What are you listening 2 now?

[vandermolen]

Alexander Moyzes.

Symphony No. 11 & 12.

Slovak Radio SO, Ladislav Slovak.

What a impressive first movement of No. 11. Such music has an immediate effect on the mood set by it. Every movement is a space on its own, connected through sheer creativity in the scoring. The melodies emerging in a single movement are abundant and totally captivating. You fall from one surprise in another, like a chocolate box, however much you are eating it never gets depleted. This Orchestra knows the music by heart, and is led by an excellent conductor. Sound throughout is superb.

I agree - am playing it now:

[Que]

This was still waiting for a listen:

[Biffo]

Lennox Berkeley: Serenade for String Orchestra, Op 12 - Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson - via Spotify

[Stürmisch Bewegt]

Hi Sturmisch, did you like this symphonic poem? Only very few works by D'Hoedt were ever recorded. Imho he is a very good orchestrator and I like his sense of humor.
On YT there's another -old - Decca recording of Çhroniques breves', by the Belgian National Orchestra under Desire Defauw.
Peter

Top o' the mornin' to you, Peter!  D'Hoedt's sarcasm reminds me distinctly of Satie's and in fact there are numerous linkages between those two composers, topically, in the Chroniques Brèves. I enjoy the work, esp. the "Carnival and Military Parade" movement - what an insult to both professions it is to merge them!  Genius!  He must have enjoyed a hearty laugh at that.  (One of my collecting interests is classical carnival-themed music, which, in fact, is why I have the disk in question). Also, really like Alpaerts' James Ensor Suite.

[Traverso]

Bach

Insrumental parts,Sinfonias from the Cantatas  CD 1

[Papy Oli]

Bate's 3rd.

[Mirror Image]

Revisiting this rather fun disc from the Stravinsky Complete Columbia Album Collection set:

[bhodges]

In honor of Michael Finnissy's 75th birthday, revisiting some of his fabulous Gershwin arrangements. Here's "A Foggy Day (In London Town)" performed by pianist Ian Pace, with beautiful film footage of old London.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHJP_DoaCoA

--Bruce

[pjme]

Top o' the mornin' to you, Peter!  D'Hoedt's sarcasm reminds me distinctly of Satie's and in fact there are numerous linkages between those two composers, topically, in the Chroniques Brèves. I enjoy the work, esp. the "Carnival and Military Parade" movement - what an insult to both professions it is to merge them!  Genius!  He must have enjoyed a hearty laugh at that.  (One of my collecting interests is classical carnival-themed music, which, in fact, is why I have the disk in question). Also, really like Alpaerts' James Ensor Suite.

This might interest you.

I especially like Chevreuille's Carnival in Ostend
The other works on this cd are
Carnival om the beach by Luc Van Hove
Two symphonic dance movements from Renier Van der Velde's ballet Masks in Ostend
Ensorciana, choreographic scenes (after James Ensor) by Jules Strens

[Mirror Image]

NP: Roussel Suite in F, Op. 33 (Munch)

[Karl Henning]

Frank Bridge 'Oration'.
Bridge's orchestral masterpiece (along with 'Enter Spring') and a deeply moving Threnody for those lost in the First World War (including a number of friends of the composer). It reminds me a bit of Bloch's 'Schelomo':

Oration is a beauty!

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Isa Krejci/Karel Ancerl.

[Mirror Image]

James Levine in Memoriam - NP: Carter Variations for Orchestra (Levine/CSO)

[Papy Oli]

A second listen to this one:

[bhodges]

More Finnissy: Snowdrift (1972), by pianist Mari Kawamura. Recorded June 20, 2019 at Jordan Hall in Boston.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnaDm4iWUDY

--Bruce

[Mirror Image]

A second listen to this one:

Pounds the table! Love that disc, although I don't have much love for the Lekeu that's coupled with the Ravel works.

[Mandryka]

New acquisitions from Another Timbre, Canadian composer residing in London. Took a chance, but enjoying these.

I wonder if you will like this



https://www.philip-thomas.co.uk/martin-arnold-the-spit-velata/

By the way, I've been enjoying the Miller duo for cello and orchestra, at the end. I mean, it's a lot of work to get to the end, you need to be resolute, but it's worth it. Alternatively you could skip the middle 20 minutes.

[André]

This might interest you.

I especially like Chevreuille's Carnival in Ostend
The other works on this cd are
Carnival om the beach by Luc Van Hove
Two symphonic dance movements from Renier Van der Velde's ballet Masks in Ostend
Ensorciana, choreographic scenes (after James Ensor) by Jules Strens

Can't find this disc. Where did you get it, Peter ? This is right down my alley.  vandermolen and myself are great admirers of James Ensor ! 

[Symphonic Addict]

Isa Krejci/Karel Ancerl.

How is the music? I had never heard of this composer before.

[Papy Oli]

Pounds the table! Love that disc, although I don't have much love for the Lekeu that's coupled with the Ravel works.

Ravel's second violin sonata is a tough nut to crack.