Topic: What are you listening to now?

[Biffo]

Roussel: Symphony No 3 in G minor - Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux conducted by Charles Munch

[SurprisedByBeauty]

#morninglistening to #RichardStrauss w/@CzechPhil under #VladimirAshkenazy on @OndineRecords. A @ClassicsToday 10/10 choice.

: http://a-fwd.to/3aQszCe

♡ #Alpensinfonie ♡

[k a rl h e nn i ng]

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes

[Traverso]

Stravinsky

The Firebird
Scherzo à la Russe (for Jazz band )
Four Studies
Scherzo à la Russe  ( orchestral Version )

[Madiel]

Bridge, late piano works (mostly from volume 3 of Bebbington's 3-volume set)

Canzonetta
Graziella
A Dedication
Hidden Fires

[Mirror Image]

Debussy
Jeux
Lan Shui, conductor
Singapore Symphony Orchestra



Stunning performance of this late Debussy masterpiece.

[aligreto]

Symphonies 32, 35 & 36 [Gardiner]





I am particularly fond of the performances of Nos. 32 & 35 here.

[aligreto]

Do you also like the Clarinet Concerto on that disk? My reference recording is Thea King/Francis on Hyperion

It has been a while since I have listened to the Cello Concerto but I do recall that I liked this work a lot, particularly the Adagio movement. I have not heard the Thea King/Francis version.

[Ghost of Baron Scarpia]

It took time for me too. The Finzi CC is a favourite work of Pohjola's Daughter and because of that I persevered. It is now one of my favourite Finzi works. The Eclogue is a lovely piece. I agree with vandermolen that Dies Natalis is his finest, I also rate the Clarinet Concerto highly.

I've found my breakthrough recording of this concerto, the Yo-Yo Ma recording.

He finds the melody in what sounds like obsessive passage work in the other recordings.

The Cello Concerto was my introduction to Finzi, and it remains my favorite work by him. The Cello Concerto has now risen almost as high in my affection. Probably I'll listen to the version of the clarinet concerto on this Lyrita disc next.

[aligreto]

.... Probably I'll listen to the version on this Lyrita disc next.

I would be interested in your thoughts when you do so.

[cilgwyn]

Suppé's Boccaccio! Cd 2! Track 9,finally played,without skipping;after I wiped all the blobs off it! How do they get there?!! I'm always so careful!!

[cilgwyn]

Boccaccio strikes me as a lovely,tuneful,operetta! There is more work for the chorus,than is usual,for this kind of work! As opposed,to,merely accompanying,a singer. Anneliese Rothenberger,is in top form;her voice soaring effortlessly! This strikes me as,one of the,most consistently,inspired,operettas,of the period!

[SonicMan46]

Tomkins, Thomas (1572-1656) - my small collection of CDs below but a nice sampling of his music - Dave

   

[Irons]

I would be interested in your thoughts when you do so.

So would I. My session sorted this evening; Finzi Clarinet Concerto.

[aligreto]

Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 [Schonwandt]





This is a very fine, expansive performance with great power, vitality and drive. I particularly like the third movement.

[cilgwyn]

Cd 1,playing ,now! Just let Dukas' dazzling orchestration carry you along. More like a huge,sumptuously scored tone poem,with voices (and one,in particular! And it's not,Bluebeard!! ) than a conventional opera. No need to plough through a libretto. And there isn't one with this set,anyway. (The earlier release has one!) Just sit back and enjoy the,fabulous,sounds!

[aligreto]

Tomkins, Thomas (1572-1656) - my small collection of CDs below but a nice sampling of his music - Dave

   

I have always liked the way that you present your posts Dave. They are always illuminating.

[Florestan]

Boccaccio strikes me as a lovely,tuneful,operetta! There is more work for the chorus,than is usual,for this kind of work! As opposed,to,merely accompanying,a singer. Anneliese Rothenberger,is in top form;her voice soaring effortlessly! This strikes me as,one of the,most consistently,inspired,operettas,of the period!

May I recommend you this? It's absolutely charming and tuneful --- I think you'd just love it.

[SymphonicAddict]

Suite in F

I don't know why I didn't remember this quite peculiar composition. It was some years ago since I listened to it, though. What a hilarious work! This piece exudes spark in large amounts. It's incredibly fun and carefree. I loved this!!

[vandermolen]

Suite in F

I don't know why I didn't remember this quite peculiar composition. It was some years ago since I listened to it, though. What a hilarious work! This piece exudes spark in large amounts. It's incredibly fun and carefree. I loved this!!

Clearly one to look out for!