What are you listening 2 now?

[prémont]

Bach, JS - Solo Harpsichord Transcriptions w/ Elizabeth Farr playing Bach's transcriptions of mainly Italian composer's concertos (first six by Vivaldi) - she performs on a magnificent instrument, 16' harpsichord by Keith Hill (who has a short writeup in the booklet; main notes by Farr). Dave

 

As far as I recall, this release didn't get the best reviews, but I think Farr catches the spirit of the baroque italian concerto very well.

[prémont]

Bach, JS - Keyboard Concertos - first 3 below w/ harpsichord(s) and Lifschitz on piano - reviews attached - these seem to suit my needs fine although the old Pinnock 3-CD set could replace Moroney et al, any thoughts?  Dave

     

I agree that the the Pinnock set is outstanding, but the Moroney et al. is far too good to be replaced. Keep it (and the Mortensen set) and complement the collection with the Pinnock set.

[SonicMan46]

As far as I recall, this release didn't get the best reviews, but I think Farr catches the spirit of the baroque italian concerto very well.

RE: Farr and Bach Harpsichord Transcriptions - well the reviews I left before as an attachment (again attached here) were excellent and listening today to the recording, I'd have to agree (at least to my ears) - the harpsichord is an outstanding instrument and she plays w/ a LOT of gusto, some may not like that approach?  Dave

[SonicMan46]

I agree that the the Pinnock set is outstanding, but the Moroney et al. is far too good to be replaced. Keep it (and the Mortensen set) and complement the collection with the Pinnock set.

Hi again : premont : -    I sampled from each of those sets today and am staying pat; surprisingly, I really enjoyed the piano version w/ Lifschitz, i.e. if I want to hear these again, might just pull that set first?  As to Pinnock, I could indeed add him (may have own him in the past and culled - can't remember, getting old!).  Thanks for the comments.  Dave

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Pierné
Violin Sonata, Op. 36
Philippe Koch (violin), Christian Ivaldi (piano)

[Karl Henning]

Very nice.

Okay, I'll bite: what's the Third?

[Karl Henning]

Okay, I'll bite: what's the Third?

Only slightly surprised that this question awaited my asking.

[Klavier1]

[Klavier1]

Okay, I'll bite: what's the Third?

An arrangement of Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100.

[Daverz]

NP:

Pierné
Violin Sonata, Op. 36
Philippe Koch (violin), Christian Ivaldi (piano)

Now I'm wondering who this French Norman Rockwell was.

[Mirror Image]

Now I'm wondering who this French Norman Rockwell was.

The artist's name is Paul Chocarne-Moreau. No comments on the music?

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Casella
Symphony No. 2, Op. 12
BBC PO
Noseda

From this new acquisition -

[Daverz]

The artist's name is Paul Chocarne-Moreau. No comments on the music?

Anything on Timpani is intriguing, but I haven't heard any of this music.

[Mirror Image]

Anything on Timpani is intriguing, but I haven't heard any of this music.

Well, I wouldn't say anything, but Pierné is slowly becoming a favorite composer of mine. I heartily recommend his Piano Trio and Piano Quintet.

[TheGSMoeller]

Berg's Lulu Suite from the album below...

[Daverz]

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique with the Lamoureux



Apparently the orchestra resented Markevitch for making them to play so well.  And the DG recording is very fine, before all the knob twiddling became possible.

[Karl Henning]

An arrangement of Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100.

Thanks!

TD:

CD 53 with Gil Shaham

Edward Elgar
Salut d'amour, Op. 1

Fritz Kreisler
Schön Rosmarin

Johan Svendsen
Romance in G, Op. 26

Fritz Kreisler
Liebesfreud

LvB
Romance № 1 in G. Op. 40
Romance № 2 in F. Op. 50

Fritz Kreisler
Liebesleid

Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 26

Pablo de Sarasate
Romanza andaluza, Op. 22 № 1

Antonin Dvořák
Romance in F, Op. 11

Apart from the Beethoven, the whole program was new to me (a little surprising in the case of Tchaikovsky.)

It is clear why Shaham built this program, and I do not strictly fault him. The Kreisler and the Beethoven must have been more gratifying to him than to myself. I find all the other pieces worth returning to.

[Karl Henning]

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique with the Lamoureux



Apparently the orchestra resented Markevitch for making them to play so well.  And the DG recording is very fine, before all the knob twiddling became possible.

Nice! I was remembering all over again, today how much I love the Scène aux champs!

[bhodges]

Poulenc: Sinfonietta (Frankfurt Radio Symphony / Alain Altinoglu, conductor) - What a great piece, which I don't recall hearing until digging into this performance last week. As usual with this orchestra, audio and video are sparkling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8ust-LTLqo

--Bruce

[Karl Henning]

Poulenc: Sinfonietta (Frankfurt Radio Symphony / Alain Altinoglu, conductor) - What a great piece, which I don't recall hearing until digging into this performance last week. As usual with this orchestra, audio and video are sparkling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8ust-LTLqo

--Bruce

Yes, thanks for the tip, I enjoyed it a great deal.