What are you listening 2 now?

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I like it, but it's not my absolute favorite Pärt recording. That honor goes to this one:



For me, Stabat Mater is Pärt's greatest work.

Interesting, I haven't heard most of the works on this disc. Will have to check it out.

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Hovhaness
Meditation on Orpheus
Seattle Symphony
Schwarz

[VonStupp]

Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1

Vienna Phil - Claudio Abbado (rec. 1982)

Continuing Brahms from earlier.

This is perhaps my favorite set of the Hungarian Dances. Not as rustic and earthy as Fischer, but about as fresh, spontaneous, and lively as I have heard from Abbado.

Johannes Brahms
Schicksalslied, op. 54
Alto Rhapsody, op. 53
Begräbnisgesang, op. 13
Nänie, op. 82
Gesang der Parzen, op. 89

Jard van Nes, mezzo-soprano
San Francisco SO & Chorus - Herbert Blomstedt (rec. 1989)

What lovely creations these symphonic choral works are! A sort-of extension of his choral style in the German Requiem, but more in the vein of symphonic poems with chorus. Usually these works are individually paired with his symphonies, but it makes so much more sense to have them together.

Blomstedt and San Francisco are simply beautiful in this music, works which seem right up his alley. This set is almost complete, but is missing Brahms' Triumphlied. That makes Sinopoli's recording on DG an excellent companion.

[SonicMan46]

Mancini, Francesco (1672-1737) - selections from the recordings shown below; lovely period instrument performances.  He was from Naples and seems that his 'fame' came mainly when Alessandro Scarlatti was not in town from the quote below. Now, was he related to Henry Mancini?    Dave

He was an important teacher and managed to obtain his greatest duty during Alessandro Scarlatti's absence from the Neapolitan court, between 1702 and 1708. In this period he was Director of the Conservatorio di S Maria di Loreto as well as being first organist and maestro of the Capella Reale. His works include 29 operas (including L'Idaspe fedele), sonatas, 7 serenatas, 12 oratorios and more than 200 secular cantatas in addition to assorted sacred music and a small amount of instrumental music. Today he is best known for his recorder sonatas. (Source)

     

[aligreto]

Lloyd: Charade [Lloyd]

[aligreto]

When I see a Leonhardt recording I now immediately think of you, Jan. 

[aligreto]

Mancini, Francesco (1672-1737) - selections from the recordings shown below; lovely period instrument performances.  He was from Naples and seems that his 'fame' came mainly when Alessandro Scarlatti was not in town from the quote below. Now, was he related to Henry Mancini?    Dave

 

I have those two Dave and very fine they are too.

I think that Henry can only have been envious of Francreso's musical abilities 

[SonicMan46]

I have those two Dave and very fine they are too.

I think that Henry can only have been envious of Francreso's musical abilities 

+1 - really enjoyable performances - Dave

[Symphonic Addict]

Rota: Piano Concerto in E minor

A crossroad between Respighi, Prokofiev, Medtner and Rachmaninov. If you imagine something like that, it could make sense to you too. An eloquent and poetic combination for piano and orchestra. I think it's really great, on pair with Pizzetti's Canti della statione alta or anything by Casella in the medium. Stupendous!

[Traverso]

When I see a Leonhardt recording I now immediately think of you, Jan. 

You are a bit brainwashed by me?   

[Symphonic Addict]

Lloyd: Charade [Lloyd]

Worth listening, aligreto?

[Symphonic Addict]

Yes a stunning work that knocks me out every time I hear it. Particularly the last five minutes or so, starting with the juddering orchestral chords that seem to usher it into an absolutely unearthly dimension.

I felt the same, by coincidence. Kurtág got it here with this masterpiece.

[Symphonic Addict]

Good ol' CPO.

It seems to me, that when it comes to Bruch's symphonies, string quartets, and others, there are some nice sets available dedicated to him. But his concertos seem endlessly scattered across individual releases, usually paired with other composers (or the Scottish Fantasy), and are rarely packaged together as a complete set, nonetheless with his smaller violin concertante works. Even CPO is spread across 3 or 4 volumes, I think. I guess it is the enduring popularity of his first concerto, and the relegation of his others, which are equally beautiful, as mere pairings. I suppose I can't have it all...although Philips gets me close.

Yes, and I'm not sure if it has to do with his reputation like old-fashioned in the 20th century. He was an expert craftsman, primarily. But lately I've coming considering his chamber as his best. There are some hidden gems that need more recognition.

[Symphonic Addict]

Two of my favourite composers. The Geoffrey Simon CD is very special.

Most definitely. Bridge appears somewhat neglected to me in comparison with other composers. Geoffrey Simon and the Philharmonia are good friends and have delivered some powerful and eloquent performances from Respighi.

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Oh, I need to hear this one Cesar!

Oh, the work just lasts less than 8 minutes long, but mind you, in it is condensed the best of Honegger IMO. I hope you enjoy this, Jeffrey!

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Hovhaness
Ode to the Temple of Sound, Op. 216
Frost Symphony Orchestra
Chung Park

[Symphonic Addict]

Too late! Already ordered at full price. 

You see? 

[Symphonic Addict]

The "too mean" is all part of the clickbait lure.

Ha! Cheers

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Hovhaness
Ode to the Temple of Sound, Op. 216
Frost Symphony Orchestra
Chung Park

The tribulated Penderecki is looking for consoling from uncle Alan? 

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Bacewicz: Violin Concerto No. 3

Fantastic composer, fantastic work and fantastic soloist and orchestra. What could go wrong?