What are you listening 2 now?

[vandermolen]

Yes indeed. I'm listening to Wenlock now.

Sarge

Nice cover image (of Wenlock Edge) from the original CD release:

[vandermolen]

NP
Karlsen: 'Homage to Widor'
This was the CD that I ordered by mistake (no comments please) thinking that it featured Karlsen's much praised (On GMG Forum) Symphony No.2 rather than his 'Organ Symphony No.2' 
Never mind, it's still, as André pointed out, very enjoyable.
The 'Homage to Widor' is a bit of a hoot, sounding like Dr Phibes performing Widor's famous Toccata from his Symphony No.5.
(below)
Dr Phibes at the organ:

[Spotted Horses]

Nice cover image (of Wenlock Edge) from the original CD release:

I had that (before getting the box). I'm getting a warm vibe for the sixth from that cycle. Haven't listened in ages.

[SonicMan46]

What do you think sofar?   RE: Mozart w/ Kristian Bezuidenhout

Hi Que - enjoying thoroughly; Bezuidenhout is a marvelous pianist w/ a deft touch and lyricism, and a nice change of pace from my other fortepiano set (Brautigam who tends to be more dramatic - have not done any comparisons).  Plus, I really love the fortepianos used in these performances, two by Paul McNulty as I've described in my posts - I'm always drawn to his instruments, so another 'thumbs up' for me in this set.  Now, there are 9 CDs with non-sonata pieces mixed in - some may not like but creates more of a recital atmosphere (Brautigam does only the sonatas on 6 discs, thus I'll have a choice).  Finally, the sound and acoustics are outstanding - the fortepiano(s) sound quite natural. Now I did listen to him doing the sonatas on Spotify so along w/ the reviews, my purchase was not an 'impulse buy'; finally, nice price on PrestoMusic ($31 USD - of course 'across the pond' shipping).  BTW, those discs I posted w/ Hoeprich are wonderfull too!  Hope this helps - the review by Jens is much more erudite -    Dave

[Florestan]

+1 A truly luscious interpretation! Like you, I love the liberal use of portamenti in the strings that Litton encourages from the Bergen players. My only gripe is that the finale is taken too slowly for my liking. It's hard for me to find a truly ideal recording of this great symphony that really excels in both its lyrical and more energetically propulsive elements.

Besides Litton, I've heard Previn/LSO and Ashkenazy/Concertgebouw but I remember being less impressed performance-wise. What are your favorite recordings?

Actually, it think this is one of those works which are best experienced in the concert hall. A few years ago I heard it live with the Romanian NRSO conducted by I can't remember who and the aural impact was greater than any recording. Also, the visual aspect of a live concert is not lost on me. I know some people close their eyes but I am among those who keep them wide open.

[vandermolen]

I had that (before getting the box). I'm getting a warm vibe for the sixth from that cycle. Haven't listened in ages.

I think that it's one of the comparatively successful recordings of that symphony. Others are Boult (x2), Thomson, Davis (Andrew) and Barbirolli (70th Birthday concert), although the Epilogue is played too fast, same goes for Stokowski.

[Linz]

Bruckner Symphony No.3 with Kurt Sanderling Conducting the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig from this set

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Hahn
Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor
James Baillieu, Tim Lowe, Adam Newman, Benjamin Baker, Bartosz Woroch



Lovely performance. I certainly hope there's a second volume coming as this first one was released in 2018.

[Florestan]

Schubert

  secular choral works CD1

A fantastic set.

[André]

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Honegger
String Quartet No. 2, H. 103
Quatuor Ludwig

From this OOP set -



Honegger's three SQs should be a part of every string quartet's repertoire. They're fabulous works.

[Traverso]

A fantastic set.

Still available in another edition 

[Karl Henning]

A fantastic set.

Agreed!

[Linz]

Brahms Symphonies 2 and 3 from Walter's 5cd Brahms set CD2

[Karl Henning]

Why-Not? Wednesday:

https://www.youtube.com/v/0mSgr5M3JzA

[Sergeant Rock]

Am I too late to join the Martin party? Listening to his Symphonie.




Sarge

[André]

Back to basics.

[Mirror Image]

Am I too late to join the Martin party? Listening to his Symphonie.




Sarge

Never too late, Sarge and welcome!

[Karl Henning]

A piano bagatelle by a friend:

https://www.youtube.com/v/f6XB5iuLws

[vandermolen]

Jonathan Leshnoff: Symphony No.4 'Heichalos'.
I'd forgotten how good this is. The first (of two) movement is rather Coplandesque in places and the second movement is darkly moving: