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Giacomo Puccini: Tosca. Victor de Sabata, Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano

First listen to this famous recording, which was sent to me by mistake. (I wanted the Karajan one with Leontyne Price.) So far so good. Anyone who knows me knows that I am far from an Italian opera aficionado, but I do find Puccini to be an interesting composer, and I would love to explore his music in more depth.

Dry Brett Kavanaugh


Dry Brett Kavanaugh

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on June 18, 2021, 10:58:03 AM
A symphony in all but name. It reminds me of Braga Santos in some fragments.

Likable music. Will re-listen to Braga Santos!

Karl Henning

Altho' I've had this album (soft copy) for some while, this is a first listen:

Hindemith
Viola Sonata № 1, Op. 11 № 4
Jitka Hosprová, va
Jitka Čechová, pf


The cover photo rather makes her look like the model for a Tamara de Lempicka canvas, charming
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Hindemith
Unaccompanied Viola Sonata № 1, Op. 11 № 5
Jitka Hosprová
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Mirror Image

Quote from: vers la flamme on June 19, 2021, 06:12:24 AM


Giacomo Puccini: Tosca. Victor de Sabata, Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano

First listen to this famous recording, which was sent to me by mistake. (I wanted the Karajan one with Leontyne Price.) So far so good. Anyone who knows me knows that I am far from an Italian opera aficionado, but I do find Puccini to be an interesting composer, and I would love to explore his music in more depth.

You and I are in the same boat. Puccini and Mascagni are the two that Italian operatic composers that have impressed me the most.

vers la flamme

Quote from: Mirror Image on June 19, 2021, 07:07:47 AM
You and I are in the same boat. Puccini and Mascagni are the two that Italian operatic composers that have impressed me the most.

I have never heard any Mascagni; I should hear the famous Cavalleria rusticana. I am also interested in the earlier, Bel canto school of Italian opera, though I know very little about it.

SonicMan46

Ries, Ferdinand (1784-1838) - Wind Works & Piano Quartet w/ the performers shown below - he was closely associated with Beethoven (see quote and link) - I own about 18 CDs of his instrumental works, from complete Symphonies, only two Piano Concertos, and many chamber works - a list of his compositions can be found in the quoted link, if interested; another short but good bio HERE.  There is even a Ferdinand Ries Society stating that he left "a copious oeuvre comprising as many as 186 compositions with opus numbers and approximately 100 without opus numbers."  If you like transitional classical-romantic composing w/ some Ludwig influence, then Ries is worth exploring.  Dave :)

QuoteFerdinand Ries was a German composer, and a friend, pupil and secretary of Ludwig van Beethoven. He composed eight symphonies, a violin concerto, nine piano concertos, three operas, and numerous other works, including 26 string quartets. In 1838 he published a collection of reminiscences of his teacher Beethoven. The symphonies, some chamber works—most of them with piano exhibit a style which, given his connection to Beethoven, lies between the Classical and early Romantic styles. (Source)

   

Karl Henning

Britten
Lachrymae, Op. 48
Cynthia Phelps, va
Judith Gordon, pf
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

aligreto

Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Op. 46 [Szell]





Strong, assertive and terrifically energetic and exciting performances.

Traverso

Scarlatti

Sonatas KK 94-112


I must confess that I took this CD at random,no problem because they are mostly very very fine.:)


Karl Henning

Quote from: aligreto on June 19, 2021, 07:23:41 AM
Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Op. 46 [Szell]





Strong, assertive and terrifically energetic and exciting performances.


Quote from: Traverso on June 19, 2021, 07:28:31 AM
Scarlatti

Sonatas KK 94-112


I must confess that I took this CD at random,no problem because they are mostly very very fine.:)



Nice, gents!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Mirror Image

Quote from: vers la flamme on June 19, 2021, 07:10:15 AM
I have never heard any Mascagni; I should hear the famous Cavalleria rusticana. I am also interested in the earlier, Bel canto school of Italian opera, though I know very little about it.

Looks like we've got a lot of listening to do! :D

JBS

#42533
Quote from: Brian on June 18, 2021, 08:14:50 PM
Really nice CPO CD with those dances.

I have only heard the Naxos versions of the symphonies but they were very dull.

I have the Conlon recordings but it's been years since I listened to them. I remember them as being a bore. I suppose I should dig them up for a relisten.
TD
New arrival



So far so good.

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

vers la flamme

Quote from: Mirror Image on June 19, 2021, 07:40:08 AM
Looks like we've got a lot of listening to do! :D

Yes. I had to take a bit of a hiatus from music through May and June due to some unforeseen life events. It's good getting back to obsessive listening again;D

Karl Henning

Quote from: vers la flamme on June 19, 2021, 07:54:08 AM
Yes. I had to take a bit of a hiatus from music through May and June due to some unforeseen life events. It's good getting back to obsessive listening again;D

Glad to know you're back on form! :)
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

TD
LvB

Pf Sonata № 4 in Eb, Op. 7
Pollini
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Harry

The Renaissance Flute.

Collegium Musica Rara Stuttgart, on Historial instruments.
Peter Thalheimer plays on nine different Recorders and Transverse Flutes.
Martin Schirrmeister, Gamba and Fiddle.
Volker Lutz Virginal and Organ positive.
Jiri Lukes, Lute.


What a fine disc, and beautifully recorded. Normally I shy away from Recorder music, but this is very special indeed.
Quote from Manuel, born in Spain, currently working at Fawlty Towers.

" I am from Barcelona, I know nothing.............."

Traverso

Quote from: vers la flamme on June 19, 2021, 07:54:08 AM
Yes. I had to take a bit of a hiatus from music through May and June due to some unforeseen life events. It's good getting back to obsessive listening again;D

Very funny  :)

Harry

Georges Onslow.
String Quintets-Volume IV.

No 31 in A major & No. 23 in A minor.
World Premiere Recordings.

Elan Quintet.


The previous volumes were all of the same high quality, and 4 is no exeption. Truly magical.
Quote from Manuel, born in Spain, currently working at Fawlty Towers.

" I am from Barcelona, I know nothing.............."