GEMS from the EMI-COLUMBIA-HMV catalogue #3

An eclectic selection of records from the EMI-COLUMBIA-HMV catalogue, ranging from Renaissance Dance Music to jazz-age ballet from Paris.
You can watch the other videos in this series of GEMS from the EMI-COLUMBIA-HMV catalogue here:
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Recommended channels for classical music fans and collectors:
David Hurwitz
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Poetry On Plastic
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An invaluable guide to all the different pressings of the main classical labels:
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Another excellent resource for new classical recordings is BBC Radio 3's long-standing weekly broadcast "Record Review". Shows remain available to listen to for 30 days after first broadcast:
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[@dennismaurer9672]

Faure willcocks my favorite recording of this work. Willcocks achieves something I’ve never heard in any other recording. Thanks so much for mentioning this!

[@musiconrecord6724]

It is really special. Thanks so much for watching.

[@snipercomunity2414]

Very enjoyable video. First piece especially grand. I’ll have to find that Monroe SLS box! Got the Previn LP 20 years ago and was as surprised as you. And Ameling! Love these EMI talks . Keep up the good work !

[@musiconrecord6724]

I love Elly Ameling too! The perfect voice for this repertoire.

[@zogzog1063]

The Dvorak 7 by Giulini is really something else. Grandeur nobility and power.

[@nigelmasters8552]

Excellent video, more please.

[@musiconrecord6724]

Thanks!

[@rsmickeymooproductions4877]

Guilini's Dvorak is exquisite. Often overlooked, but as good as anyone else. Great choice

[@musiconrecord6724]

Yes, his Dvorak is wonderful indeed!

[@joseluisherreralepron9987]

One of my favorite Previn recordings is "Belshazzar's Feast" on EMI. Fantastic sonics and performance, alternately jubilant and atmospherically eerie. I collect recordings (some 80 at this point) of "Le Sacre du Printemps" and my favorite--closely followed by the Boulez recording from 1969--is the stereo Markevitch from 1959. Stunning, brutal, amazingly dynamic with that lovely mid-hall sound you mention frequently on EMI discs. I have the Testament CD reissue with the 1951 mono version and also the SACD with the original album art. The tam-tam is used to thrilling effect; I have to say, though, that it's a bit more subdued on the SACD version.

[@musiconrecord6724]

LOVE that recording by Previn. Still the benchmark IMO. There's a really nice but hard to find audiophile pressing by Wilson Labs. I have that Markevitch Testament CD - time for a re-listen.....

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Giulini and Dvorak were always a good combination. My first “New World” was a budget Seraphim LP with Giulini and the Philharmonia. Of course, I imprinted on it and it’s still a favorite to this day. I also have the European pressed Columbia of his D8, another cherished recording of my absolute favorite Dvorak symphony. Well, now I shall be compelled to find this D7!!! Ah, a new quest!!!

[@musiconrecord6724]

I love his Dvorak too! You may well find the Testament reissue quite easily. A wonderful record.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@musiconrecord6724 I’ve had a look on EBay. Lots of Angel issues and a few EMIs of the D7. Avoiding the Angels, as I’ve always tried to do. I have the 9th and 8th on EMI/HMV/Columbia and absolutely love them. Now I need the 7th….thanks to you. You’ve making it awfully hard on my wallet. LOL

[@musiconrecord6724]

@@LyleFrancisDelp As I think I've said in several videos, one must avoid the American EMIs and Deccas like the plague!!! A regular postage stamp issue will do you just fine (or the Testament reissue). This is my single most favorite Dvorak record. Apologies to your wallet......

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@musiconrecord6724 I’ve understood that since my college years

[@theophicen7850]

Always a pleasure to listen to your comments about the records you love. Didn't know the Previn Mahler 4, but wow that sounded great! Of my own EMI vinyl I love my Klemperer recordings of the late Mozart symphonies and Previns recording of Beethoven 7 with the London Symphony that sounds really amazing.

[@koenraaddm2582]

Are you Belgian? You look like Jerommeke on your picture. :-)

[@theophicen7850]

@@koenraaddm2582 No, Dutch. Suske en Wiske fan :)

[@musiconrecord6724]

Yes, I love those Klemperer records. Do not know that Beethoven 7th, but it does not surprise me that it's so good.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

That Battle Pavane has been arranged for concert band by Bob Margolis to great effect. I used it when I was a band teacher back in the dark ages.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

My students loved it!!!

[@musiconrecord6724]

@@LyleFrancisDelp Oh I can imagine!

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

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[@ILTOURS]

I rely found you work on LPS fantastic I no longer have a huge collection of LPS now...but you say ..what I ever knew in this field.. thank you so Mach for this superb music work... all the best ps I have almost all on cds IL

[@joseauger1353]

Excellent videos. However, the store that imported HMV, EMI, UK COLUMBIA, DECCA, etc, closed many, many years ago in my area and they all became impossible to obtain. I bought a lot, but afterwards it became very difficult and expensive to buy by mail. I have resorted to buy some used in mint condition or new sealed old stock, but many others buying digital files. Sad situation.

