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#37620
April 12, 2021, 08:42:25 PM
Quote from: springrite on April 12, 2021, 08:11:55 PM
Why some critics consider "semplice" problematic is beyond me.

I don't understand what's problematic about it. I have had no difficulty with it whatsoever and think its one of his most fascinating works.

Fritz Kobus

#37621
April 12, 2021, 09:28:52 PM
Symphony 3 from one of my favorite cycles:

Que

#37622
April 12, 2021, 10:30:47 PM
Morning listening via Spotify:



A wide range of Renaissance music performed by a recorder ensemble, my kind of thing... especially early in the morning..  :D

vandermolen

#37623
April 12, 2021, 10:48:00 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 12, 2021, 08:42:25 PM
I don't understand what's problematic about it. I have had no difficulty with it whatsoever and think its one of his most fascinating works.
+1 possibly Nielsen's greatest symphony - wonderful first movement.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#37624
April 12, 2021, 10:51:16 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on April 12, 2021, 03:12:45 PM
He really is, Jeffrey. I'm just listening to the 4th from the CD below. It wouldn't be an overstatement if I called it a masterpiece, and one of the greatest ones from the 21st century. There are some quite poignant passages, mostly in the 2nd half. A work that leaves a strong impression for sure.


I very much agree Cesar and have both recordings. I like the Cecil Collins art work on the new release.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#37625
April 12, 2021, 10:57:54 PM Last Edit: April 12, 2021, 11:00:21 PM by vandermolen
Early morning listening.
Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande.
Beautifully performed and recorded.
As I've probably mentioned before, Sibelius is about the only composer whose music I can listen to regardless of what mood I am in - something to do with the healing power of nature I think:
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Harry

#37626
April 13, 2021, 12:02:21 AM
Masters of Church Music in Dresden.
CD III.

Johann David Heinichen.
Missa No. 11 & 12

Dresdner Kammerchor & Barockorchester, Hans Christoph Rademann.

Really well performed beyond my expectations even. Soloists are top notch, choir is top level and well instructed by Rademann. I really enjoyed this immensely.
I've always had great respect for Paddington because he is amusingly English and a eccentric bear He is a great British institution and emits great wisdom with every growl. Of course I have Paddington at home, he is a member of the family, sure he is from the moment he was born. We have adopted him.

vandermolen

#37627
April 13, 2021, 12:38:13 AM Last Edit: April 13, 2021, 12:39:44 AM by vandermolen
Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony (1957 recording)
Hallé Orchestra/Barbirolli:
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Florestan

#37628
April 13, 2021, 12:43:17 AM


D850.

MJP is one of my favorite pianists, equally succesfull in Mozart, Schubert and Chopin --- which is no small feat. Otomh, I can't thnik of anyone else, actually. Maybe Murray Perahia?



This "divertimento' is actually a neck-gripping journey from darkness to light and this recording displays all its drama in full.

More and more, with each passing day (and events in my life or in the world at large), I find these two composers (plus Chopin) to be my soulmates. Their music brings me comfort, solace, hope and happiness, I could listen to it day in, day out.

"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Mandryka

#37629
April 13, 2021, 12:59:24 AM Last Edit: April 13, 2021, 01:06:50 AM by Mandryka


K 281. It could win a fucking piano competition, and no one on the jury would need to walk out. The music can survive this type of treatment - I mean it's Mozart so there's no need for bold and imaginative interventions to make it interesting to hear. That's the enlightenment from the recording - just how satisfying, how beautiful, mainstream Mozart can be.
Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen

Florestan

#37630
April 13, 2021, 01:08:52 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on April 13, 2021, 12:59:24 AM
just how satisfying, how beautiful, mainstream Mozart can be.

Amen to that!
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Traverso

#37631
April 13, 2021, 01:24:30 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on April 12, 2021, 07:40:08 PM
There are two complete recordings of the catalogue by Loriod - Vega and Erato. I intend to explore them both.

There are documentaries with music by Messiaen. Also in the Muraro box are two DVDs. Might be interesting to watch.



Obviously a good idea to listen to the Loriod recordings again





Madiel

#37632
April 13, 2021, 03:03:31 AM
Earlier today:



Performances of a similar quality to Volume 1, and cover photography of a similar "quality" to Volume 1...
Every single post on the forum is unnecessary. Including the ones that are interesting or useful.

Traverso

#37633
April 13, 2021, 03:45:43 AM
Poulenc

Les Mamelles de Tiresias  ( le bal masque) The breasts of Tiresias

SAITO KINEN ORCHESTRA  SEJI OZAWA  opera bouffe in two acts

Biffo

#37634
April 13, 2021, 03:47:51 AM
Sibelius: En Saga - Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste

Mandryka

#37635
April 13, 2021, 03:52:32 AM


This is the second recording I've heard on this label, Ezz-Thetics, both piano, the other was music by Christopher Fox, both outstanding for sound, some of the best piano sound engineering I've ever heard.
Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen

Madiel

#37637
April 13, 2021, 03:57:15 AM Last Edit: April 13, 2021, 04:02:30 AM by Madiel
Pejacevic, Piano Sonata No.2 (first listen)



EDIT: A fine piece.
Every single post on the forum is unnecessary. Including the ones that are interesting or useful.

Dry Brett Kavanaugh

#37638
April 13, 2021, 04:15:53 AM
Kodaly, Laszlo Kovacs.

Stürmisch Bewegt

#37639
April 13, 2021, 04:36:33 AM
It's an all-Schubert week bei uns, beginning with one of my faves.  He's a composer who years ago gradually Winterreisèd his way into my personal Top Ten, never, ever to depart.  He is clearly the greatest composer who ever lived, putting into the shade all of those also-rans before and after him who probably would have been better off if they had never picked-up a pen!  (Apologies, er, I caught a bad bug from the GMG-Friends, Inc. thread but am much better now...though I will admit that running amok is a lotta fun  :laugh: ::)).   



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