What are you listening to now?

[André]

Closing today's listening session with some Couperin played by the young Blandine Verlet in 1976-81 (disc 1 of this 2-disc set). She re-recorded Couperin pieces - a mostly different selection - some 35 years later.

[Mirror Image]

Rachmaninov's Youth Symphony:



Even though this work is clearly juvenilia, it is highly attractive nevertheless.

[ComposerOfAvantGarde]

Das Rheingold from unequivocally the best Ring ever recorded

[Mirror Image]

Das Rheingold from unequivocally the best Ring ever recorded

For me, the HvK cycle is the best Ring ever recorded:



I know the Sarge will have my back on this one.

[kyjo]

Barber's Cello Sonata:

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A gorgeous work which is rather let down by its final movement.

[kyjo]

Now, Merikanto's Symphony no. 2 War Symphony:

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I'll report back in the Merikanto thread.

[Earthed]

Recent listening:

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Chopin: Waltzes (Random Selection) - Augustin Anievas


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Beethoven: Piano Trio #5 In D, Op. 70/1, "Ghost" - Barenboim, Zuckerman & Du Pré

Not listened to this box in a while - quite a handy collection of various LVB Chamber Music.
Just got these recordings as MP3's ATM so might have to pick up a hard-copy soon.

[Earthed]

George Crumb - Star Child

Hey there Alien - welcome back!.
(Conor71 here with a new nick).

[Que]

Morning listening:



John Jenkins (1592 - 1678): Consort Music

Q

[SymphonicAddict]

Bruckner - Te Deum



Of course, it's a real stunner!

[Earthed]

Gonna take a while to get used to the new name but glad you're still here 

Thanks Alien


Now playing:



Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites #1 & 2 - Bernstein/NYPO

One of the non-Sibelius couplings from the box - haven't listened to this music in ages (it's pretty good!).

[Christo]

Now, Merikanto's Symphony no. 2 War Symphony:

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I'll report back in the Merikanto thread.

Please do! #eagerlywaiting 

[Madiel]

(Conor71 here with a new nick).

What happened to the old one?

Thread duty: Dvorak, Piano Quartet No.1. Heaven.

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[Earthed]

What happened to the old one?

Hey Orfeo, nothing too interesting - I deleted my old account in a fit of pique and ended up starting a new one (again) not long after.
I don't know if anyone else feels the same but there's been a few times (over the 8 or so years I've been here) when I got a bit bored of the Forum and felt strongly that I didn't want to participate anymore - but there's no escape from GMG for someone like me I guess.

[Earthed]

Recent listening:

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Shostakovich: Symphony #6 In B Minor, Op. 54 - Petrenko/RLPO

For a first listen - great as expected.
Dare I say it, but this is becoming my favorite Shostakovich Symphony Cycle.

[Turner]

Beethoven -  piano concertos / Rubinstein,Leinsdorf / rca LP box

Nice, for a change, though not really a favourite.

[eljr]

Harry Christophers / The Sixteen
Renaissance: Music for Inner Peace

Release Date September 27, 2004
Duration01:17:41
Genre
Vocal
Classical
Styles
Choral

[Mandryka]

Pierlot and his mates play John Jenkins. I think this cover is pornographic.

[Harry]

Pierlot and his mates play John Jenkins. I think this cover is pornographic.

Only if your mind is so attuned. I see it as great work of art.

[eljr]

Ars Nova Copenhagen / Paul Hillier
First Drop


Duration01:11:21
Genre
Classical
Styles
Choral
Recording Location
Danish Radio
Release Date:
2nd Jun 2017