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Villa-Lobos
Introduction to the Choros
Two Choros for violin and cello
Choros no. 2
Choros no. 3
Choros no. 10



Simply mesmerizing works, particularly no. 10 with its chorus and Brazilian percussion... just outstanding. A couple of weeks ago I declared I preferred Guarnieri to Villa-Lobos, and I want to correct that... they are both phenomenal composers! I can't wait to dig in to the rest of this box...

You're damn right they are! Oh and I told you so!

Now playing this entire recording:



A HUGE thumbs-up to this recording so far! Spirited yet eloquent performances.

[Todd]

Disc one equivalent.

[foxandpeng]

Eduard Tubin
Complete Symphonies
Symphonies 7 and 8
Neeme Jarvi
Gothenberg SO and Swedish SO
BIS

[TheGSMoeller]

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Now playing Disc 1 from this new arrival:

[Symphonic Addict]

I love the first movement of this symphony, particularly its swaggering, trombone-led secondary theme. But I've failed to be engaged by the remaining two movements whenever I listen, for whatever reason....

It's a slightly complex work that can sound 'busy', but I love it nevertheless.

[Symphonic Addict]

Now playing Disc 1 from this new arrival:

One of the most interesting Belgian composers in my view.

[Symphonic Addict]

Mathias: Vistas, for orchestra

Mathias knows how to hook you with his compositions. A remarkable work.




Walton: Piano Quartet

Yet another hit by this composer.

[classicalgeek]

You're damn right they are! Oh and I told you so!

TD:
George Crumb
Easter Dawning
Makrokosmos IV
A Haunted Landscape
Processional
various performers
(on Spotify)



Well, I'm not sure what I think of Crumb's music yet, but he doesn't sound like anyone else! He gets some unique sounds out of the instruments he uses. And even though he didn't write much orchestral music, I really like the way he writes for orchestra - again, exploring unusual and fascinating sounds.

[Mapman]

Maiden-listen Monday

Rubbra: Symphony #6
Hickox: BBC NOW

I picked this up at a used book and media sale, not knowing what to expect. I remembered that members here had discussed his work, but I couldn't remember what opinions on this music were. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and I want to listen again. The first movement sounded a bit like Sibelius, but Rubbra has his own style.

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One of the most interesting Belgian composers in my view.

He's actually Dutch.

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Maiden-listen Monday

Rubbra: Symphony #6
Hickox: BBC NOW

I picked this up at a used book and media sale, not knowing what to expect. I remembered that members here had discussed his work, but I couldn't remember what opinions on this music were. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and I want to listen again. The first movement sounded a bit like Sibelius, but Rubbra has his own style.

In terms of English symphonists, I'd say he's certainly one of the best post-RVW composers. His music has more depth to it than I initially realized. His orchestral music is excellent, but I was surprised by just how good his chamber music is as well.

[Mapman]

In terms of English symphonists, I'd say he's certainly one of the best post-RVW composers. His music has more depth to it than I initially realized. His orchestral music is excellent, but I was surprised by just how good his chamber music is as well.

I'll keep my eye out for more Rubbra.

Continuing Maiden-listen Monday:

Villa-Lobos: Chôros No. 10
Tilson Thomas: New World Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers

I'm not the first member here to listen to this work today, and I enjoyed it too! This CD has great cover art, too.
I'm continuing my listening with Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9.

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I'll keep my eye out for more Rubbra.

Continuing Maiden-listen Monday:

Villa-Lobos: Chôros No. 10
Tilson Thomas: New World Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers

I'm not the first member here to listen to this work today, and I enjoyed it too! This CD has great cover art, too.
I'm continuing my listening with Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9.

[Symphonic Addict]

He's actually Dutch.

My bad! You're completely right. I was confusing him with another composer from that part of Europe.

[Symphonic Addict]

Kilar: Bogurodzica (Mother of God), for chorus and orchestra

Heck, what a great work! Doom-laden and pensive in an effective combination of forces.

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My bad! You're completely right. I was confusing him with another composer from that part of Europe.

I guess the avatar change will tell you how impressed I am with Vermeulen's music so far. A fascinating composer for sure. In many ways, I'd say Vermeulen is like the Dutch K. A. Hartmann, although even more neglected as nobody seems to want to touch these composers with a ten-foot baton.

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I guess the avatar change will tell you how impressed I'm with Vermeulen's music so far. A fascinating composer for sure. In many ways, I'd say Vermeulen is like the Dutch K. A. Hartmann, although even more neglected as nobody seems to want to touch these composers with a ten-foot baton.

Yun was the guest for a good time, certainly,  so for an avatar change I can feel you're in a treat with his music.

A Dutch Hartmann makes sense to me. There is something about the rhythm, harmony and orchestration that just bewitches me.

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Yun was the guest for a good time, certainly,  so for an avatar change I can feel you're in a treat with his music.

Indeed. I'm going to try to rotate more of these lesser-known composers by a monthly basis. I've already enjoyed the first disc of orchestral set so far. Just to clarify, this is actually the set I own, which houses both the orchestral and chamber sets:



I'm incredibly lucky to have this set given its scarcity.

Special note: Not mentioned on the box set, the chamber set also contains lieder.

[Symphonic Addict]

Indeed. I'm going to try to rotate more of these lesser-known composers by a monthly basis. I've already enjoyed the first disc of orchestral set so far. Just to clarify, this is actually the set I own, which houses both the orchestral and chamber sets:



I'm incredibly lucky to have this set given its scarcity.

Special note: Not mentioned on the box set, the chamber set also contains lieder.

A treasure trove for sure!