What are you listening 2 now?

[DavidW]

Yes, with Widerstehe doch der Sünde I have a bit of personal problem -- my imprint on Deller is so strong

You might like this:

Even though most these days take it swiftly, not all. Koopman might still be too zippy for your taste, but not as fast as Suzuki.

[DavidW]

I've been listening to Bach cantatas from the Gardiner set in the past few days, I will be switching to Kuijken today.

[Traverso]

Johann Sebastian Bach

Continuing with this new acquisition with again wonderful cantatas.Vol.  3

   
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 (Kantate am Sonntag Jubilate) 

Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54 (Kantate am Sonntag Oculi) 

Ach, ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162
(Kantate am 20.Sonntag nach Trinitatis)   

Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182 (Kantate zum Palmensonntag)


 

[Florestan]

Scherzo and Caprice bohemien

Enjoying this series enormously. Excellent performances and sound.

[Mandryka]

You might like this:

Even though most these days take it swiftly, not all. Koopman might still be too zippy for your taste, but not as fast as Suzuki.

I like Leusink most.

[Harry]

It seems that the information you can find on Wikipedia is outdated because it says that he chose a career in classical music.

Well he did not. He is still involved with Pop art music.

[Harry]

Yes, with Widerstehe doch der Sünde I have a bit of personal problem -- my imprint on Deller is so strong (I still remember how he made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up) that not even Mera can replace him. My first reaction when I heard Suzuki just now was that it's too bloody fast!

Deller is an acquired taste, but I cannot stand his voice. I know he was a pioneer, but with all respect he is overtaken by far better interpretations. We grow up with recordings isolated in their time, but I grew out of this.
James Bowman & Michael Chance, were transitions counters that paved the way for the likes of Mera. Sadly the present generations of countertenors are going backwards in their extreme interpretations.

[Traverso]

Well he did not. He is still involved with Pop art music.

The information on Wikipedia should be adjusted, apparently you can do that but I prefer to leave that to others.

[Iota]

I like Leusink most.

Gosh, beautiful! And Sytse Buwalda's voice is exquisite. I must investigate Leusink.

[brewski]

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 (Petrenko / Royal Philharmonic, live recording from the BBC Proms, Aug. 15, 2023, audio only).

You can feel the electricity, in the best way.

[SonicMan46]

Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, Vol. 7 on 3 CDs (composers and contents below) w/ Pieter-Jan Belder on two harpsichords after Ruckers, and a muselar also after Ruckers - the latter is a type of virginal w/ the keyboard to the right (pics at bottom - Source) - new arrival and completes my Belder collection of these works (have all on disc except V. 6 as an MP3 DL burned to CD-R) - for those interested, Brilliant has 'boxed' the 7 jewel cases, likely in their original size if the dimensions on Amazon are correct.  Dave

 

 

[Daverz]

New release.

Karl Weigl.
Symphony No. 3.
See for details back cover.
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Jürgen Bruns.

First listen, superb, goes straight to my favourite recordings of Weigl's music. SOTA recording

Weigl on the Jens & Joe show:

Last nights bedtime listening:

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 1

2 recordings: Schnabel (in the Warner box) and Kovacevich/EMI.  Jed Distler's selections for his ongoing survey of the sonatas:

[Linz]

Bruckner Symphphony No.7 in E Major, 1885 Version. Ed.Leopold Nowak, Staatskapelle Berlin, Daniel Barenboim 

[Lisztianwagner]

Arnold Schönberg
String Quartet No.2

Christiane Oelze (soprano)
Leipziger Streichquartett

[Linz]

Igor Stravinsky Dance of the Firebird, Günter Wand: The Radio Recordings Vol. 1 CD3, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

[foxandpeng]

New release.

Karl Weigl.
Symphony No. 3.
See for details back cover.
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Jürgen Bruns.

First listen, superb, goes straight to my favourite recordings of Weigl's music. SOTA recording

On my list!

[André]

I wish I had something positive to report here. OK, one thing: the balance between cello and piano in the sonata is perfect and the recorded sound natural. Other than that, I'm afraid this Don Quixote never takes off the ground (there's no way this earthbound knight could take flight as Strauss intended).

It's not sluggish. It's just too damn objective. Don Quixote exists only if you conceive his adventures as a fantasy - like Gulliver's or Sindbad's. If conductor and solo cellist start treating them like like a Jacques Cousteau or Haroun Tazieff documentary, you're doomed. Well, DQ is doomed. And it's not just Haitink's fault. Hornung should have taken the lead here and shaken the old man waving the stick. Compare his introduction to Pierre Fournier's (multiple recordings), Tortelier's or Rostropovich's to hear what's missing. Who leads and who follows here ? Honeymoon in a heart-shaped bed at Niagara Falls doesn't guarantee there'll be fireworks under the satin sheets. Someone must have a plan for the night, non ?

[Linz]

Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 113 'Babi Yar',  Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink

[Karl Henning]

[Karl Henning]

Weigl on the Jens & Joe show:

Thanks for the reminder!