What are you listening to now?

[Madiel]

Haydn, Joseph - Keyboard Sonatas w/ Ronald Brautigam - BOY, I cannot believe that there are now 5 sets of these works in my collection (Buchbinder, Schornsheim, Beghin, and the newest, Derzhavina) - Dave   

So, which set do you recommend for a person who is a little fortepianophobic?

[Madiel]

By the way, I'm currently listening to Haydn's Symphony No.85, and as I haven't read this thread for several days I had absolutely no idea I'd tapped into the zeitgeist.

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[EigenUser]

Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No.1 -  Berliner Philharmoniker/Rattle.

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Did I recommend this? I vaguely remember, but I'm not sure. I strongly prefer the 9b as opposed to the original for 15 instruments (for balance reasons).

I've been going through a huge Schoenberg/Berg/Webern phase. I listened to four different recordings (in a row) of Berg's Chamber Concerto this morning while I was working on stuff.

[Brian]

I'm listening to these superb performances of the violin concertos:

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I only know Hadelich with Cologne Chamber Orchestra, which is very good. Should I try this one too?

[Karl Henning]

Nielsen
Chaconne, Op.32 FS79
Herman Koppel

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[Karl Henning]

Nielsen
Den Luciferiske, Op.45 FS91
Herman Koppel

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[SonicMan46]

So, which set do you recommend for a person who is a little fortepianophobic? RE: Haydn KB Sonatas - box sets on PI?

Hi Orfeo - of the 3 sets that I own on PI, i.e. Brautigam, Schornsheim, & Beghin, each is different - Brautigam's performances are all on fortepiano, while the others include discs were a clavichord or harpsichord are used, so that might impact on your choice - don't know?  Beghin is also unique in that multiple 'historical' instruments were used and nine 'virtual rooms' created to simulate how these works might have sounded not only on period instruments but also in the rooms the performances might have taken place (the Naxos notes are HERE, if interested).

Now, if you want just the fortepiano, the Brautigam set is highly recommended; however, since you seem to not enjoy the fortepiano, then I would suggest trying to hear some examples online or via another streaming service.  Plus, you might want to tell us which Haydn KB sonata sets you already own and which ones you prefer - might help.  Dave

[Camphy]

Nielsen, String Quartets Opp. 13 & 44, String Quintet, performed by the Danish String Quartet & Tim Frederiksen, viola

[TheGSMoeller]

Nielsen
Den Luciferiske, Op.45 FS91
Herman Koppel

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Ok, I had a laugh out loud moment when I read the Gramophone sticker on the front. What if it's not a review but a legitimate question? 

[Karl Henning]

Ok, I had a laugh out loud moment when I read the Gramophone sticker on the front. What if it's not a review but a legitimate question? 

Hah!  Very nicely played!

[SonicMan46]

Glazunov, Alexander (1865-1936) - String Works w/ the Utrecht String Quartet - my JPC order just arrived w/ a lot of MDG discounted CDs - first ones up below - these works are new to me (have a lot of his orchestral compositions) - other volumes are available from this label & group, so comments appreciated.  Dave

   

[Sergeant Rock]

I only know Hadelich with Cologne Chamber Orchestra, which is very good. Should I try this one too?

Yes, you should.

Sarge

[Brian]

Yes, you should.

Sarge

Will do.

For now, after 24 hours of all Haydn, I am feeling a little Haydned out. Time to hear the magnificent Vadim Gluzman play Bernstein's Serenade, Bloch's Baal Shem, and Barber's concerto.

[Sergeant Rock]

Nielsen Festive Prelude, The Dream of Silent Night, Chaconne op.32, Theme and Variations op.40, played by Anne Øland




Sarge

[shell]

About 2/3 of the way through the Great Performances at the Met broadcast of MacBeth with Netrebko, Lucic, Calleja and Pape. I'd never really listened much to Netrebko beyond a few snippets here and there, but she is pretty fantastic here. A rich velvety voice, very expressive both vocally and in her stage acting.  Not the most beautiful instrument of all time but a very good one.  I'm not sure I understand why she gets all the brickbats she does--is it just suspicions over her hotness?  She was particularly good in her duet with Macbeth at the end of A1 and her second brindisi after MacBeth starts cracking up.

Lucic is quite good and Pape is just ridiculously great as always.  Calleja hasn't had much to do so far yet. Good production although the 1930s-ish era costuming just seems sort of randomly selected.  MacBeth has never been my favorite Verdi opera, but you know, Met in HD piped straight into your home for free is always a good deal.

[Karl Henning]

Nielsen
Three Piano Pieces, Op.59 FS131
Herman Koppel

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[San Antone]

About 2/3 of the way through the Great Performances at the Met broadcast of MacBeth with Netrebko, Lucic, Calleja and Pape. I'd never really listened much to Netrebko beyond a few snippets here and there, but she is pretty fantastic here. A rich velvety voice, very expressive both vocally and in her stage acting.  Not the most beautiful instrument of all time but a very good one.  I'm not sure I understand why she gets all the brickbats she does--is it just suspicions over her hotness?  She was particularly good in her duet with Macbeth at the end of A1 and her second brindisi after MacBeth starts cracking up.

Lucic is quite good and Pape is just ridiculously great as always.  Calleja hasn't had much to do so far yet. Good production although the 1930s-ish era costuming just seems sort of randomly selected.  MacBeth has never been my favorite Verdi opera, but you know, Met in HD piped straight into your home for free is always a good deal.

Agree 100% about Netrebko's Lady Macbeth.  I thought this production was very well done overall.  How are you watching it for free?

[Wakefield]

Yes, you should.

Sarge

+1

Better even than Carmignola and the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées (a quite recent version, too).

[shell]

Agree 100% about Netrebko's Lady Macbeth.  I thought this production was very well done overall.  How are you watching it for free?

It was on PBS last night! Just catching up on Tivo.

She just finished the loonybin scene with the doctor and nurse listening to her rantings.  Just terrific. I might have to rewatch that whole scene.

[Brian]

Alright: the people have spoken! Let it be so!