What are you listening to now?

[André]

The 9th stands out among Mozart's concertos. It is elysean.

[SymphonicAddict]

Many thanks anyhow, for bringing him to my attention. Hope to play them soon. 

You're welcome!

[SymphonicAddict]

I decided to play some Britten works since I'm not that familiar with his music. This composer often surprises me.




Flower Songs

Curiously, this work reminded me of Janácek's vocal writing. It's a very original and entertaining work.




Quartettino

I think the title doesn't fit to the scope of the work. This is a meaty quartet, somewhat astringent but nothing bad about that, rather the opposite. I like its seriousness.

[kyjo]

Quartettino

I think the title doesn't fit to the scope of the work. This is a meaty quartet, somewhat astringent but nothing bad about that, rather the opposite. I like its seriousness.

I agree, this work's diminutive title belies its substantial and serious nature. In general, I think I prefer Britten's earlier works - they have an energetic, invigorating quality that isn't always present in his more elusive later works.

[kyjo]

Flagello - Serenata per Orchestra:

[asin]B0000049OA[/asin]

Flagello is a composer I need to explore further. This Serenata is an enjoyable work in a neo-Baroque style with neo-Romantic inflections.


Larsson - Little Serenade for strings:

[asin]B0000016FV[/asin]

Larsson was a master of cheerful, compact, direct music. This Serenade is no exception, and boasts a lovely slow movement of no little depth.


von Koch - Symphony no. 3:

[asin]B0172MIBXG[/asin]

Erland von Koch is a composer I put on my "to-explore" list after being blown away by his Impulsi Trilogy. This symphony did not disappoint. It's a compact, wholly accessible work that is characterized by ear-catching orchestration and folk-inflected rhythms. I hope BIS goes on to record more of his music!


Jongen - Harp Concerto:

[asin]B00NTDSN8Q[/asin]

Yet another gorgeous harp concerto which, like those by Alwyn, Dohnanyi, and Gliere, was composed right in the conflict-torn middle of the 20th century, but you'd hardly guess. It radiates sunshine and a positive spirit.


Miaskovsky - Cello Concerto:

[asin]B000006320[/asin]

This deeply elegiac concerto from 1944-45 is one of the only Russian Romantic cello concertos I know of - besides Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations (which barely counts) and Bortkiewicz's not-yet-commerically-recorded concerto. Contrary to the Prokofiev with which it is coupled on this disc, the Miaskovsky is a decidedly un-virtuosic concerto - instead, the focus is on the soloist singing endlessly long, lyrical lines. The opening movement possesses a haunting, melancholy, wintry beauty from beginning to end. The more exuberant (but still often melancholic) second movement is more intermittently inspired - that is, until the opening of the concerto is reprised and the concerto ends in a glow of peaceful resignation. Truls Mørk gives a deeply eloquent and musical performance that does by no means pale in comparison to the famed Rostropovich recording.

[André]

The first 3 works on the disc are very impressive. I had never heard anything from Moncada and Ibarra, but their first symphony are superb. The last 2 items are more modern in sound but also less substantive. A surprisingly interesting disc.

[SymphonicAddict]

I agree, this work's diminutive title belies its substantial and serious nature. In general, I think I prefer Britten's earlier works - they have an energetic, invigorating quality that isn't always present in his more elusive later works.

I tend to agree with you about the Britten's early works. So far, they interest me the most. Some late works I do like are the String Quartet No. 3, the Suite for Harp and the Death in Venice Suite.

[SymphonicAddict]

Now I'm hearing a work by Koch. Not Erland but Sigurd von Koch's Piano Quintet in F major:



An impressive piece as it goes. The 2nd movement is playing (Lento lugubre). At the beginning doesn't appear as lugubrious as the tempo indication shows. It becomes more dramatic while advancing.

[SymphonicAddict]

The first 3 works on the disc are very impressive. I had never heard anything from Moncada and Ibarra, but their first symphony are superb. The last 2 items are more modern in sound but also less substantive. A surprisingly interesting disc.

