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Karl Henning

#46060
July 30, 2021, 06:32:49 PM
Quote from: T. D. on July 30, 2021, 06:06:26 PM
Repeat listening to recent acquisitions (it's a habit of mine, sometimes takes a few hearings to form an opinion)

Just so.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Symphonic Addict

#46061
July 30, 2021, 06:47:26 PM
Hahn: Violin Sonata

Thoroughly charming from start to finish. The last movement is full of tenderness and lyricism, something to soothe your soul. I know that Rafael is not a fan of violin sonatas, but I suspect he might like this work since it was written by one of his favorite composers.




Rózsa: String Trio

Being a work by a 20-year-old guy, this is something of an authentic genius and a mature composer. There are some striking melodies that won't leave you indifferent.

The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

Karl Henning

#46062
July 30, 2021, 06:49:48 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 30, 2021, 06:47:26 PM
Hahn: Violin Sonata

Thoroughly charming from start to finish. The last movement is full of tenderness and lyricism, something to soothe your soul. I know that Rafael is not a fan of violin sonatas, but I suspect he might like this work since it was written by one of his favorite composers.




Rózsa: String Trio

Being a work by a 20-year-old guy, this is something of an authentic genius and a mature composer. There are some striking melodies that won't leave you indifferent.



Love that Rózsa disc!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

JBS

#46063
July 30, 2021, 07:11:17 PM
Quote from: Madiel on July 30, 2021, 06:27:00 PM
There are only so many hours in each day, and a surprising number of them need to be spent doing other things besides listening to CDs!

Indeed. But one needs a job to pay for all this music, alas.
Moving on to another new arrival


Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Mirror Image

#46064
July 30, 2021, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 30, 2021, 05:16:31 PM
Arensky: Piano Quintet

This work shows how a good craftsman Arensky was. A succinct and engaging work all around. The Scherzo is one of the most catchy and playful I've heard in a chamber work.




String Quartet No. 1

What an incredible work! I like the density and intensity that run throughout. It's a feast of chromaticism. The performance is also terrific.



Nice! I don't know the Arensky, but the Szymanowski is a great favorite. Love a lot of this composer's music.

JBS

#46065
July 30, 2021, 07:55:17 PM
Quote from: JBS on July 30, 2021, 07:11:17 PM
Moving on to another new arrival



Update
Pleasant, but nothing makes this a must hear (unless you want to get as much Florence Price or William Grant Still as you can).

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Que

#46066
July 30, 2021, 11:50:30 PM
Morning listening on Spotify:



Very convincing performances of music from the 12th century Spanish Codex Calixtinus.

Que

#46067
July 31, 2021, 12:26:00 AM
Rerun (Spotify):



Love the two Victoria recordings by this ensemble.

Harry

#46068
July 31, 2021, 12:43:48 AM
Quote from: Que on July 31, 2021, 12:26:00 AM
Rerun (Spotify):



Love the two Victoria recordings by this ensemble.

A pity that those recordings are hard to get, for I am in agreement of your assessment,  and would like to acquire them.
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Que

#46069
July 31, 2021, 01:01:44 AM Last Edit: July 31, 2021, 01:27:21 AM by Que
Quote from: "Harry" on July 31, 2021, 12:43:48 AM
A pity that those recordings are hard to get, for I am in agreement of your assessment,  and would like to acquire them.

A frustrating situation indeed! And this particular recording seems to be OOP altogether.
Came a bit late to the party... ::) I hope their recordings will be picked uo by a large Spanish label like Cantus, and reissued.

Anyway, it's great to see that Spain is now producing Early Music choirs that can match other top ensembles on a technical level. Did you also notice, even through online clips, the expert way the choir is recorded? Presence, balance, acoustics, spatial dimension - very impressive IMO.

