What are you listening to now?

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Well I made it through disc 2, with as the last SQ No. 3, opus 73, in F major, yes major key, but its in minor mood. Possibly one of the best he has written, certainly if you listen to the last movement of this quartet, a very intense Moderato. Heads of to the performance, one of the best cycles around. I remember that I bought this Chandos set for 7 pounds on Amazon, a slight error of them, but they send me it anyway for this price.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

After all the darkness of Shostakovich some light in the house.

Mozart.

Symphony in sol maggiore, "Neue Lambach"

Excellent performance, and good sound.

[Gurn Blanston]

After all the darkness of Shostakovich some light in the house.

Mozart.

Symphony in sol maggiore, "Neue Lambach"

Excellent performance, and good sound.

I love that box, it has so many nice works like that one that you just won't hear otherwise. And so well played, too.

For me, it's some Hummel. His fortepiano sonatas by Marie Rose.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I love that box, it has so many nice works like that one that you just won't hear otherwise. And so well played, too.

For me, it's some Hummel. His fortepiano sonatas by Marie Rose.

I am playing the set of Pinnock at the same time, and I must admit that I could not do without this set either.

[Gurn Blanston]

I am playing the set of Pinnock at the same time, and I must admit that I could not do without this set either.

Aha! You were fooling me!    Well, I like Pinnock too, although the greater flexibility of the AAM seems a lot more appealing to me.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Aha! You were fooling me!    Well, I like Pinnock too, although the greater flexibility of the AAM seems a lot more appealing to me.

Yes I agree with you, the AAM is more flexible, but Pinnock's enthusiasm is invigorating too. I bought Hogwood because you were so positive, and I never regretted buying it.

AAM this time.

Symphony No. 7 in re maggiore, KV 45.

A delightful little symphony.

[Gurn Blanston]

Yes I agree with you, the AAM is more flexible, but Pinnock's enthusiasm is invigorating too. I bought Hogwood because you were so positive, and I never regretted buying it.

AAM this time.

Symphony No. 7 in re maggiore, KV 45.

A delightful little symphony.

To me, all the early symphonies, although they probably ARE juvenilia, are nonetheless very pleasant to listen to. They are nicely styled, galant symphonies, perfectly representing the period of their composition. All it takes is some spirited playing to make them a nice evening's listening.

For me, it is this;



The Horn Concerto for now. This will probably destroy my reputation.

[mc ukrneal]

Symphony No. 8, Memories at Amalienborg.

As such a fine work, but I do not much care for the Choir and Tenor part in this. Somehow it disrupts the music, and does not add one Iota to the proceeding other then irritating me. But apart from this the orchestral parts are fine.

I've actually been following these posts with interest. I considered getting that set, but I have had mixed reactions to Langgaard. The first disc I got was 12-14 and I really enjoyed it. Then I got symphony #1 and I thought I was in heaven. I just love that disc. But then I got the next disc (symphonies 2 & 3) and I just didn't like them very much so I stopped collecting them. But I have been meaning to go back and try that disc again to see if perhaps my opinion has changed. Your enthusiasm makes me wonder if I might enjoy some of the others that I have not yet heard. But I am on the fence... (but not stuck on the fence, if you catch my drift... )

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I ended up with the Violin sonata No. 1 in A major, opus 33 by Carl Nielsen. Although I like the music, this performance did not hit it off quite as I expected it would. That is not to say its bad, far from it, but I have some side remarks. Its performed by Johannes Soe Hansen on the Violin, and Frank Jarlsfelt on the Piano. Especially the first movement is aggressively played, so much that the movement collapses under the strain, and the music suffers accordingly. In the second movement they approach the Andante a bit more relaxed but still its a uneasy match at best. Sound is a bit harsh too. there are better performances.

[Todd]

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A second go-round with Schiff's LvB concerto cycle.  The Emperor has a bit less oomph than I tend to prefer, but the other four are pretty darned good.  Can't believe it took me this long to get this set.

[Karl Henning]

I ended up with the Violin sonata No. 1 in A major, opus 33 by Carl Nielsen. Although I like the music, this performance did not hit it off quite as I expected it would.

I've not made my way through that box properly yet, Harry.

But the violin sonatas (and all else) in this box are outstanding:

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[Brian]

I've actually been following these posts with interest. I considered getting that set, but I have had mixed reactions to Langgaard. The first disc I got was 12-14 and I really enjoyed it. Then I got symphony #1 and I thought I was in heaven. I just love that disc. But then I got the next disc (symphonies 2 & 3) and I just didn't like them very much so I stopped collecting them. But I have been meaning to go back and try that disc again to see if perhaps my opinion has changed. Your enthusiasm makes me wonder if I might enjoy some of the others that I have not yet heard. But I am on the fence... (but not stuck on the fence, if you catch my drift... )

I liked Symphony No. 1 in college but haven't heard it in about four years. I've heard really random symphonies off and on over time - 6, 12, a few random others - but really connected with the Second yesterday. Maybe my mind is finally ready for Langgaard's collection of different soundworlds.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I've not made my way through that box properly yet, Harry.

But the violin sonatas (and all else) in this box are outstanding:

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Yes Karl, that box is definitively on my ordering list. Thank you for pointing it out. I would like to know what your opinion would be of the mentioned performance I heard. When you get at it, that is.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I've actually been following these posts with interest. I considered getting that set, but I have had mixed reactions to Langgaard. The first disc I got was 12-14 and I really enjoyed it. Then I got symphony #1 and I thought I was in heaven. I just love that disc. But then I got the next disc (symphonies 2 & 3) and I just didn't like them very much so I stopped collecting them. But I have been meaning to go back and try that disc again to see if perhaps my opinion has changed. Your enthusiasm makes me wonder if I might enjoy some of the others that I have not yet heard. But I am on the fence... (but not stuck on the fence, if you catch my drift... )

It takes some time before the music sinks in, ultimately I connect better to the music as say 2 years ago, when I bought the box. Still the vocal and choir parts are not to my liking, but then I am known to be allergic to such combinations.

[Lisztianwagner]

Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G major

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[mc ukrneal]

It takes some time before the music sinks in, ultimately I connect better to the music as say 2 years ago, when I bought the box. Still the vocal and choir parts are not to my liking, but then I am known to be allergic to such combinations.

I guess I'll just give it another try then. #14 has some choral parts, but they are at the beginning and end (and don't last too long - 3 minutes out of 30 type thing).

[Karl Henning]

A propos, Karl, how do you like Pletnev in Scarlatti?

Had just a taste to-day, Andrei, but I like it. A very different flavor to the older keyboards, to be sure, but lighter of tread than the Power Pianists (not that Pletnev is any wimp . . . .)

[madaboutmahler]

Good evening, everyone!

RSMM

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The Bells.

Excellent piece.

[listener]

I'm not exactly organized but have a selection of discs to move from the unshelved stack:
Wm SCHUMAN:  Symphony no.8   - NY Phil/Bernstein     
BARBER: Andromache's Farewell   - NY Phil/Schippers, with Martina Arroyo, sop.
TELEMANN: Double and Triple Concertos
Academy of Ancient Music / Hogwood
TCHAIKOWSKY: Overture 1812,  Romeo and Juliet
The Simcoe Accordion Symphony      D.J. Garner, cond..

[North Star]

Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G major
(Argerich & Abbado)

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