What are you listening 2 now?

[JBS]

THE disc to discover why Rautavaara is such a great composer.

I need to dig out that series of CDs...all the symphonies that were issued by Naxos...and see if they work better for me now. Because, I must admit, they bored me the first time. There didn't seem to be any "there" there.

TD
LvB
Symphonies 1 and 2

[andolink]

Marco Momi (b. 1978): Tre Nudi, Quattro Nudi, Cinque Nudi, Sei Nudi (2006-18)
Ensemble Nikel



Elliott Carter (1908-2012): String Quartet No. 2 (1959)
Pacifica Quartet

[Symphonic Addict]

Lazarof: Symphony No. 2

[Kalevala]

THE disc to discover why Rautavaara is such a great composer.

I love his Cantus Articus.  Will have to check out those other works. 

K

[Que]

My go-to recording of these remarkable works.

[Re: Saint-Saëns string quartets Sarastro Quartett]

They are interesting string quartets, composed in his old age. I like the 2nd one in particular, which has a Fauré-like feel to it.

I thought that the performances, as far as I could judge from a 1st listen, were pretty good. I also read some positive comments about the Quator Joachim (Calliope), so might try that as well.

[Que]

Easy choice this morning:



A bunch of composers are featured: Pierre Blondeau, Julien Belin, Francesco Da Milano, Albert de Rippe, Adrian Le Roy, Guillaume Morlaye, Valentin Bakfark.

[Florestan]

Can someone explain the meme to this old fart?  Thanks.

AI says:


The meaning of this meme typically centers on
condescension, fake interest, or mock admiration.
It features Anne Hathaway as the character Daphne Kluger in Ocean's 8, an image-obsessed and narcissistic actress who is constantly "performing" even in her personal interactions. Because her character is a clever parody of a "diva," the meme is often used in the following ways:

    Mocking Sincerity: It is frequently paired with captions where someone is listening to a story or opinion they find ridiculous, boring, or "beneath" them, while maintaining a fake, over-the-top smile.

The "Ay Cosita" Meme: In Spanish-speaking internet culture, this specific image or GIF is often captioned with "Ay Cosita" (meaning "Oh, you little thing"), used to patronize someone who thinks they are being clever or important when they are actually being naive.

Listening to Younger Generations: It is widely used to represent the feeling of an older person (or someone more experienced) "patiently" listening to a younger person explain something they already know.

A "Mother" Moment: In "stan" culture (obsessive fan culture), the image is used to celebrate Hathaway's glamorous and confident energy, often with the caption "she's mother," meaning she is an iconic figure.

Ultimately, the meme captures a moment of calculated performance—someone who is looking at you with a smile that says they are not actually listening, but they know they look great doing it.

I have no idea how all that connects with YN-S.

[Irons]

Franck: Piano Quintet.



Opens quietly with little if any clues what's to follow. Out of the blue the first movement fizzes and burns. A passion that continues unabated even during the slow movement and onto the finale. A stormer!
Curzon and VPQ play as if their life depends on it. Incidentally, first violin is king of Viennese waltz, Willi Boskovsky, Viennese lilt replaced by passionate playing! I found the interaction of the players, including Curzon, impressive. Without doubt the Quintet's driving force inspired and unified them.     

[Harry]

Francisco Guerau (1649-1722)
Poema Harmonico
Hopkinson Smith, Guitar.
All details are on the back cover.

This recording from 1990 still holds a special place in my memory. Through Hopkinson Smith I came to the wondrous world of the Lute and Guitar and all the secrets surrounding these instruments. The days of Astree still lingering through my mind, and how exciting I found the music all the info in the booklets and on the back cover in the days of yore. Makes you aware of age and the time that's on fast forwards.
 
Hopkinson Smith, master of baroque and renaissance music on historical plucked instruments, recorded this delightful work for baroque guitar back in 1990, which was published in 1694 by Francisco Guerau (1649-1717 / 22), who was extremely popular at the time. His Guitar compositions were considered to be the most exquisite, virtuosic and well-crafted of an entire century, as his successor Santiago de Murcia, among others, noted in letters. Guerau's decades-long familiarity with the vocal polyphony practised at the Spanish court can be felt again and again in his "harmonic poetry". The movements take up popular Spanish dances of the 17th century, recognizable by the movement names (Passacalles, Villano, Marionas, Jácaras, Marizapalos ...).
As always Astree"recording sound intimate, detailed, analogue warmth, and a super Ambiance. It's silent in the background, only the gentle fingers moving over the strings.

[Harry]

AI says:


The meaning of this meme typically centers on
condescension, fake interest, or mock admiration.
It features Anne Hathaway as the character Daphne Kluger in Ocean's 8, an image-obsessed and narcissistic actress who is constantly "performing" even in her personal interactions. Because her character is a clever parody of a "diva," the meme is often used in the following ways:

    Mocking Sincerity: It is frequently paired with captions where someone is listening to a story or opinion they find ridiculous, boring, or "beneath" them, while maintaining a fake, over-the-top smile.

