What are you listening 2 now?

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Dvořák
Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
Staatskapelle Berlin
Suitner

I have to say that this is superb! I'm not sure why I was so hesitant about getting this cycle, but thankfully a wiser mind prevailed!

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Atterberg
Symphony No. 6 in C major, "Dollar Symphony", Op. 31
Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Ari Rasilainen

[SonicMan46]

Ries, Ferdinand (1784-1838) - String Quartets, V. 1-3 w/ the Schuppanzigh Quartett - back to Ries for the afternoon; this group started with the first two volumes in 2004/05, the the third not until 2016; the composer wrote 26 String Quartets and the recordings below contain just 6 (plus one Quintet) - not sure how much further this project will continue?  But reviews attached for those interested, including Dubin's usual 'ranting' about the period instrument sound/performance in V. 3 (could not find a more balance review and listening to the recording at the moment).  Dave

   

[Sergeant Rock]

Walton Symphony No. 1 Horenstein conducting the RPO

https://www.youtube.com/v/0VYo5B7jwJA


Sarge

[Que]

Ries, Ferdinand (1784-1838) - String Quartets, V. 1-3 w/ the Schuppanzigh Quartett - back to Ries for the afternoon; this group started with the first two volumes in 2004/05, the the third not until 2016; the composer wrote 26 String Quartets and the recordings below contain just 6 (plus one Quintet) - not sure how much further this project will continue?  But reviews attached for those interested, including Dubin's usual 'ranting' about the period instrument sound/performance in V. 3 (could not find a more balance review and listening to the recording at the moment).  Dave

   

The Schuppanzigh Qt is a really good string quartet.

[SonicMan46]

The Shuppanzigh Qt is a really good string quartet.

Hi Que - well, I'm now listening to the V. 3 String Quartets of Ries and have absolutely no problem w/ the Schuppanzigh Quartett performance nor the sound - below is the last paragraph in Dubins' review (left in my previous post) - the first violinist is Anton Steck!  Virtually all of the 'negative' comments that I've read over the years from this Fanfare reviewer usually involve period instruments/performances - now, I may be wrong, but my impression.  Dave

As to the performances by the Schuppanzigh Quartet, which takes its name from the ensemble that once premiered a number of Beethoven's quartets, I would say that the period instrument players sound mostly okay. Some of the rapid runs in the first violin are a bit scrappy, there's the occasional out-of-tune note, and most bothersome, to my ear, are those sustained, vibrato-less, straight-wire notes that sound so sallow and sickly. Then again, I've heard worse. Consider that a recommendation before I change my mind. Jerry Dubins

[Harry]

Ries, Ferdinand (1784-1838) - String Quartets, V. 1-3 w/ the Schuppanzigh Quartett - back to Ries for the afternoon; this group started with the first two volumes in 2004/05, the the third not until 2016; the composer wrote 26 String Quartets and the recordings below contain just 6 (plus one Quintet) - not sure how much further this project will continue?  But reviews attached for those interested, including Dubin's usual 'ranting' about the period instrument sound/performance in V. 3 (could not find a more balance review and listening to the recording at the moment).  Dave

   

Hi Dave,
I am still waiting for the follow ups, but I am afraid that could take a long time, or not happen at all, which is a pity for this music is really good!

[Harry]

Hi Que - well, I'm now listening to the V. 3 String Quartets of Ries and have absolutely no problem w/ the Schuppanzigh Quartett performance nor the sound - below is the last paragraph in Dubins' review (left in my previous post) - the first violinist is Anton Steck!  Virtually all of the 'negative' comments that I've read over the years from this Fanfare reviewer usually involve period instruments/performances - now, I may be wrong, but my impression.  Dave

Forget critics, they are a bunch of worthless nobodies, who envy what they cannot be.

[Symphonic Addict]

What a surprise to see a GMG member playing this disc. Its a long time favourite with me, but never saw it posted by another member.

An utterly enjoyable CD, isn't it? Guaranteed fun!

[Symphonic Addict]

B. Tchaikovsky: String Quartets 1 and 2
F. Krommer: Symphony No. 1

The slow movement from the SQ 1 shares a similar feel with the ones by David Diamond. Wistful and moving.

I'm finding great pleasure in these classical symphonies apart from those by Mozart and Haydn.

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Bacewicz
Concerto for Strings
Capella Bydgostiensis
Mariusz Smolij



Great stuff. Why Bacewicz isn't on more concert programs is beyond me. I think she was a major composer.

[SonicMan46]

Hi Dave,
I am still waiting for the follow ups, but I am afraid that could take a long time, or not happen at all, which is a pity for this music is really good!

Forget critics, they are a bunch of worthless nobodies, who envy what they cannot be.

Hi Harry - thanks for the comments!  Agree about whether V. 3 of the Ries SQs will be the last released, since it was 12 years between the first one - with your CPO connections, you might have some insight into 'what' may be in their production line, don't know? 

Well, when I was in 'academic medicine', I use to write book reviews and also assess many scientific papers as a 'peer reviewer', so had to give written opinions whether good or bad; thus, I still like at least looking at reviews (but may obviously disagree w/ them, as in this case).  BUT, the bottom line for most of us here seems to be if a recording is enjoyed by you, then fine!  So, I do like these SQ discs which will be keepers for me, and if a V. 4 comes out, then a likely purchase.  Dave

[Brian]

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Bacewicz
Concerto for Strings
Capella Bydgostiensis
Mariusz Smolij

Great stuff. Why Bacewicz isn't on more concert programs is beyond me. I think she was a major composer.

Got to see this piece live the year before covid. A local semi-professional chamber orchestra programmed it.

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Got to see this piece live the year before covid. A local semi-professional chamber orchestra programmed it.

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Forget critics, they are a bunch of worthless nobodies, who envy what they cannot be.

I guess we're all 'worthless nobodies' as everyone is a critic in their own way.

[VonStupp]

EJ Moeran
Symphony in g minor
Sinfonietta
Overture for a Masque
LPO & NPO - Sir Adrian Boult

Moeran is new to me, and what a joy! I will get much pleasure re-listening to this recording in order to get familiar and comfortable with Moeran's voice. The Sinfonietta was quite fine too, I like its efficiency, but the Overture didn't do much for me on first listen. There were some breathtaking front-desk solos in both the Symphony and Sinfonietta that I look forward to hearing again.

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Dvořák
From the Bohemian Forest for piano duet, Op. 68
Igor Ardašev, Renata Ardaševová - pianos

From this set -



Lovely piece and performance.

[Karl Henning]

Fantastic, Karl! To answer your question, you may find it here:

http://www.antonin-dvorak.cz/en/symphony1

That yields me a 404, John ....

[Karl Henning]

Peter Mennin, SY5.

(* pounds the table *)

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That yields me a 404, John ....

Hmmm...I just clicked on the link and it took me to the webpage. It might have something to do with your browser.

But, I'll link it again:

http://www.antonin-dvorak.cz/en/symphony1

I wonder if anyone else is having trouble with this link?