What are you listening to now?

[Karl Henning]

Mennin
Canzona (1951)
Massachusetts Wind Orchestra

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[Que]

Graupner, Christoph (1683-1760) - Wind Music on chalumeaux, Baroque bassoon (Azzolini), and recorder for the afternoon - although I enjoy the keyboard recordings w/ Soly, I must save that this composer's wind writing has always impressed me and when played on period instruments, a doubly enjoyable experience - Dave

 

The Letzbor did not q uite do it for me the first time around, perhaps time for a relisten.... 
The  Carus issue with Azzolini is definitely on my wishlist - one of my heroes. 

Q

[Harry]

The Letzbor did not q uite do it for me the first time around, perhaps time for a relisten.... 
The  Carus issue with Azzolini is definitely on my wishlist - one of my heroes. 

Q

I have to admit that although I liked the Letzbor recording, his dynamics put me off first time around. There is absolutely no reason to play this music like he did, and it seems that he went for effect instead of a evenly flow of the music. To often in the attacco mode in the faster movements, and affected playing in the slower movement. I was not used to this kind of mannerisms, by the likes of Letzbor. So this record I bought because of the composer, but less for the performer. I heard better from him.

[Sergeant Rock]

Beethoven Symphony No.4. Böhm, Vienna




Sarge

[listener]

Back to working listening my way  though some LP boxes
BOEHM:  Prelude and Fugue in C,  BUXTEHUDE P&F in D, BRAHMS P&F in G
KELLNER: Chorale Variations    BACH: Concertos BWV.592 & 595 in G, d
Herbert Manfred Hoffmann.   Stumm Organ, Amorbach, 1793
DITTERSDORF: Oboe Concerto in G, MONN: Violin Concerto in B^b  SALIERI: Triple Concerto (Violin, oboe and cello) in d
Camerata Bern     has been reissued on cd
PURCELL:  6 Harpsichord Suites Z.660, 661,662, 663, 667, 668
Janos Sebestyen, harpsichord

[Wakefield]

So sorry. It's the worst Bear I have ever heard.

Classic! 

I admire your persistence against this recording, although I think exactly the opposite: it's an excellent performance, conducted by one of the best conductors in this repertoire.

[Lisztianwagner]

G'day, everyone!Very nice, Ilaria. A Pastoral Symphony is certainly a beauty!

Indeed, it's wonderful, one of my favourite Vaughan Williams' symphony; I particularly love the Moderato pesante.

Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony No.7

https://www.youtube.com/v/fdyFe01NVU0

[Mandryka]

So sorry. It's the worst Bear I have ever heard.

Why? Because it's a bit genteel? I don't have such a strong reaction against it  - the Bear I can't bear is Bernstein's, Bear on Broadway.

[SonicMan46]

The Letzbor did not q uite do it for me the first time around, perhaps time for a relisten.... 
The  Carus issue with Azzolini is definitely on my wishlist - one of my heroes. 

I have to admit that although I liked the Letzbor recording, his dynamics put me off first time around. There is absolutely no reason to play this music like he did, and it seems that he went for effect instead of a evenly flow of the music. To often in the attacco mode in the faster movements, and affected playing in the slower movement. I was not used to this kind of mannerisms, by the likes of Letzbor. So this record I bought because of the composer, but less for the performer. I heard better from him.

Hi Que & Harry - thanks for your comments - I mainly purchased the Letzbor CD because of the chalumeau works - I can understand your reservations; guess that I'm not as bothered w/ their playing - for those trying to make a decision on this recording, checkout the reprinted Fanfare review HERE - Dave

[Todd]

[PaulR]

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Symphony #4 in D Minor (original)

Incredibly beautiful, while short, the Romanza remains a favorite movement of mine.

[Madiel]

So sorry. It's the worst Bear I have ever heard.

Well I'd better avoid the good ones, then; I doubt my heart could take the level of pleasure they must provide.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Haydn, string quartet, Op.64, No.2.




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[Que]

I have to admit that although I liked the Letzbor recording, his dynamics put me off first time around. There is absolutely no reason to play this music like he did, and it seems that he went for effect instead of a evenly flow of the music. To often in the attacco mode in the faster movements, and affected playing in the slower movement. I was not used to this kind of mannerisms, by the likes of Letzbor. So this record I bought because of the composer, but less for the performer. I heard better from him.

I think we have the same impression there, Harry. It is exactly as you describe it. I was taken aback by Letzbor, given the charming performances on the chalumeau by Jean-Claude Veilhan.


This morning:

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Q

[Mandryka]

The monks at Solesmes chant a requiem Gregorian style. I'm reminded of Cage's comment on Satie, that the music contains no romantic passion and no governmental pronouncements, and that the music doesn't go anywhere.

I may get into this stuff.

[amw]

This Kreisleriana's a contenda.

[Harry]

Finally some time for music that calms my soul, which is much needed.

http://walboi.blogspot.nl/2014/08/galuppi-baldassare-1706-1785-manuscript.html?spref=tw

[Harry]

This makes me very happy!

http://walboi.blogspot.nl/2014/08/bach-js-complete-organ-works-volume-vii.html?spref=tw

[Madiel]

Starting my exploration of the 'Isaac Stern plays Beethoven' box with the Piano Trio in E flat, WoO39.

Yeah... I think this might be the earliest Beethoven piece I've ever listened to, at least in any depth. You can kind of tell. The music is pleasant enough, but it's often not especially imaginative. A few more years of development to go before he sets the world on fire.

[Karl Henning]

This makes me very happy!

http://walboi.blogspot.nl/2014/08/bach-js-complete-organ-works-volume-vii.html?spref=tw

Cheers, Harry!