What are you listening 2 now?

[Madiel]

Saint-Saens, Piano Quartet in B flat, op.41

[Lisztianwagner]

Alexander Zemlinsky
Piano Trio
3 Pieces for Cello and Piano

[Spotted Horses]

Continuing my traversal of Boult's recordings of the RVW symphonies (the EMI cycle) I've listened to 9, and 8, and have arrived at 6.



What a marvelous work! What a marvelous performance! I'd forgotten how much I enjoy this music. The audio from 1967 is very good, although they try too hard to capture the bass drum and there is some distortion (particularly the first movement).  I think it was Vandermolen that pointed out that this set also includes Boult's first recording of the work, which includes the original third movement, which was replaced in 1950. Maybe I'll try that next. (Actually Boult recorded the entire symphony in 1948 and later recorded the revised third movement, which was included on subsequent re-releases of the recording. The CD set has both.)

[vandermolen]

Continuing my traversal of Boult's recordings of the RVW symphonies (the EMI cycle) I've listened to 9, and 8, and have arrived at 6.



What a marvelous work! What a marvelous performance! I'd forgotten how much I enjoy this music. The audio from 1967 is very good, although they try too hard to capture the bass drum and there is some distortion (particularly the first movement).  I think it was Vandermolen that pointed out that this set also includes Boult's first recording of the work, which includes the original third movement, which was replaced in 1950. Maybe I'll try that next. (Actually Boult recorded the entire symphony in 1948 and later recorded the revised third movement, which was included on subsequent re-releases of the recording. The CD set has both.)

It's arguably his greatest symphony, combining the violence of No.4 with some of the spiritual qualities of No.5 to create a most disturbing synthesis - I love it! It had more impact on me than any other symphony. Best of all is Boult's Decca recording complete with VW's speech of thanks.

[vandermolen]

Bloch: Israel Symphony (Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Litschauer)
Most deeply-felt and moving recording of all.

[Spotted Horses]

It's arguably his greatest symphony, combining the violence of No.4 with some of the spiritual qualities of No.5 to create a most disturbing synthesis - I love it! It ha more impact on me than any other symphony. Best of all is Boult's Decca recording complete with VW's speech of thanks.

I have the Decca recording too.

[vandermolen]

I have the Decca recording too.

What do you think of it Arthur?

[Spotted Horses]

What do you think of it Arthur?

I haven't gotten around to listening to it yet.

[vandermolen]

I haven't gotten around to listening to it yet.

Let us know when you do 

[Mirror Image]

*delayed response*

Presto is my go-to store, because shipping to Australia has never been the slightest problem. They provide me prices in Australian dollars, always knew that shipping to Australia meant they shouldn't include the UK taxes, and when it became necessary for them to include Australian taxes they did it without any fuss whatsoever.

I will shop somewhere else if there's a clear price difference, but if prices are similar I will choose Presto every time because I know things will work!

They're a great web store, so I can't refute this. The only thing that bugs me with them is when they don't have an item in-stock, but their site states otherwise.

The test may be when you go to later opus numbers. Almost all the chamber concertos are quite early - which is to not say that they're poor in any way, I think they're wonderful pieces. But Holmboe's style does change over time, with the folk music influences becoming less evident.

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I'll definitely keep my ears open for this change. I've heard many works of his throughout the years and he's always been a bit difficult for me to get into, but it seems these are the composers I ended up loving, especially if there are already works of his that love.

[Mirror Image]

Bloch: Israel Symphony (Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Litschauer)
Most deeply-felt and moving recording of all.

I haven't heard all of the Israel Symphony performances, but have you heard this one, Jeffrey?

[SonicMan46]

Mozart, WA - Horn Concertos - first two below on natural horn and second two on modern instruments - like having both; some Wolfie favorites which I've been culling for years - there are so many older and newer versions (just a few of the older ones that had been in my collection, e.g. Dennis Brain, Barry Tuckwell, Herman Baumont and others); reviews attached for those interested.  Dave

     

[Mirror Image]

Today is going to be a Martinů day (or, at least, a good portion of my listening will be).

Now playing Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 from the Neumann cycle:

[vandermolen]

I haven't heard all of the Israel Symphony performances, but have you heard this one, Jeffrey?

Yes I have John - and it's excellent. I also found the idea of the USSR SO recording Bloch's 'Israel Symphony' rather moving. Later on the performance emerged on Brilliant (I have both versions) 

[Spotted Horses]

Let us know when you do 

Hopefully I'll get to it before the conditions depicted in the final movement come to pass.

[Mirror Image]

Yes I have John - and it's excellent. I also found the idea of the USSR SO recording Bloch's 'Israel Symphony' rather moving. Later on the performance emerged on Brilliant (I have both versions) 

Very nice, Jeffrey.

[vandermolen]

Hopefully I'll get to it before the conditions depicted in the final movement come to pass.

Yes, although it could be touch and go!

[DavidW]

Bach bwv 81 Kuijken
Handel some Op 6 concertos Avison Ensemble
Rautavaara's beautiful cello sonatas

[kyjo]

HAHA - it most certainly does Kyle.  I thought that I might get a response from you. I think that Stig Westerberg's performance is my favourite of the three that I have. Do you have a favourite Kyle?

Both Westerberg and Rasilainien are excellent in Atterberg 5, IMO. Haven't heard Jarvi's recording to be honest, but I see that it's garnered mostly negative reviews.

[kyjo]

Kurt Atterberg: Symphony No.5 in D minor, op.20. Ari Rasilainen, Radio-Sinfonie-Orchester Frankfurt

Not terribly familiar with this composer's music, but this is sounding good. The slow movement is nice.

Pounds the table! Might we have another Atterbergian in the making?