What are you listening to now?

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Mahlerian

Quote from: Monsieur Croche on November 24, 2016, 03:49:54 PM
Is this satisfying your former yearning for a much better performance of Threni than the rough-edged (and fomerly only) Columbia recording?

Oh yes.  I even wrote a review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R9VAZ0EEP1WD6/

Though there actually is a third recording, by Robert Craft for Koch (now available in DG's complete Stravinsky set).
"l do not consider my music as atonal, but rather as non-tonal. I feel the unity of all keys. Atonal music by modern composers admits of no key at all, no feeling of any definite center." - Arnold Schoenberg

Todd

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Quote from: aligreto on November 24, 2016, 08:03:09 AM
Atterberg: Symphony No. 9 [Rasilainen]....





This symphony is a departure from the previous eight in that it calls for voices, two soloists and a choir. For me, the other significant difference is the musical language which has greatly evolved from that in his previous works and which I find difficult to come to terms with on first hearing. This one definitely calls for further scrutiny.

However, what an amazing and wonderful musical journey this has been.

Be sure to listen to that symphonic poem, Alven. Such a ravishing work.

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Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on November 24, 2016, 07:10:15 PM
Stravinsky - Agon



My favorite Stravinsky work at the moment, it's quite addictive.  :D

Great performance, too! 8)

Bogey

Quote from: Que on November 24, 2016, 05:57:43 AM
Another recording of the 8yh symphony:



Q

Recording date on this one, Que?
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Juan Crisóstemo de ARRIAGA (1806-1826)
Though not as prolific in his childhood, his short life and the freshness of his few works make him known as 'the Spanish Mozart'
Obertura no.20    Cantata: Herminie       Agar dans le désert
Stabat Mater   O Salutaris ...
assorted choruses and soloists
Basque National Orchestra   Cristian Mandeal, cond..
"Keep your hand on the throttle and your eye on the rail as you walk through life's pathway."

Autumn Leaves

Now playing:



Symphonies #1, 3 & 7

SimonNZ



Messiaen's Le Tombeau Resplendissant - Stefan Asbury, cond.

Live: 5 November 2016, Maison de la Radio, Paris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8u4b6Cq8kc

Kontrapunctus


SimonNZ



Thomas Larcher's Symphony No. 2 "Kenotaph" - Semyon Bychkov, cond.

Live: 28 August 2016, BBC Proms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ZXj93AmWQ


Que

Quote from: Bogey on November 24, 2016, 08:43:48 PM


Recording date on this one, Que?

Recorded in 1936, and surprisingly good with a lot of detail.
The main drawback is some "overloading" in the peaks of loud passages.

Q

Que

Morning listening is a rerun of this:

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Monsieur Croche

Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on November 24, 2016, 07:10:15 PM
Stravinsky - Agon

My favorite Stravinsky work at the moment, it's quite addictive.  :D

Apollo and Orpheus, too; each another sort of solid 'n gorgeous.

From Agon I'd steer you toward
In Memoriam Dylan Thomas - Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Cantata, at least the Ricercar I & II; The maidens came & To-morrow shall be my dancing day
Septet
Introitus: T.S. Eliot in memoriam

~ I'm all for personal expression; it just has to express something to me. ~

Harry

Quote from: Que on November 24, 2016, 11:26:22 PM
Morning listening is a rerun of this:

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Q

Not bad, just a little rough at times.
Good morning my friend!
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Que

Quote from: Harry's corner on November 24, 2016, 11:38:13 PM
Not bad, just a little rough at times.
Good morning my friend!

Good morning, and agreed. :)

Also I feel the approch of instrumentalization of vocal lines  is outdated - the two a cappella items sound best to my ears....

For a considerable step up (no overlap in repertoire):

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Harry

#78736
Quote from: Que on November 25, 2016, 12:12:49 AM
Good morning, and agreed. :)

Also I feel the approach of instrumentalization of vocal lines  is outdated - the two a cappella items sound best to my ears....

For a considerable step up (no overlap in repertoire):

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Q

Exactly my sentiments Que. And the one you posted looks enticing, I will dive into it.
Read the review and this made me worry a tad.


(The high voices - one male, one female - lend an incisive edge to the vocal blend which some listeners may find disconcerting)
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Que

#78737
Looking forward in hearing this for the 1st time - I am a big fan of Jean-Charles Ablitzer.
Unfortunately his recording projects seem erratic...but always original and rewarding. :)



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Jean-Charles Ablitzer plays the Garnier organ of the Temple Saint-Jean de Belfort.

Q

Turner

Relaxing, quite delightful, well-played
- Hummel´s piano trios, Trio Parnussus/MDG recording.

Harry

Quote from: Que on November 25, 2016, 12:35:18 AM
Looking forward in hearing this for the 1st time - I am a big fan of Jean-Charles Ablitzer.
Unfortunately his recording projects seem erratic...but always original and rewarding. :)



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Jean-Charles Ablitzer plays the Garnier organ of the Temple Saint-Jean de Belfort.

Q

It's rather fun, you bought almost the same CD'S in the Ligia sale, this is also one of them. It's the first CD I have from Ablitzer. Very curious after this one. The music I have already from others, so it's a question of interpretation and the sound of the organ I guess.
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"