What are you listening 2 now?

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

It's really a question of how it soundsand how it aligns with established precedents.

There's nothing entirely rational and clear-cut about it, there's no a priori rule. When new nouns are introduced into Romanian, their gender is determined by linguistic precedent and Romanian euphony.

In the cultural/traditional, rather than rational or institutional, process you mentioned, I guess the news media plays major role, more than the government, public opinion, or academics?

[DavidW]

Last night I listened to Elgar's first symphony for the first time.  Now I relisten with a different recording, and this recording is great!

[Karl Henning]

Thanks, Andrei.

And now, a Naxos success:

Martinů
String Quartet № 3, H 183 (1929 Paris)
String Quartet № 6, H 312 (1946 New York)
Martinů Quartet

Duo № 2 for Violin and Cello in D, H 371 (1958 Schönenberg-Pratteln)
Petr Maceček, vn
Jitka Vlašánková, vc

Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola H. 313 (1947)
Lubomir Havlák, vn
Jan Jíša, va

[Karl Henning]

Last night I listened to Elgar's first symphony for the first time.  Now I relisten with a different recording, and this recording is great!

Nice!

[Florestan]

In the cultural/traditional, rather than rational or institutional, process you mentioned, I guess the news media plays major role, more than the government, public opinion, or academics?

The government plays no role in establishing linguistic norms.

Academics are supposed to play the main role yet they are a bunch of cowards who say "this is the academic norm, yet the popular use is that and they are both legit" --- which is bullshit.

The news media are the worst culprits in violating the established norms and logic. There are countless instances of that which scratch my ears every evening.

[André]

https://www.discogs.com/Het-Vlaams-Radio-Orkest-Bonjour-Monsieur-Ensor/release/12244917

For ca 5-6 euro (ex postage).

Peter

Thanks Peter, I have ordered it !

[JBS]

The government plays no role in establishing linguistic norms.

Academics are supposed to play the main role yet they are a bunch of cowards who say "this is the academic norm, yet the popular use is that and they are both legit" --- which is bullshit.

The news media are the worst culprits in violating the established norms and logic. There are countless instances of that which scratch my ears every evening.

The conflict between prescriptivism and descriptivism in grammar and lexicography has a long history. Descriptivism usually wins in real life.

TD

CD 8 of this set

[Florestan]

The conflict between prescriptivism and descriptivism in grammar and lexicography has a long history. Descriptivism usually wins in real life.

True, but believe me: in this case descriptivism goes against precedent and logic.

No, really: would you agree if English descriptivism would end up saying "You is right" is just as correct as "You are right"?

[Stürmisch Bewegt]

This might interest you.

I especially like Chevreuille's Carnival in Ostend
The other works on this cd are
Carnival om the beach by Luc Van Hove
Two symphonic dance movements from Renier Van der Velde's ballet Masks in Ostend
Ensorciana, choreographic scenes (after James Ensor) by Jules Strens

Thank you so much, Peter, I like having carnivals to look forward to!!

[Mirror Image]

NP: Bartók For Children, SZ 42 (Kocsis)



A charming work that actually has more depth to it than the title may otherwise imply. If you like Debussy's Children's Corner, then For Children is a natural extension. What's even more interesting is how close in years these works from Debussy and Bartók were written --- Children's Corner was composed between 1906 and 1908 and For Children was composed between 1908 and 1909.

[Stürmisch Bewegt]

Nothing like a serenade to accompany one's evening and there is no lack of exemplars of the form.  I have long been fond of Suk's, the "high point of his early orchestral writing," according to New Grove :

[André]

[Symphonic Addict]

Lively, exotic, and colorful. A+. 

Very good. Thanks.

[Symphonic Addict]

One of the best CDs in the series. Incredibly fun!

[Daverz]

Kinsella: Symphony No. 6



Field: Piano Concerto No. 7 and other works



Hamiton Harty: An Irish Symphony



Stanford: Irish Symphony



I'm usually indifferent to Stanford, but this one's a real beauty.

I think that exhausts the Irish composers in my collection.

[Todd]

[André]

One of the best CDs in the series. Incredibly fun!

A fantastic box indeed, and an unexpected treat.

[Mirror Image]

NP: Debussy Act III from Pelléas et Mélisande, L. 88 (Boulez et. al.)

[Mirror Image]

Thanks, Andrei.

And now, a Naxos success:

Martinů
String Quartet № 3, H 183 (1929 Paris)
String Quartet № 6, H 312 (1946 New York)
Martinů Quartet

Duo № 2 for Violin and Cello in D, H 371 (1958 Schönenberg-Pratteln)
Petr Maceček, vn
Jitka Vlašánková, vc

Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola H. 313 (1947)
Lubomir Havlák, vn
Jan Jíša, va

Great stuff, Karl! Martinů is one of those 'potato chips' composers for me as well. I find myself not able to only listen to one work.

[71 dB]

David Winkler - Elements Concerti

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