What are you listening 2 now?

[ritter]

A live performance of Stravinsky's The Nightingale (in French translation as Le Rossignol) from the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris on 24 March 1955. André Cluytens conducts the French National Orchestra and Radio Chorus. The soloists include Janine Micheau and Jean Giraudeau (both superb).



The very next day, the production was taken to the recording studio for the Columbia label, with sessions spread over three months. The studio recording was reissued on CD by Testament.

[Que]

The more performances I hear of these pieces, the more becomes clear how different in character performances can be. Choices on instrumental accompaniment, tempi, flexibility and articulation all make a huge difference. These performances are swift with some urgency, dance oriented and (luckily) with small accompaniment. Not that it is a prerequisite (depending on one's personal taste), but do not think this makes for a "spiritual" listening experience. But very eloquent, self assured performances.

PS After writing this, I came across the review linked below, titled "Dance over Meditation". I guess the title says it all... 

https://www.biberfan.org/reviews/2023/2/19/dance-over-meditation-bibers-mystery-sonatas

[Harry]

The more performances I hear of these pieces, the more becomes clear how different in character performances can be. Choices on instrumental accompaniment, tempi, flexibility and articulation all make a huge difference. These performances are swift with some urgency, dance oriented and (luckily) with small accompaniment. Not that it a prerequisite (depending on one's personal taste), but do not think this makes for a "spiritual" listening experience. But very eloquent, self assured performances.

PS After writing this, I came across the review linked below, titled "Dance over Meditation". I guess the title says it all... 

https://www.biberfan.org/reviews/2023/2/19/dance-over-meditation-bibers-mystery-sonatas

Nice ARTWORK though

[Harry]

Chansons musicales.
Works by:  Claudin de Sermisy, Thoinot Arbea, Eustache du Caurroy, Orlando di Lasso, Claude le Jeune,
Tylman Susato, Pierre Sandrin, Adrian Willaert, Claude Gervaise, Pierre Cadéac, Jacotin 16th cent, Clement Janequin, Anonymous.
Arianna Savall, Soprano Il Desiderio Ensemble.
Recording, 2002, Stiftskirche St.Johannes, Schloß Cappenberg.

It must be said, Savall can sing high, and not resort to scream like utterances. Bell like even, perfect pitch a pure clean voice, and sublime diction. She is in all respects a much better singer as her mother ever was. That is a fact and not a fable. This Aeolus disc is a pristine recording. As to the Desiderio ensemble all praise is deserved, especially the wind instruments are well served in the ambiance of the Stiftskirche. Claudin de Sermisy, " Joyssance vous donneray" is the place to start, because Savall displays how far her voice can go without blinking an eye. It's the first track.
This is Renaissance music that calms the mind and soothes your nerves, with caressing notes.
One minor quibble, the Mezzo.soprano is not as good as she should be.

[Madiel]

I've tried two things on OperaVision tonight but without great success.

For Lehar's Giuditta, I rapidly found that I was too distracted by it being the French translation rather than being in German. Should it make that much difference? For me it did, my ear was well aware of the language I was hearing.

Now I'm in Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann, which I know I've seen before ages ago. And the production just isn't doing it for me. It's time to call it a night, maybe I'll like it more if I pick it up again in a day or two.

[Traverso]

Only for true enthusiasts who want to give their zest for life a much-needed boost.

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/175837434565?_skw=Set+of+LONDON+KIJC+Super+Analogue+Disc+LP%2C+total+of+97+records+in+5+boxes+Sealed&itmmeta=01KDN43XATWR0AV9NCZCVSTZ9H&hash=item28f0ba52c5:g:wU4AAOSwDe1kww0l&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABMFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dGvA0ZV0%2F3FYY%2F%2BdkOIshff6LsydI3L0WltUVN%2BpFcpDAb5vxcmdv8pUTR0dEaX5Y33uUETkD4HXWeDz24E1lWIGNVAKF7qmC8o3ntVOANLF0sbaUek3ceYkH1j6cNeaJ6UDADVklVBBZhtEOWkeWsID30dXB20eWcfo6hd%2F%2Be9XGMifDr1IIjYlHewxVWWL3TOZDQyKnXujz1R0Aouy74AO4sPSxdwdaTzF4Sr5LONSjdMBkVND%2FpU7OSxvI6WFijSmugcv0nS%2BUVYomg7nmyhXo8CzD7u9iyuqKT3NqwRrHi3wipyFgFq7swoRAtFnOLP3BfV%2BQroi8Y%2FDTX8V5oHqlAaNbwDO%2BKkpvdwfJox%2FaxpnNdQAWDPI0epsm2d%2BE%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR77Vj6TtZg

[Henk]

Listening to this set. Recommendation by @Brian.

