What are you listening 2 now?

[Karl Henning]

Berlioz
Harold en Italie, Op. 16
Wm Lincer, va
NY Phil
Lenny

Chausson
Poème, Op. 25

Ravel
Tzigane
Zino Francescatti, vn
NY Phil
Lenny

Hadn't heard the Berlioz in an age.  The Chausson was quite possibly a first listen; lovely, sumptuous. Still, my ear rejoiced when the Ravel began.

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This is real fine music John,all in the great box   I join you 

Yep, that's the box set I own as well. Great stuff, indeed. Actually, I have two recordings of Undine as it turns out. I'm actually glad I own the original issue of it as it has a beautiful booklet inside and the artwork is, of course, just lovely.

[Traverso]

Yep, that's the box set I own as well. Great stuff, indeed. Actually, I have two recordings of Undine as it turns out. I'm actually glad I own the original issue of it as it has a beautiful booklet inside and the artwork is, of course, just lovely.

I just saw this set on discogs ,"from Russis with Love" €999.00  golddiggers

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I just saw this set on discogs ,"from Russis with Love" €999.00  goldiggers

Ouch! Yeah, that's a ridiculous price. I had a hunch when this box set was released that I had better jump on it as 1. I didn't know much his music prior and 2. these types of collectors sets aren't around for very long.

[Traverso]

Ouch! Yeah, that's a ridiculous price. I had a hunch when this box set was released that I had better jump on it as 1. I didn't know much his music prior and 2. these types of collectors sets aren't around for very long.

The orchestration used in Undine is really beautiful 

[André]

As always with Brian I like all the individual movements of his works, his musical language etc. But I fail to understand the structure - if he intended one.

[Traverso]

Ouch! Yeah, that's a ridiculous price. I had a hunch when this box set was released that I had better jump on it as 1. I didn't know much his music prior and 2. these types of collectors sets aren't around for very long.

Boxes with more than 200 CD's, 

[Mirror Image]

The orchestration used in Undine is really beautiful 

Absolutely, I think this is one of more fascinating aspects of Henze in that his wide-ranging stylistic range enabled him to write just about anything he wanted. In Undine, it is especially worth noting that the orchestration is as incredible as anything the Impressionists have done or Stravinsky for that matter.

[Traverso]

Absolutely, I think this is one of more fascinating aspects of Henze in that his wide-ranging stylistic range enabled him to write just about anything he wanted. In Undine, it is especially worth noting that the orchestration is as incredible as anything the Impressionists have done or Stravinsky for that matter.

So....why is he not more widely known, I must say,I never enjoyed it as much as I do now,I love it.

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So....why is he not more widely known, I must say,I never enjoyed it as much as I do now,I love it.

Of the post-war composers, I would say he's pretty well-known, but he's obviously not always talked about and one reason may be his own political leanings, which have landed him into some hot water on occasion, but, also his own compositional eclecticism has kept him from being a more discussed composer. Whatever the reason may truly be, I have no idea and I think if more people were exposed to his music, then there might be more converts. It seems that the only record label that has been doing a lot of his music over the past 10-15 years has been Wergo, but there are some other recordings from labels like Naxos that appear from time to time.

[Karl Henning]

https://www.youtube.com/v/mAvGGEj0EN8

[Karl Henning]

Brahms
Pf Cto № 1 in d minor, Op. 15
Glenn St-Gould
NY Phil
Lenny

This disc includes Bernstein's "pre-performance disclaimer"

[aligreto]

Miaskovsky: Symphony No. 26 [Svetlanov] Op. 79





The opening is dark but with a calm serenity. The tone lightens after the opening section just like a sunny morning after a dark dawn. Dark clouds appear in the sky but they are quickly dispelled by the bright sunshine of the brass fanfares. The movement gradually proceeds to a very fine conclusion. The slow movement opens and continues with a glorious theme that offers exquisite harmonies. The second section is equally appealing and engaging with its quirky syncopation. Following that there is a very lyrical passage which flows steadily and evenly along with very attractive serenity and the movement concludes with a gentle tranquility. The Final movement commences in the same tranquil vein but the tone and tempo soon pick up and one is swept along on the gentle music. This movement is somewhat episodic but the music, and of course the orchestration, is always superb. I like the fine conclusion to the movement and this wonderful work.

[Traverso]

Of the post-war composers, I would say he's pretty well-known, but he's obviously not always talked about and one reason may be his own political leanings, which have landed him into some hot water on occasion, but, also his own compositional eclecticism has kept him from being a more discussed composer. Whatever the reason may truly be, I have no idea and I think if more people were exposed to his music, then there might be more converts more converts. It seems that the only record label that has been doing a lot of his music over the past 10-15 years has been Wergo, but there are some other recordings from labels like Naxos that appear from time to time.

He is certainly not alone with regard to his outspoken political views, take Luigi Nono for example.
Maybe his time will come, his music deserves it. 

As mentioned on the back of the box  "Henze the great outsider"

[Fëanor]

Yesterday evening I was listening to ...

George Crumb:  Black Angels ~ Kronos Quartet

I mostly enjoy Crumb's work.  Somewhat by accident I've managed to collect four versions of this composition but I must say, I prefer the Kronos version by a pretty wide margin.



At the same time the same recording has their version of Shostakovich's String Quartet No.8 that I'm lukewarm about.

[bhodges]

Yesterday evening I was listening to ...

George Crumb:  Black Angels ~ Kronos Quartet

I mostly enjoy Crumb's work.  Somewhat by accident I've managed to collect four versions of this composition but I must say, I prefer the Kronos version by a pretty wide margin.



At the same time the same recording has their version of Shostakovich's String Quartet No.8 that I'm lukewarm about.

I like this one, too, one of the group's early successes. (And IMHO, you can't have too many recordings. It's one of Crumb's best works, and I would imagine the other 3 all have subtle differences.)

--Bruce

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He is certainly not alone with regard to his outspoken political views, take Luigi Nono for example.
Maybe his time will come, his music deserves it. 

As mentioned on the back of the box  "Henze the great outsider"

Yes, indeed. Speaking of 'outsider', there's a documentary with that in the very title:

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P. S. It's actually a well-done documentary that I can heartily recommend.

[Traverso]

Yes, indeed. Speaking of 'outsider', there's a documentary with that in the very title:

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P. S. It's actually a well-done documentary that I can heartily recommend.

Yes, indeed. Speaking of 'outsider', there's a documentary with that in the very title:

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P. S. It's actually a well-done documentary that I can heartily recommend.

seems very interesting ,I found one for a  rather friendly price 

[kyjo]

Some Casella this afternoon:


I know Italia and the Symphony No. 3 from other recordings (haven't listened to the works for years, though), but the Introduzione, corale e marcia will be new to me.

The 3rd Symphony is an utterly brilliant work, a masterpiece in my view. In fact, not a single work I've heard from Casella has been anything less than compelling.

[aligreto]

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 4 Op. 7 [Bachaus]