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Well, there are quite a few excellent accounts of the piece, that's for sure.

And of those you're fetching in now, the Fricsay interests me strangely, I allow.

The Fricsay got good reviews, but the audio samples sounded great. I'll have to compile a list of Le sacre recordings I own. I'm pretty sure I own at least 30, but I'll get back here with the list momentarily.

[Leon]

For sure, I do like the piece, Le Sacre, but I do not catch myself listening to it much anymore.  When I listen to Stravinsky, these days, I opt for other works.

[Karl Henning]

For sure, I do like the piece, Le Sacre, but I do not catch myself listening to it much anymore.  When I listen to Stravinsky, these days, I opt for other works.

It's some little while since I've listened to it, myself . . . .

[North Star]

I'm relaxed, my friend. I deleted my reply to you because I thought it was rude of me, so in respect to your feelings, I understand you want me to hear Aho and you're enthusiastic about him, but those BIS recordings aren't cheap. What recording would you recommend I start with?

It's certainly true that BIS isn't cheap.

These two excellent works are conveniently uploaded to Youtube:

Chamber Symphony no. 3 - in 4 movements
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk4jmzyCRtA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3APh371A2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KurLDuEwYEw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mkWGGnJQJY

Clarinet concerto - 4 movements
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7yxTgH0htE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zdnOTaRI8U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of2Gfonb860
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-36KDz9aVMw

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[Mirror Image]

Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps recordings I own (including the ones I have recently bought):

1. Stravinsky, Columbia Symphony Orch., Sony
2. Abbado, LSO, DG
3. Bernstein, LSO, Sony
4. Ozawa, BSO, RCA
5. Rattle, CBSO, EMI
6. Gergiev, Kirov Orch., Philips
7. Craft, LSO, Naxos
8. Boulez, Cleveland Orch., Sony
9. Boulez, Cleveland Orch., DG
10. MTT, SFSO, RCA
11. P. Jarvi, Cincinnati SO, Teldec
12. Levi, ASO, Teldec
13. Haitink, LPO, Philips
14. Dutoit, MSO, Decca
15. Chailly, Cleveland Orch., Decca
16. Simonov, RPO, Allegro
17. Dudamel, Simon Bolivar, DG
18. Karajan, BPO, DG
19. DePreist, Oregon SO, Delos
20. Dorati, Minneapolis SO, Mercury
21. Nagano, LPO, Virgin Classics
22. Mata, Dallas SO, Dorian
23. Salonen, Philharmonia, Sony
24. Salonen, LA Phil., DG
25. Mehta, NY Phil., Apex/Warner Classics
26. Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Decca
27. Levine, MET Orch., DG
28. Craft, Philharmonia, Naxos (125th Anniversary album)
29. Monteux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, Decca
30. Litton, Bergen Phil, BIS
31. Solti, CSO, Decca
32. Maazel, Cleveland Orch., Telarc
33. Fricsay, RIAS Orch., DG
34. de Burgos, LSO, Alto
35. Mackerras, LPO, EMI
36. Slatkin, St. Louis SO, RCA
37. Kreizberg, Monte Carlo Phil., OPMC Classics
38. Muti, Philadelphia Orch., EMI

*The ones bolded are recent additions to my collection.

[Lisztianwagner]

Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps recordings I own (including the ones I have recently bought):

2. Abbado, LSO, DG

I've got the Abbado recording too, it's absolutely gorgeous; one of the best versions of Le sacre du printemps I've ever heard.

[Mirror Image]

Just bought a large Aho order:

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[Karl Henning]

That's something.

There won't be that many recordings of Henning's music, until he's dead.

Maybe, long dead.

[North Star]

So, John, did you like the samples I posted?

Also: I just pounded the table 9 times.

[North Star]

That's something.

There won't be that many recordings of Henning's music, until he's dead.

Maybe, long dead.

'I can't wait' doesn't sound exactly right...

[Mirror Image]

So, John, did you like the samples I posted?

Also: I just pounded the table 9 times.

Did I like the samples you posted? See latest purchases.

[Karl Henning]

'I can't wait' doesn't sound exactly right...

Did it get cold in here suddenly?

; )

[North Star]

Did I like the samples you posted? See latest purchases.

Perhaps I should have put there a smiley, after all 

This is why I pestered you - I knew you'd be all over Aho.

The Symphonic Dances is based on Uuno Klami's unfinished ballet Pyörteitä (Whirls), for which Aho has made a completion (I was at the premiere, as was Aho). Aho uses Klami's Kalevala suite's themes in the work. The piece is thus more in the late romantic / nationalist vein, but good stuff, anyway.
Klami's Kalevala suite here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gOVFXcu1C8

[Mirror Image]

Perhaps I should have put there a smiley, after all 

This is why I pestered you - I knew you'd be all over Aho.

The Symphonic Dances is based on Uuno Klami's unfinished ballet Pyörteitä (Whirls), for which Aho has made a completion (I was at the premiere, as was Aho). Aho uses Klami's Kalevala suite's themes in the work. The piece is thus more in the late romantic / nationalist vein, but good stuff, anyway.
Klami's Kalevala suite here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gOVFXcu1C8

Yes, I eat this stuff for breakfast. I'm pretty familiar with Klami's music and the Kalevala Suite in particular which was on an Ondine recording I bought a year or so ago. Yes, this is certainly good music that needs wider exposure.

[Lethevich]

That's something.

There won't be that many recordings of Henning's music, until he's dead.

Maybe, long dead.

I think the rule is you gotta move to Finland first, then the labels might record you.

[classicalgeek]

Just bought a large Aho order:

And, if you're not done , may I suggest this one:
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This was my intro to this fascinating composer, my gateway to the symphonies!  Who knew a tuba and a contrabassoon could do that?

[Mirror Image]

And, if you're not done , may I suggest this one:
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This was my intro to this fascinating composer, my gateway to the symphonies!  Who knew a tuba and a contrabassoon could do that?

Thanks, yes, I did pass on this recording (for now) as well as some of the later BIS recordings (like the one with Symphony No. 13) and the recording with the Clarinet Concerto. I do plan on getting these at some juncture.

[North Star]

I think the rule is you gotta move to Finland first, then the labels might record you.

So, Karl, when can we expect you?

[PaulR]

And, if you're not done , may I suggest this one:
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This was my intro to this fascinating composer, my gateway to the symphonies!  Who knew a tuba and a contrabassoon could do that?

That is indeed a great disc.

I am still waiting for a recording of his Double Bass concerto.....

[listener]

At my local (Sikora's)
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS    Piano Concerto in C
DELIUS Piano Concerto in C minor     FINZI Eclogue for piano and string orchestra
Piers Lane, piano    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orch.,     Vernon Handley, cond.
and:   JOLIVET: Piano Concerto
RAVEL orch. CONSTANT  Gaspard de la Nuit
DEBUSSY  orch. MOLINARI  L'Île joyeuse
Duisberger Philharmonic    Jonathan Darlington, cond.