What are you listening 2 now?

[brewski]

A slightly cheesy, childhood fave: Jacob Gade's Jalousie, with Carmen Dragon and the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, uploaded from an LP. If Fred Astaire were in Spain, this might be his thing.

[Symphonic Addict]

Kernis: Symphony in Waves (Symphony No. 1)

There's a rich variety of ideas flowing in this quite cool symphony that never sounds boring or mainstream. A very inventive work.

[brewski]

And another old fave, Chabrier's España, also from Echoes of Spain with Carmen Dragon and the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra. Though there have been many versions of this warhorse since — and recorded in much more spectacular sound — this one still makes me smile.

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Now playing Alwyn Symphony No. 4



I've really come to adore Alwyn's music. His 4th symphony is especially moving to me.

[Symphonic Addict]

Now playing Alwyn Symphony No. 4



I've really come to adore Alwyn's music. His 4th symphony is especially moving to me.

Gorgeous music. I don't have a current favorite. Each symphony is amazing IMO.

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Gorgeous music. I don't have a current favorite. Each symphony is amazing IMO.

Indeed. The more time I spend with his music, the more I like it. I've been enjoying his chamber music, too, especially the SQs.

[Symphonic Addict]

Raff: Two sonatas for piano 4 hands, opp. 73b and 90b

Both are arrangements by the composer himself of his Violin Sonata No. 1 and String Quartet No. 2, respectively. Very busy and concentrated in this form I thought. I think they worked appropriately succesful.

[Symphonic Addict]

Indeed. The more time I spend with his music, the more I like it. I've been enjoying his chamber music, too, especially the SQs.

Count me as a fan of his SQs too.

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Raff: Two sonatas for piano 4 hands, opp. 73b and 90b

Both are arrangements by the composer himself of his Violin Sonata No. 1 and String Quartet No. 2, respectively. Very busy and concentrated in this form I thought. I think they worked appropriately succesful.

What do you think of Raff's orchestral works like his symphonies for example? My dad owns this set:



I may have to borrow this set from him and rip it to my SSD if you, or others, think his music is worth the time to get to know.

[Symphonic Addict]

What do you think of Raff's orchestral works like his symphonies for example? My dad owns this set:



I may have to borrow this set from him and rip it to my SSD if you, or others, think his music is worth the time to get to know.

Even though Raff might be considered a little conservative, I've come to appreciate many of his works enormously, mostly the chamber ones, a field where he really excelled. Some symphonies are very good, namely 3, 5 and possibly 8 and 9. In some respects, he reminds me of Dvorak, the symphonies have good melodic material and a good use of the orchestra; harmonically speaking he's less adventurous, though. I might suggest to try his most famous symphony, i.e. the fifth 'Lenore', but if you don't like it, probably Raff is not for you.

That set contains some orchestral suites which happen to be delightful, so that could be another starting point.

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Even though Raff might be considered a little conservative, I've come to appreciate many of his works enormously, mostly the chamber ones, a field where he really excelled. Some symphonies are very good, namely 3, 5 and possibly 8 and 9. In some respects, he reminds me of Dvorak, the symphonies have good melodic material and a good use of the orchestra; harmonically speaking he's less adventurous, though. I might suggest to try his most famous symphony, i.e. the fifth 'Lenore', but if you don't like it, probably Raff is not for you.

That set contains some orchestral suites which happen to be delightful, so that could be another starting point.

Thanks, Cesar! I'll check out the 5th symphony Lenore first.

Thread duty -

Now playing Rubbra Piano Concerto in G, Op. 85

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Continuing with Elder's traversal of the RVW symphonies --- now playing A Pastoral Symphony and Symphony No. 4





I've lived with RVW's music since I started listening to classical music seriously 15 years ago and my enthusiasm, and love, for his music has never waned. Love this man's music dearly!

[Number Six]

Chopin: 4 Ballades & 4 Scherzos (2023)
Stephen Hough

[Number Six]

Continuing with Elder's traversal of the RVW symphonies --- now playing A Pastoral Symphony and Symphony No. 4

What music app is that? (I may have asked before, but I forget.)

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What music app is that? (I may have asked before, but I forget.)

I don't believe you've asked before, but it's the Music app (aka iTunes on Windows) on my Apple MacBook. This is my dedicated music player on my computer, which I run through an EQ program called eqMac.

[Number Six]

I don't believe you've asked before, but it's the Music app (aka iTunes on Windows) on my Apple MacBook. This is my dedicated music player on my computer, which I run through an EQ program called eqMac.

I thought it might be, but I don't know how to get that Dark Mode look on my Macbook, even with the whole desktop in dark mode. Apple Music is still white with red buttons.

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I thought it might be, but I don't know how to get that Dark Mode look on my Macbook, even with the whole desktop in dark mode. Apple Music is still white with red buttons.

Okay, so you went to General under System Preferences and Dark is selected under Appearance? Hmmm...that's odd that Apple Music isn't dark also. It should automatically switch over to dark after you select it. I haven't the foggiest idea what could fix this unless there's a way you can uninstall and then reinstall the Apple Music app.

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Now playing Roussel Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4, Opp. 7 & 53



The third movement Soir d'été in Roussel's 1st never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

[Symphonic Addict]

Three string quartets + a short movement for string quartet called In Memoriam Marie Steiner. Some tender and contemplative music for the most part in a late-romantic idiom, exquisitely written. I found the passionate first quartet more of my interest, right from the opening I was hooked. The 2nd SQ feels more reflective, whereas the 3rd SQ in one continuous movement with its organic development struck me like the most original one of the bunch. The last short piece is a heartfelt homage on the passing of an acquaintance.

Now expecting the 2nd volume (hopefully released soon). My curiosity was piqued.

[Number Six]

Okay, so you went to General under System Preferences and Dark is selected under Appearance? Hmmm...that's odd that Apple Music isn't dark also. It should automatically switch over to dark after you select it. I haven't the foggiest idea what could fix this unless there's a way you can uninstall and then reinstall the Apple Music app.

Weirdness.

Anyway, back to topic before I derail us too much more, and the members of this thread riot.