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SimonNZ

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July 16, 2020, 09:25:57 PM

Symphonic Addict

#21541
July 16, 2020, 09:36:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 16, 2020, 05:01:57 PM
Love the Hovhaness disc!

Yeah, above all for the Cello Concerto.
The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

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#21542
July 16, 2020, 09:38:40 PM
Quote from: André on July 16, 2020, 07:07:16 PM
Thanks for your comment, Cesar. I received the disc of symphonies 3 and 4 by Lundquist a few weeks ago - haven't listened to it yet. I look forward to it !  :)

Let us know what you think of them when you do so, André.
The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

vandermolen

#21543
July 16, 2020, 09:52:07 PM
Quote from: vers la flamme on July 16, 2020, 04:00:58 PM


Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony No.7, "Sinfonia Antartica". André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra

Giving this work another chance after a rather less than favorable first impression.

The No.8 on that CD is IMO the best version on disc.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#21544
July 16, 2020, 09:58:34 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 16, 2020, 11:42:50 AM
I do recall you have said great things about his Symphony No. 1. I've also heard his String Quartet. A strong piece too.
Yes, indeed Cesar. I have the highest opinion of Egge's Symphony No.1 and the SQ as well (one of the few works I play that my wife also enjoys  ;D). Unfortunately the best performance of the Egge symphony (Gruner-Hegge - 'Hegge conducts Egge'  8)) was never released on CD. After your comment I must give another listen to the Brabbins performance of Walton's 2nd Symphony after enjoying No.1 so much.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#21545
July 16, 2020, 10:00:36 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 16, 2020, 12:27:44 PM
Two first listens:




Torbjörn Iwan Lundquist - Symphony No. 1 Kammarsymfoni

A serious, rigurous, granitic and attractive symphony. Anyone who has affinity with, say Holmboe, Simpson or Nystroem could enjoy this work. I didn't expect a work of this quality. Fantastic stuff.




Alan Hovhaness - Cello Concerto

I perceive a strong sense of exoticism and solemnity in this concerto. Quite good to say the least, just that the dynamic range of the recording is not the best. The brass sound potent, whilst the soloist sounds low in comparison.
Both works I greatly enjoy as well. I should add Lundquist to the favourite composer names thread!
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#21546
July 16, 2020, 10:03:10 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 16, 2020, 06:54:05 PM
Symphony No. 2, "Motherland", Op. 39



I'm with Jeffrey in that I prefer this performance to the more recent one on Northern Flowers. I don't know...it just feels more heartfelt to me.
Totally agree - that Popov on Olympia is one of my favourite of their releases with terrific performances of both works.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Symphonic Addict

#21547
July 16, 2020, 10:05:24 PM


Guido Alberto Fano - Piano Quintet in C major and String Quartet in A minor

Yet another piano quintet that deserves to be rescued from oblivion. This is an intensely life-enhancing work with memorable material, rather in idyllic spirit. As a curiosity a trumpet appears near the ending, almost like in the way of Honegger's 2nd Symphony, although its participation is much briefer. A very fine piece altogether.

The String Quartet is not as great as the quintet but it has its merits, and the first movement stands out among the rest featuring fine craftsmanship and a melancholy tune that reminds of Schubert. Very enjoyable.
The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

Symphonic Addict

#21548
July 16, 2020, 10:07:49 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on July 16, 2020, 09:58:34 PM
Yes, indeed Cesar. I have the highest opinion of Egge's Symphony No.1 and the SQ as well (one of the few works I play that my wife also enjoys  ;D). Unfortunately the best performance of the Egge symphony (Gruner-Hegge - 'Hegge conducts Egge'  8)) was never released on CD. After your comment I must give another listen to the Brabbins performance of Walton's 2nd Symphony after enjoying No.1 so much.

Yes, a pity that Egge's Symphony is hard to find, albeit there is a recording on YouTube and despite of the regrettable sound quality I did like it.
The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

Symphonic Addict

#21549
July 16, 2020, 10:09:39 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on July 16, 2020, 10:00:36 PM
Both works I greatly enjoy as well. I should add Lundquist to the favourite composer names thread!

Good to know you already knew the Lundquist, Jeffrey. Yes, that's a rather cool name!
The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

Harry

#21550
July 16, 2020, 11:44:14 PM
Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa.

Feria Sexta-Tenebrae Responsoria dor Good Friday.
CD II.

Graindelavoix, Björn Schmelzer.
"adding beauty to ugliness as a countermeasure to evil and destruction" that is my aim!

aligreto

#21551
July 17, 2020, 12:44:30 AM
JS Bach: Harpsichord Concerto BWV 1054 [Leonhardt]


Christo

#21552
July 17, 2020, 12:53:23 AM
... music is not only an 'entertainment', nor a mere luxury, but a necessity of the spiritual if not of the physical life, an opening of those magic casements through which we can catch a glimpse of that country where ultimate reality will be found.    RVW, 1948

Harry

#21553
July 17, 2020, 01:04:19 AM Last Edit: July 17, 2020, 01:06:31 AM by "Harry"
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.

Complete Keyboard Works-CD II.Daniele Boccaccio plays on a:

Arp Schnitger organ 1678, Johanneskirche, Oederquart.
Fritz Scherer renaissance organ, 1612/1613, Marienkirche, Lemgo.
Gothic organ, around 1550, Andreaskirche, Ostönnen, Soest.
Vienna Flemish Harpsichord, Sebastiano Cali, 2017. (Copy after Joannes Couchet), 1679.
"adding beauty to ugliness as a countermeasure to evil and destruction" that is my aim!

aligreto

#21554
July 17, 2020, 01:12:33 AM
JS Bach: Italian Concerto BWV 971 [Rousset]


Papy Oli

#21555
July 17, 2020, 02:10:23 AM
Good morning all,

Continuing my journey through Hans Gal's works :

Olivier

Thom

#21556
July 17, 2020, 02:14:11 AM
David Diamond: Symphony 2

Harry

#21557
July 17, 2020, 02:16:20 AM
Alberic Magnard.

Orchestral Works.
Opus 2-9-10-14-17.

Philharmonisches Orchester Freiburg, Fabrice Bollon.

"adding beauty to ugliness as a countermeasure to evil and destruction" that is my aim!

Papy Oli

#21558
July 17, 2020, 02:20:30 AM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 16, 2020, 11:46:06 AM
Mmm interesting, Olivier. I'm very fond of clarinet quintets, and much more so if they're lovely as this work.

Gal is definitely worth your time, Cesar. His chamber music so far has been extremely rewarding.
Olivier

Christo

#21559
July 17, 2020, 02:22:21 AM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 16, 2020, 12:27:44 PM


Torbjörn Iwan Lundquist - Symphony No. 1 Kammarsymfoni

A serious, rigurous, granitic and attractive symphony. Anyone who has affinity with, say Holmboe, Simpson or Nystroem could enjoy this work. I didn't expect a work of this quality. Fantastic stuff.
Quote from: vandermolen on July 16, 2020, 10:00:36 PM

Both works I greatly enjoy as well. I should add Lundquist to the favourite composer names thread!
One of those embarrassing moments to discover it on my shelves, but have probably never listened to it.  ??? Will duly oblige now.  ;D
... music is not only an 'entertainment', nor a mere luxury, but a necessity of the spiritual if not of the physical life, an opening of those magic casements through which we can catch a glimpse of that country where ultimate reality will be found.    RVW, 1948
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