What are you listening to now?

[Karl Henning]

First listen (streaming) to Nielsen: Prelude, Theme and Variations for solo violin.



I must say, Nielsen's chamber and piano works are full of interest. The early ones are good and the later ones are often quite unconventional in some way. They're all moving quite high on my shopping list.

Solid, Jackson.

[Mookalafalas]

this.


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[Madiel]

Schumann - Piano Quartet

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This week is the first in several years that I've listened to both the quintet and quartet. Up until now I've always felt I preferred the slightly mellower quartet. But the quintet made a big impression on me this time, so I'm not sure I can play favourites any more.

Still definitely enjoying this, though.

[cilgwyn]

Playing here,now. I've only really started getting "into" these. I'm glad I hung onto them as I've had the box set for ages. I'm listening to the second movement of St Qt No 12 at the moment.

[Madiel]

I'm listening to the second movement of St Qt No 12 at the moment.

*pounds the table*

One of my absolute favourite things from that box.

[Harry]

Playing here,now. I've only really started getting "into" these. I'm glad I hung onto them as I've had the box set for ages. I'm listening to the second movement of St Qt No 12 at the moment.

That set is one of the better ones on the market. I rather like this ensemble.

[cilgwyn]

*pounds the table*

One of my absolute favourite things from that box.

So,I chose wisely! I can't believe I was "sitting on" this box for years without listening to it! I think I had some idea,reading the booklet,that the later one's got too gloomy,for me?! (I think there is something about getting out a razor blade in the  booklet notes,somewhere?! Maybe,I imagined it,though?!!) Yes,it's not cheerful,but of course there's that cathartic effect that great music has,even if it's grim......and the instrumentation is so gripping,startling. I sat up straight while I was listening to that second movement (of No 12).

[Madiel]

So,I chose wisely! I can't believe I was "sitting on" this box for years without listening to it! I think I had some idea,reading the booklet,that the later one's got too gloomy,for me?! (I think there is something about getting out a razor blade in the  booklet notes,somewhere?! Maybe,I imagined it,though?!!) Yes,it's not cheerful,but of course there's that cathartic effect that great music has,even if it's grim......and the instrumentation is so gripping,startling. I sat up straight while I was listening to that second movement (of No 12).

Well, no.13 and no.15 are fairly bleak in my view. But no.12... there's so much scope in that 2nd movement in particular, and it reaches a great conclusion.

[Madiel]

My own bleakness: Bridge, Lament.

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[Karl Henning]

Not at all bleak:

von Weber (arr. Berlioz)
Invitation to the Dance, Op.65
Cz Phil
Ančerl

[Mirror Image]

Holmboe
Chamber Symphony No. 2, 'Elegy', Op. 100
Storgårds
Lapland Chamber Orchestra

[Madiel]

Holmboe
Chamber Symphony No. 2, 'Elegy', Op. 100
Storgårds
Lapland Chamber Orchestra

Excellent.

[Karl Henning]

Liszt
Totentanz, Paraphrase on the Dies irae, S.126
Lortie, pf & al.

[Mirror Image]

Excellent.

Yeah, it's pretty good, but I'm still trying to assimilate Holmboe's musical language.

[Todd]

[bhodges]

So,I chose wisely! I can't believe I was "sitting on" this box for years without listening to it! I think I had some idea,reading the booklet,that the later one's got too gloomy,for me?! (I think there is something about getting out a razor blade in the  booklet notes,somewhere?! Maybe,I imagined it,though?!!) Yes,it's not cheerful,but of course there's that cathartic effect that great music has,even if it's grim......and the instrumentation is so gripping,startling. I sat up straight while I was listening to that second movement (of No 12).

Just adding my vote to the chorus of praise for this box. For years the Fitzwilliam set was THE one to hear, partially because there weren't that many recordings of the quartets by anyone. Now that has changed, and there are many great ensembles that have tackled them (if not the entire 15).

I haven't heard anything from this box in years, but last time the performances held up very well. Glad you finally delved into the box! And yes, No. 12 -- what a piece. (But really, I don't know how I would choose a favorite.)

--Bruce

[Madiel]

Yeah, it's pretty good, but I'm still trying to assimilate Holmboe's musical language.

It really does depend quite a bit on the era. His music from the 1930s and 40s is more folk-like, the 1960s is when he reaches peak "modern", and then in the 1970s there's a new translucent texture.

Chamber Symphony No.2 is from right around my favourite period, but that's also close to some of the toughest works to get to know. It's quite different from, say, the first 8 regular symphonies.

[SurprisedByBeauty]

#morninglistening to the #chambermusic of #AulisSallinen on #cpo

: http://a-fwd.to/7mWoiVV

w/@VirtuosiDiKuhmo et al.

Introduction & #Tango-Overture, Nocturnal Dances...

[Moonfish]

this.


from this

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How were the Telemann sonatas in Petri's rendition? 

[Baron Scarpia]

Playing here,now. I've only really started getting "into" these. I'm glad I hung onto them as I've had the box set for ages. I'm listening to the second movement of St Qt No 12 at the moment.

I haven't listened to the entire thing, but this is my favorite set, because I feel they bring a little humor to the music, approach with sarcasm rather than "bleakness."