What are you listening 2 now?

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Khachaturian, Masquerade Ballet Music (not Suite) Act 1, 2 & 3.  Akop Ter-Voskanyan/Symphony Orchestra of Bolshoi Theatre. I prefer the music to Masquerade "Suite."

[vers la flamme]

Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana. Herbert von Karajan, Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano

First listen to this very famous Italian opera. Great performance from all forces. Karajan was a skillful operatic conductor.

[Traverso]

Gilbert & Sullivan


Since yesterday I know where the song "for he is an Englishman" comes from.
Today I continue with the second "operetta"
The Pirates of Penzance

I like the performance, although I have no knowledge of other recordings.
I like what I hear and it is pleasant to listen to this operetta but I don't think my interest will go so far as to orientate me further. (other recordings)
It would of course make a huge difference if I had been able to experience a theater performance or a broadcast on television.
I have to rely on my own imagination although I have looked at some fragments on youtube which gives me an idea.
Maybe we'll go back to a time where social criticism will (must) be more packaged. 
The thought police  is working overtime and people are constantly judging each other, shaming and all that petty stuff.
We should more laugh at ourselves  , nothing so liberating.

Pro Arte Orchestra

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Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana. Herbert von Karajan, Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano

First listen to this very famous Italian opera. Great performance from all forces. Karajan was a skillful operatic conductor.

Such a fantastic opera and recorded performance. I'll be revisiting this one soon.

[aligreto]

Pärt: Berliner Messe [Edison]





This is my first listen to this work. This is a truly beautiful work. The musical language is relatively straightforward and the scoring is very lean. However, the work comes across as being quite full in its execution and delivery. It is very calming, engaging and captivating.

[aligreto]

Gilbert & Sullivan


Since yesterday I know where the song "for he is an Englishman" comes from.
Today I continue with the second "operetta"
The Pirates of Penzance

I like the performance, although I have no knowledge of other recordings.
I like what I hear and it is pleasant to listen to this operetta but I don't think my interest will go so far as to orientate me further. (other recordings)
It would of course make a huge difference if I had been able to experience a theater performance or a broadcast on television.
I have to rely on my own imagination although I have looked at some fragments on youtube which gives me an idea.
Maybe we'll go back to a time where social criticism will (must) be more packaged. 
The thought police  is working overtime and people are constantly judging each other, shaming and all that petty stuff.
We should more laugh at ourselves  , nothing so liberating.

Pro Arte Orchestra

I have visions of you singing along, Jan, with a strong baritone voice [somehow] 

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NP:

Nielsen
Saga-Drøm, Op. 39, FS 46
South Jutland SO
Niklas Willén



Such a fantastic work!

[Traverso]

I have visions of you singing along, Jan, with a strong baritone voice [somehow] 

Good Day Fergus,

I have to admit that all in all I really enjoyed it.
I didn't sing along, I think I should look up some librettos, that increases the involvement and the zest of course.

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NP:

Martinů
Les Fresques de Piero Della Francesca, H 352
London Royal Philharmonic
Kubelik

[Traverso]

NP:

Martinů
Les Fresques de Piero Della Francesca, H 352
London Royal Philharmonic
Kubelik

Hi John,I'm waiting for this box 

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Hi John,I'm waiting for this box 

Sweet! Is this your first foray into the Martinů symphonies?

[aligreto]

Satie: The Early Piano Works [de Leeuw]





Trois Sonneries De La Rose-Croix
Pièces Froides Nos. 1 & 2

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NP:

Martinů
The Revolt, H. 151
Prague SO
Bělohlávek

[aligreto]

Good Day Fergus,

I didn't sing along, I think I should look up some librettos, that increases the involvement and the zest of course.

All in good time, Jan. I look forward to your sing along to Gilbert and Sullivan YouTube channel with you leading us on with your singing 

Seriously though, it is great that you are open to different music and are enjoying it. 

[aligreto]

Hi John,I'm waiting for this box 

Good for you, Jan. It is wonderful music and music making.

[aligreto]

That looks like quite an interesting CD, John.

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That looks like quite an interesting CD, John.

It certainly is --- fantastically played, too. It's a great catch-all of some of Nielsen's lesser-known/played works. I have yet to find a better performance of Saga-Drøm.

[Traverso]

Good for you, Jan. It is wonderful music and music making.

Sweet! Is this your first foray into the Martinů symphonies?

It is my first acquaintance with these symphonies and I am very curious and I think I have waited way too long but there is progress 

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It is my first acquaintance with these symphonies and I am very curious and I think I have waited way too long but there is progress 

Count me in as someone who is hoping it leads you in becoming a Martinů fanatic like me! The music will reward, but the wallet will not.

[ritter]

Some Krenek this afternoon....


Late(ish) chamber music for clarinet in diverse combinations. The main work here is the Alpbach-Quintet for winds and percussion.