eff themselves.

bk · « **Reply #68 on:** May 21, 2021, 01:00:09 PM »

I has spoken.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #69 on:** May 21, 2021, 01:42:59 PM »

Tomorrow afternoon I'm going to see Rear Window at the Bedford Playhouse which I haven't been able to post about in nearly a year and a half. I don't believe it's in 4K, but it's on one of their smaller screens anyway, they'll do a perfect job of presenting it, and I haven't seen it in a theater since a disastrous showing at a Fathom event at an AMC several years ago when they didn't know how to show it un-stretched. Absolutely ghastly. So this will be most gratifying and enjoyable.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #70 on:** May 21, 2021, 01:53:24 PM »

I've probably said this before, but I'm a fan of Apple Certified Refurbished products, and I'm about to own my third one.

It just happens that they restocked the 12.9" iPads in their listings today, the very ones I mentioned this morning, and my finger was ready on the trigger because they go fast when they're listed. Mine will be here next Wednesday.

It was high time, because this is what The Fantasticks will be played from. There is no way to make that a page-turning-friendly piece, so my Bluetooth pedal will be taking care of that chore.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #71 on:** May 21, 2021, 01:54:38 PM »

I am now $709 (plus tax and extras) the poorer.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #72 on:** May 21, 2021, 01:58:47 PM »

Quote from: bk on May 21, 2021, 12:57:34 PM

The Dorati Nutcracker is in great stereo. But right this minute I'm listening to Rodzinski's early stereo recording of same on Westminster and it's fantastic.

The stereo Dorati Nutcracker is not the original recording with the Minneapolis Symphony. It's with the London Symphony, but to confuse the buyer, Mercury used the artwork from the original recording.

singdaw · « **Reply #73 on:** May 21, 2021, 02:40:27 PM »

Sneaky!

singdaw · « **Reply #74 on:** May 21, 2021, 02:41:33 PM »

I just knew there was a conspiracy!

Jane · « **Reply #75 on:** May 21, 2021, 02:54:04 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 21, 2021, 01:53:24 PM

I've probably said this before, but I'm a fan of Apple Certified Refurbished products, and I'm about to own my third one.

It just happens that they restocked the 12.9" iPads in their listings today, the very ones I mentioned this morning, and my finger was ready on the trigger because they go fast when they're listed. Mine will be here next Wednesday.

It was high time, because this is what The Fantasticks will be played from. There is no way to make that a page-turning-friendly piece, so my Bluetooth pedal will be taking care of that chore.

Congrats on your purchase.

singdaw · « **Reply #76 on:** May 21, 2021, 03:08:45 PM »

Sounds like a good deal, DR ChasSmith.

John G. · « **Reply #77 on:** May 21, 2021, 03:23:46 PM »

Forget what I was ushering for tonight. It’s a children’s production of Swan Lake. It’s about a swan …

bk · « **Reply #78 on:** May 21, 2021, 03:30:03 PM »

Haircut is done, and now I'll be meeting Robert Yacko for a light meal.

Jeanne · « **Reply #79 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:14:28 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #80 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:16:12 PM »

Today was Needle Day (acupuncture), then the bank, then I picked up some lunch.

Jeanne · « **Reply #81 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:19:39 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on May 21, 2021, 01:53:24 PM

I've probably said this before, but I'm a fan of Apple Certified Refurbished products, and I'm about to own my third one.

It just happens that they restocked the 12.9" iPads in their listings today, the very ones I mentioned this morning, and my finger was ready on the trigger because they go fast when they're listed. Mine will be here next Wednesday.

It was high time, because this is what The Fantasticks will be played from. There is no way to make that a page-turning-friendly piece, so my Bluetooth pedal will be taking care of that chore.

Although I've been buying my cars used for many years now, I've been leery of used electronics. I don't really know why. It's good to hear you've had good experiences with them. I'll consider them.

Jeanne · « **Reply #82 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:27:06 PM »

I took this last week as a semi staycation. There was no place I wanted to go, but I needed a break. I indulged in many of my favorite foods, spent less time keeping up with the news (too negative!), and spent more time doing what I like to do and less doing what I think I should do.

George · « **Reply #83 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:38:17 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 21, 2021, 03:08:45 PM

Sounds like a good deal, DR ChasSmith.

Agreed!

George · « **Reply #84 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:38:43 PM »

Well, it's now time for me to leave work, so I shall.

Be back later.

Jeanne · « **Reply #85 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:39:54 PM »

Yesterday I resumed a Big Cull, sorting through some books for donation candidates. Sometimes I start a new book, only to find I'm not in the mood for it, then put it aside, intending to return -- then don't. I now have a whole pile of those. There were also a couple books I've been wanting to read, but couldn't find. I knew they were here! I found them. Of course, when you do this you also find a lot of dust -- ugh! And a few surprises: What's that doing here? It's much more orderly now -- and cleaner. But that was just one corner. There's a lot more to go through.

Jeanne · « **Reply #86 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:43:09 PM »

TTFN.

singdaw · « **Reply #87 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:54:06 PM »

DR Jeanne -

To answer your question from yesterday: Yes, on AcornTV.

singdaw · « **Reply #88 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:56:09 PM »

We all know that domestic cats love boxes. But did you know that BIG cats love boxes, too?

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singdaw · « **Reply #89 on:** May 21, 2021, 04:58:34 PM »

Moving on.

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