[Traverso]

Albeniz & Turina

[DavidW]

Fantastic playing from Barenboim! Beethoven's PCs 1 and 2

[pjme]

After writing this, I came across the review linked below, titled "Dance over Meditation". I guess the title says it all... 

Already in 2023 some GMG members were more or less amazed when confronted with this photograph of a dancer....

#4184

January 10, 2023, 02:38:27 PMLast Edit: January 10, 2023, 04:12:49 PM by pjme

https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,239.msg1489918.html#msg1489918

https://www.rosas.be/en/8-anne-teresa-de-keersmaeker

Anyway, on this very cold, wet and grey day I need some comforting music:



and

[Harry]

Malcolm Arnold.
The complete Symphonies.
CD 5.
Symphony for Brass instruments, opus 123.
Symphony No. 9, opus 128.
Philip Jones Brass ensemble.
Bournemouth SO, Vernon Handley.

Good music deserves praise not long reviews.
So, SUPERB.

[SonicMan46]

Spohr, Louis (1784-1859) - Works for Two Violins on the recordings shown - finishing off my book biography mentioned previously and Spohr listening (and additions) - acquired the 4 recordings shown (2 for $5 each as MP3 DLs; 1 used (about $8); and 1 $10 MP3 DL, all burned to CDRs) - as shown Spohr wrote a lot of duet violin music (probably some WoOs) - of the Opus numbers I count just over a dozen composed over a 50 year period; of course he wrote a LOT of duo music for harp and violin (flute can be substituted for the violin).  Dave

Spohr's Works for Two Violins (*ones on the discs shown)
Op.  3 Nos. 1-3 Concertant Violin Duos, ca. 1804
Op.  9 Nos. 1 & 2 Concertant Violin Duos, 1808*
Op. 39 Nos. 1-3  Grand Violin Duos, ca. 1814*
Op. 67 Nos. 1-3 Concertant Violin Duos, ca. 1824*
Op. 148 Duo for Two Violins, ca. 1853*
Op. 150 Duo for Two Violins, ca. 1854*
Op 153 Duo for Two Violins, ca. 1855* (Source)

 

 

[Harry]

George Lloyd (1913-1998).
Complete Symphonies, Box II.
CD I.
Symphony No.7 'Proserpine' (1957-59). BBC Philharmonic, George Lloyd.
Symphony No.9 (1969).


This music is great beyond perception, it digs in your soul. Lloyd said I write what I have to write, I say, I listen to the music I have to listen. Great music, visionary even.

[Bachthoven]

String trios written by composers who were victims of the Holocaust.

[Harry]

String trios written by composers who were victims of the Holocaust.

Interesting, Chandos has a similar series, that is running for quite some years. Entartete Musik they call them. I probably heard them all, and that was never a boring exercise. Will search for this recording on Qobuz. Thank you for posting it.!
Found it and bookmarked.

[Traverso]

Ballet Music & Entr'actes from French Opera

[Harry]

Ballet Music & Entr'actes from French Opera

Super box! Great fun and indispensable 

[Traverso]

Super box! Great fun and indispensable 

I saw prices on eBay over €800 for this box. It is a very nice box and a collection that will probably never come back on the market like this.

[AnotherSpin]

[Harry]

I saw prices on eBay over €800 for this box. It is a very nice box and a collection that will probably never come back on the market like this.

Well I have it from someone who knows, that this box will appear on Qobuz and probably Tidal, and that will lower the ridiculous prices they are asking, on the net. And your right this box will never be re-released. The market for Big Boxes full of ballet music is marginal. Most of the stuff I have is already in the streaming services.