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[Spineur]

Sounds likd I need it..... I am sooo over Fischer-Dieskau (with the notable exception of his earlier and live recordings).

Q

Actually, the one that makes this CD is Christoph Eschenbach who sets the tone for Goerne.  He is a whole lot more than an accompanist.  I also have other recordings of these piece.  The piano part is central.

[Que]

A start to my fresh stock for Christmas :

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This one came highly recommended by HIPster. 
Since it is on Æolus, it ain't cheap....But hey, it is only Christmas once a year....

Review by Johan van Veen: http://www.musica-dei-donum.org/cd_reviews/Aeolus_AE-10073.html

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[aligreto]

Are you familiar with Martinu's oeuvre in general? Would love to know or, at least, have an idea of what you've heard of his music?

No, I am not that familiar with his music to be honest. I started off with some of his chamber music on vinyl many years ago and subsequently progressed to his symphonies which I did like. My personal issue with music in general is that I was grounded in the Baroque and Classical eras for much of my listening life and had no ear at all for more modern music [with the noticeable exception of Mahler and Sibelius]. However, as I have grown older my appreciation and understanding and indeed tolerance for more modern music has increased and improved. With this in mind I am slowly beginning to expose myself to "modern" composers and Martinu will come under that umbrella. I am very partial to a cello concerto so the Martinu cello concertos should aid my cause, I hope. I will post what I think when I get to listen. 

[Madiel]

Yay.

Although makes me sad they never did a Volume 3. There were enough works for it.

[Mirror Image]

No, I am not that familiar with his music to be honest. I started off with some of his chamber music on vinyl many years ago and subsequently progressed to his symphonies which I did like. My personal issue with music in general is that I was grounded in the Baroque and Classical eras for much of my listening life and had no ear at all for more modern music [with the noticeable exception of Mahler and Sibelius]. However, as I have grown older my appreciation and understanding and indeed tolerance for more modern music has increased and improved. With this in mind I am slowly beginning to expose myself to "modern" composers and Martinu will come under that umbrella. I am very partial to a cello concerto so the Martinu cello concertos should aid my cause, I hope. I will post what I think when I get to listen. 

Well, it's good to hear that you've branched off into an area of music I obviously feel quite strongly about: the 20th Century. After Dvořák and Janáček, Martinů is recognized as the greatest Czech composer. I hope you enjoy his music as much as I have for the past eight years. He was one of my first classical discoveries and his music hit me instantly.

[Que]

After running into the 1st volume, I managed to order the 2nd one from the Flora website:



(Performances by François Fernandez )

Q

[HIPster]

A start to my fresh stock for Christmas :

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This one came highly recommended by HIPster. 
Since it is on Æolus, it ain't cheap....But hey, it is only Christmas once a year....

Review by Johan van Veen: http://www.musica-dei-donum.org/cd_reviews/Aeolus_AE-10073.html

Q

Oh yeah! 

Enjoy, my friend.  That's a nice release! 

[Spineur]

Am I actually buying a Martinu CD before MI ?

[North Star]

Am I actually buying a Martinu CD before MI ?

No.

[San Antone]

That takes my fancy. 

Q

It is very good.  As dark as the cover, but a very moving interpretation.

Brahms and Goerne, what's not to like? I has got glowing reviews and accolades all over the place.

Actually, the one that makes this CD is Christoph Eschenbach who sets the tone for Goerne.  He is a whole lot more than an accompanist.  I also have other recordings of these piece.  The piano part is central.

That's enough for me : just purchased. 

[Mirror Image]

Am I actually buying a Martinu CD before MI ?

Nope.

Just pre-ordered:

[Mirror Image]

Just bought these two OOP recordings:

[aligreto]

Well, it's good to hear that you've branched off into an area of music I obviously feel quite strongly about: the 20th Century. After Dvořák and Janáček, Martinů is recognized as the greatest Czech composer. I hope you enjoy his music as much as I have for the past eight years. He was one of my first classical discoveries and his music hit me instantly.

Cheers. I am enjoying my explorations thus far 

[Que]

I've been eyeing this for a while now, and the right price past by:



Q

[Mirror Image]

Cheers. I am enjoying my explorations thus far 

Great to hear, aligreto.

[TheGSMoeller]

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[flyingdutchman]

Well, it's good to hear that you've branched off into an area of music I obviously feel quite strongly about: the 20th Century. After Dvořák and Janáček, Martinů is recognized as the greatest Czech composer. I hope you enjoy his music as much as I have for the past eight years. He was one of my first classical discoveries and his music hit me instantly.

I would take issue with that, as Suk certainly holds up extremely well when compared to Martinu.  And Smetana certainly is greater than Martinu in every way.

[HIPster]

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Very interesting!

Thanks for posting this; I will look forward to your review in due time. 

[Mirror Image]

I would take issue with that, as Suk certainly holds up extremely well when compared to Martinu.  And Smetana certainly is greater than Martinu in every way.

I didn't realize music was some kind of competition. I'm certainly not playing this 'who's greater than...' game with you.

[Turner]

I would take issue with that, as Suk certainly holds up extremely well when compared to Martinu.  And Smetana certainly is greater than Martinu in every way.

I disagree. A lot.