What are you listening 2 now?

[vers la flamme]

Prokofiev, Sergei - Piano Sonatas w/ Dinara Klinton - several posts have recently appeared in this thread about this 'newish' recording of these works which piqued my interest - I own the 3-disc set w/ Anne-Marie McDermott which has been a favorite for years, BUT listened to Klinton on Spotify and was really impressed - liked her less bombastic and more lyrical approach to these works, i.e. a nice contrast to Anne-Marie - looked at a bunch of reviews (attached and impressive) - AND only $19 USD on Amazon, so just made a purchase.    Dave

 

Hey Dave. I didn't mean to ignore your post to me earlier, asking for comparisons with the Anne-Marie McDermott recordings, but I forgot to respond. I have not heard Ms. McDermott's Prokofiev. But I've heard about half of this recent Dinara Klinton set so far and I'm very impressed. Agreed, re: lyrical, non-bombastic.

[San Antone]

Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No.2 in D minor, op.40. Marin Alsop, São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

I was not aware that Marin Alsop had recorded the Prokofieev symphonies - so I ran over to Spotify and found all seven.  I'm listening to No. 7 now.

[Linz]

Sibelius Kullervo, Op.7 BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard

[prémont]

Bach's church music transformed into seduction music for the middle class. Or chillax music for the chattering class.

Sounds like it might be abuse. 

[Karl Henning]

Sounds like it might be abuse. 

(* chortle *)

[classicalgeek]

Haydn

Symphony no. 81
Symphony no. 45

Symphony no. 48
Symphony no. 49

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
(on CD)



Consistently fine performances across the board - Orpheus's Haydn is some of the best out there.

[Karl Henning]

Haydn

Symphony no. 81
Symphony no. 45

Symphony no. 48
Symphony no. 49

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
(on CD)



Consistently fine performances across the board - Orpheus's Haydn is some of the best out there.

(* pounds the table *)

[Symphonic Addict]

Lloyd's 12th is one of my favourites along with nos 4,7,8 and 11

No love for the 5th, Jeffrey? It's one of his most popular ones. I need to appreciate No. 11 better. The others are firm favorites of mine too.

[Symphonic Addict]

Today earlier:

Verdi: Giovanna d'Arco

I'm getting used to this genre more and more.

[Olias]

Loving this cycle!

[Operafreak]

Franck: Symphonic Variations -Bertrand Chamayou (piano), Olivier Latry (harmonium)

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève

[JBS]

Two first listens
Before


Excellent music that ranges from neo-baroque to Elgar/RVW pastoral feeling* to Levantine song
Now


Not as distinctive but very good

*not sure why a work by a German-Israeli composer comes out as a piece in the English cowpat tradition but there it is.

[vandermolen]

No love for the 5th, Jeffrey? It's one of his most popular ones. I need to appreciate No. 11 better. The others are firm favorites of mine too.

Yes, I do Cesar - although it's a bit too perky for me 
I prefer the darker nos 7 and 4 for example.

[Que]

Morning listening:



Organ works (III)

[Harry]

Cantatas, Volume 11.
J.S. Bach
No. 136, "Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz".
No. 138, "Warum Betrübst du dich, Mein Herz".
No. 95, "Christus, der ist mein Leben".
No. 46, "Schauet doch und Sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei".
Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki.
Midori Suzuki, Kai Wessel, Makoto Sakurada, Peter Kooij.

Kai Wessel is a new addition to this series as a counter tenor. I forgot the chances in that department as well as with the sopranos. Inconsistency is always a factor in the enjoyment of this series. But frankly there is no other series that would do for me. The thing is that the Cantatas by Bach on the one hand fascinate me, and on the other hand repel, and find them even boring, but I keep listening...somehow. It vexes me at times, that I can say.
Thank you Howard for all the images you have sent me.

[Harry]

Morning listening:



Organ works (III)

Still going strong Que? I dipped in them a bit yesterday, and found them to be good in all departments.

[Harry]

Johann Pachelbel.
Complete Organ Works.
Volume I.
CD 5 from 5.
Hexachordum Apollinis
Jurgen Essl.
Instrument: Johann David Sieber organ, (1714).
Venue: Michaelerkirche in Wien.

[Traverso]

Fleur De Vertus


CD 2

[Harry]

Robert Schumann.
The Young Virtuoso.
Complete Piano Works. solo.
CD II from 16.
Exercise pour le Pianoforte in C major.
Theme sur le nom "Abegg" varie, opus I.
Studien fur das Pianoforte nach Capricen von Paganini, opus 3.
6 Etudes de Concert pour le Pianoforte composees d' apres des Caprices de Paganini, opus 10
Toccata in C major, opus 7: Allegro.
Florian Uhlig, Piano.


First of all I am heartily glad that Tony Faulkner recorded this CD, for the sound is pristine. And secondly, it is as if I discover the piano works by Schumann anew, due to Uhlig's thoughtful and detailed style of playing these works. One is always apprehensive buying a complete box, based on a few CD"s heard on Qobuz, and through Brian's aid.
So far there is no need to regret the acquisition.
The "Exercise in C major" comes at you with speed, energy abound, and a clear cut expression, detailed staccato playing, but also with seamless flow in the message.
Next the  "Abegg" varie, again very clear cut playing, poetical, and quite a virtuosic drive in it, always keeping too much drame at bay. I love this levelheaded approach. Variation No. 5, with lots of expression, and presented with a deep grained feeling.
Ans o it goes on in the following pieces. Balanced interpretations, in which Schumann comes out the way I like.

[Que]

Still going strong Que? I dipped in them a bit yesterday, and found them to be good in all departments.

Still going strong!
in fact my general impression of the performances has improved compared to my sampling on Spotify.
Then I thought that Stella's approach  might be under articulated with a lot of legato, but listening on disc has fully dispelled those worries.