Topic: What are you listening to now?

[JBS]

Just finished a run through of this set

The last work I listened to, the Schedrin, was one of only three concertos included here listed as "written for Rostropovich" which I liked, the others being (no surprise) the Prokofiev and Shostakovich. The Knaifel was good but is more a choral work in which the cello has a prominent role (and is the only instrument ) so it's not really a concerto The Milhaud and Honegger concertos were also good.

Now on the last CD of this set, Bruckner 9

[Ken B]

Just finished a run through of this set

The last work I listened to, the Schedrin, was one of only three concertos included here listed as "written for Rostropovich" which I liked, the others being (no surprise) the Prokofiev and Shostakovich. The Knaifel was good but is more a choral work in which the cello has a prominent role (and is the only instrument ) so it's not really a concerto The Milhaud and Honegger concertos were also good.

Now on the last CD of this set, Bruckner 9

I was just playing parts of that this week. The Jolivet is also good, but I needed a couple listens.

[Todd]

Another go.

[Ken B]

R Schumann
Piano Trios
Beaux Arts Trio

[JBS]

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[vandermolen]

Alwyn, William (1905-1985) - Symphonies & Chamber Works - having ended listening to my 'Early Music' collection, on to British Composers starting w/ Alwyn - have over a dozen discs, so will start w/ the ones below - the Symphonies are in a 3-CD box, so will do a disc a day; reviews attached of the 'chamber discs' -   Dave

 

 

His Violin Concerto has been a great recent discovery for me. I enjoy all the symphonies and 'The Magic Island' is my favourite musical work based on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

[vandermolen]

Earlier today - Symphony 3:

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

Earlier today - Symphony 3:

Great CD, but shockingly short program. I remember the golden key suite also being outstanding.

[vandermolen]

Great CD, but shockingly short program. I remember the golden key suite also being outstanding.

Oh thanks! I'm not sure I've heard it yet but will do now.

[Madiel]

Ah, of course. And the Summer solstice falls on June 8th? 

December 22, actually...

[Madiel]

Dvorak String Quintet op.97 over breakfast.



At least going by the performances I own, I think this is my favourite of Dvorak's 'American' works.

[listener]

TELEMANN:  Missa Brevis
Psalm 71 (Deus jusicium tuum),  Cantata: Alles redet itzt und singet
Das Kleine Konzert,   Hermann Max, cond.
REUBKE:  The 94th Psalm (Sonata in c for organ)
SCHUMANN:  Six Fugues on B-A-C-H,  op. 60
Kevin Bowyer, organ of Odense Cathedral
CHAUSSON: Piano Quartet op. 30   - Les Musiciens
COPLAND: “Vitebsk” – Studt on Jewish Theme  for piano trio  - Trio Wanderer
JANÁČEK: On  an overgrown path   - Alain Planès, piano

[Madiel]

Holmboe, Symphony No.5



It was my first Holmboe experience. And that opening movement the whole symphony still makes a pretty awesome introduction to Holmboe, one of the best from (towards the end of) the first phase of his career.

[Madiel]

Faure

Barcarolle no.4 (op.44) - gorgeously subtle.
Valse-Caprice no.2 (op.38) - sparkling.

[JBS]

Acquainting myself with a composer I don't know

(Reiissue by Naxos of an ASV recording)
Just started, but the first ten minutes are promising.

[PerfectWagnerite]

Copland: Appalachian Spring [Ormandy]





I particularly like the orchestral writing in the Introduction to this work.

Yes, those wide-open intervals so typical of Copland and you wouldn't mistake it for anyone else.

Incidentally the Fabulous Philadelphians under Ormandy recorded the complete score 15 yrs prior as in this LP but I cannot find a CD version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNHWcHEMy-Q

[Madiel]

Stravinsky, Agon

[HIPster]

Now on the last CD of this set, Bruckner 9

I followed your lead on this and ordered this set from Arkiv Music while it was on sale.  It's a really excellent set!

The Bruckner discs are very much to my liking. 

TD:

Superb performances!  The Finished - Unfinished Symphony is the edition put together by Mario Venzago.  Mostly MI, but period style percussion is utilized.

Sound is vivid and clear.

[Madiel]

Bridge, There is a Willow Grows Aslant a Brook



Bleak and moody music. Listening to Bridge in chronological order highlights that this has a similar tone to some of the piano pieces of the same period. But this is the first piece actually conceived for orchestra that he wrote in many, many years. There are some big ones to come.

[Ken B]

Acquainting myself with a composer I don't know

(Reiissue by Naxos of an ASV recording)
Just started, but the first ten minutes are promising.

There was a big discussion of him here about a year or two ago.
TD Beethoven, Piano sonata 31, Brendel (Phillips analog)