The "Ay Cosita" Meme: In Spanish-speaking internet culture, this specific image or GIF is often captioned with "Ay Cosita" (meaning "Oh, you little thing"), used to patronize someone who thinks they are being clever or important when they are actually being naive.

Listening to Younger Generations: It is widely used to represent the feeling of an older person (or someone more experienced) "patiently" listening to a younger person explain something they already know.

A "Mother" Moment: In "stan" culture (obsessive fan culture), the image is used to celebrate Hathaway's glamorous and confident energy, often with the caption "she's mother," meaning she is an iconic figure.

Ultimately, the meme captures a moment of calculated performance—someone who is looking at you with a smile that says they are not actually listening, but they know they look great doing it.

I have no idea how all that connects with YN-S.

It doesn't she is just beautiful, and meant to be looked at, and in my case admire her beauty. There is nothing more to this picture as that. Every day such beauty should be posted on GMG, just to remind us of the eternal lure of dear Anne!

[Papy Oli]

Morning all,

Bach, JCF
Sonata For Violoncello And Basso Continuo
(Bylsma, Asperen)

[vandermolen]

A most enjoyable CD!

[Papy Oli]

A first listen:

C.P.E. BACH
Magnificat
Cello Concerto

Now continuing where I left it yesterday.

[Harry]

CONCENTUS MUSICO-INSTRUMENTALIS
AVTHORE JOANNE JOSEPHO FUX, SACRÆ CÆSAREÆ MAJESTATIS MUSICES COMPOSITORE.
OPUS PRIMUM An. M. DCCI.
ARMONICO TRIBUTO AUSTRIA direction, LORENZ DUFTSCHMID.
Recorded, 1997, at the Benedictine Monastery  Kremsmünster, Austria, Kaisersaal.

Impeccable technique, imagination and charm, Fux's compositions show that Vienna was an important musical center long before Haydn and Mozart. Above all this music can still inspire enthusiasm, and depict what was going on at the imperial court in musical terms. The musicians on this disc talented as they are, create the music in bright colours, and it is well recorded.

[Que]

Now continuing where I left it yesterday.

If you'd like the CPE Magnificat in a more modern recording with more polished instrumental accompaniment (or without a boys choir) - although this performance with Ameling holds its own IMO - Rademann recently made a very nice recording with a very similar approach:

[Que]

Francisco Guerau (1649-1722)
Poema Harmonico
Hopkinson Smith, Guitar.
All details are on the back cover.

This recording from 1990 still holds a special place in my memory. Through Hopkinson Smith I came to the wondrous world of the Lute and Guitar and all the secrets surrounding these instruments. The days of Astree still lingering through my mind, and how exciting I found the music all the info in the booklets and on the back cover in the days of yore. Makes you aware of age and the time that's on fast forwards.
 
Hopkinson Smith, master of baroque and renaissance music on historical plucked instruments, recorded this delightful work for baroque guitar back in 1990, which was published in 1694 by Francisco Guerau (1649-1717 / 22), who was extremely popular at the time. His Guitar compositions were considered to be the most exquisite, virtuosic and well-crafted of an entire century, as his successor Santiago de Murcia, among others, noted in letters. Guerau's decades-long familiarity with the vocal polyphony practised at the Spanish court can be felt again and again in his "harmonic poetry". The movements take up popular Spanish dances of the 17th century, recognizable by the movement names (Passacalles, Villano, Marionas, Jácaras, Marizapalos ...).
As always Astree"recording sound intimate, detailed, analogue warmth, and a super Ambiance. It's silent in the background, only the gentle fingers moving over the strings.

Thnx of the reminder!    It seems I've put two different recordings on my Spotify list:

     

[Papy Oli]

If you'd like the CPE Magnificat in a more modern recording with more polished instrumental accompaniment (or without a boys choir) - although this performance with Ameling holds its own IMO - Rademann recently made a very nice recording with a very similar approach:

Thank you for the recommendation @Que . I ended up a bit underwhelmed by the Magnificat, maybe in part the work itself, definitely by a very shrill recording to my ears. No issue with Ameling or the boys' choir.

I went "ooh yes please" when I read Rademann's name. I blame it on his Carus Schutz edition.

I have paused my streaming account for a bit while I work through my own listening pile. I'll add the above to the streaming queue for now, ready for as and when I resume it.

The cello concerto is superb though. Me likes it a lot     

[Madiel]

I have no idea how all that connects with YN-S.

I am likewise none the wiser.

[Madiel]

Medtner op.22 again.



This time I tried to follow the score a bit more closely (even when the piano music covers 4 staves at one point), and watched as Medtner subjected the opening ideas of the sonata to every chromatic torture he could think of.

Damn fine music.

[Papy Oli]

JS Bach - Cantata BWV 248/2
Eugen Jochum, BRSO & Chor
Horst Laubenthal (tenor), Brigitte Fassbaender (contralto), Elly Ameling (soprano), Hermann Prey (bass-baritone)