What are you listening 2 now?

[Karl Henning]

At least the woman is nice to look at

(* chortle *)

[Que]

[Traverso]

Beethoven

Symphony No.5
liive recording Tokyo 1977

[Florestan]

Symphony No. 4, first version

A stunning performance of a mind-blowing work. I have never understood the criticism|(s) levelled at Schumann's symphonies. I'd take take them over Brahms' any time.

[SonicMan46]

Haydn, Joseph - Piano Trios w/ Trio 1790 (fortepiano) and Haydn Trio Eisenstadt (modern piano); the latter recordings were done from 1998-2007 in the Haydnsall Room at Schloss-Esterházy in Eisenstadt (bottom pics - Source).  I've been listening and comparing these 'boxes' over the last few days and stimulated some re-opened discussion in the Haydn Piano Trios Thread; if interested in these works, checkout the link, plenty of varied opinions as to favorites and performers; some reviews attached.  Dave

   

 

[Traverso]

Elgar

The Music Makers
Janet Baker
London Philharmonis Choir
London Philharmonis Orchestra

Sir Adrian Boult

The Sanguine Fan
London Philharmonis Orchestra

Sir Adrian Boult

[Karl Henning]

Trio Wanderer playing music by "Papa"

[SonicMan46]

Que - would appreciate your impressions?  And, labeled as Op. 34, a possible addition to my collection shown below, Op. 14, Op. 47, and Op. 54, a total of 18 trios which does not come close to the number he wrote; just checking HERE, his 'String Trios' start at G. 77 and go to G. 142, so nearly 70 in this genre! So, could always add another one - have not listened to these in a while nor pulled reviews.  Dave
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[Que]

Que - would appreciate your impressions?  And, labeled as Op. 34, a possible addition to my collection shown below, Op. 14, Op. 47, and Op. 54, a total of 18 trios which does not come close to the number he wrote; just checking HERE, his 'String Trios' start at G. 77 and go to G. 142, so nearly 70 in this genre! So, could always add another one - have not listened to these in a while nor pulled reviews.  Dave

Dave, performances leave nothing to be desired, by distinguished musicians. Recommended! 
BTW this is a reissue of two separate discs from 2011 on the Catalan label Columna Música.

[Iota]

Britten: String Quartet No.3

Belcea Quartet


The Belcea certainly know how to find atmosphere at the very edge of their sound. Some of this sounds like it's being beamed in from somewhere just beyond the Oort Cloud. To great effect.

[Harry]

Strauss in St. Petersburg.

Johann Strauss II
Newa-Polka, Dedicated to Queen Isabella II of Spain.
Persischer Marsch, Dedicated to Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia.
Russischer Marsch/Marsch of the Horse Guards, Dedicated to his Majesty Alexander III, Emperor of Russia.
Großfürstin Alexandra-Walzer.
Olga Polka, Dedicated to the Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna.
Alexandrinen Polka.
Abschied von St. Petersburg.
Bauern Polka,

Johan Strauss II and Josef Strauss.
Pizzicato Polka.

Johann Strauss II.
Großfürsten Marsch.
Vergnügungszug.
Wein, Weib, und Gesang, Waltz.
Krönungs Marsch, Dedicated to Tsar Alexander II.
Hofball Quadrille.
An der Wolga, Mon Salut.
St. Petersburg, Hommage. Quadrille nach Russischen Motifen.
Auf zum Tanz, Schnell-Polka.
Russische Marsch-Fantasie.
Alexander Quadrille, Serbian Quadrille No. 2, Dedicated to Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic.

Estonian National SO, Neeme Järvi.



Some years ago a big box from the label Naxos was released with music from the Strauss family based on freshly minted scores. For me that was quite an event, since I am an enormous fan of their music. How great was the disappointment when I went through that box. Yes all the music was there, but the orchestras, conductors, were second tier, as well as the sound, An exception has to be made for some conductors, but really the members of the orchestras, were not motivated, due to the lack of rehearsal time. Many musical mistakes were made, some things should have been recorded anew, and so on. Due to that fact I shy away from this box.
Then there is Chandos, Järvi and the Estonian orchestra, and they set the standard for future recordings. All the Strauss members were fabulous orchestrators, and never short of a gripping melody. Järvi is my champion, for he is keenly aware of what it takes to make this music world class. Such joy and happiness for me. When I am depressed I will put up this recording, and the my world is right again.
What a pity he and Chandos only recorded one disc, but I treasure it. Fabulous sound and a perfect performance.

[Karl Henning]

Strauss in St. Petersburg.

