What are you listening 2 now?

[Linz]

Leos Janacek Glagolitic Mass
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras

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Now playing Rodrigo Concierto de Estio

[foxandpeng]

Richard Arnell
Dagenham Symphony
Martin Yates
RSNO
Dutton Epoch

Arnell rates very highly with me. He is a great British composer, I think.

[Harry]

Richard Arnell
Dagenham Symphony
Martin Yates
RSNO
Dutton Epoch

Arnell rates very highly with me. He is a great British composer, I think.

Wholeheartedly agreed! I praise myself lucky that I bought all the recordings of his orchestral and Chamber music. For me Arnell is a genius.

[Symphonic Addict]

Sculthorpe: Piano Sonatina and Piano Sonata

Somewhat surprised to hear how serious and pensive these works are, but none the worse for that. They pack a lot of great ideas in their short lengths. Favourably impressed.

[JBS]

I remember those programs with Karl Haas when I was a preteen/teenager.
Some were interesting, but to be honest, sometimes he sounded like a run of the mill snob.

TD
Another round with this CD

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Now playing Rodrigo Piano Concerto



Fantastic piece!

[Traverso]

Joining you with this, Jan (second listen for me of this recording).
 

Hi Rafael, it was the first time for me, it was in the mailbox yesterday. It is certainly something I will listen to again in the coming days. Even though it is quite accessible for a work by Boulez, it still requires a re-listening. Paying attention implies learning and discovering where initially there was only a (nameless) promise.

It is not a religious issue but rather something that stimulates the senses and pushes them beyond their limits.

Discovering meaning in new music can be a great joy.

[Symphonic Addict]

Balada: Symphony No. 3 'Steel Symphony' and Symphony No. 4 'Lausanne'

The notes on the backcover image of the first CD say that this symphony reflects sonorities "in an abstract and non-programmatic way" of steel foundries, but I feel something intentionally descriptive and astoundingly depicted. The orchestral effects are stunning, they bring to mind a factory where machinery and molten metal are handled, the beating of an industrial press, metal being twisted, etc. It ends quietly, as if the factory were slowly shutting down. It left me completely amazed. I hadn't remembered it being so absorbing and graphic. One of the best Spanish symphonies I've ever heard.

The No. 4 is not far behind in inspiration. It begins quite mysteriously, even a bit intimidating, aided in that regard by the powerful timpani pounding. I also hear rhythms or ideas that remind me of Latin American music at some spots. It also left an important impression on me. Modern music with purpose and creativity.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Turkish Folk Songs Accompanied by Orchestra. Hikmet Şimşek/Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

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Now playing Revueltas Sensemayá

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Now playing Revueltas Los noche de los Mayas

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Balada: Symphony No. 3 'Steel Symphony' and Symphony No. 4 'Lausanne'

The notes on the backcover image of the first CD say that this symphony reflects sonorities "in an abstract and non-programmatic way" of steel foundries, but I feel something intentionally descriptive and astoundingly depicted. The orchestral effects are stunning, they bring to mind a factory where machinery and molten metal are handled, the beating of an industrial press, metal being twisted, etc. It ends quietly, as if the factory were slowly shutting down. It left me completely amazed. I hadn't remembered it being so absorbing and graphic. One of the best Spanish symphonies I've ever heard.

The No. 4 is not far behind in inspiration. It begins quite mysteriously, even a bit intimidating, aided in that regard by the powerful timpani pounding. I also hear rhythms or ideas that remind me of Latin American music at some spots. It also left an important impression on me. Modern music with purpose and creativity.

Difficult to believe this composer is 91 years old. Wow!

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Sculthorpe: Piano Sonatina and Piano Sonata

Somewhat surprised to hear how serious and pensive these works are, but none the worse for that. They pack a lot of great ideas in their short lengths. Favourably impressed.

Yes, that is a great set of Sculthorpe's piano music and it will more than likely be the only one released in our lifetimes. I still have great affection for this composer's music and he's still probably the most famous Australian composer.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Ravel: Piano Music, Vol. 2.  Louis Lortie.

[Symphonic Addict]

Difficult to believe this composer is 91 years old. Wow!

Some of his latest compositions date back to 2013. It seems that he stopped composing or something.

Yes, that is a great set of Sculthorpe's piano music and it will more than likely be the only one released in our lifetimes. I still have great affection for this composer's music and he's still probably the most famous Australian composer.

A composer with an identity of his own for sure. This disc is a favorite of mine, especially for Cello Dreaming and Lament for cello and strings. The latter is a very poignant work. It made quite an impression on this listener.

[Karl Henning]

I remember those programs with Karl Haas when I was a preteen/teenager.
Some were interesting, but to be honest, sometimes he sounded like a run of the mill snob.

TD
Another round with this CD

Viz. Karl Haas, yes!
TD:

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Now playing Delius Songs of Farewell



Whenever I listen to this piece, I'm reminded of this painting by John Frederick Kensett:

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A composer with an identity of his own for sure. This disc is a favorite of mine, especially for Cello Dreaming and Lament for cello and strings. The latter is a very poignant work. It made quite an impression on this listener.

Oh yes, I'm quite familiar all of the works featured on this recording, but this recording specifically. Most of the Sculthorpe recordings I own are from the ABC Classics label. Cello Dreaming, in particular, is one I really enjoy, because of its lyricism. Lament is a rather brooding piece for sure, but I'd say one of my favorites of his that was written for string orchestra is Port Essington. I'm not sure if you're familiar with it, but it can be found on this recording:



Definitely worth hearing as are Sculthorpe's SQs.

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Now playing Sculthorpe Port Essington