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear on Spotify 

[SymphonicAddict]

Larsson - Little Serenade for strings:

[asin]B0000016FV[/asin]

Larsson was a master of cheerful, compact, direct music. This Serenade is no exception, and boasts a lovely slow movement of no little depth.

I'm a firm admirer of Larsson. His music is so sprightly as you say.

[Madiel]

Dabbling in Brahms vocal works.

4 Duets, op.61

[asin]B01NAYO4EA[/asin]
7 Choral Lieder, op.62

[asin]B0031B7ERW[/asin]
9 Lieder, op.63

[asin]B0000012Y7[/asin]

[vandermolen]

Flagello - Serenata per Orchestra:

[asin]B0000049OA[/asin]

Flagello is a composer I need to explore further. This Serenata is an enjoyable work in a neo-Baroque style with neo-Romantic inflections.


Larsson - Little Serenade for strings:

[asin]B0000016FV[/asin]

Larsson was a master of cheerful, compact, direct music. This Serenade is no exception, and boasts a lovely slow movement of no little depth.


von Koch - Symphony no. 3:

[asin]B0172MIBXG[/asin]

Erland von Koch is a composer I put on my "to-explore" list after being blown away by his Impulsi Trilogy. This symphony did not disappoint. It's a compact, wholly accessible work that is characterized by ear-catching orchestration and folk-inflected rhythms. I hope BIS goes on to record more of his music!


Jongen - Harp Concerto:

[asin]B00NTDSN8Q[/asin]

Yet another gorgeous harp concerto which, like those by Alwyn, Dohnanyi, and Gliere, was composed right in the conflict-torn middle of the 20th century, but you'd hardly guess. It radiates sunshine and a positive spirit.


Miaskovsky - Cello Concerto:

[asin]B000006320[/asin]

This deeply elegiac concerto from 1944-45 is one of the only Russian Romantic cello concertos I know of - besides Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations (which barely counts) and Bortkiewicz's not-yet-commerically-recorded concerto. Contrary to the Prokofiev with which it is coupled on this disc, the Miaskovsky is a decidedly un-virtuosic concerto - instead, the focus is on the soloist singing endlessly long, lyrical lines. The opening movement possesses a haunting, melancholy, wintry beauty from beginning to end. The more exuberant (but still often melancholic) second movement is more intermittently inspired - that is, until the opening of the concerto is reprised and the concerto ends in a glow of peaceful resignation. Truls Mørk gives a deeply eloquent and musical performance that does by no means pale in comparison to the famed Rostropovich recording.

I also admire the Koch Symphony 3 greatly.

[vandermolen]

'Pour Les Funerailles d'un Soldat':
[asin]B000026BMT[/asin]
Heard live in London last night.

[Traverso]

Carmina Burana

CD 1

[Christo]

von Koch - Symphony no. 3:

[asin]B0172MIBXG[/asin]

Erland von Koch is a composer I put on my "to-explore" list after being blown away by his Impulsi Trilogy. This symphony did not disappoint. It's a compact, wholly accessible work that is characterized by ear-catching orchestration and folk-inflected rhythms. I hope BIS goes on to record more of his music!

Was finally able to listen to it this Summer (on Spotify), while in Israel/Palestine, and completely agree. Von Koch is a fine composer and I hope to explore more.

[Traverso]

Sweelinck

CD 1

[Karl Henning]

Maiden-Listen Monday!

Koechlin
La loi de la jungle, Op.175
Berlin Radio Symphony
Zinman

[vandermolen]

DNP:
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[André]

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear on Spotify 

I bought it for a song at Amazon.ca. Still available at Amazon.ca and Amazon UK (but not .com)

ASIN number B0000045I7

[kyjo]

'Pour Les Funerailles d'un Soldat':
[asin]B000026BMT[/asin]
Heard live in London last night.

I ought to check out more of Boulanger's music after being blown away by her Psalm 130 - have you heard it yet, Jeffrey?