What are you listening 2 now?

[Brian]

I didn't know there was an opera called "Tony." According to the booklet notes, it's about a guy who runs a pizza restaurant in New Jersey.

[Papy Oli]

My last 2 volumes (out of 14) in the Ancerl Gold series:

   


Methinks I might get a few more next time there's another Supraphon sale on Qobuz.

[Florestan]

I didn't know there was an opera called "Tony." According to the booklet notes, it's about a guy who runs a pizza restaurant in New Jersey.

That's a joke, isn't it? 

[aligreto]

Earlier today:

JS Bach: Organ Works played by Kooiman [From CD 6]





Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele, BWV 654
Trio Super- Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV 655
O Lamm Gottes Unschuldig, BWV 656

[Brian]

My last 2 volumes (out of 14) in the Ancerl Gold series:

Methinks I might get a few more next time there's another Supraphon sale on Qobuz.

So it was as good of a journey as we promised? 

[aligreto]

My last 2 volumes (out of 14) in the Ancerl Gold series:

   


Methinks I might get a few more next time there's another Supraphon sale on Qobuz.

I can readily understand that. Supraphon is one of my favourite lables because the produced much fine music and music making. If I was exploring something new to me it is still a label that I would explore to see if they has a production of what I was looking for.

[aligreto]

Strauss: Die Drau Ohne Schatten [Böhm]




Having recently listened to Act 1, I am currently listening to Act 2.

[Papy Oli]

So it was as good of a journey as we promised? 

Definitely Brian.

Kabelac's Mystery of time is my pick of a very good and entertaining bunch (i played this piece several times).

Only Martinu's 5th today left me nonplussed. Not sure what to make of "Alexander Nevsky" right now either 

All the rest I have enjoyed on way or an other.

I can readily understand that. Supraphon is one of my favourite lables because the produced much fine music and music making. If I was exploring something new to me it is still a label that I would explore to see if they has a production of what I was looking for.

Hi Fergus,
Quite, some past fine pointers of yours (Jiranek, Reichenauer) are other examples of Supraphon recordings that are fully enjoyed in these headphones

[Papy Oli]

A striking cover!

[Papy Oli]

Definitely Brian.

Kabelac's Mystery of time is my pick of a very good and entertaining bunch (i played this piece several times).

Only Martinu's 5th today left me nonplussed. Not sure what to make of "Alexander Nevsky" right now either (I have often struggled with Prokofiev)

All the rest I have enjoyed on way or an other.

Hi Fergus,
Quite, some past fine pointers of yours (Jiranek, Reichenauer) are other examples of Supraphon recordings that are fully enjoyed in these headphones

[aligreto]

Hi Fergus,
Quite, some past fine pointers of yours (Jiranek, Reichenauer) are other examples of Supraphon recordings that are fully enjoyed in these headphones

I am pleased that you remembered those examples, Olivier. They are particularly fine examples of what I was discussing.

[aligreto]

A striking cover!

Some very fine music and music making too.

[Linz]

Haydn Symphony No. 82 in C major, Hob.I:82 'L'ours', Symphony No. 87 in A major, Hob.I:87, Symphony No. 24 in D major, Hob.I:24, Symphony No. 2 in C major, Hob.I:2,  Kammerorchester Basel, Giovanni Antonini

[Papy Oli]

Some very fine music and music making too.

I have added it on my opera long list, thank you. I don't think I have finished Rosenkavalier yet as far as strauss is concerned. I haven't dared approaching Salome or Elektra either       

[Daverz]

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 - Rafael Payare and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra



https://arkivmusic.com/products/mahler-symphony-no-5-payare-montreal-symphony-orchestra

An easy work to botch.  Based on this recording, this young guy is the real deal.  Fabulous recording and playing by the OSM.

[aligreto]

Reicha: Quintet in F maj. Op. 107 [Francis/Allegri String Quartet]





The music is quite robust but lyrical in the opening movement and it is assertively played by all here. The movement finishes with a fine flourish.
The slow movement is wonderfully lyrical and it is elegantly played here.
The Scherzo is an animated affair and it is played with the appropriate drive and energy. The Trio section is suitably contrasting and charming.
The final movement is buoyant and ebullient and it is played with both
vigour and charm.

[Harry]

I, and my avatar, thank you. 

I posted in the new recordings a new release of Bacewicz music for String orchestra on the label DUX, the samples sound magnificent.

[Harry]

I, and my avatar, thank you. 

She was a ravishing beauty, I love her looks, and her music.....of course I do!

[Brahmsian]

She was a ravishing beauty, I love her looks, and her music.....of course I do!

I am just discovering her music more in depth for the first time.  I'm astounded at its magnificence!

[Mandryka]

Strauss: Die Drau Ohne Schatten [Böhm]




Having recently listened to Act 1, I am currently listening to Act 2.

It's like, 30 years or more since I heard it but I remember enjoying the recording very much, especially Schoeffler. The opera was a great favourite of mine, much more so than its role model -- The Magic Flute -- has ever been.