Malipiero's mausoleum

[snyprrr]

Gorm, do I have the Fifth Symphony? . . .

I thought you had the 5/6/8/11 disc. Anyhow, if you didn't have ANY of the Symphonies, get the one with 7 and that one with 5/6/8/11. That leaves 1-4, which can most certainly be sampled at a later, non-essential, date.

Frankly, I've been listening a LOT to that set of PCs. The fast movements go by pretty quick, leaving this idyllic slow movement to savour. This set reminds me a bit of Chailly's Hindemith set, always dipping in to something different!

[Karl Henning]

Frankly, I've been listening a LOT to that set of PCs. The fast movements go by pretty quick, leaving this idyllic slow movement to savour. This set reminds me a bit of Chailly's Hindemith set, always dipping in to something different!

An excellent rec, thanks!  I enjoy that two-fer thoroughly.

[Karl Henning]

Dude, you called it:  each and every one of those slow movements is a gem. One is enraged that the composer of such exquisite beauty is so broadly neglected!

[Karl Henning]

I thought you had the 5/6/8/11 disc. Anyhow, if you didn't have ANY of the Symphonies, get the one with 7 and that one with 5/6/8/11. That leaves 1-4, which can most certainly be sampled at a later, non-essential, date.

Indeed, I do. Re-listening to the Fifth, now.

[snyprrr]

Dude, you called it:  each and every one of those slow movements is a gem. One is enraged that the composer of such exquisite beauty is so broadly neglected!

limpid... wan moonlight... Mozatean...I've never heard any such spare beauty as there... I picture parties at a castle on the river at night... ahhh...

Indeed, I do. Re-listening to the Fifth, now.

It might have been nice to have that 5th on the PC set- but it's such a nice, angular work and the MarcoPolo sound gives it that gothic '60s quality. Tell me what you like out of 8 (a bit more brooding) and 11 (capricious). 11's got some fruity winds and is a perfectly craggy work- do you think Havergal fans would enjoy this?

I might be ready for a little SQ action,... they're so summery... and it IS!

[snyprrr]

Dude, you called it:  each and every one of those slow movements is a gem. One is enraged that the composer of such exquisite beauty is so broadly neglected!

I haaave to ask you about the Kabalevsky PC 1-4: do you know them? I'm kind of getting the same 'thing' as in the GFM 1-6; not as wonderful perhaps, but in their own way exuding, to me, the same atmosphere- do ya do ya?? huh huh??

[Karl Henning]

I don't know 'em.

[snyprrr]

Gorm, do I have the Fifth Symphony? . . .

Took 5/6/8/11 with me yesterday. I just love GFM's Late Symphonies, they are so craggy, blurting out fanfares, only to fold in on itself in melancolie,... I suppose Brian fans take note...

The Marco Polo (now on Naxos) recording really is pretty good, passing for at least a CPO.


Malipiero is so friendly! Even in his cantankerous way,The Joy is unmistakable. Things pop and sputter,... he almost reminds me of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'...


Symphony No.5, 'In eco', features 2 Pianos, and is probably GFM's most angular Symphony, though, the contours are as in other GFM. The pianos sound a lot like glittering fountains, with both cascading over each other. It's certainly muuuch more appealing than the 'Dialoghi' Concerto for 2 Pianos, or the other one for 2 Pianos alone.- but, those are later works. No.5 comes from the '40s, and is much more pleasant.

[Karl Henning]

Aye, it is time for more Malipiero Mania!

[Mirror Image]

Aye, it is time for more Malipiero Mania!

Yes! It's been awhile since I've listened to any of his music myself. Have you or any one else bought that new recording on Naxos?

Edit: Oh well, I just did. I'll let you guys know how it is here.

[Karl Henning]

Thanks for the alert!  Once Santa leaves the traditional Amazon gift card in my stocking . . . .

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[Mirror Image]

Thanks for the alert!  Once Santa leaves the traditional Amazon gift card in my stocking . . . .

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You're welcome. I listened to some of this recording via Naxos Music Library, sounded quite nice.

[snyprrr]

Piano Concertos 2-3 right now... boy!, this was good stuff when we were frothing earlier, but right now it's really really really good stuff!! Just Perfect Music...  CinemaScope all the waaay!!

