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   KeepTakingTheSoma (keeptakingthesoma@spinster.xyz)'s status on Sunday, 21-Sep-2025 07:13:46 JST KeepTakingTheSoma
   Just been to see Red Priest in Wiveliscombe - highly recommended!
   https://www.redpriest.com/
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8KRYppxpkU&list=RDT8KRYppxpkU&start_radio=1
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     The Dread Slender Gnome (gnomeshatecheese@spinster.xyz)'s status on Sunday, 21-Sep-2025 17:47:50 JST The Dread Slender Gnome

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     @KeepTakingTheSoma I linked a Red Priest video in a chat group once years and years ago. Someone in the group didn't take to it, I can't remember exactly what she said but it was something to the effect of "ruining Vivaldi's Four Seasons with stupid wannabe shit". I suppose this person thought the piece should never be played in any style except saccharine romanticism.

     I do have to say that ultimately I prefer the more regular baroque style versions, but at the time that Red Priest recording was an amazing breath of fresh air.
     And of course, they ARE very good at what they do.

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     KeepTakingTheSoma (keeptakingthesoma@spinster.xyz)'s status on Sunday, 21-Sep-2025 17:56:48 JST KeepTakingTheSoma

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     @Gnomeshatecheese I'd never heard of them before, so I booked tickets and had a fantastic time. They obviously love baroque music and play it passionately. I know what you mean about interpretation. I adored Nigel Kennedy's Four Seasons when it came out, but I love other versions as well. Ultimately, it's about the music and individual taste. It's the same with cover versions of popular music.
     My friend bought their Four Seasons cd and I got their Bach compilation (Johann, I'm only dancing) so we'll swap next week and compare notes.
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     The Dread Slender Gnome (gnomeshatecheese@spinster.xyz)'s status on Sunday, 21-Sep-2025 18:00:41 JST The Dread Slender Gnome

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     @KeepTakingTheSoma Let me know what they're like. I'd be interested to know how big a departure they are (now) from the historical baroque style versions.

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