New Releases

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

They detect the Weinberg bandwagon gathering momentum and they want to get in on it. They're behind the curve.

[Mirror Image]

What was interesting to me was that they divided the performance duties among two conductors and two orchestras.

I found this more strange than 'interesting'.

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

And interesting that of the two conductors involved the less well known one ended up on the cover.

[Ken B]

Why not? Is there any reason why this should be rejected a priori?

As I keep saying, we live in the golden age of the accordion.

[Mirror Image]

And interesting that if the two conductors involved the less well known one ended up on the cover.

Well, this isn't so interesting given that every major record label relishes the opportunity to boast about their new blood. I mean how many album covers do we need with Paavo Järvi on it?

[Ken B]

Well, this isn't so interesting given that every major record label relishes the opportunity to boast about their new blood. I mean how many album covers do we need with Paavo Järvi on it?

She is going to be on a LOT of covers. If DG is smart they will put her on covers whether she's conducting or not. They should put her on the covers of their Karajan boxes.

[Mirror Image]

She is going to be on a LOT of covers. If DG is smart they will put her on covers whether she's conducting or not. They should put her on the covers of their Karajan boxes.

Don't forget the Karl Böhm covers!

[Mandryka]

Sample here

https://www.youtube.com/v/CK335V9FkQ8

[betterthanfine]

What was interesting to me was that they divided the performance duties among two conductors and two orchestras.

Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla has conducted the Kremerata Baltica on a previous release, so I guess there's a link:

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[Mirror Image]

Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla has conducted the Kremerata Baltica on a previous release, so I guess there's a link:

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Ah yes. I just love how the name Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla rolls off the tongue.

[Ken B]

Ah yes. I just love how the name Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla rolls off the tongue.

Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla ... tongue
*sigh*

[Brian]

Here's some new stuff that popped up in the APRIL distribution list, or stuff I reported on already that now has cover artwork for your eye-pleasing purposes:





including Debussy Images, Falla Homenaje a Debussy, Liszt Ballade No 2, a Mompou encoure







Op 18 No 3 / Kongsgaard Variations / Op 131

[Todd]

[Brian]

Man, MAY is gonna be an exciting month.



That Strauss looks an especially handy way of filling any gaps in your collection.





"Erich Wolfgang Korngold greatly revised the comic operetta A Night in Venice by Johann Strauss (Jr.) ... he not only adapted the text but also changed the original instrumentation and integrated inserts into the work from other operettas by Strauss, for example, from Simplicius (1880). For several reasons Korngold's revised version was a success when it was performed at the Theater an der Wien on 25 October 1923: the stage set was lavish and magnificent, the new orchestration displayed tonal sophistication, and the great Richard Tauber was heard in the role of the Duke in quest of erotic adventures. A few years later Korngold's version made its way to the stage of the Vienna State Opera."





3 CDs. Donizetti, Cherubini, Malipiero, Shostakovich, Ravel, Schubert, Schumann, Haydn - interesting collection



No jokes about the corny name - "The Violins of Hope" are a collection of instruments which survived the Holocaust.



"Spanish music has been enriched in recent years by a series of striking and exciting double concertos featuring the country's emblematic instrument, the guitar. Leading composer Anton Garcia Abril has written prolifically for the guitar and Concierto de Gibralfaro offers three evocative vignettes for two guitars. Mistral by David del Puerto is written for the highly unusual combination of guitar and accordion, a single movement concerto of great color and dynamic palette. Guerena's Concierto ecuanime, for guitar and vibraphone, embraces the rhythmic influence of jazz while employing the tuning used in the rodena form of flamenco. Miguel Trápaga was born in Cantabria, Spain. He studied at the Ataulfo Argenta Conservatory, and at Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid with Javier Canduela and Demetrio Ballesteros, respectively. He also received lessons from Jose Tomas, Miguel Angel Girollet, Manuel Estevez, and others. He has won top prizes in several international competitions, and has performed in broadcasts for Spanish National Radio, BBC, and others."

[Todd]

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout.

[Alek Hidell]

Has this one been mentioned? May 3 release, according to Jeff Bezos.

[TheGSMoeller]

That Strauss looks an especially handy way of filling any gaps in your collection.

This is a great program! Viva La Strauss!

This is either going to be a powerfully-dark record of Saariaho's music, OR it's a poster for True Detective Season 4. Either way, I'm in.

No jokes about the corny name - "The Violins of Hope" are a collection of instruments which survived the Holocaust.

I was super bummed I missed these performances last year with the NSO, but very happy to see they recorded some of their shows with these violins. Although they did perform Barber's Adagio for Strings with these instruments, which I wish was included.
In case anyone is interested here's a link with additional info...

http://www.violinsofhopensh.com/

[Brian]

I was super bummed I missed these performances last year with the NSO, but very happy to see they recorded some of their shows with these violins.

My girlfriend and I saw here in Dallas the world premiere of Leshnoff's Violin Concerto No. 2 and she told me (this was after two years of subscribing together) that it was her favorite piece she'd seen the DSO play, ever. Plus, I spent an hour beforehand chatting with the composer, who's just about the nicest gentleman there is. Very excited for this disc.

[TheGSMoeller]

My girlfriend and I saw here in Dallas the world premiere of Leshnoff's Violin Concerto No. 2 and she told me (this was after two years of subscribing together) that it was her favorite piece she'd seen the DSO play, ever. Plus, I spent an hour beforehand chatting with the composer, who's just about the nicest gentleman there is. Very excited for this disc.

That's great, Brian!
BTW the first track (Mvt.I from Symphony No.4) is available to stream on Apple Music right now.

[SymphonicAddict]

This looks interesting to me.