What are you listening 2 now?

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Johannes Brahms: 8 Piano Pieces, op.76. Richard Goode

First listen to this disc, which was a $2 thrift store find. Sounds good to me. I don't think I've ever heard Richard Goode's playing before.

[aligreto]

Victoria: Sacred Works [Noone]





Finishing off CD 7 from this set with:

Alleluia. Angelus Domini - plainchant (1597)
Victimae paschali laudes - Sequence a 8 (1600)
Ad cenal Agni providi - Hymn a 4 (1581)
Ecce nunc benedicite Dominum - Psalm 134 (133) a 8 (1600)
Regina caeli laetare - Antiphon a 8 (1600)

[Madiel]

Huh. It's true that there are many, many, many composers that Harry enjoys that I do not. There are quite a few Harry favorites I think are pretty dull. And the same goes for reverse (I love Harnoncourt's Schubert, he hates it). But I haven't ever had an unpleasant conversation with him about it or been the target of insults.

In general, there are a LOT of people on GMG who take it personally when someone else does not like music they like, or likes music they don't, etc. Which I never understand in any particular. Like, yes it may be frustrating that not everyone shares your particular joys. But...that's humanity?? We're all different?? It's totally okay if Mirror Image doesn't love Vivaldi or I don't love Stravinsky or whatever?? Why does anyone insult anyone else's tastes?

...except people who love Grofe, they deserve it  *

*a joke...ish

Well, I've witnessed a couple of times where he's got personal about it.

Grofe, eh? That's a new name for me, maybe I should go listen... anything has to be better than Philipp Glass...

[Karl Henning]

Grofe, eh? That's a new name for me, maybe I should go listen... anything has to be better than Philipp Glass...

Careful, there ....

[André]

I've had some catty things to say about GMGers who dismiss music I hold in high esteem (I remember one exchange with someone dismissing Berwald, a composer I consider a genius.)   But to PM someone out of the blue to tell them that they are a worthless listener?  That's beyond the pale. 

Indeed it's downright bizarre. Schoolyard fights occur from time to time here on GMG, but a PM is so personal...

BTW last week I placed a big order at JPC filled with worthless composers recommended by Harry. I'm sure I'll love them ! 

[prémont]

Somebody wrote me a PM today on GMG, he stated I was a collector of worthless composers. He had not seen a decent composer that was worth the trouble of listening to, but was eagerly promoted by me, a worthless and uncritical listener. Well, I am proud wearing the title of a collector of being a collector of worthless composers, and you know what, here's is another one, probably worthless but hey, I listen mainly to worthless composers, so....

I'm shocked.     Such a PM poster should be put on everyone's ignore list. But the person in question is probably too much of a coward to make himself known in the forum.

[Madiel]

Careful, there ....

If you enjoy Glass... just don't invite me over that day. I'll be washing my hair. All day. 

[Brian]

Grofe, eh? That's a new name for me, maybe I should go listen... anything has to be better than Philipp Glass...

I liked Grofé a lot as a teenager. He's a Hollywood USA composer who wrote very descriptive cheesy music depicting things like Niagara Falls, Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, etc.

[Symphonic Addict]

Regarding Harry's incident, taking into account we had a discussion, and to be clear, I wasn't the person who sent him a PM.

[Symphonic Addict]

Giacinto Scelsi: Hymnos. Elisabeth Zawadke, Hans Zender, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Another GMGer was blown away by this work recently so I've decided to revisit this work, on the only Scelsi disc in my collection. I'm glad I've done so. It's brilliant so far. Sounds like winds over a giant desert.

Glad you also liked it. A really awesome piece.

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Hector Berlioz: Harold en Italie, op.16. Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra w/ Nobuko Imai, solo viola

Really enjoying this, and I don't always enjoy Berlioz. I ought to get more of his music. This is one of three recordings in my library, along with the Davis/London Requiem and Les Nuits d'été with Régine Crespin. If someone wants to recommend me a great Berlioz recording, now's your chance.

[Madiel]

I liked Grofé a lot as a teenager. He's a Hollywood USA composer who wrote very descriptive cheesy music depicting things like Niagara Falls, Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, etc.

Sounds dreadful. I'll give it a try.

[André]

Hector Berlioz: Harold en Italie, op.16. Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra w/ Nobuko Imai, solo viola

Really enjoying this, and I don't always enjoy Berlioz. I ought to get more of his music. This is one of three recordings in my library, along with the Davis/London Requiem and Les Nuits d'été with Régine Crespin. If someone wants to recommend me a great Berlioz recording, now's your chance.

Is your Davis Requiem paired with the Te Deum? That's my favourite Berlioz work and Davis LSO nail it like no others (including Davis' late recordings of the work).

[Karl Henning]

Indeed it's downright bizarre. Schoolyard fights occur from time to time here on GMG, but a PM is so personal...

BTW last week I placed a big order at JPC filled with worthless composers recommended by Harry. I'm sure I'll love them ! 

I've said before that I appreciate the voracity of Harry's ears: if not for his posts, I might never have sought out the Amy Beach Piano Trio, which is excellent.


If one doesn't think the composers Harry champions are worth his time, the scroll bar is an adult's friend.

[Karl Henning]

If you enjoy Glass... just don't invite me over that day. I'll be washing my hair. All day. 

No, I'm no fan of Glass's, but one doesn't see bottom....

[vers la flamme]

Is your Davis Requiem paired with the Te Deum? That's my favourite Berlioz work and Davis LSO nail it like no others (including Davis' late recordings of the work).

Hmm, no, it's paired with the Symphonie funèbre et triomphale, actually duplicated on the Philips Duo I was just listening to. A shame because I don't really care for that work.

[vers la flamme]

Is your Davis Requiem paired with the Te Deum? That's my favourite Berlioz work and Davis LSO nail it like no others (including Davis' late recordings of the work).

Just ordered this, on your good word:

[JBS]

CD 10:

Œdipus Rex

out of order, and one wonders how Œdipus can be such a smash, but the Rake, so meh ....

Startled to find there is some Stravinsky I like more than you. [Meaning there are many operas I like more, and much Stravinsky I like more, but I think Rake's Progress rates something more than meh.]

TD
A double dose of Berlioz a la Gardiner

I will repeat a prior observation: that Berlioz is an essential in any survey of French song.
And just beginning this

[JBS]

English Music for Strings.

Britten-Bliss-Bridge-Berkeley.

Sinfonia of London, John Wilson

Captivating, energy laden music, of which Britten is an absolute highlight. The SACD sound is thrilling, so much detail.

I thoroughly endorse this. I'll even add to it: it's the best recording of the Britten I've ever heard.

[Mirror Image]

I have that set; hope that you enjoy the rest of it!

Thanks, PD. I've certainly enjoyed what I've heard so far.