Traverso

#46070
July 31, 2021, 01:26:14 AM
Britten

Piano Concerto
Leif Ove Andsnes piano
City of Birmingham Orchestra / Paavo Järvi

Violin Concerto
Ida Haendel violin
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Berglund

Young Apollo
Peter Donohoe piano , Felix Kok,Jeremy Ballard violins
Peter Cole viola - Michael Kaznowsky cello
City of Birmingham Orchestra / Simon Rattle

Que

#46071
July 31, 2021, 01:26:26 AM
More from Spain:

Harry

#46072
July 31, 2021, 01:35:07 AM
Quote from: Que on July 31, 2021, 01:01:44 AM
A frustrating situation indeed! And this particular recording seems to be OOP altogether.
Came a bit late to the party... ::) I hope their recordings will be picked uo by a large Spanish label like Cantus, and reissued.

Anyway, it's great to see that Spain is now producing Early Music choirs that can match other top ensembles on a technical level. Did you also notice, even through online clips, the expert way the choir is recorded? Presence, balance, acoustics, spatial dimension - very impressive IMO.

Yes the recording quality is impressive indeed, in every respect!
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Harry

#46073
July 31, 2021, 01:54:44 AM
Sergei Bortkiewicz.

Piano Music.
CD V.
Lamentations et Consolations, opus 17.
Marionetten, opus 54.
Troix Morceaux, opus 12.

Klaas Trapman, Piano.

I am really truly and deeply in love with Bortkiewicz's piano music. It has an eternal truth in it that captivates my imagination time and time again. Could not wish for better performances.
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Iota

#46074
July 31, 2021, 02:22:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 30, 2021, 05:41:29 PM
"Wolferl"
Pf Cto № 20 in d minor, K. 466
Brendel, pf
ASMF
Marriner

<pang of nostalgia> My gateway recording into the WAM concertos as a teen.


Here:



Britten: Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra (Donohoe, Rattle, CBSO)


Beautifully light on its feet and full of skylights into little worlds of wonder. Donohoe and Rattle dance through gracefully and colourfully. Good to hear Rattle playing to his strengths.

Traverso

#46075
July 31, 2021, 02:47:48 AM
Quote from: Iota on July 31, 2021, 02:22:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 30, 2021, 05:41:29 PM
"Wolferl"
Pf Cto № 20 in d minor, K. 466
Brendel, pf
ASMF
Marriner

<pang of nostalgia> My gateway recording into the WAM concertos as a teen.


Here:



Britten: Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra (Donohoe, Rattle, CBSO)


Beautifully light on its feet and full of skylights into little worlds of wonder. Donohoe and Rattle dance through gracefully and colourfully. Good to hear Rattle playing to his strengths.


Quite right,I just listened to Young Apollo

Young Apollo
Peter Donohoe piano , Felix Kok,Jeremy Ballard violins
Peter Cole viola - Michael Kaznowsky cello
City of Birmingham Orchestra / Simon Rattle

Mandryka

#46076
July 31, 2021, 02:49:21 AM
Quote from: Que on July 31, 2021, 01:01:44 AM
Did you also notice, even through online clips, the expert way the choir is recorded? Presence, balance, acoustics, spatial dimension - very impressive IMO.

Absolutely.
Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen

Traverso

#46077
July 31, 2021, 02:59:17 AM
Michelangelo Rossi

La Poesia Cromatica

Biffo

#46078
July 31, 2021, 03:19:53 AM
John Ireland: These Things Shall Be - Halle Orchestra & Choir conducted by Sir John Barbirolli with Parry Jones tenor. Continuing to work through the Warner/Barbirolli box, now reached choral and vocal music.

Que

#46079
July 31, 2021, 04:12:01 AM Last Edit: July 31, 2021, 04:14:56 AM by Que
The final cpo Telemann series:



Performances are of the usual amazing technical & musical quality.


Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 28, 2021, 08:59:11 AM
Taking Que's Telemann lead, pulled a mixture of discs for the afternoon - Dave :)



Dave, I wasn't impressed by the French Madeuf brothers.
Listening through the solo horn concerto in D major was just painful... ???
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