What are you listening to now?

[Jamie]

thoroughly enjoying my first listen to this...

[André]

Gilson - The Sea

A magnificent depiction of a warm landscape on water, written before the famous Debussy's La Mer. There is a recurring theme that unifies the work and certainly it becomes an earworm. A very fine work.




Hausegger - Wieland der Schmied

Just the kind of work I like so much: lush orchestration, vibrant climaxes and an epic feel to it. Almost at the beginning it appears a magical fragment that seems coming from a fairy land. Absolutely stunning.

The Gilson/De Boeck disc is a superb set of little-known works. I have these performances by Rickenbacher, but with another visual, on the Discover label, as well as another version of De Zee on Naxos, conducted by Frédéric Devreese, himself a fine composer. The symphony by De Boeck is also a very fine work

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TD:



The Cantate de Noel reminds me of Vaughan-Williams' Hodie with its prominent use of popular carols. Honegger's Christmas cantata evolves from darkness and gloom to joyful noises without quite shaking that initial impression of unease. It is a less radiant and affirmative work than VW - much shorter too, by more than half.

[SymphonicAddict]

The Gilson/De Boeck disc is a superb set of little-known works. I have these performances by Rickenbacher, but with another visual, on the Discover label, as well as another version of De Zee on Naxos, conducted by Frédéric Devreese, himself a fine composer. The symphony by De Boeck is also a very fine work

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TD:



The Cantate de Noel reminds me of Vaughan-Williams' Hodie with its prominent use of popular carols. Honegger's Christmas cantata evolves from darkness and gloom to joyful noises without quite shaking that initial impression of unease. It is a less radiant and affirmative work than VW - much shorter too, by more than half.

Yes, indeed! I was already familiar with the Boeck as well. It's a hidden gem that deserves more spread.

[SymphonicAddict]

Symphony Nr. 1 in B flat minor

This is by far my favorite recording of the Walton's ultra-glorious Symphony Nr. 1. A remarkable quality I feel on this recording is the strength of the timpani, they sound with such power, so convincing! This instrument is absolutely key to feel the true energy this symphony displays. The only recording I almost feel the same is that by Thomson on Chandos. In addition, the broader tempi allow much more enjoyment (lasting 50 min.). The percussion on the 4th movement also sounds incredible, above all those tam-tam explosions.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Earlier, Beethoven's Op.26 & 27 no.1. Guy.

[Dancing Divertimentian]

And now, bassoon bonanza, via Vivaldi. Hideous cover...damn fine playing!!

[Daverz]

Symphony Nr. 1 in B flat minor

Haitink is the conductor.

[SymphonicAddict]

Haitink is the conductor.

Yes, he is, conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra.

[SymphonicAddict]

For now I only focused on the tone poems. Danse Macabre has practically eclipsed the others. To be honest, I prefer them to it. I don't know why they are so underrated if they all have enough charm.

Le Rouet d'Omphale is one of the most magical pieces Saint-Saëns wrote, with its fascinating and mesmerizing middle section. I really love that part!

[Que]

And now, bassoon bonanza, via Vivaldi. Hideous cover...damn fine playing!!

A GMG favourite, I would say. 


My morning listening on vacation in Sweden, arranged by my wife through her Spotify :



Q

[vandermolen]

Haitink is the conductor.

A very nice set!

[vandermolen]

Movie Soundtrack (interestingly on DGG):
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[vandermolen]

Symphony Nr. 1 in B flat minor

This is by far my favorite recording of the Walton's ultra-glorious Symphony Nr. 1. A remarkable quality I feel on this recording is the strength of the timpani, they sound with such power, so convincing! This instrument is absolutely key to feel the true energy this symphony displays. The only recording I almost feel the same is that by Thomson on Chandos. In addition, the broader tempi allow much more enjoyment (lasting 50 min.). The percussion on the 4th movement also sounds incredible, above all those tam-tam explosions.

The Thomson is one of the very greatest IMHO and I like the Haitink also - must listen to it again soon.

[vandermolen]

Gilson - The Sea

A magnificent depiction of a warm landscape on water, written before the famous Debussy's La Mer. There is a recurring theme that unifies the work and certainly it becomes an earworm. A very fine work.




Hausegger - Wieland der Schmied

Just the kind of work I like so much: lush orchestration, vibrant climaxes and an epic feel to it. Almost at the beginning it appears a magical fragment that seems coming from a fairy land. Absolutely stunning.

Great choices Cesar!

[vandermolen]

The Gilson/De Boeck disc is a superb set of little-known works. I have these performances by Rickenbacher, but with another visual, on the Discover label, as well as another version of De Zee on Naxos, conducted by Frédéric Devreese, himself a fine composer. The symphony by De Boeck is also a very fine work

....................

TD:



The Cantate de Noel reminds me of Vaughan-Williams' Hodie with its prominent use of popular carols. Honegger's Christmas cantata evolves from darkness and gloom to joyful noises without quite shaking that initial impression of unease. It is a less radiant and affirmative work than VW - much shorter too, by more than half.

I find Honegger's last-ditch Christmas Cantata very moving. I think that it was you who introduced me to the fine Gilson work.

[Biffo]

I really like those Hickox versions of the Haydn Masses. I think that they are very well interpreted and presented. My go to in these works.

I bought a couple of them (Harmonie, Nelson) around the time they were first issued to supplement versions I already had (mainly Guest). I have always enjoyed them; the Harmoniemesse is my favourite of the late masses and Hickox my favourite version. Not really sure why I didn't buy more of the series but a few months ago Chandos had a sale and I bought a couple more; only just got round to listening to them.

[Florestan]

[Harry]

A GMG favourite, I would say. 


My morning listening on vacation in Sweden, arranged by my wife through her Spotify :



Q

That means for me you have a very good wife
And that particular recording is one I cherish.
Have a pleasant vacation.

[Florestan]

Apart from the performance, what distinguishes Angela Hewitt as an excellent musician is the liner notes she writes for her recordings: informative, wittty and not too technical, they are a delight to read.

[Florestan]

An all-time favourite!

The second volume is great too.