heva Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Did anyone already here the Buxtehude organ recordings by Ton Koopman? Not sure to buy them, the samples stun me; is TK having a joke on Buxtehude or what??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Did anyone already here the Buxtehude organ recordings by Ton Koopman? Not sure to buy them, the samples stun me; is TK having a joke on Buxtehude or what??? =========================== I didn't catch the whole programme a couple of nights ago, but I think that these recordings may well have been some of those heard on Radio 3, in which Ton Koopman talked about Buxtehude. I too was stunned, but unfortunately, what I didn't hear were familar organ-works which allowed me to compare them to other recordings or live performances. Did anyone hear the whole programme? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidb Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/cotw/pip/eh7oo/ There are five hour long programs, the last of which airs tonight. I haven't been listening, but i think i might record them all over the course of the weekend, then listen at leisure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/cotw/pip/eh7oo/ There are five hour long programs, the last of which airs tonight. I haven't been listening, but i think i might record them all over the course of the weekend, then listen at leisure. ========================= It is now 21.25, and I am stunned again. Aren't the Amsterdam Baroque Choir and Orchestra just the best? Beautiful! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggestelk Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Great sounds, beautifully recorded, but, in my very humble opinion, played far too fast to enjoy. I have a double cd of 'standard' organ works played by Ton Koopman, and although I really can appreciate the skill and technique required for this, I just don't enjoy performances at these sort of speeds (Waynespeed anyone?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Clark Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Great sounds, beautifully recorded, but, in my very humble opinion, played far too fast to enjoy. I have a double cd of 'standard' organ works played by Ton Koopman, and although I really can appreciate the skill and technique required for this, I just don't enjoy performances at these sort of speeds (Waynespeed anyone?). Mind you, I once heard that Peter Hurford complained about the speed of some Buxtehude on his own recording! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Great sounds, beautifully recorded, but, in my very humble opinion, played far too fast to enjoy. I have a double cd of 'standard' organ works played by Ton Koopman, and although I really can appreciate the skill and technique required for this, I just don't enjoy performances at these sort of speeds (Waynespeed anyone?). ========================== I think this is what I had in mind when I suggested that Ton Koopman was exciting and frustrating in equal measure. In terms of scholarship and ability, he is beyond reproach. The interesting thing is, as a conductor, he doesn't rush his choir or instrumentalists, so why he takes the brakes off for the organ works, I just do not understand. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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