Most borrowed records
Which records do you like and have borrowed the most in recent years? There are the stars of a few days and the stars of all time. True artists are recognized by their talent, and their fame remains intact even years after their death. They are exceptional musicians and true personalities.
Astor Piazzolla, ace bandoneon and tango player, and Miles Davis, one of jazz’s finest trumpeters, are particularly popular, with two of their albums standing out from the crowd. Ascenseur pour l’échafaud marked a turning point by introducing improvised jazz to the screen in 1957.
In the classical register, the complete Mahler symphonies by Bernard Haitink and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, dating from the 1960s, are unquestionably among the best, even today. Alfred Brendel’s Beethoven sonatas are also a must. As for Glenn Gould’s Well-Tempered Clavier, it’s a real plebiscite, which comes as no surprise given the pianist’s reputation for highly original interpretations of Bach’s works and his eccentricity. By the way, don’t miss Bruno Monsaingeon’s magnificent film about him on Medici.tv (accessible on BCUL public stations or remotely via crypto for UNIL members). Glenn Gould’s position in front of his piano is unique!
Jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall seduces us with her rather classical style, which we might describe as loundge, on the album All for you. Finally, Keith Jarrett and his trio are as convincing as ever.
To be discovered or (re)discovered without delay!
- 227 loans / Astor Piazzolla – Tristezas de un doble A
- 228 loans / Gustav Mahler – The symphonies by Bernard Haitink and the Concertgebouw Orchestra
- 229 prêts / Keith Jarrett Trio – Tribute
- 229 loans / Miles Davis – Elevator to the scaffold
- 233 prêts / Diana Krall – All for you
- 233 prêts / L. van Beethoven – The piano sonatas by Alfred Brendel
- 238 loans / Astor Piazzolla – 57 minutos con la realidad
- 246 loans / Miles Davis – Miles Davis & Thelonious Monk live at Newport 1958 & 1963
- 246 loans / Miles Davis – Birth of the cool