[@jasonhoffer9017]

Thank yo for all your knowledge. Love the music but less familiar with labels, pressings and musicians to look out for. I would love a video of things to easily avoid like I remember hearing that either Bernstein or Karajan was doing weird things in the studio or something on some of the DG's? What's the best/worst pressing of Glenn Gould Goldberg Variations? I own a ton of Angel recordings - are they not worth my time? Anyways, thanks again and keep making these please

[@musiconrecord6724]

This is probably the best reissue on vinyl of the 1955 Gould Goldbergs. www.discogs.com/release/7828110-Bach-Glenn-Gould-The-Goldberg-Variations For the later recording you are stuck with original vinyl which is variable. There is a nice CD reissue putting both together www.amazon.com/Glenn-Gould-Complete-Goldberg-Variations/dp/B00006FI7C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=21P1NOM0L4SVN&keywords=Gould+Goldberg+variations&qid=1650393268&s=music&sprefix=gould+goldberg+variations%2Cpopular%2C180&sr=1-3 I've never found decent American Angel pressings from the analogue era, but if you are happy that's all that matters. Later digital era Angels are much better. Karajan certainly was heavily involved in the sound of his records, which is why the recent remasterings from Emil Berliner Studios on SACD (which are also remixed) sound so fabulous - but they are expensive. If there are Karajan records you like just try to get earlier German pressings.

[@paulusrex321]

I have a CD with David Munroe and the New Early Music of London with music by the Burgundian School...

[@ftumschk]

Thanks for another fascinating guided tour through some great records. I think I'll dust off my Previn Mahler 4, which I haven't listened to in a while - and you're right, it's a wonderful recording. Come to think of it, the 4th is probably the most dance-like, even "balletic" of Mahler's symphonies, so no wonder Previn does it so well.

[@musiconrecord6724]

You make an excellent point! Previn always responded to dance elements in music. And his ballet recordings are wonderful.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

You have no idea how I sooo look forward to your videos. As far as vinyl advocates go, you totally hit the nail on the head. Our tastes are so very similar.

[@musiconrecord6724]

Why thank you - I am so appreciative of your support and comments. It's clear you love all this repertoire.

[@stevedundee866]

Another thoroughly enjoyable video. I always enjoy your videos and love your selections. Thank you so much for your work 👍

[@musiconrecord6724]

So glad you are enjoying them. Thanks!

[@koenraaddm2582]

Love your serie. Watch and rewatch and if I do not find on vinyl I can at least listen on Spotify. Thumbs up. Do you have suggestion for vinyl from Telarc, Tacet, Berlin Classics,... I love that Milhaud.

[@musiconrecord6724]

I am no expert on the Telarc LPs, bur poetryonplastic likes them. Some have been reissued. They are definitely amongst the best of early digital recordings, so I think you are safe to try. Tacet are good. Not aware of any Berlin Classics titles on vinyl.....

[@2mikelim]

Have you forgotten Handel messiah by Sir Malcolm Sargent royal Liverpool philharmonic 3 record set on hmv? This was recorded in 1959 by the legendary tube EMI btr3 tape recorder. Bass goes right down as in concert, natural string tone in broad soundstage and nonpareil alto and soprano. I listen to the highlights on CD on a daily basis!

[@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893]

Hi there! Great to see you highlighting David Munrow's Early Music Consort. I've been aware of the sound of early music for a long time, but only recently started to investigate it seriously. I first became aware of Munrow through his collaboration with folkies Shirley and Dolly Collins, and liked what I heard. The two box sets, The Art of Courtly Love and Music of the Gothic Era are absolutely fabulous. It's rather odd that as someone who really doesn't like opera singing, I've taken to early choral music. Cheers - Hedley

[@musiconrecord6724]

So glad you have discovered Munrow & co. Another couple of sets you might want to try are The Art of the Netherlands and Instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

I have that very Monroe LP on EMI and agree, it is an absolute delight from beginning to end!!!!

[@thomasroth4533]

Munrow.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@thomasroth4533 Thank you Karen.

[@thomasroth4533]

@@LyleFrancisDelp How old are you? 4?

[@musiconrecord6724]

I love all the Munrow records, especially the box sets with their fabulous booklets.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@musiconrecord6724 I need to seek out all of the Munrow EMI sets. The accompanying literature is so valuable and you just don’t get that with downloads or CD reissues.

[@walkure48]

Mahler's sister would be offended by being called "Alma" :) A great video, and as always it's good to hear so many wonderful things about recordings that are new to me and old favorites that are taken for granted.

[@musiconrecord6724]

Thanks for watching.