What are you listening to now?

[Madiel]

On the contrary James, I don't have anything to learn and sort out. It is not an inherent goal or obligation to get to know Stockhausen's music. There is no need for me to definitively determine whether or not the Emperor is in fact wearing clothes.

Because I have quite enough music to get to know for the next couple of decades from dozens of other composers and songwriters. Remember that thread where I essentially agreed with you about the practical realities of filtering music and deciding what to listen to and what not to listen to? Allow me to filter.

[Sergeant Rock]

Mozart Symphony #33 B flat K.319, Klemperer conducting the New Philharmonia




Sarge

[Mirror Image]

On the contrary James, I don't have anything to learn and sort out. It is not an inherent goal or obligation to get to know Stockhausen's music. There is no need for me to definitively determine whether or not the Emperor is in fact wearing clothes.

Because I have quite enough music to get to know for the next couple of decades from dozens of other composers and songwriters. Remember that thread where I essentially agreed with you about the practical realities of filtering music and deciding what to listen to and what not to listen to? Allow me to filter.

I agree. I never will feel the urge to listen to Stockhausen. The reason being is his music doesn't deal with matters of the heart nor does any of it convey a message other than bloop-beep-blop. I remember hearing Gruppen and thinking "What a complete waste of good notation paper." Anyway, I think it's wise that everyone here pursue their own musical interests instead of trying to win approval like James wants us to do for him.

[Karl Henning]

Right .. its just a lot of talk in otherwords. Nothing else.

Extra points for your looking in the mirror today!

[Mirror Image]

More comedy. 

Well, James, let's be honest here: you tout around Stockhausen like he's some kind of god and you expect everyone to nod their heads in agreement with you. The fact remains that Stockhausen will NEVER find a place in the concert repertoire (unless it's some kind of special concert performance like The Rest is Noise Festival) and his music only appeals to a few hardcore avant-garde listeners. In other words, he has a devoted following that's about it. I know of no one who thinks highly of his music nor do I know of no one that wants to get to know his music.

[Sergeant Rock]

Mozart Symphony #34 C major, Szell conducting the Concertgebouw




Sarge

[Harry]

Another fine disc by Savall and his band.


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[Sergeant Rock]

Haydn Symphony #101 D major "Clock" ...Goodman conducting the Hanover Band




Sarge

[Wanderer]

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[Fafner]

Viktor Kalabis - Symphonic Variations for large orchestra
Česká filharmonie, Václav Neumann

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[Harry]

Alexander Agricola (1446-1506).
1. Cecus non judicat de coloribus, prima pars.
2. Je n'ay dueil que de vous.
Juan de Anchieta (1462-1523).
3. Musica quid defles (lament on the death of Agricola).
Graindelavoix, Björn Schmelzer.
(Glossa GCD P32105, 2010)

Costanzo Festa (c.1490-1545).
4. Motet Deus, venerunt gentes.
Cantica Symphonia, Giuseppe Maletto and Kees Boeke.
(Stradivarius STR 33585, 2003)

Salomone Rossi (c.1570-c.1630).
5. Wedding song: "Lemi ehpots".
6. Psalm 80: 4, 8, 20: "Elohim hashivenu".
7. "Yitgadal veyitkadash".
Profeti Della Quinta, Elam Rotem and ensemble Muscadin, Alena Honigova.
(Panclassics PAN 10214, 2009)

Matteo da Perugia (fl. 1400-1416).
8. Canon: Andray Soulet.
9. Rondeau: Dame Playsans.
Mala Punica, Pedro Memelsdorff.
(Erato 8573-82163-2, 1999)

Anthonello de Caserta (end 14e, beginning 15e century).
10. Dame d'onour.
Jill Feldman, soprano. Sabine Lutzenberger, soprano. Claudine Ansermet, soprano. Giuseppe Maletto, tenor.
Mala Punica, Pedro Memelsdorff.
(Arcana A 23, 1996)

[Madiel]

So while certain folks here just talk, I'll just passionately continue exploring his music and track findings, events & news surrounding it.[/font]

You do know this is a message board, don't you?

Well, actually, I know you do. Because while exploring music, you post about it in levels of detail that no-one else finds necessary.  And on the Stockhausen thread, you copy and paste entire articles. I guess this board allows you to do that - unlike one I moderate where we take the view that the copyright risks aren't worth it - but let me take the opportunity to say how annoying I personally find both practices.  And that Stockhausen's own music isn't actually the only off-putting thing around here about listening to Stockhausen's music.

[Fafner]

Shostakovich - Piano Concertos No. 1 & 2
Cristina Ortiz
Bournemouth SO, Paavo Berglund

[Madiel]

Oh you are so miserable. All you do is moan, whine and complain. Lighten up.

Your personal experience is not universal.

[Madiel]

What on earth are your talking about. My goodness ..

I mean that when I'm not talking to you, about you, or about Stockhausen, the proportion of complaint in my discourse drops markedly!

Think on that, and goodnight.

[Que]

Alexander Agricola (1446-1506).
1. Cecus non judicat de coloribus, prima pars.
2. Je n'ay dueil que de vous.
Juan de Anchieta (1462-1523).
3. Musica quid defles (lament on the death of Agricola).
Graindelavoix, Björn Schmelzer.
(Glossa GCD P32105, 2010)

Costanzo Festa (c.1490-1545).
4. Motet Deus, venerunt gentes.
Cantica Symphonia, Giuseppe Maletto and Kees Boeke.
(Stradivarius STR 33585, 2003)

Salomone Rossi (c.1570-c.1630).
5. Wedding song: "Lemi ehpots".
6. Psalm 80: 4, 8, 20: "Elohim hashivenu".
7. "Yitgadal veyitkadash".
Profeti Della Quinta, Elam Rotem and ensemble Muscadin, Alena Honigova.
(Panclassics PAN 10214, 2009)

Matteo da Perugia (fl. 1400-1416).
8. Canon: Andray Soulet.
9. Rondeau: Dame Playsans.
Mala Punica, Pedro Memelsdorff.
(Erato 8573-82163-2, 1999)

Anthonello de Caserta (end 14e, beginning 15e century).
10. Dame d'onour.
Jill Feldman, soprano. Sabine Lutzenberger, soprano. Claudine Ansermet, soprano. Giuseppe Maletto, tenor.
Mala Punica, Pedro Memelsdorff.
(Arcana A 23, 1996)

You're doing some great listening today.

Listening myself at the moment:

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Q

[Marc]

I'm in the merry-go-round with mister Pollini's performance of Beethoven's Der Sturm ... it's sensational!

[SonicMan46]

Haydn, Joseph - String Quartets w/ Quatuor Mosaïques - their second 5-CD set - Dave

[Sadko]

Artemiev

Solaris (soundtrack to Tarkovski's film)

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[Mandryka]

Helmut Winter plays Pachelbel on The organ at Trebel Church.

Such a transparent instrument! Such eloquent performances! Such a shame that Helmut Winter didn"t record more! Such a pity that there isn't more recorded on the Trebel organ!