What are you listening 2 now?

[Madiel]

The sonatas for clarinet and oboe are some of my favorite Poulenc. I wish he had composed some string quartets as I think he would've worked his magic with this medium.

He did compose 2 of them, but he destroyed them. He seems to have been particularly harsh on his own chamber music.

[Madiel]

Sibelius, String quartet in B flat, op.4



EDIT: I am liking this piece rather more this time around. There appear to be only 2 recordings of it.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Poulenc: Les Animaux modeles (complete ballet)



One of the only complete recordings of this, one of the most gorgeous and shamefully neglected ballets in the repertoire. Full of contrast, color, great tunes, and no lack of drama, this is truly a must-hear for all Poulencians (and others)!

Stefano Bollani is a (excellent) jazz player!

[kyjo]

I wish he had composed some string quartets as I think he would've worked his magic with this medium.

I couldn't agree more, John. Some piano trios/quartets/quintets from his would've also been wonderful! I think Poulenc professed a dislike of writing for string instruments at one point in his career, so I can only be eternally grateful he did compose his sonatas for cello and violin, which are among my very favorite works in both forms.

[kyjo]

He did compose 2 of them, but he destroyed them. He seems to have been particularly harsh on his own chamber music.

Truly tragic to hear.... But who knows, maybe they'll turn up in the dark, dusty corners of some archive somewhere....

[Mirror Image]

Nice performance!
I'm going to check the Rite by Erich Leinsdorf.

[Mirror Image]

He did compose 2 of them, but he destroyed them. He seems to have been particularly harsh on his own chamber music.

Ah, thanks. It seems now that you mentioned this that I did read this somewhere. What a shame.

[Symphonic Addict]

As Karl would say, Nice!

Quite so, actually! Two of my favorite symphonies by both gents.

[Symphonic Addict]

Englund: Piano Trio

[Mirror Image]

Now playing two back-to-back performances of Appalachian Spring in two arrangements from the composer --- the original chamber ensemble and full orchestra versions:

From these recordings -



An American masterpiece!

[Madiel]

Sibelius, The Watersprite



Yeah, okay. In this case Sibelius' decision to remove this from the opus list is understandable. It's charming as anything, but very slight and an isolated piece of stage music done for his teacher.  But... it's charming as anything.

[Operafreak]

Copland: Billy The Kid & Rodeo and Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite- Morton Gould and His Orchestra

[Mirror Image]

Last work for the night Sibelius The Wood Nymph, Op. 15 with Vänskä conducting the Lahti Symphony Orchestra from this set:

[Mirror Image]

Copland: Billy The Kid & Rodeo and Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite- Morton Gould and His Orchestra

Great stuff!

[Symphonic Addict]

Englund: Piano Trio

I forgot mentioning, a formidable work. For lovers of, say, Bartók and Klami, is a must-hear. A work of notable vitality and masterful writing.

[Que]

Morning listening:

I love it actually.

It's very nice! 

[Operafreak]

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 'Resurrection'

Chen Reiss (soprano), Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano)

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra & Netherlands Radio Choir, Daniele Gatti

[vandermolen]

John Kinsella: Symphony No.6

[vandermolen]

Copland: Billy The Kid & Rodeo and Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite- Morton Gould and His Orchestra

A very nice CD. My first encounter with Vaughan Williams's music was an LP featuring Morton Gould and his Orchestra.

[Christo]

John Kinsella: Symphony No.6

John Kinsella, Symphony No. 7 (1999) on the same CD: