What are you listening 2 now?

[Florestan]

A wonderful work and performance.

+ 1.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

He was also an artist Lol, but I'm not sure if he was known more for his paintings that for his music - they are quite extraordinary though. My oldest school friend's brother has a Lithuanian wife. She was so pleased to hear that I knew and liked her compatriot's music, that she presented me with a large hardback book of his paintings when I next saw her. The Marco Polo releases feature his paintings:

Oh, nice!  That was very thoughtful of her.     I'll check to see whether or not my local library has any of his recordings.

PD

[vandermolen]

Yes, an excellent CD Jan.



Do not let those white trousers put you off Jeffrey 

Yes, that was a bit of a sticking point Fergus. I can't imagine Holst approving 

[vandermolen]

Oh, nice!  That was very thoughtful of her.     I'll check to see whether or not my local library has any of his recordings.

PD

Look out for 'The Sea' in particular PD.

NP (now playing):
Arkadi Mazayev (1909-1987) 'The Krasnodonians - Symphonic Poem.
I find this a very moving work. It commemorates the doomed heroic resistance to the Nazi occupation of Ukraine in World War Two by the 'anti-fascist Young Guard'. It rises above its propagandist origins and I find it to be a genuinely memorable and tragic work. I would imagine that it might appeal to admirers of Khachaturian, Eshpai or Lyatoshynsky:


Here it is.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qiaypwAnRpU

I was amused by an entry in the comments section by someone who originally read the title of the work to be 'The Kardashians'.

[aligreto]

Dvorak: Symphony No. 5 [Válek]





This is a wonderful live performance. The opening movement is a robust affair in which I particularly notice the woodwinds. The woodwinds once again prevail in the lyrical slow movement where a serene and very appealing mood prevails. The Scherzo is a suitably flighty and energetic affair with the woodwinds [and occasionally the brass] shining through once again. The final movement is an energetic and assertive affair with good forward momentum, even if a little prolonged. It does, however, build up to a powerful conclusion.

[Todd]

I've heard multiple versions of the Septet over the years, and none have been bad, but this one is surprisingly good.  The Sextet was tacked on to another disc for box set purposes.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I have that set too.  Hope that you are enjoying it Traverso? 

PD

[vandermolen]

I have that set too.  Hope that you are enjoying it Traverso? 

PD

Me too - it's a fine CD of American music.

Now playing:
Sibelius: 'Pohjola's Daughter', Bernstein, NYPO (1964) - a great performance.

[aligreto]

Handel: Concerto Grossi: Op. 3 Nos. 1-3 [Goodman]

Handel: Concerto Grossi: Op. 3 Nos. 4-6 [Gardiner]

[Papy Oli]

Gave another go to Maconchy, listened to more than last time, but still eluding me. On the reject list it goes.



First listen to these versions by Arnold himself:

[Traverso]

I have that set too.  Hope that you are enjoying it Traverso? 

PD

The stravinsky , Strauss and Bartok recordings are my favorites in this box 

[Irons]

He was also an artist Lol, but I'm not sure if he was known more for his paintings that for his music - they are quite extraordinary though. My oldest school friend's brother has a Lithuanian wife. She was so pleased to hear that I knew and liked her compatriot's music, that she presented me with a large hardback book of his paintings when I next saw her. The Marco Polo releases feature his paintings:

Unusual to be a composer and an artist, or the other way round. I have a LP of chamber works recorded at the Vilnius Gallery where I believe most of Ciurlionis paintings are housed. I would love to visit that part of the world.

[Irons]

Good morning all,

Holbrooke - String Quartets

An interesting choice, Olivier. Any good?

[Irons]

Handel: Concerto Grossi: Op. 3 Nos. 4-6 [Gardiner]

I have Op.3 on the menu for tonight. So hot in my neck of the woods a change of pace and Handel seems right.

[Papy Oli]

An interesting choice, Olivier. Any good?

Found it quite enjoyable Lol, some melodic string quartets and a decent clarinet quintet to boot.

Whilst not  necessarily essential, still worth a listen I think.

[aligreto]

Ravel: String Quartet [Quartetto Italiano]

[aligreto]

I have Op.3 on the menu for tonight. So hot in my neck of the woods a change of pace and Handel seems right.

Quite hot here also so I too opted for music that was light, bright and airy and a change of pace and tone for me also from Dvorak.

What ensemble will you listen to?

[André]

First listen to these versions by Arnold himself:

Arnold by Arnold 

[André]

Recorded in 1951 and 1952 in spacious, mellifluous sound. Although tempi are slow, phrasing and tone production from all concerned are just gorgeous. Not for HIP fans maybe, but magical nonetheless.

[Mahlerian]

NP (now playing):
Arkadi Mazayev (1909-1987) 'The Krasnodonians - Symphonic Poem.
I find this a very moving work. It commemorates the doomed heroic resistance to the Nazi occupation of Ukraine in World War Two by the 'anti-fascist Young Guard'. It rises above its propagandist origins and I find it to be a genuinely memorable and tragic work. I would imagine that it might appeal to admirers of Khachaturian, Eshpai or Lyatoshynsky:


Here it is.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qiaypwAnRpU

I was amused by an entry in the comments section by someone who originally read the title of the work to be 'The Kardashians'.

Like the first time most of us look at the name of violist Kim Kashkashian. Truly we live in an era obsessed with empty celebrity.