What are you listening 2 now?

[Symphonic Addict]

+1 - a marvellous and indeed 'Epic' symphony - I have four recordings of it all of which I enjoy. The Marco Polo disc is excellent and was my introduction to the work.

That makes you a big fan! I only have two. I'm not aware of the other two. I guess one of them is on Russian Disc label.

[Symphonic Addict]

Earlier on : Langgaard 2nd & 3rd.

Not too sure about the 2nd but the 3rd was quite something. I really liked all 3 mvts... independently... not sure how they are supposed to merge in one work. Colour me intrigued.

I love both, but yes, No. 3 is more imaginative. I especially love the ecstatic chorus at the end.

[Symphonic Addict]

Mozart: String Quartet No. 23
Jongen: Trio for piano, violin and viola

[André]

Sonatas 64-66

Soler wrote some 120 sonatas for harpsichord. Most are short one-movement works, with a slightly longer duration than Scarlatti's - say, around 5 minutes. Nos 60-68 and 91-99 are multi-movement works. Some are short (13-14 minutes) but some last well over half an hour. They may be cast in 2, 3 or 4 movements. Nos 64-66 have three. Soler was a contemporary of Haydn's. It would be easy to think that both composers were kindred spirits.

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[Brian]

Earlier on : Langgaard 2nd & 3rd.

Not too sure about the 2nd

My favorite bits are the first 60 seconds and the last 60 seconds. (The ending is simply genius.) I don't remember much of anything between!

My favorite Langgaard is the late symphony slow movement "unnoticed morning stars." It will be near the end of your journey. 

[T. D.]

New acquisitions from Another Timbre, Canadian composer residing in London. Took a chance, but enjoying these.

[Mandryka]

Ah that's more like it, a proper Mozart violin and piano, played in a proper Mozart style.

[JBS]

Landed today
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Contents
William Babell: Concerto II Op 3 for Sixth Flute
Geminiani: Sonata IV op. 1 H.4
Corelli: Sonata IV Op. 6 after Concerto Grossi Nos. 1 & 2, Op. 6 [arranged by Johann Christian Schickhardt]
Handel: Concerto a quattro in d minor
Johann Christian Schickhardt: Concerto II op. 19
Handel: Sonata for viola da gamba HWV. 364b
Handel: "Spero si mio caro bene" from Admeto HWV 22 arranged for flute and b.c.
A. Scarlatti: "Thus with thirst my souls expiring" from Il Pirro e Demetrio adapted "for the London stage" by Nicola Francesco Haym and arranged by Pietro Chaboud for viola da gamba and b.c.*

*yes, it's an arrangement of an arrangement, so it's 2 stages removed from Scarlatti. The Amazon track listing incorrectly says it is for flute and b.c.

[kyjo]

Myaskovsky: Symphony no. 25



The warmly elegiac first movement is one of Myaskovsky's finest creations IMO, attaining considerable breadth and nobility. The second movement functions as a brief intermezzo before an epic, heroic finale which comes to a memorable, almost defiant conclusion.


Fauré: Violin Sonata no. 2



This late work is often overlooked in favor of the first sonata, but it's a really beautiful work with Fauré's unique, shifting harmonies in every bar. It's played most passionately by Amoyal and Rogé.


Taneyev: String Quartet no. 1



I felt that the first two movements were the strongest. The hymn-like opening of the slow movement, for instance, is really gorgeous. The music often threatens to become truly passionate but Taneyev, rather unfortunately, keeps things a bit too "reined in" throughout the work. The Carpe Diem quartet give a superbly stylish performance.


Honegger: Symphony no. 5 Di tre re and Rugby



The 5th Symphony is a rhythmic, interesting work but IMO lacks the "heart" that makes Honegger's greatest works so special. Rugby is rather in the same vein, but has added appeal due to an affirmative, anthem-like theme which recurs throughout the work.


Schumann: Piano Sonata no. 2



I must be the only person in the world who overall prefers Schumann's piano sonatas to his character pieces (but then again, I'm not always the biggest fan of piano character pieces). This dramatic, tightly structured, exciting work was a fine discovery for me.

[vandermolen]

That makes you a big fan! I only have two. I'm not aware of the other two. I guess one of them is on Russian Disc label.

Two recordings on Russian Disc + MP/Naxos and Chandos.

[Que]

Morning listening:



PS If full notes are not a priority, it has been reissued:

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[Mandryka]

New acquisitions from Another Timbre, Canadian composer residing in London. Took a chance, but enjoying these.

I bought this after hearing the duo for cello and orchestra in a concert. It's not a bad piece of music I think.

[T. D.]

I bought this after hearing the duo for cello and orchestra in a concert. It's not a bad piece of music I think.

Agreed. The Youtube sample of the "duo" impressed me enough to put the disc on my "must buy" list, and I think it's an outstanding piece.

[Mandryka]

Morning listening:



PS If full notes are a not priority, it has been reissued:

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Q

I'm not very keen on those English madrigals!

[vandermolen]

Myaskovsky: Symphony no. 25



The warmly elegiac first movement is one of Myaskovsky's finest creations IMO, attaining considerable breadth and nobility. The second movement functions as a brief intermezzo before an epic, heroic finale which comes to a memorable, almost defiant conclusion.


Fauré: Violin Sonata no. 2



This late work is often overlooked in favor of the first sonata, but it's a really beautiful work with Fauré's unique, shifting harmonies in every bar. It's played most passionately by Amoyal and Rogé.


Taneyev: String Quartet no. 1



I felt that the first two movements were the strongest. The hymn-like opening of the slow movement, for instance, is really gorgeous. The music often threatens to become truly passionate but Taneyev, rather unfortunately, keeps things a bit too "reined in" throughout the work. The Carpe Diem quartet give a superbly stylish performance.


Honegger: Symphony no. 5 Di tre re and Rugby



The 5th Symphony is a rhythmic, interesting work but IMO lacks the "heart" that makes Honegger's greatest works so special. Rugby is rather in the same vein, but has added appeal due to an affirmative, anthem-like theme which recurs throughout the work.


Schumann: Piano Sonata no. 2



I must be the only person in the world who overall prefers Schumann's piano sonatas to his character pieces (but then again, I'm not always the biggest fan of piano character pieces). This dramatic, tightly structured, exciting work was a fine discovery for me.

Totally agree with you about the Miaskovsky Kyle although I find Honegger's 5th Symphony darkly moving.

[Mandryka]

Agreed. The Youtube sample of the "duo" impressed me enough to put the disc on my "must buy" list, and I think it's an outstanding piece.

I've just been listening to Curt Kobain singing Who did you sleep with last night? I like it much more than For Mira Benjamin!

[Wanderer]

Earlier on : Langgaard 2nd & 3rd.

Not too sure about the 2nd...

I absolutely love it, especially the first movement: ebullient and sprightly, with quite the Till Eulenspiegel vibe. In addition to previous renditions, the recent(ish) VPO/Oramo recording definitely warrants a listen.

[Irons]

Schumann: Kreisteriana.

[Christo]

Wonderful disc: British pieces for recorder and string orchestra, with the indomitable John Turner, recorder:

[Madiel]

Ah that's more like it, a proper Mozart violin and piano, played in a proper Mozart style.

A bit curious that it says "fortepiano" in 2 languages and "pianoforte" in the other.