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Debussy
La damoiselle élue, L. 62 (Version pour soprano, mezzo, piano et chœur)
Veronique Dietschy, Doris Lamprecht, Philippe Cassard; Bernard Tetu: Choeurs De Lyon

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Fartein Valen: Symphony No.4
This is most impressive. A darkly atmospheric work of considerable integrity. It is growing on me and I prefer it to the longer 1st Symphony. In its bleak atmosphere it reminds me a bit of the music of Hendrik Nordgren. I think that this photo of the composer conveys something of the mood of the symphony:

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Fartein Valen: Symphony No.4
This is most impressive. A darkly atmospheric work of considerable integrity. It is growing on me and I prefer it to the longer 1st Symphony. In the bleak atmosphere it reminds me a bit of the music of Hendrik Nordgren. I think that this photo of the composer conveys something of the mood of the symphony.
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Interesting, but do wonder whether Valen is nothing more than a poor man's Schoenberg? I'll have to investigate some of his music.

Kind of a creepy looking guy who could very well have been a mortician or crypt keeper if chosen another profession:

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Interesting, but do wonder whether Valen is nothing more than a poor man's Schoenberg? I'll have to investigate some of his music.

Try Symphony No.4 John. Or you could put a Father Christmas hat on Valen to cheer him up, although the bizarre juxtaposition could prove disquieting!

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Try Symphony No.4 John   Or you could put a Father Christmas hat on Valen to cheer him up, although the bizarre juxtaposition could prove disquieting!

Hmmm...I think the Santa hat looks better on Arnie. Valen would look better in an elf hat.

For example:

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Now for the full orchestra version:

Debussy
La damoiselle élue, L. 62
Paul Salamunovich (chorus master)
Paula Rasmussen (mezzo-soprano), Dawn Upshaw (soprano)
Women Of The Los Angeles Master Chorale
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen

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Excellent recording. Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola Op 25

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K.A. Hartmann - Sinfonia Tragica; Concerto for Viola and Piano /Janowski,soloists /capriccio

The not so well-known concerto is quite catchy, and the early Sinfonia gets an almost lyrical performance at times, with fine sound.

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Hmmm...I think the Santa hat looks better on Arnie. Valen would look better in an elf hat.

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Excellent!

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K.A. Hartmann - Sinfonia Tragica; Concerto for Viola and Piano /Janowski,soloists /capriccio

The not so well-known concerto is quite catchy, and the early Sinfonia gets an almost lyrical performance at times, with fine sound.

Big Hartmann fan here. I love that disc. Sinfonia Tragica is a remarkable work, but so is Symphonische Hymnen on the Kubelik Orfeo disc since we're talking about his symphonic works outside of his eight symphonies. Do you know this work? I'd also recommend his SQs. They're quite fine.

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Excellent!

I had a hunch you'd like that photo. It seems now that I've turned in Sarge --- putting Christmas hats on every composer. Which brings me to this: for anyone who'd like a composer of their choice with a Christmas hat, don't hesitate to ask. I'll see what I can do.

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Big Hartmann fan here. I love that disc. Sinfonia Tragica is a remarkable work, but so is Symphonische Hymnen on the Kubelik Orfeo disc since we're talking about his symphonic works outside of his eight symphonies. Do you know this work? I'd also recommend his SQs. They're quite fine.

Yes, I have those works, investing in the Symphonische Hymnen/Orfeo disc due to the recent talk around here!

[André]

Another listen to this excellent disc. Rehearing these symphonies was nothing short of revelatory.

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Yes, I have those works, investing in the Symphonische Hymnen/Orfeo disc due to the recent talk around here!

Very nice, indeed.

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Here you go, Jeffrey:

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Scarlatti

CD 23


Sonatas KK 356-371

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Revisiting Zemlinsky's 2nd SQ from this recording:

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Here you go, Jeffrey:

Very nice John!
Thank you

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Vaughan Williams: Three Portraits from the England of Eliabeth.
LSO/Previn RCA LP:

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Schoenberg
Six Orchestral Songs, Op. 8
Alessandra Marc, soprano
Staatskapelle Dresden
Sinopoli



Echt-Romantic Schoenberg. It's quite fascinating to compare these earlier orchesterlieder to Four Orchestral Songs, Op. 22. The language is vastly different, but the composer's distinctive voice is still intact. I'm at that juncture now where I don't really look at Schoenberg as tonal or atonal --- it doesn't matter what the language is, it's still compelling and intriguing. It still surprises me the amount of hostility that he receives in some musical circles to this day. It's almost as if these people's ears haven't yet caught on to just how revolutionary he was and continues to be.

Love that there box.