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[Symphonic Addict]

Bax: In Memoriam - Symphonic poem

Shocked to know that this is the only recording of this outstanding work. This is Bax at his most consistent and memorable.

[Daverz]

Robert Russell Bennett: Violin Concerto

Delightful.  You may enjoy the companion Vernon Duke concerto more than I did if you have a higher tolerance for schmalz (and I enjoy a bit of schmalz now and then.)

It took me a while to figure out that Robert Russell Bennett and Richard Rodney Bennett (excuse me, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett <tugs forelock>), were two different composers.  Doubly confusing as Chandos has recorded Sir Richard extensively and what I've sampled so far -- save an excellent Piano Concerto -- has been in a rather tedious and grey sounding Modernist idiom.   

[Symphonic Addict]

Robert Russell Bennett: Violin Concerto

Delightful.  You may enjoy the companion Vernon Duke concerto more than I did if you have a higher tolerance for schmalz (and I enjoy a bit of schmalz now and then.)

It took me a while to figure out that Robert Russell Bennett and Richard Rodney Bennett (excuse me, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett <tugs forelock>), were two different composers.  Doubly confusing as Chandos has recorded Sir Richard extensively and what I've sampled so far -- save an excellent Piano Concerto -- has been in a rather tedious and grey sounding Modernist idiom.   

The Russell Bennett VC is the highlight of that disc IMO. Completely irresistible.

[Madiel]

Beethoven: Violin sonata in E flat major, op.12/3



Amazon tells me I purchased this in February 2015. Still a fine decision.

[Traverso]

Gustav Leonhardt Plays K. J. Riepp Trinity Organ.

Great recording,great organ,great musician .The opening piece with the first Toccata Prima by Muffat...I felt an immediate connection,away from ouer petty lives as if I was being carried by something greater than me...it's something you connect with, fleeting but powerful

[Symphonic Addict]

Marteau: Clarinet Quintet

Every gesture, every phrase exhibits such filigree and utmost elegance. The 2nd movement alone is simply wondrous and exquisite showing a mischievous character. An absolute feast for the ear. I'm a sucker for graceful works like this clarinet quintet. The string quartet on the same disc is not half bad either, not in the slightest. Recently I found out Marteau wrote a string trio that has never been recorded as far as I know, so CPO (or other labels), do your thing!

[Symphonic Addict]

Lutoslawski: Mi-Parti
Penderecki: The Awakening of Jacob

A most marked contrast to the Marteau. Fascinating.

[JBS]

Just finished

Very Beethovenesque.
So naturally I am following up with

Recorded in 2022. The booklet includes a short essay by Tan in which he depicts Opp 109 and 110 as influenced by/homage to CPE Bach, and Op 110 as especially influenced by CPEB's use of the clavichord, and that Johann Sebastian Bach has a similar role with Op 111.

[steve ridgway]

Schnittke - Piano Quartet In A Minor based on an unfinished study by the young Mahler.

[Que]

https://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2021/Jan/Baldwin-v3-SIGCD633.htm