Vladigerov String Quartet Op34

[Martin Eastick]

For those here interested, I have just noticed this new release by the Amea Quartet of Pancho Vladigerov's Op34 String Quartet (coupled with Goleminov's 3rd - perhaps outside this site's remit but not too distasteful according to the soundbites....!)www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/marin-goleminov-amea-quartet-bulgarische-streichquartette/hnum/4251466

[MartinH]

Poor Vladigerov! The CPO disk of orchestral music is simply brilliant - throroughly enjoyable start to finish. There are two other cds I have, one of piano music the other of small chamber works. What a composer! And yes, I think he deserves to be on this site. True, he's more contemporary, but his musical language is 100 years old, at least. What's really sad is that Balkanton recorded a huge amount of his music that was released on several large sets of LPs years ago - none of it has appeared on cd. I know someone who owns the LPs - maybe it's time to start the LP to CD transfer.

[Alan Howe]

Just to be clear: some of Vladigerov's music fits here, but some doesn't. We'll have to approach him on a case by case basis.

[minacciosa]

Widen the "remit".

[Mark Thomas]

Sorry, but no. It's what makes UC unique and why most of us are here. The internet isn't short of other places to discuss music of all sorts of styles.

[Alan Howe]

UC's remit is already extremely wide. If we extend it, there'll be others who want to push the boundary even further into music in which Mark and I have absolutely no interest.

There are, of course, two possible courses of action for those whose interests lie beyond ours:
1. Enter the debates conducted elsewhere on the web. They're easy enough to find.
2. Set up your own website and invite debate there.

[minacciosa]

You're of course right. While I have learned and heard some very valuable things, most of what's discussed here now is not in my primary sphere of interest. I am surprised to see any Vladigerov here any more.

[Alan Howe]

Your presence here is, of course, immensely valuable to us. We hope you'll still feel able to join in when/if appropriate.

[minacciosa]

I will; as I said, I've learned a boatload of invaluable stuff from everyone here. I just feel a bit constricted at times.

[Herbert Pauls]

" maybe it's time to start the LP to CD transfer"

Yes! I have wanted to hear what is on those LPs for ages, and I am sure there are many others who have felt the same way. We would be most grateful.