JohnOfPatmos

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DeAge™ : 7588 days • Here since 31 august 2005

Rita Marcotulli Koinè

15 may 06

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I am very curious about a pianist I only heard accompanying Gianmaria Testa in the beautiful "'Na stella" (from "Altre Latitudini"). At that time, she struck me as a very cultured, measured, cerebral musician. I will definitely look for this "Koin," excellent symbad!

Gurdjieff / Tsabropoulos Chants, Hymns and Dances

15 may 06

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"Damn, I wanted to review this one, odradek! :) A very austere album, in my opinion, and a little dark as well. A very ECM album, above all. Best regards, JoP. PS And thank you for the mention! :)"

Ludovico Einaudi & Ballaké Sissoko Diario Mali

14 may 06

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I have a similar opinion on Einaudi as gabbox. I love "Le onde" a lot (especially "Onde corte"), except for some parts of "Eden Roc," while I have many doubts about projects like the concert at the Arcimboldi. I'm not familiar with this work, but the excellent review by sfascia deserves further exploration!

Antonín Dvořák Piano Quintet Op.81

14 may 06

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Just vote... I was saying! :) But I agree with Wanderer on the cover!

Antonín Dvořák Piano Quintet Op.81

13 may 06

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"The arpeggios that come from the piano seem like a sigh, gentle and steady, that reaches and joins the embrace of her, the warm and sinuous body of the cello." Grandissimo Dvoràk, grandissimo josi_! Just vote, JoP

Max Bruch Concerto per violino e orchestra n. 1

11 may 06

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Wanderer, the edition I have also includes Barber's Violin Concerto and I believe it was Akiko Myers' first release. The record came out in 1988 from RPO records and featured Christopher Seaman conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. See you soon! JoP

Max Bruch Concerto per violino e orchestra n. 1

10 may 06

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I love the energetic Allegro with which this concert concludes... I don’t know this edition by Accardo, though. I have the really stunning one by Anne Akiko Meyers. As for the rest, I fully agree with Grasshopper: Bruch is a composer who truly deserves to be rediscovered! Greetings to everyone in the loggione, JoP

Robert Schumann Sviatoslav Richter:Studi Sinfonici-Pagine Colorate-Pezzi Fantastici n.5 & 7

9 may 06

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One could feel the absence (perfectly filled by this beautiful review of the Mullah) of Schumann on these pages!! Perhaps Schumann is the first composer where mental illness resonates within the poetic realm of Romantic music. In RS, we move from simple, airy, and linear youthful pages like the Arabesque op. 18 to more intricate and winding compositions where the shadow of psychosis begins to cast itself upon the musical experience with all its darkness. Sviatoslav Richter (like his fellow countryman Emil Gilels, whom I’ve been listening to quite a bit lately) is a giant of the keyboard even with Schumann. Although I too primarily know him for Bach (especially the monumental Clavier-Übung), I love him most for his Rachmaninoff. Greetings to the whole audience :)) JoP

Alessandra Celletti Chi mi darà le ali

9 may 06

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Hi Hal, hi a.c. :) I must say that when I saw the editorial on Pasolini, I actually had a feeling of déjà-vu... Now I remember well why! :) I really love the idea of deriving some editorials from review prompts. I still remember the wonderful feeling of surprise and sharing when I saw "Canto per Te" on the homepage :)) See you soon, warm regards, JoP

Keith Jarrett La Scala

8 may 06

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A rather difficult album, this "La Scala." The first part is quite long, perhaps too much, over forty exhausting minutes, filled with Eastern atmospheres, typical "Jarrettian" vocalizations, and a bit of forced melancholy. The second part has a much greater appeal, more intense, fragmented, sparkling, and chromatic. Jarrett is a genius of solo piano, without a doubt, and in this concert, he once again proves it. Perhaps it's a bit regrettable his somewhat theatrical demeanor, a little too much like a character and a prima donna at times. I admit that I don't particularly like the notes in the booklet of this CD (for the "Long live modesty..." series). A beautiful review, however, intense and rich in "gut" sensations. Hello everyone, and see you soon, JoP