March 4, 2013 I got a chance to listen to the tape this weekend (as well as three others that I had ordered and one short selection that Ed sent as a bonus). Besides having the sense of total realism of the double bass and cello (and piano in the Gliere), the pieces are a […]
Hi Edward. Yes! It was my wife who signed for it. We share a post office zip code with another small town (Riverton). I have listened to the tape three times this evening and all I can say is: OH MY! After the first listen, I thought I should stand up and brush the bow […]
Brian Wheeler – February 24, 2013 at 1:36 pm Wonderful collection of music. Will be back to buy some when the tape deck arrives.
The Overall Sound: The sound is very smooth and warm but with just the right amount of attack and definition. The low to mid range frequencies have an amazing amount of power and subtlety. The Recording Process: The microphone placing is well chosen allowing a beautiful spread and depth of sound and the ideal acoustic […]
I have just posted a new tape of a live recording of the Rossini Duo for Double Bass & Cello and Gliere’s Four Pieces for Double Bass & Piano. This features Jeff Beecher, who tours with YoYo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble, cellist Rachel Mercer & pianist Vanessa Lee Jeff plays a 1690 Rogeri bass & Rachel […]
Hi Edward, I put on the tape. Sounds exceptionally good. Extraordinary lows, the double bass and cello are muscular, bass is raspy and the cello melodic. The recordings have captured the timbre , detail & nuance’s of the instrument. It’s an extraordinary recording, beautiful playing, all I can say is more thanks. The only problem […]
Dear Ed, Unfortunately, most of my weekend was consumed with obligatory, pain-in-the-you-know-where stuff, so I had time to enjoy only two tapes, the Beethoven “Ghost” and the Mozart, both of which were – what shall we say? – DYNAMIC!!! Oh, my goodness, were they dynamic, absolutely stupendous, exhibiting effortless range – WOW – nay, DOUBLE […]
Dear Ed As I was feeling a bit under the weather today, I decided to stay home. My spirits were immediately boosted when your tape arrived this morning. I must tell you, this is one fabulous recording – a heartfelt performance of exquisite music, bathed in a natural and utterly open acoustic. This represents one […]
I just returned from Xiang Yu’s solo debut in Boston’s Jordan Hall. It was an amazing concert in this historic hall with a beautiful warm acoustic. Here is the review: http://classical-scene.com/2013/01/23/diploma In April, I’ll be recording Xiang, cellist Sietse-Jan & pianist Li Wang in the Beethoven Ghost Trio, along with some other duos… I hope […]
In my opinion, one of the wonderful things about WBF is the diversity of our members and their roles in the industry. Two of our Canadian colleagues Edward Pong and Tony Ky Ma are such examples. Over the past few years Tony has offered up excellent advice in all things reel to reel as well […]