What are you listening 2 now?

[aligreto]

It is a fine one,I have also Solti (Leontyne Price) and Muti.I like also de Don Carlos with Karajan.

The only other version that I own [not particularly being an Opera fan] is an old LP recording under Leinsdorf with Price and Domingo among others but I have not listened to that one in years.

[ritter]

First listen to Marcel Landowski's Symphony No. 2 (Jean Martinon conducting the Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F.). From the Erato edition:

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Rather undistinguished music, I'm afraid.

[Papy Oli]

Bax - 4th Symphony (Thomson)
1st listen

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[aligreto]

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto [Heifetz/Barbirolli]





No unnecessary over the top bravura here but simply exquisite, superlative and highly charged playing from Heifitz.

[ritter]

And now, some André Jolivet. CD 3 of this set (music for flute—solo or with diverse accompaniments):

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This afternoon is turning into a sort of mini-festival of French music not exactly of the first rank. 

[Traverso]

 Debussy & Saint Saens

Suite Bergamasque (1969)
Danse
Rêverie
Pour le piano
Arabesque 1 & 2
Ballade


Six études pour la main gauche seule (1971)

[aligreto]

Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks [Whitfield]





This charming work had immediate appeal for me when I first heard it and this sentiment still holds true today. I like the tone of the work and the interesting scoring.

[Traverso]

The only other version that I own [not particularly being an Opera fan] is an old LP recording under Leinsdorf with Price and Domingo among others but I have not listened to that one in years.

I listened to many operas in the past but not  lately,an opera from Mozart like Die Zauberflöte I still like to listen to.
La Traviata and the Ring ,Carmen and the Les pêcheurs de perles are a few exceptions.Also the Korngold opera "Die tote Stadt.This could be changed in time .Do I have a favorite opera? Maybe Der Freischütz.

[SonicMan46]

That Kremer recording of the Octet and Piano Quintet is sublime. One of my favorite Enescu recordings. If you like the Cello Sonatas then check out the Hänssler recording with Valentin Rautiu and Per Rundberg. It's much better than the Arte Nova one, IMHO.

Thanks John for the recommendation (2-CD set shown below for those interested; note total of 87 mins) - I'm listening to the Hänssler recording with Valentin Rautiu and Per Rundberg at the moment w/ headphones - streaming from Spotify; excellent MusicWeb review HERE; but not sure that I want to drop $20 when the streaming option is just fine for my ears - NOW, if I see these in the 'used' Amazon MP at half that cost, then maybe a choice for me?  Dave

 

[aligreto]

I listened to many operas in the past but not  lately,an opera from Mozart like Die Zauberflöte I still like to listen to.
La Traviata and the Ring ,Carmen and the Les pêcheurs de perles are a few exceptions.Also the Korngold opera "Die tote Stadt. This could be changed in time .Do I have a favorite opera? Maybe Der Freischütz.

Yes I agree on Die Zauberflöte and I can certainly understand your liking for the Ring and Der Freischütz. I have listened a few times to Les pêcheurs de perles and I do like it but I do not know Korngold's opera "Die tote Stadt".

[Maestro267]

Lloyd: Symphony No. 11
Albany SO/Lloyd

Varese: Ecuatorial
Isherwood (bass-baritone)/Orchestre National de France/Nagano

[aligreto]

Vaughan Williams: Sinfonia Antartica [Boult]





Boult gives a strong, robust, atmospheric and evocative account of this work.

[Daverz]

And now, some André Jolivet. CD 3 of this set (music for flute—solo or with diverse accompaniments):

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This afternoon is turning into a sort of mini-festival of French music not exactly of the first rank. 

I've been working thru that one, too.  So far the most ear-catching thing was the Ondes Martenot Concerto, which was a lot of fun.  The concertos preceding it were rather knotty and not giving up their secrets on the first listen.

[Sergeant Rock]

Do I have a favorite opera? Maybe Der Freischütz.

You are in good company. That is Mrs. Rock's favorite opera too 

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 in C minor op.110




Sarge

[Karl Henning]

Shostakovich String Quartet Nos. 5, 6 and 7 played by the Mandelring




Sarge

Very much enjoyed revisiting this set, Sarge!

[Sergeant Rock]

Very much enjoyed revisiting this set, Sarge!

Me too. And hearing it again after quite some time, my appreciation for the Sixth has risen astronomically. I'm surprised in didn't even get one vote in the Shosty String Quartet poll.

Sarge

[vandermolen]

Bax - 4th Symphony (Thomson)
1st listen

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A very underrated work IMO and that is its greatest recording.

[vandermolen]

Bernstein 'Facsimile'
This old LP (1958) includes the greatest recorded performances of all three works IMO, especially 'Jeremiah'. These recordings have a unique authenticity and atmosphere:

[Sergeant Rock]

Taking a short break from Shostakovich with a first time listen to the orchestrated Beethoven String Quartet op. 135, Lenny conducting the Vienna Phil. Muss ich zu hören? Ich muss zu hören 



Sarge