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[MusicTurner]

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Now playing: (Rodzinski - Shostakovich 8th Symphony 1944)

That's interesting, didn't about the recording - I'd imagine a rather feverish performance, provided they had gotten to know the score sufficiently ...

[Symphonic Addict]

Louis Glass (1864-1936), Symphony 4

It's time that CPO continues its L. Glass series (symphonies 3 and 5 are already recorded). These interpretations with the Plovdiv Orchestra are not less than regrettable.

[kyjo]

Korngold: Piano Quintet in E major, Op. 15

From this new acquisition -

I expect that this is an excellent recording!

[Symphonic Addict]

Bax: Cello Concerto [Wallfish/Thompson]





I will probably be expelled from the Bax Appreciation Society for saying this but from the day that I bought this CD I simply could not fathom the Cello Concerto. I thought, then, and still do, that it was disjointed in its argument, progression, its musical language was alien to my ear [as far as Bax is concerned] and the scoring was weak. It is the only version that I own but I do immediately acknowledge that the music is in good hands here. The work has just never engaged me. This is from one who is partial to both Bax and a Cello Concerto. Is it just me? What am I missing here? Interestingly, when I listen to it I hear it as a work that could well have been written as a string quartet/quintet.

I think this concerto is a bit better than his Violin Concerto.

Have you ever heard his Piano Concertino? Now, that IS fantastic.

[Mirror Image]

SQs Nos. 1, 3 & 10



I look at a lot of these Weinberg SQs, especially the later ones, and this is my own description, as 'dances and laments on death'. They're quite macabre sounding.

[vandermolen]

Pounds the table! Love that work.

+1

[Symphonic Addict]

Cannabich: Symphonies Nos. 51 & 52 [Grodd]

I guess the works of this composer are very psychedelic. 

[vandermolen]

That's interesting, didn't about the recording - I'd imagine a rather feverish performance, provided they had gotten to know the score sufficiently ...

Taken from broadcast of 1944 ten months before the end of the Second World War. 'Feverish' is spot on, with a powerful rhythmic drive and great sense urgency. In that sense it reminds me of Hamilton Harty's even earlier recording of Walton's First Symphony which I discussed on the Walton thread.

[MusicTurner]

Taken from broadcast of 1944 ten months before the end of the Second World War. 'Feverish' is spot on, with a powerful rhythmic drive and great sense urgency. In that sense it reminds me of Hamilton Harty's even earlier recording of Walton's First Symphony which I discussed on the Walton thread.

Thank ypu, I see it's on you-tube and will check it out ...

[kyjo]

Bax: Cello Concerto [Wallfish/Thompson]





I will probably be expelled from the Bax Appreciation Society for saying this but from the day that I bought this CD I simply could not fathom the Cello Concerto. I thought, then, and still do, that it was disjointed in its argument, progression, its musical language was alien to my ear [as far as Bax is concerned] and the scoring was weak. It is the only version that I own but I do immediately acknowledge that the music is in good hands here. The work has just never engaged me. This is from one who is partial to both Bax and a Cello Concerto. Is it just me? What am I missing here? Interestingly, when I listen to it I hear it as a work that could well have been written as a string quartet/quintet.

You're not alone, my friend. I think many can agree that Bax generally did not excel in his concertante works. His cello concerto pales in comparison to those written by some of his fellow Brits.

[kyjo]

It's time that CPO continues its L. Glass series (symphonies 3 and 5 are already recorded). These interpretations with the Plovdiv Orchestra are not less than regrettable.

+1 I truly hope CPO has more volumes in the pipeline. Their recordings of nos. 3 and 5 with Daniel Raiskin at the helm were revelations to me. They're massive improvements over the Danacord recordings.

[André]

SQs Nos. 1, 3 & 10



I look at a lot of these Weinberg SQs, especially the later ones, and this is my own description, as 'dances and laments on death'. They're quite macabre sounding.

I listened to the whole bunch in May 2016 (so my notes tell me) but the music didn't imprint on my memory as much as the symphonies did. Water under the bridge then, so I might return to this set eventually. Which ones do you recommend in priority, John ?

[MusicTurner]

Yes, that Danacord series doesn't quite live up to Louis Glass' potential.
List of works: https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Glass
There's a Violin Concerto, a 'Symphonic Oboe Concerto', a 'Tone Picture - When the City Awakes' etc. too.

Their Omsk Philharmonic recordings of Victor Bendix' symphonies are somewhat better though.

[kyjo]

Two quite interesting late pieces that require more listens in order to assimilate them better. The Concerto for orchestra features rich sonorities and textures with a superb and clever use of the orchestra. The first movement is for wind, brass and percussion, the 2nd for strings accompanied by harp and orchestral piano and the 3rd combines all the forces. The Triple Concerto is a tougher nut to crack, but somehow I did find it enjoyable. I especially liked the languid and intriguing 3rd movement with the gong making some interesting appearances. I've noticed that percussion has a prominent role in late Tippett and these works show that very well.

The Triple Concerto is a strange and rather difficult work, though not without a certain otherworldly fascination. I'll have to give it another try. I don't know the Concerto for Orchestra. Do you know his Piano Concerto, Cesar? It's quite a beautiful work, dating from near the end of his early period.

[kyjo]

Yes, that Danacord series doesn't quite live up to Louis Glass' potential.
List of works: https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Glass

Their Omsk Philharmonic recordings of Victor Bendix' symphonies are somewhat better tough.

I'd put the emphasis on somewhat. From what I've heard, the Bendix symphonies sound quite promising and deserve better recordings.

[Mirror Image]

I listened to the whole bunch in May 2016 (so my notes tell me) but the music didn't imprint on my memory as much as the symphonies did. Water under the bridge then, so I might return to this set eventually. Which ones do you recommend in priority, John ?

I'm with you in that I don't believe the SQs are his strongest suit --- his other chamber works like the Violin Sonatas, Cello Sonatas, Clarinet Sonata, Piano Trio and Piano Quintet are incredibly strong works that reward multiple listens. I would say the best SQ I've heard so far is the 6th, but, honestly, the earlier the better in the SQs or, at least, in my own experience.

[aligreto]

Corcoran: Mad Sweeney's Shadow - concluding this recent purchase with the following works:





Rosenstock Lieder
Third Wind Quintet
Sweeney's Farewell

[aligreto]

I think this concerto is a bit better than his Violin Concerto.

Conversely, I prefer the Violin concerto but it did take me a while to warm to it. I can understand why people would not necessarily like that work either.

Have you ever heard his Piano Concertino?

No, I have not.

[aligreto]

I guess the works of this composer are very psychedelic. 

The music is a bit speedy 

[aligreto]

You're not alone, my friend. I think many can agree that Bax generally did not excel in his concertante works. His cello concerto pales in comparison to those written by some of his fellow Brits.

Another reassuring voice; cheers