What are you listening 2 now?

[Que]

[VonStupp]

George Enescu
Roumanian Rhapsody 1 in A Major, op. 11

LSO - Antal Doráti

A raucous reading from Doráti.

[Karl Henning]

The Desert Music was the first Reich piece to win my enthusiasm (although, honestly, I don't think much of the choral writing per se) and I still really like it.

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

[SonicMan46]

Well, I've been spending the day (and still going w/ a few more discs left @ the end below) with:

Copland, Aaron (1900-1990) - have just the six CDs shown (one a double) but believe have him pretty well covered - his compositions arranged chronologically are listed HERE; I've culled these for years, so there are plenty of alternatives! - Dave

[Todd]

6.

[aligreto]

Schutz: Die Sieben Worte [Hillier]





The overall presentation of the work is just divine. The tone is wonderfully atmospheric and solemn but not overly devotional. This wonderful balance in tone is achieved both by the wonderful vocals and the very atmospheric and appropriately sensitive instrumental accompaniment. This is all enhanced by a warm and slightly reverberant acoustic.

[vers la flamme]

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 in C-sharp minor. Herbert von Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic

In a little bit of a Mahler mood lately, especially the 8th; but this one was calling to me for this moment.

[Klavier]

Wow...

[aligreto]

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 in C-sharp minor. Herbert von Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic

In a little bit of a Mahler mood lately, especially the 8th; but this one was calling to me for this moment.

And, for me, you chose a very fine version to listen to.

[vers la flamme]

And, for me, you chose a very fine version to listen to.

I love it, though I know it has its detractors.

[André]

Yeah, it doesn't seem too many people here are that interested in John Adams. I don't care really. I'll continue posting what I'm listening to anyway. And thank you, yes, I try to make my posts look clean and not just thrown together masses of visual noise. If this makes any sense.

Some years ago I had an Adams 'phase' during which I downloaded everything I could get my hands on - some 9 hours of music. All of it orchestral, except for Grand Pianola Music. No opera, although I've been tempted to attend, as a couple have been produced here  . I did attend a performance of Harmonielehre though (that was the trigger of my Adams phase, actually). Even though I have not returned to his music in the past 4-5 years, I still consider him one of the most interesting contemporary composers.

[André]

The two symphonies are very good, the Variations less so.

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Johann Sebastian Bach: Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079. Matteo Messori, Cappella Augustana

Well, this is an amazing set all around. Excellent AoF, excellent Offering. Props to whoever it was here that recommended it to me.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Muffat

continuing with the second CD

There is certainly a lot to enjoy in this recording although I bought a new set of these works yesterday.
I am curious about the performances of Joseph Kelemen. I have listened to the Toccata Prima and however beautiful I still prefer Leonhardt's DHM recording.
I'm not sure but the Kelemen set was sold out on several sites, which may indicate that it is almost out of print.

I like the discs by Haselbock!

This fabulous set includes the Muffat and at only €17 quite a steal, if you ask me...


https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/sueddeutsche-orgelmeister/hnum/8108077

Nice set of the Southern German organ music. The other set of Northern German Organ music is excellent as well.

[Symphonic Addict]

Henry Cowell: Variations for Orchestra

The content of this disc continues impressing me. This is my first listen ever to anything by this American composer, and it turned out to be revelatory music. To me, his style sounds like Rubbra but with more rhythmic vitality. Solemnity and intensity live together in this astonishing work. Now, I want to hear more of this composer. Are there any recommendations?

This disc will become another remarkable find in this year.

[Mirror Image]

Some years ago I had an Adams 'phase' during which I downloaded everything I could get my hands on - some 9 hours of music. All of it orchestral, except for Grand Pianola Music. No opera, although I've been tempted to attend, as a couple have been produced here  . I did attend a performance of Harmonielehre though (that was the trigger of my Adams phase, actually). Even though I have not returned to his music in the past 4-5 years, I still consider him one of the most interesting contemporary composers.

Very good to read, Andre. Harmonielehre was what triggered my initial interest in Adams as well even though I didn't quite "get" that work at that point. I wouldn't say he's a polarizing figure, but since he's often associated with Minimalists like Reich, Glass or Riley, it seems he's been unfairly pigeonholed by some listeners, but one listen to Harmonielehre and I think this would silence those fools. He's clearly a composer that has taken all the music that was important to him and found a way to forge a unique synthesis and in the process creating an unmistakable sound-world.

By the way, I was going to ask you what Carl Orff box set do you think I should buy? I was looking through some of my collection and I really don't own from this composer and since I think you're man when it comes to Orff, you would know. Thanks in advance.

[André]

Disc 1/4. Various orchestral works.

Flemish composer André Laporte (b.1931) is one of the most interesting modern composers I know. Dodecaphonic atonality vies with tonality in the same works, creating strongly profiled sound worlds and constantly shifting perspectives. It is a fascinating combination.

The other 3 discs in this fine Fuga Libera set concentrate on the vocal works, including his opera Das Schloss (The Castle) after Kafka.

[Daverz]

Henry Cowell: Variations for Orchestra

The content of this disc continues impressing me. This is my first listen ever to anything by this American composer, and it turned out to be revelatory music. To me, his style sounds like Rubbra but with more rhythmic vitality. Solemnity and intensity live together in this astonishing work. Now, I want to hear more of this composer. Are there any recommendations?

This disc will become another remarkable find in this year.

https://www.amazon.com/Fiddlers-Jig-Scherzo-Henry-Cowell/dp/B000001SHY

This is Cowell in "Rubbra" mode.  Lovely disc.



And here he is in cheeky, "bad boy" mode.

[Klavier]

No.11 tonight. I seem to be one of the few members who listens to LPs. Just an observation.

[Spotted Horses]

I love it, though I know it has its detractors.

I don't know of any recording that doesn't have detractors. I think Karajan is very good, although I wouldn't want to be limited to it. Haitink's first recording with the Concertgebouw may be my favorite, although Barbirolli and Neumann/Czech Phil are also essential to me.