Deryk Barker wrote:
>Actually Bakels' Antartica is genreally reckoned to be mre than 'really
>nice'. I think I tend to agree.
You are right. It's the first version I bought and it's still my
favourite. The organ parts are the most impressive and terrifying I have
heard. But I don't know many versions, only Bakel, Boult and Thomson (and
I listened to Previn's recording maybe a year ago... but I don't remember
it!).
About Previn and Vaughan Williams symphonies I also have his recent
recordings of the 2nd and the 5th on Telarc but I don't like them.
Especially the 2nd which is strangely recorded: the soft moments are
barely audible and the stronger are pretty aggressive. But I really love
"The Lark Ascending" which is coupled with it (I also love Thomson version
on Chandos).
You know I am not a musician and I can only express my very subjective
views. I am here to learn all I could: I really love music and I need
advices and recommendations. I have listened to "classical" music for
about 2 years only.
Regards,
Bruno Galeron