What are you listening to now?

[aligreto]

Wagner: Das Rheingold Highlights [Kempe]





The glories of Wagner, redacted.

[aligreto]

Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2 [Donauer]





These are fine interpretations and robust performances of these works.

[North Star]

On tonight's menu, a program of 20th Century music for violin & piano

Stravinsky
Duo concertant
Marwood & Adés

Pärt
Fratres
Kremer & Jarrett

Martinů
Études rythmiques
Matousek & Adamek

Piazzolla
Le Grand Tango
Kremer & Sakharov

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[Malx]

I'm definitely on a Bach binge at present, tonight:
Sonatas for obbligato harpsichord and violin BWV 1014 -1016 played by Chiara Banchini (violin) & Jorg-Andreas Botticher (harpsichord).

[Zeus]

Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte

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[Moonfish]

Vivaldi: Concerti per fagotto I 
RV 493, 495, 477, 488, 503, 471, 484 

Azzolini
L'Aura soave cremona
Cantalupi

Such a unique soundscape created by Azzolini and the ensemble. Riveting!

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[ritter]

Good evening, Karlo!

THREAD DUTY:

First listen to this recent release of Reynaldo Hahn's chamber music:

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The major pieces on this CD (the Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor from 1921, and the late Piano Quartet No. 3 in G major from 1946) were already available in other releases (on the Hyperion and Maguelone labels), but these idiomatic and very convincing renditions by pianist James Baillieu and his fellow musicians are a welcome addition to the composer's discography. The main attraction IMO is the Quartet, where Hahn deploys his skills in his usual arch-conservstive idiom, and producies a work of poignant nostalgia. Of the four movement piece, the third (and longest), andante, seems to me some of the best music in its composer's catalogue. and has some interesting (for Hahn, I'd even say daring) harmonies. In case anyone gets confused, as far as I understand it, there are no piano quartets Nos. 1 & 2. This Quartet No. 3  was preceded by two string quartets (in F major and in A minor), from the late 30s / early 40s, and recorded by the Quatuor Parisii (on an OPP Naïve CD).

The transcriptions of two of Hahn's most famous mélodies for violin (À Chloris) and cello (Si mes vers avaient des ailes) and piano are much less interesting, as they emphasise the "salon" side of the music, and rob us of the possibility of appreciating Hahn's considerable talent in setting French verse to music.

A highly recommended release for anyone interested in Hahn's music.

[vandermolen]

Two fine symphonies from a great Irish composer (now in his late eighties):
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[vandermolen]

Again! Again!

Rachmaninoff: The Bells [Kolokola]
Troitskaya/Karczykowski/Krause
Chorus of the Concertgebouw Orchestra
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Ashkenazy

A great recording of Rachmaninov's IMHO greatest work.

[Christo]

Two fine symphonies from a great Irish composer (now in his late eighties):
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Glious CD, a fine discovery then! The later one with his symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 proved equally impressive and together they show him an impressive symphonist.

[Malx]

Bach has been put on the bach seat for the rest of the evening some orchestral music in the driving seat:
First on the player - Arnold, Symphony No 3 - LSO, Hickox.

[vandermolen]

Glious CD, a fine discovery then! The later one with his symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 proved equally impressive and together they show him an impressive symphonist.

I agree. I think my favourite is the Lilburnesque No. 3 although I find the return of the 'prevailing wind' motto theme at the end of No.4 emotionally overwhelming. Such a terrific CD - one of my greatest ever discoveries.

[Traverso]

Brahms

This time in the right thread.

Clarinet quintet   
Clarinet sonata

[Traverso]

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 [Bachaus]

I like Backhaus and Isserstedt.

[Traverso]

A great recording of Rachmaninov's IMHO greatest work.

+1

[vandermolen]

Guess which work I bought this CD for.

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[vandermolen]

Bach has been put on the bach seat for the rest of the evening some orchestral music in the driving seat:
First on the player - Arnold, Symphony No 3 - LSO, Hickox.

Two fine symphonies, I like No 3 in particular. There is a fine old version with Arnold conducting.

[North Star]

Good evening, Karlo!

THREAD DUTY:

First listen to this recent release of Reynaldo Hahn's chamber music:

The major pieces on this CD (the Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor from 1921, and the late Piano Quartet No. 3 in G major from 1946) were already available in other releases (on the Hyperion and Maguelone labels), but these idiomatic and very convincing renditions by pianist James Baillieu and his fellow musicians are a welcome addition to the composer's discography. The main attraction IMO is the Quartet, where Hahn deploys his skills in his usual arch-conservstive idiom, and producies a work of poignant nostalgia. Of the four movement piece, the third (and longest), andante, seems to me some of the best music in its composer's catalogue. and has some interesting (for Hahn, I'd even say daring) harmonies. In case anyone gets confused, as far as I understand it, there are no piano quartets Nos. 1 & 2. This Quartet No. 3  was preceded by two string quartets (in F major and in A minor), from the late 30s / early 40s, and recorded by the Quatuor Parisii (on an OPP Naïve CD).

The transcriptions of two of Hahn's most famous mélodies for violin (À Chloris) and cello (Si mes vers avaient des ailes) and piano are much less interesting, as they emphasise the "salon" side of the music, and rob us of the possibility of appreciating Hahn's considerable talent in setting French verse to music.

A highly recommended release for anyone interested in Hahn's music.

Good evening, Rafael! That looks good..

[Malx]

Sibelius, Symphony No 6 - LSO, Collins.
I'm running out of superlatives for this cycle of symphonies which is hidden in this fine box - simply marvellous.

[Mirror Image]

Continuing with Stupel's traversal of Langgaard's symphonies (and misc. orchestral works)...



Such an impressive symphony from a 19 year. old! This was the symphony that got a major boost from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and received a warm reception, unfortunately, fame eluded the composer as, while it was popular in Germany, back home in Denmark, the Danes could really care less and never gave Langgaard the time of day.