What are you listening 2 now?

[Symphonic Addict]

Two British gems - Vaughan Williams: In the Fen Country and Bax: Overture to a Picaresque Comedy



I have a certain controversial fellow () to thank for alerting me to the absolutely delightful Bax overture (not listed on the cover). It wittily references works like Till Eulenspiegel and La valse while still remaining identifiably Baxian.

The one who must not be mentioned?

[Que]

Morning listening:



Wonderful recording. My only quibble is that because this is a recording of a live concert, the programming is appropriately with a cross section of two movements per mass. I'd rather had the entire masses...

[vandermolen]

Howard Hanson: Sinfonia Sacra

[Mandryka]

"Susanna Un gioir" ( Orlando di lasso) is one of the most attractive pieces from this eleven-part CD box set with works by Hassler.
Really enjoyable . 

Yes very good music I agree. If I have any reservation it's the sound - though I can't say how the organ and church is the problem, or whether it's the recording engineering. But I don't want to grouch, it's listenable and it's cool music and new to me.

[Harry]

Leo Hassler.

Complete Organ Music, Volume II.

Manuel Tomadin plays on a L. Bernardino Boni Organ 1597, at the San Domenico Church in Cortona
Modifications in 1778, 1811,1821, 1826, 1899, 2007.
Pitch: 432 Hz at 20 degrees.
Mesotonic Temperament.

This CD is far better recorded as the first CD, and the organ is a dream. A pity that it is not mentioned which modification were put in place from 1778 onwards. Tomadin likes fast tempi, and so keeps the energy level high. Hassler sounds wonderful, and gets a broad stage by this fine interpretation. The output level is high, so best turn the volume a notch or two down from your normal listening level, for the best result.

[Harry]

Yes very good music I agree. If I have any reservation it's the sound - though I can't say how the organ and church is the problem, or whether it's the recording engineering. But I don't want to grouch, it's listenable and it's cool music and new to me.

In my view its the organ and engineering, but I agree not to grouch, because it's listenable.

[Harry]

Franz Berwald.

The Symphonies & other orchestral works.
CD I.
Symphony No. I in G minor.
Erinnerung an die Norwegischen Alpen.
Symphony No. II in D major.

Danish National Radio SO, Thomas Dausgaard.

Original Chandos recordings.

Decided to cull this interpretation from my collection. The Hyperion recording under Goodman, is far superior, and much preferable.

[aligreto]

JS Bach: Complete Organ Works [Foccroulle] CD 15





This disc contains the Trio Sonatas BWV 525, 526 & 529 along with the Praeludium & Fugue BWV 544 & 548 played on the Silbermann organ in Ponitz.

[Harry]

Asger Hamerik.

The Symphonies/
CD III.

No. 5 in G minor & 6 in G major.

Helsingborg SO, Thomas Dausgaard.

[Florestan]

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op.35. Yuri Temirkanov, New York Philharmonic

I don't listen to this work but once in a blue moon but I do enjoy it. I think I'd like to get a different recording though. Any suggestions?

[aligreto]

Bantock: Heroic Ballads [Handley]





Cuchulainn's Lament: A short work with atmospheric and dramatic music that is not melodramatic.

Kishmull's Galley: This is music with a big, expansive vista. I like the orchestration; it is very strong and solid.

[The new erato]

Have mainly been playing through this wonderful set the last few days_



As well as finishing the last few discs of this set:

[Traverso]

Hassler

CD 11

This is the last recording of this fine box.

[Biffo]

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op.35. Yuri Temirkanov, New York Philharmonic

I don't listen to this work but once in a blue moon but I do enjoy it. I think I'd like to get a different recording though. Any suggestions?

This really ought to be in the 'Bad cover art' thread but I don't know how to transfer it. Why is she wearing the Straw Man from The Wizard of Oz on her head.

I have the Reiner/Chicago SO disc and, for a more modern version, Gergiev/Kirov. I somehow have accumulated other versions but those two stand out

[Harry]

Arnold Bax,

Orchestral works.
CD 4.

Rogue's Comedy Overture.
Tintagel.
Symphony No. 7

BBC Philharmonic, Vernon Handley.

For me the best set all around.

[Traverso]

Byrd

CD 4

Will you walke the woods so wylde......

[Papy Oli]

Beethoven - Symphony no.1 (Bernstein, NYP)

[Traverso]

Haydn

CD 6

[San Antone]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's DZ 07110 Clarinet, Viola and Piano Trio 'Kegelstatt' 
    Wolfgang Meyer (basset clarinet), Anita Mitterer (viola), Patrick Cohen (fortepiano)

Nice. 

[The new erato]

Ragazze in Bartok 3 & 5 on Qobuz. Really excellent. How Quartet playing has advanced since the Juillards first foray into the complete cycle.