Johann Strauss II
Newa-Polka, Dedicated to Queen Isabella II of Spain.
Persischer Marsch, Dedicated to Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia.
Russischer Marsch/Marsch of the Horse Guards, Dedicated to his Majesty Alexander III, Emperor of Russia.
Großfürstin Alexandra-Walzer.
Olga Polka, Dedicated to the Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna.
Alexandrinen Polka.
Abschied von St. Petersburg.
Bauern Polka,

Johan Strauss II and Josef Strauss.
Pizzicato Polka.

Johann Strauss II.
Großfürsten Marsch.
Vergnügungszug.
Wein, Weib, und Gesang, Waltz.
Krönungs Marsch, Dedicated to Tsar Alexander II.
Hofball Quadrille.
An der Wolga, Mon Salut.
St. Petersburg, Hommage. Quadrille nach Russischen Motifen.
Auf zum Tanz, Schnell-Polka.
Russische Marsch-Fantasie.
Alexander Quadrille, Serbian Quadrille No. 2, Dedicated to Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic.

Estonian National SO, Neeme Järvi.



Some years ago a big box from the label Naxos was released with music from the Strauss family based on freshly minted scores. For me that was quite an event, since I am an enormous fan of their music. How great was the disappointment when I went through that box. Yes all the music was there, but the orchestras, conductors, were second tier, as well as the sound, An exception has to be made for some conductors, but really the members of the orchestras, were not motivated, due to the lack of rehearsal time. Many musical mistakes were made, some things should have been recorded anew, and so on. Due to that fact I shy away from this box.
Then there is Chandos, Järvi and the Estonian orchestra, and they set the standard for future recordings. All the Strauss members were fabulous orchestrators, and never short of a gripping melody. Järvi is my champion, for he is keenly aware of what it takes to make this music world class. Such joy and happiness for me. When I am depressed I will put up this recording, and the my world is right again.
What a pity he and Chandos only recorded one disc, but I treasure it. Fabulous sound and a perfect performance.

Fun!

[vandermolen]

Again!

[Madiel]

At least the woman is nice to look at

I was going to say the same thing about her partner.

[SonicMan46]

Dave, performances leave nothing to be desired, by distinguished musicians. Recommended! 
BTW this is a reissue of two separate discs from 2011 on the Catalan label Columna Música.

Thanks Que - I saw separate volumes and the 2-disc package on Amazon today; also available on Spotify, so will search some more and look at the pricing.  Dave

[VonStupp]

Edward Elgar
Severn Suite, op. 87 (orch. by Elgar)

LSO - Richard Hickox

I completely missed that Elgar's orchestrated Severn Suite was paired with Caractacus. I would be interested to hear the original brass band version.

Now that I have heard it, the brass band version of Elgar's Severn Suite works well enough without strings, although a different sound world for sure. This video comes with a talk about the work from Britten scholar Stephen Arthur Allen at the start and end of the performance, which was a nice treat.

https://www.youtube.com/v/ZKAauqAte2w&ab_channel=Stephen_Allen

[Karl Henning]

Now that I have heard it, the brass band version of Elgar's Severn Suite works well enough without strings, although a different sound world for sure. This video comes with a talk about the work from Britten scholar Stephen Arthur Allen at the start and end of the performance, which was a nice treat.

https://www.youtube.com/v/ZKAauqAte2w&ab_channel=Stephen_Allen

Very nice, thanks.

[Symphonic Addict]

Bantock: In the Far West - Serenade for string orchestra

Holy cow! Expert craftsmanship in this unbelievable and majestic creation! A well-deserved member waiting for the membership of the Greatest British Ones (G.B.O.) league. I'm in the first movement and I'm utterly captivated by its exquisite counterpoint and touching tunes. Stupendous! Strongly recommended from now on!

This new CPO release has been a major find this year to me. This is like a A Celtic Symphony-but-with-more-counterpoint-like sensational work. A fascinating piece for sure. Extraordinary sound quality as well.

[Karl Henning]

Now that I have heard it, the brass band version of Elgar's Severn Suite works well enough without strings, although a different sound world for sure. This video comes with a talk about the work from Britten scholar Stephen Arthur Allen at the start and end of the performance, which was a nice treat.

https://www.youtube.com/v/ZKAauqAte2w&ab_channel=Stephen_Allen

I found his discussion of much interest indeed. In fact, it's prompted me to listen to the Second Organ Sonata:

https://www.youtube.com/v/SOrFF4j7iIU

[VonStupp]

I found his discussion of much interest indeed. In fact, it's prompted me to listen to the Second Organ Sonata:

https://www.youtube.com/v/SOrFF4j7iIU

Excellent! It is nice to find chats like this alongside the music and he has an obvious love of this particular work telescoped through Elgar's life. I saw Alfred Reed made a wind band version too, so there must be a lot of admiration for Elgar's Severn Suite.