What are you listening 2 now?

[SurprisedByBeauty]

Thanks, Jens. I'd love to see a set of the Khachaturian Tjeknavorian recordings, but I won't hold my breath.

Passed it on. Let's see! If it happens, I want to be taken out for a beer if you are ever in Vienna or Munich. :-)

[vandermolen]

Jeffrey (Vandermolen), if you don't own this recording, then run, don't walk over to your e-retailer of choice and buy this recording:



If you can't find, it can bought as a download. It's a rather beautiful work.

Thanks John - certainly on my 'to explore' list 

[vandermolen]

A slightly (some say vastly) better mastering, the version you have, actually!

TD:



#morninglistening to the #Beethoven #symphonies w/
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& #malmösymfoniorkester on
@OndineRecords


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OT
Nice fountain pen! Is that a Parker Duofold?

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Passed it on. Let's see! If it happens, I want to be taken out for a beer if you are ever in Vienna or Munich. :-)

Hah! Will do, Jens.

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Thanks John - certainly on my 'to explore' list 

I think you'll enjoy this ballet, especially since you're already pretty familiar with the composer's musical language. There are some gorgeous moments throughout the ballet that made my ears perk up.

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Continuing on with the Myaskovsky symphonies: the 8th -

[vandermolen]

Lilburn: 3 Symphonies.

A storming CD! An elephant in the room named Sibelius, but this did not detract from my enjoyment of the 1st Symphony. A magnificent sweep to the work from first to last.

The 2nd is finer as less outside influences and more the personal voice of Douglas Lilburn and his homeland.

The 3rd is not as immediately accessible but I have a feeling this work will grow on me. A similar reaction to first hearing of Nielsen's 6th - Hello what do we have here? Nielsen's masterpiece and Lilburn's 3rd are not alike, I'm not saying that for a moment, but something, a pythonesque humour, linked the works in my head for some reason subjectively. Anyway, a great CD and excellent recording too.

I greatly admire Lilburn's first two symphonies. I think that VW (his teacher) and, as you suggest, Sibelius are the two biggest influences although Lilburn has his own voice. I think that Lilburn sent VW jam etc from New Zealand during World War Two.
Thread duty.
Earlier, in the car, Kubelik Orphikon Symphony. I guess this is the same performance as the one released on Panton some years ago, although the transfer sounds clearer here. Together with the two symphonies by Goossens this is my favourite symphony composed by a 'conductor'. It is more 'modern' than the Goossens symphonies but I was gripped throughout its turbulent progress. It has a dark eloquence which I find compelling:

Now playing: Rubbra String Quartet No.1 (Dutton) - what a hauntingly beautiful slow movement!

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Earlier, in the car, Kubelik Orphikon Symphony. I guess this is the same performance as the one released on Panton some years ago, although the transfer sounds clearer here. Together with the two symphonies by Goossens this is my favourite symphony composed by a 'conductor'.

Hmmm...rather surprised to read this, Jeffrey. You like these works better than Bernstein's Jeremiah Symphony? I can't say I know the Kubelik work, but I have heard the Goossens and I can say I don't find his music too memorable.

[vandermolen]

Hmmm...rather surprised to read this, Jeffrey. You like these works better than Bernstein's Jeremiah Symphony? I can't say I know the Kubelik work, but I have heard the Goossens and I can't say I find his music too memorable.

I really consider Bernstein to be a composer as much as a conductor John, so he was not on my comparative list. If he had been 'Jeremiah' would indeed have been my No.1 choice.
Now playing, Rubbra SQ No.1:

[vandermolen]

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed the Sebastopol Symphony. It's a remarkable work. I might have revisit it myself. That whole B. Tchaikovsky recording is worth your time.

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I really consider Bernstein to be a composer as much as a conductor John, so he was not on my comparative list. If he had been 'Jeremiah' would indeed have been my No.1 choice.

That certainly makes sense.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Lilburn: 3 Symphonies.

A storming CD! An elephant in the room named Sibelius, but this did not detract from my enjoyment of the 1st Symphony. A magnificent sweep to the work from first to last.

The 2nd is finer as less outside influences and more the personal voice of Douglas Lilburn and his homeland.

The 3rd is not as immediately accessible but I have a feeling this work will grow on me. A similar reaction to first hearing of Nielsen's 6th - Hello what do we have here? Nielsen's masterpiece and Lilburn's 3rd are not alike, I'm not saying that for a moment, but something, a pythonesque humour, linked the works in my head for some reason subjectively. Anyway, a great CD and excellent recording too.

I hadn't heard of him before now Irons.  I'll try and see if I can find some recordings of his to listen to now.  Glad to hear that you had an excellent listening session!   

PD

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I hadn't heard of him before now Irons.  I'll try and see if I can find some recordings of his to listen to now.  Glad to hear that you had an excellent listening session!   

PD

Symphony No.2
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=lilburn+symphony&&view=detail&mid=14F7583ABCCCBAFAC5D314F7583ABCCCBAFAC5D3&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dlilburn%2Bsymphony%26FORM%3DHDRSC4

[kyjo]

Lilburn: 3 Symphonies.

A storming CD! An elephant in the room named Sibelius, but this did not detract from my enjoyment of the 1st Symphony. A magnificent sweep to the work from first to last.

The 2nd is finer as less outside influences and more the personal voice of Douglas Lilburn and his homeland.

The 3rd is not as immediately accessible but I have a feeling this work will grow on me. A similar reaction to first hearing of Nielsen's 6th - Hello what do we have here? Nielsen's masterpiece and Lilburn's 3rd are not alike, I'm not saying that for a moment, but something, a pythonesque humour, linked the works in my head for some reason subjectively. Anyway, a great CD and excellent recording too.

Great stuff! I love Lilburn's music. This disc is excellent too:

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[Symphonic Addict]

Benjamin Lees - Symphonies 2 and 3

Not my kind of music, except the last movement from the No. 3.

[SimonNZ]

[Symphonic Addict]

Wladyslaw Zelenski - Piano Quartet in C minor
Ernst Toch - Cello Concerto

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NP:

Harp Concerto

[Carlo Gesualdo]

I,m listening to one good  NAXOS  album Portuguese vocal Masterpieces of the  16th and 17th century, an Iberical pleasure platter, excellent stuff I try to find a  sleeve for this, and an absolute album I had lost, of Huelgas Ensemble, by brilliant Paul Van Nevel Utopia Triumphan one of the best of best release ever of this ensemble, quite a joyride.

On a non classical genre I bought a SUNNo)) album Demos album very cool band, great day, drank heineken I bought for my father and I , but the other beer we split up a ''goose'' sea salt water made beer he did not like it, and  did not drink it, heck shit  happen... but over all great day!

Wonderful!!! , I salute you folks at home have a great time  were ever you are, and I know friendly folks , gentle wanderer here , I thank ya too