What are you listening to now?

[Mirror Image]

What do you usually do then?
Sometimes I'll take disks down to a charity shop (I think three of the Bernstein/NYP Mahler cycle went that way) when I got the box, along with single bits and pieces by the likes of Martinon when I got the Sony and Erato boxes.

A good question. Sometimes, if I already own the individual recordings, I won't buy the box set, but there are other times where I'll buy a box set first and seek out the individual recordings because the record label (whichever one that may be) have not included some of the works that were found on the original releases, which is quite frustrating.

[André]

Big, big works, teeming with good themes and a propensity toward enthusiastic development. At almost 50 minutes, the piano quartet is the longest of its genre I have come across. It's amazing it doesn't outstay its welcome.

The piano trio is for the unusual combination of violin, viola and piano (no cello). It was programmed often by Eugène Ysaÿe (to whom Jongen had dedicated his violin sonata) and Lionel Tertis, the english violist.

Both works boast a big, very demanding piano part. The quartet in particular is almost a piano concerto in disguise. The program notes rightly point to Ernest Chausson as a major influence. Indeed, the latter's Concert for piano, violin and string quartet (also dedicated to Ysaÿe) is similarly symphonic in its dimensions and busy writing.

[Mirror Image]

Konx-Om-Pax

[SymphonicAddict]

Big, big works, teeming with good themes and a propensity toward enthusiastic development. At almost 50 minutes, the piano quartet is the longest of its genre I have come across. It's amazing it doesn't outstay its welcome.

The piano trio is for the unusual combination of violin, viola and piano (no cello). It was programmed often by Eugène Ysaÿe (to whom Jongen had dedicated his violin sonata) and Lionel Tertis, the english violist.

Both works boast a big, very demanding piano part. The quartet in particular is almost a piano concerto in disguise. The program notes rightly point to Ernest Chausson as a major influence. Indeed, the latter's Concert for piano, violin and string quartet (also dedicated to Ysaÿe) is similarly symphonic in its dimensions and busy writing.

Two muscular works with no waste. I loved both too.

[SymphonicAddict]

Sinfonia semplice



An enigmatic work, but it reveals its' secrets upon further listening. There's a certain underlying sadness to this symphony despite some of the more comical, high-spirited moments. Oramo and the Royal Stockholm PO do a phenomenal job. Audio quality also couldn't be any better than this --- top-notch.

Lately I've appreciated the real meaning of this singular work too. It's not my least favorite as others consider it (it's The Four Temperaments actually). And I think Nielsen was somewhat sarcastic by calling it Semplice (Simple), because to my ears, it's anything but simple.

[Mirror Image]

Lately I've appreciated the real meaning of this singular work too. It's not my least favorite as others consider it (it's The Four Temperaments actually). And I think Nielsen was somewhat sarcastic by calling it Semplice (Simple), because to my ears, it's anything but simple.

Yes, indeed. Far from simple. It's almost a puzzle symphony, but, beneath the surface, I hear a composer yearning for something that's lost, perhaps, also, a hope that he'll live longer and overcome his condition.

[NikF]

Still with Poulenc - cello sonata featuring Fevrier/Fournier.

[Mirror Image]

Still with Poulenc - cello sonata featuring Fevrier/Fournier.

An absolute gorgeous piece.

Thread duty -

Job, A Masque for Dancing

[JBS]

Found this in the used CD shop
Ravel Piece in the form of a Habenera
Honegger Intrada
Henri Tomasi Triptyque
Halsey Stevens Sonata for Trumpet and Piano
Poulenc Eiffel Tower Polka
Enesco Legende
Bernstein Rondo for Lifey
Eugene Bozza Rustiques
Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet and Piano

The Ravel and Poulenc are transcriptions. In the case of the Poulenc, the transcription is for 2 trumpets and piano, Marsalis playing both trumpets with the assistance of digital recording.

[NikF]

Milhaud: Sonata Op.47 for piano, flute, clarinet and oboe.

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[SymphonicAddict]

Yes, indeed. Far from simple. It's almost a puzzle symphony, but, beneath the surface, I hear a composer yearning for something that's lost, perhaps, also, a hope that he'll live longer and overcome his condition.

I concur with your analysis.

[NikF]

Tailleferre: Ballad for Piano and Orchestra. Froment/Marciano/Orchestra of Radio Luxembourg.

[SymphonicAddict]

The vigour and fierceness of these performances are unmatched. Der Freischütz Overture was especially magnificent.

[Mandryka]

Van Oevering suite 4 for harpsichord. An agreeable melody in the right hand and a simple accompaniment in the left. Well recorded and played, nice harpsichord.

[NikF]

Bonis: Piano Quartets - Mozart Piano Quartet.

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[Mirror Image]

Book I

[Mandryka]

She says something in the booklet which caught my attention

The music lives and acts through . . .  constant, often undulating arcs of tension. In a way, the wave-like form is
also reflected in the handwriting of the composer,

I wonder if that's true -- about his handwriting.

[Kontrapunctus]

She says something in the booklet which caught my attention

I wonder if that's true -- about his handwriting.

Interesting. I have the download version--haven't really read through the notes. I guess I should! She does seem to be the first person to make the connection.

[vandermolen]

Okay, let's set the record straight: the word sensibly and Mirror Image do not coexist! I lost my mind in my late teens when I started collecting music.

[prémont]

She says something in the booklet which caught my attention

I wonder if that's true -- about his handwriting.

I think she has got too much imagination, but why not judge for yourself?

https://imslp.org/index.php?title=Category:Composers&from=Ph