What are you listening 2 now?

[aligreto]

Thanks for the words. Yes, I have read up some on his life. Frankly, it was reading about his tragic demise that piqued my interest to the point that I really wanted to explore his music (I must admit to some morbid fascinations). Moreover, anyone who can make such a revolutionary impact on the world of music in a few short decades is worthy, in my book, of exploration, if not always admiration. In his case, I seem to really sympathize with his musical vision. Raw is a good way to put it. Yet very interpretive, very three-dimensional.

Anyway, if you know of any worthy reading materials regarding David Munrow's life and work and care to share, I am open to it.

A disc I plan on checking out is his "Art of the Netherlands" 2CD on Virgin/Veritas. I have listened to bits and pieces and really enjoyed it all.

By all means do go for that if you have liked what you have heard. Most of my Munrow is on vinyl but two CDs that I can recommend are:

   

[aligreto]

Good afternoon all,

Franz Berwald - Sinfonie Singulière  / Symphony No.3 in C Major
Danish NRSO - Thomas Dausgaard

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A very appealing and engaging set.

[Traverso]

Heinrich Isaac

[Biffo]

By all means do go for that if you have liked what you have heard. Most of my Munrow is on vinyl but two CDs that I can recommend are:

   

The LP version of 'Instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance' came with a substantial LP-sized booklet, what is the documentation for the CD issue like?

[Traverso]

The LP version of 'Instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance' came with a substantial LP-sized booklet, what is the documentation for the CD issue like?

So good as nothing I'm afraid,in the first CD edition there is a booklet with song texts 34 pages among others,not a substantial booklet.In the second edition is the same booklet but I'm not sure about that.

[Traverso]

By all means do go for that if you have liked what you have heard. Most of my Munrow is on vinyl but two CDs that I can recommend are:

   

It's on the Maximilian recording,this one is better in my opinion.

https://www.youtube.com/v/hpMIwuUg81E

[aligreto]

Handel: Fireworks Music [Mackerras]





This is atmospheric and exciting with a strong military undertone.

[aligreto]

The LP version of 'Instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance' came with a substantial LP-sized booklet, what is the documentation for the CD issue like?

I have just pulled the CD to check for you and it is a 16 page booklet with most of the presentation reserved for the track listing and content. The is comment in English, German and French which is adequate but not in depth.

[aligreto]

It's on the Maximilian recording,this one is better in my opinion.

https://www.youtube.com/v/hpMIwuUg81E

I have seen this youtube video before. To deviate off thread I am a very big Rugby fan and I am sure that this will mean nothing to you but that ensemble looks like three members of a front row or a selection of lock forwards and a diminutive scrum half. I am used to watching such variations in the human frame in my favoured sport. Others may appreciate the comparison 

[Traverso]

I have seen this youtube video before. To deviate off thread I am a very big Rugby fan and I am sure that this will mean nothing to you but that ensemble looks like three members of a front row or a selection of lock forwards and a diminutive scrum half. I am used to watching such variations in the human frame in my favoured sport. Others may appreciate the comparison 

Everyone survives in their own way.

[aligreto]

Beethoven: Violin Concerto [Oistrakh/Cluytens]





A measured [but certainly not pedantic], light, delicate version that richly rewards. Oistrakh's performance is wonderful.

[aligreto]

Everyone survives in their own way.

They certainly do my friend: it is a basic law of Nature.

[Mandryka]

The LP version of 'Instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance' came with a substantial LP-sized booklet, what is the documentation for the CD issue like?

Was there more than what you can see here?

http://www.sonusantiqva.org/i/L/EMCL-Munrow/1974Instruments.html

There was a lot of interest in exotic early instruments at the time, this is another similar recording which I have, presumably responding to the same public interest



There's a story Munrow used to tell of him travelling to some obscure Baltic region to study the indigenous music and on returning to London the customs man asked him what was in his instrument case. He said something like "a sort of violin." The customs man asked to open it, looked at the instrument and said "oh, that's not a violin at all, it's a rebec . . . "

[aligreto]

Was there more than what you can see here?

http://www.sonusantiqva.org/i/L/EMCL-Munrow/1974Instruments.html

There was a lot of interest in exotic early instruments at the time, this is another similar recording which I have, presumably responding to the same public interest



There's a story Munrow used to tell of him travelling to some obscure Baltic region to study the indigenous music and on returning to London the customs man asked him what was in his instrument case. He said something like "a sort of violin." The customs man asked to open it, looked at the instrument and said "oh, that's not a violin at all, it's a rebec . . . "

That is a good story and well done to that particular customs man. 

[aligreto]

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 [Boult]





This is a richly melodic and lyrical work which nonetheless has a dark yet enchanting side to it. It is given a wonderfully sensitive, atmospheric and a sometimes haunting presentation by Boult.

[Todd]

[kyjo]

Two fascinating PCs!!! The 1st one is very romantic, with many tinges of Rachmaninov and Prokofiev without sounding necessarily derivative. The 2nd one is more concise, personal and spicier, supremely engaging altogether. I liked the latter a bit more, but both are simply fabulous. Two more of my greatest discoveries this year.

The 2nd PC was a great discovery of mine as well - original, concise, and superbly imaginative. I found the 1st to be more derivative and sprawling, though I still enjoyed it.

[San Antone]

Lauds and Lamentations - Music of Elliott Carter and Isang Yun - Carter : Oboe Quartet
Heinz Holliger, Thomas Zehetmair, Ruth Killius, Thomas Demenga



Nice!

[Que]

Morning listening:

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Music from Lassus younger, pre-München years, which he spent in several places in Italy and Antwerp.
Excuted to perfection by Ludus Modalis.

That the liner notes are also in Dutch is always pleasant surprise with this Belgian label "Musique en Wallonie", as is the luxurious presentation. This chronological series comprising five volumes should be the corner stone of any Lassus collection.

Q

[Introverted]

NP:

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