[Karl Henning]

I think the pf cti are my favorites by Gianni Malipiero . . . .

[snyprrr]

I think the pf cti are my favorites by Gianni Malipiero . . . .

Check out the Violin Concerto on YT. It's rawer- GFM is a little different with string textures.

[Klaze]

I've got 2 discs;

A disc with chamber music: the Sonata a tre and other works on BMG Ricordi.

--> Like it a lot!

Then i had another disc with orchestral works on Naxos: Tre Commedie/Stradivarius/Cimmarosiana/Gabrieliana

--> This I thought was incredibly uninspired, to the extent that I thought it must be another composer.

Well, maybe I should investigate the Piano Concertos or Symphonies.

[snyprrr]

I've got 2 discs;

A disc with chamber music: the Sonata a tre and other works on BMG Ricordi.

--> Like it a lot!

Then i had another disc with orchestral works on Naxos: Tre Commedie/Stradivarius/Cimmarosiana/Gabrieliana

--> This I thought was incredibly uninspired, to the extent that I thought it must be another composer.

Well, maybe I should investigate the Piano Concertos or Symphonies.

I also have the Ricordi, yes, all around very nice; the Naxos has only trifles, yes it's not for us.

i would definiyely suggest the PCs, or the String Quartets on Dynamic (only that one), or the Naxos with Symphony No.7. I like Symphony No.6 on Denon (maybe his sunniest work).

[Moonfish]

Malipiero: Cello Concerto          Mainardi/RCO/van Beinum        1/41  [live]

My first listen ever to Malipiero's music and I was quite impressed with his cello concerto. The first two movements were quite alluring and built a soundscape I was drawn to. In contrast I was not too thrilled with the third movement that had more of a 20th century chaotic flavor even though it redeemed itself as it progressed.  Is the cello concerto a "typical" soundscape for Malipiero's works or can one expect a wide variety of tonal worlds?  Regardless, the cello concerto was definitely a positive experience for me. So are the new Naxos releases by La Vecchia worthwhile exploring?

[snyprrr]

Malipiero: Cello Concerto          Mainardi/RCO/van Beinum        1/41  [live]

My first listen ever to Malipiero's music and I was quite impressed with his cello concerto. The first two movements were quite alluring and built a soundscape I was drawn to. In contrast I was not too thrilled with the third movement that had more of a 20th century chaotic flavor even though it redeemed itself as it progressed.  Is the cello concerto a "typical" soundscape for Malipiero's works or can one expect a wide variety of tonal worlds?  Regardless, the cello concerto was definitely a positive experience for me. So are the new Naxos releases by La Vecchia worthwhile exploring?

Well, the CC is actually a very minor piece, but, yes, GFM has a spiky, quirky, charming quality that runs through all his developments.

BUT--- YOU MUUUUST---- you must get the set of Piano Concerti that we have been raving about on this Thread. And, try either the disc with Symphony 7 (Naxos/Marco Polo) or 3/4,... to start with.

The Violin Concerto, also, you WILL like a lot!



ALSO- the String Quartets on DYNAMIC- don't get the one on ASV, MUST be Dynamic version.




THEN, you can go on to the Late Symphonies which are a craggy as can be- Havergal? I am building up a Honegger-Malipiero bridge that is quite compelling.

[Moonfish]

Well, the CC is actually a very minor piece, but, yes, GFM has a spiky, quirky, charming quality that runs through all his developments.

BUT--- YOU MUUUUST---- you must get the set of Piano Concerti that we have been raving about on this Thread. And, try either the disc with Symphony 7 (Naxos/Marco Polo) or 3/4,... to start with.

The Violin Concerto, also, you WILL like a lot!



ALSO- the String Quartets on DYNAMIC- don't get the one on ASV, MUST be Dynamic version.




THEN, you can go on to the Late Symphonies which are a craggy as can be- Havergal? I am building up a Honegger-Malipiero bridge that is quite compelling.

The CPO release of the PCs???
I really did like the cello concerto quite a bit. It doesn't seem like it has been recorded for quite a while?