What are you listening 2 now?

[Harry]

On the banks of the Seine.
Dufay Collective.
See back cover for details.
Recorded in 1996.

First of all this is a superb recording, all hail to Chandos. I never heard of this ensemble, never seen it mentioned anywhere. Neither was there a glimpse on GMG, and yet this recording is playing, and me, I am stunned by what I hear. A voice as pure as a raindrop and clear as a bell, without screaming your head off. An instrumental ensemble creating a musical feast, and me, well I wonder in what venue this is recorded. The music is certainly well worth your attention. SOTA sound. I selected the rest of their recordings on Qobuz, all made a long time ago.

[Roasted Swan]

I liked them all PD but especially the one by Vitezslava Kaprálová (1915-1940) who died tragically young - a great loss.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADt%C4%9Bzslava_Kapr%C3%A1lov%C3%A1

Kaprálová was definitely a major loss - when you see her dates its easy to assume she must have been another victim of the Nazis but apparently she probably died of typhoid fever misdiagnosed as miliary tuberculosis in Montpelier

[VonStupp]

Julius Fučík
Unknown
Czech Army Central Band
Karel Bělohoubek, Viliam Béreš, Jaroslav Sip

I figured another round of Fučík might be fun.

Apparently his opuses go into the 300's, but I suppose if you are the 'Bohemian Sousa', the marches will add up.
VS

[prémont]

On the banks of the Seine.
Dufay Collective.
See back cover for details.
Recorded in 1996.

First of all this is a superb recording, all hail to Chandos. I never heard of this ensemble, never seen it mentioned anywhere.

Indeed, a most captivating recording. The Dufay Collective has been a prominent figure in the early music scene for over three decades. I own many of their recordings, among which I maybe prefer the two CDs featuring medieval estampies (from the Manuscript Royale and from the Italian manuscript now housed in London).

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7946164--medieval-music-a-dance-in-the-garden-of-mirth

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7991018--a-lestampida-medieval-dance-music

[steve ridgway]

Debussy: La Mer

[Harry]

Johnny,Cock thy Beaver. 
See for all details back cover.
Recorded in 1995, Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset, UK,

An ongoing pleasure the music making by the Dufay Collective. Superb performed and recorded. Especially soothing if your body is asking too much attention to pain points.

[steve ridgway]

Debussy: La Mer

Meh, all the atmosphere's gone with pianos .

[Harry]

Indeed, a most captivating recording. The Dufay Collective has been a prominent figure in the early music scene for over three decades. I own many of their recordings, among which I maybe prefer the two CDs featuring medieval estampies (from the Manuscript Royale and from the Italian manuscript now housed in London).

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7946164--medieval-music-a-dance-in-the-garden-of-mirth

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7991018--a-lestampida-medieval-dance-music

Both recordings are bookmarked Poul. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm for this ensemble.

[steve ridgway]

Johnny,Cock thy Beaver. 
See for all details back cover.
Recorded in 1995.

An ongoing pleasure the music making by the Dufay Collective. Superb performed and recorded. Especially soothing if your body is asking too much attention to pain points.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Up_Your_Beaver

Well you live and learn .

[Iota]

Beethoven: Piano Sonata in E flat, Op. 7

Plenty of supple charm in Kim's approach to the (many) lyrical aspects of this sonata. Very enjoyable.

[SonicMan46]

Martinů - will be finishing up today w/ the recordings below (selections from the boxes) - his symphony compositions were concentrated in the 1940s (except No. 6) - David Hurwitz has a nice discussion (at the bottom), if interested; also reviews of the symphonies attached, Bryden Thomson seems to be one of the top choices.  Dave

 

 

[Spotted Horses]

This may be an unhealthy obsession with Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 4, this time Sudbin, who also play the original 1926 version of the piece.



I think out of the three I listened to, Ghindin (original version), Hough (final version) and now Sudbin, Ghindin made the strongest impression.

The companion piece on the Sudbin was the Medner second concerto. Which seemed a bit weak on a quick sample, and quickly comparing to Demidenko, confirmed that impression (based on 15 second comparisons). I conclude Sudbin isn't my thing.

Reminds me I need to revisit Medtner, who I haven't listen to in ages, and that I should listen to some Rachmaninoff solo piano music, since Piano Concertos aren't really my thing anyway.

[Todd]

Some trio sonatas.

[Karl Henning]

Roger Sessions' Symphonies No. 4 and No. 5, and Rhapsody for Orchestra. Christian Badea conducts the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

Who knew that such deliciously thorny music would find a home in Columbus, Ohio?

TD: (cross-post) The recent première of Canta la Sal by my teacher Judith Shatin:

[vandermolen]

Kaprálová was definitely a major loss - when you see her dates its easy to assume she must have been another victim of the Nazis but apparently she probably died of typhoid fever misdiagnosed as miliary tuberculosis in Montpelier

Yes, I read that too. Such a great loss to music.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Martinů - will be finishing up today w/ the recordings below (selections from the boxes) - his symphony compositions were concentrated in the 1940s (except No. 6) - David Hurwitz has a nice discussion (at the bottom), if interested; also reviews of the symphonies attached, Bryden Thomson seems to be one of the top choices.  Dave

 

 

Go for your Martinu!    Enjoy!

PD

[AnotherSpin]

Op. 106

[VonStupp]

Julius Fučík

Traum-Ideale, op. 69
Triglav, op. 72
Attila, op. 211
Czech PO - Vaclav Neumann

Um Mitternacht, op. 93
Czech PCO Pardubice - John Georgiadis

Last of the bits and bobs of Fučík hanging around.
VS

[AnotherSpin]

Op. 106, Qobuz names Dubravka Tomsic as performer, but it is Daniel Barenboim.

[Lisztianwagner]

Alexander Zemlinsky
Symphony No.2 in B-flat major

Riccardo Chailly & RSO Berlin