What are you listening 2 now?

[Karl Henning]

I'll join you in listening to Bruckner:

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No.4

I need to spend some time with that box.

[Todd]

K171.

[Karl Henning]

Stravinsky
Three Movements from Petrushka

Prokofiev
Sonata № 7, Op. 83

Well, I was inattentive (in my defense, the CD jacket appears to duplicate the LP jacket, and only these two works appeared on the LP)

We also have the Webern Variations, Op. 27 and the Boulez Sonata № 2 (1947-48). The first I've listened to the latter, I expect. (I may find otherwise if I re-check the contents of the Chas Rosen box.) Now, I admit that I had to start the Boulez over again, so that my ear could distinguish it from the preceding Webern. That said, I can report that I simply enjoyed the Boulez. I mean, sure, I'm glad I am not a pianist who has to learn how to play it ....

[Spotted Horses]

Well, I was inattentive (in my defense, the CD jacket appears to duplicate the LP jacket, and only these two works appeared on the LP)

We also have the Webern Variations, Op. 27 and the Boulez Sonata № 2 (1947-48). The first I've listened to the latter, I expect. (I may find otherwise if I re-check the contents of the Chas Rosen box.) Now, I admit that I had to start the Boulez over again, so that my ear could distinguish it from the preceding Webern. That said, I can report that I simply enjoyed the Boulez. I mean, sure, I'm glad I am not a pianist who has to learn how to play it ....

I should listen to it. I have the set of three sonatas recorded by Jumppanen for DG. And I also notice that Pollini recorded the piece (and I have that recording too).

[Mapman]

I'm back!

Mahler: Symphony #8
Nezét-Seguin: Philadelphia

I was at one of the performances of this, and I was unimpressed. The CD is the same. The sound lacks clarity, and there's really nothing special about this performance.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Delius: Over the Hills and Far Away
Glazunov: From Darkness to Light, op. 53

I love the Glazunov recording!

[Mapman]

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto #2
Béroff; Masur: Gewandhaus-Orchester

I hadn't noticed the use of the inversion of the lyrical theme in the final movement before.

[Karl Henning]

Prokofiev: Piano Concerto #2
Béroff; Masur: Gewandhaus-Orchester

I hadn't noticed the use of the inversion of the lyrical theme in the final movement before.

Brilliant piece!

[Operafreak]

Mahler: Symphony No. 4- Sabine Devieilhe (soprano), Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth

[Mapman]

Brilliant piece!

Yes! In contrast to the disappointing performance of Mahler 8, one of the best concerts I went to in Philadelphia (conducted by Yannick) was Prokofiev Piano Concerto 2 (with Bronfman), followed by Shostakovich 4. I was sitting in the choir seats, and it was LOUD.

I'll need to pay more attention to Prokofiev's other piano concertos, since I have mostly listened to the 2nd. (I know that I have heard the 3rd, which seems to be the most popular, several times; however I can't remember much of anything about it.)

[Symphonic Addict]

I love the Glazunov recording!

It sure is great!

[Symphonic Addict]

Two crackers of first symphonies: Ben-Haim and Lutoslawski

[Operafreak]

Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra- Klaus Mäkelä

[vandermolen]

Two crackers of first symphonies: Ben-Haim and Lutoslawski

The Ben-Haim is terrific (the 2nd Symphony is just as good). I was lucky to hear the First Symphony at the Proms a while back.

[Que]

Morning listening on Spotify:



Hat tip Mandryka! 

[vandermolen]

Mischa Spolianksy: Symphony in Five Movements

[Papy Oli]

Good morning all,

A little bit of Bach Organ works by Isoir to start the day (CD9).

[aligreto]

Portuguese Polyphony [Holten]:





Magalhães: Missa O Soberana luz

This is my first time to hear both this composer and, obviously, this work.

I found that the presentation of this Mass was quite treble heavy [vocally] with a rather lightweight bass element to it. This is not a criticism but rather merely an observation. This may well be a factor of the constitution of the ensemble Ars Nova rather than the scoring by Magalhães. Either way, I found it to be quite a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience. I quite enjoyed listening to the soaring sopranos here in this fine work.

[aligreto]

Good morning all,

A little bit of Bach Organ works by Isoir to start the day (CD9).

You could do a lot worse on a Sunday morning.
Good morning to you Olivier. 

[Papy Oli]

You could do a lot worse on a Sunday morning.
Good morning to you Olivier. 

Good morning Fergus!
Slowly chipping away at this one. I am getting used to his sound, it feels less harsh than the earlier CDs.