What are you listening 2 now?

[Papy Oli]

And a good afternoon to you,Olivier.    That's a fine box with cantatas. 

Hello Jan,
So far so good with this one. I can give this box the proper attention it deserves now (I just needed a long enough hiatus after completing a liturgical year with Gardiner, Herreweghe and Kuijken back in July). Just going in BWV order this time.

[Papy Oli]

For now, dipping a very cautious toe in Berg's Lulu:

[Spotted Horses]

After listen to Pettersson Symphonies, I should listen to more Pettersson, NOT!

Poulenc, Sinfonietta (Dutoit, Orchestra National de France).



A very sunny and charming piece. Dutoit does a respectable job, but to my ears the Orchestre National de France doesn't sound as French as they did in the old days.

[Todd]

from




This aged recording of aged music really hits the spot.  I can't speak to the historical accuracy of the performances, nor do I care.  I've heard only one other complete disc of works by this composer (from Rooley), and a smattering of other pieces in mixed rep discs, and all sounded just wonderful.  This one goes one step further, and, despite its occasional imperfections, immediately seized my attention completely and sounded just right, as though it were familiar, even on first hearing.  In this regard, it is like Morales, de Rore, Monteverdi, and Schutz.

[Lisztianwagner]

Alban Berg
Three Pieces for Orchestra

Anton Webern
Five Movements

[Harry]

Arrived today.

Moritz Moszkowski.
Complete solo piano works Vol.2.
Ian Hobson, Piano.

I consider this fine music, albeit nobody else seems to think thus. Also collected his Orchestral works, to me they are even more impressive.

[Harry]

Not as impressive as his moustache, I think!   It's enough to make even Elgar feel inadequate...

True enough

[Papy Oli]

The non-symphonic works of this Nielsen "Masterworks Vol.1" box.

[foxandpeng]

Richard Arnell
Symphony 3
The New Age Overture
Martin Yates
RSNO
Dutton Epoch

I love those Arnell works, especially No.5 with its reference to a song that his father liked to sing 'Dear old pals, jolly old pals' - I find its return towards the end to be very moving.

#5 rates really highly in my preferences, too

O, you put a flea in my bonnet, Arnell, must return soon to these discs. Having bought all available recordings, well almost, I long to reacquainting myself with this fine composer.

Today has turned into Arnell Friday. A day or two revisiting all of the numbered and unnumbered symphonies isn't a bad idea at all.

Arnell 3 is just such a great piece of music. Perhaps something of the notion of the great American 3rd rubbed off on him while he was in New York to improve his considerable skills even further? Epic music making.

[foxandpeng]

After listen to Pettersson Symphonies, I should listen to more Pettersson, NOT!

Haha. That made me laugh, thank you

Couple of days on lighter music for me, also. Back in next week, but some gentle musical caresses and less angst won't do me any harm.

Hope the change is revitalising you 

[aligreto]

Dvorak: String Quartet No. 10 [Talich Quartet]





This is a terrific presentation of this work for me. I like the somewhat ardent but always lyrically flowing opening movement. The aria-like slow movement is filled with atmosphere, emotion, intensity and poignancy and it is performed here without sentimentality. The third movement has a certain delicacy due to the lightness of touch in the playing. The final movement is well driven and exciting.

[Karl Henning]

Schubert:  Short works/transcriptions played by Queras/Tharaud





Das Wandern D.795,1
Ungeduld D.795,7
3 Petites Pièces pour violoncelle et piano op. 11
Die Vögel D.691
Wiegenlied , Berceuse , Lullaby op.98,2 D.498

Beautiful album!

[Harry]

Added to my collection today.

Emil Hartman.
Scandinavian Folk Music op.30 for Piano.
CD I & II.
Cathrine Penderup, Piano.

[aligreto]

Poulenc: Piano Music played by Eric Le Sage





Although I find the musical language and inventiveness of the Poulenc piano works interesting and engaging it is his chamber music that I find to be most interesting, engaging and captivating for me. I just simply like immersing myself in this sound world of this genre. I find that the captivation of Poulenc's music in this medium makes for totally compelling listening for me.
CDs 1-4 survey the solo and concertante music and CDs 5 & 6 focus on the chamber music.

From CD 5:

Sonata for Flute and Piano [Dufour/Le Sage]

The opening movement is a wonderfully playful piece of music. The slow movement is atmospheric and somewhat intense in tone. The final movement is energetic and animated and is mostly a flurry of wonderful music. The music is played very well by both musicians who maintain the integrity and atmosphere of the music.

[aligreto]

Beautiful album!

'Tis indeed.

[foxandpeng]

Richard Arnell
Symphony 2 'Rufus'
Martin Yates
RSNO
Dutton Digital

Crowning a really pleasant afternoon with this 🙂

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Nikolay Roslavets Piano Music / Marc-André Hamelin.



 

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Poulenc: Piano Music played by Eric Le Sage





Although I find the musical language and inventiveness of the Poulenc piano works interesting and engaging it is his chamber music that I find to be most interesting, engaging and captivating for me. I just simply like immersing myself in this sound world of this genre. I find that the captivation of Poulenc's music in this medium makes for totally compelling listening for me.
CDs 1-4 survey the solo and concertante music and CDs 5 & 6 focus on the chamber music.

From CD 5:

Sonata for Flute and Piano [Dufour/Le Sage]

The opening movement is a wonderfully playful piece of music. The slow movement is atmospheric and somewhat intense in tone. The final movement is energetic and animated and is mostly a flurry of wonderful music. The music is played very well by both musicians who maintain the integrity and atmosphere of the music.

Wonderful. Have a great weekend, Fergus!

[Spotted Horses]

Poulenc: Piano Music played by Eric Le Sage





Although I find the musical language and inventiveness of the Poulenc piano works interesting and engaging it is his chamber music that I find to be most interesting, engaging and captivating for me. I just simply like immersing myself in this sound world of this genre. I find that the captivation of Poulenc's music in this medium makes for totally compelling listening for me.
CDs 1-4 survey the solo and concertante music and CDs 5 & 6 focus on the chamber music.

From CD 5:

Sonata for Flute and Piano [Dufour/Le Sage]

The opening movement is a wonderfully playful piece of music. The slow movement is atmospheric and somewhat intense in tone. The final movement is energetic and animated and is mostly a flurry of wonderful music. The music is played very well by both musicians who maintain the integrity and atmosphere of the music.

It's been a while, but I remember the clarinet and oboe sonatas being particular favorites.

[Papy Oli]

Bruckner - Mass No.2 (Jochum)