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[Symphonic Addict]

String Quartets in D major and E minor. Whilst very good, the SQ in A minor on the CD 1 features the most memorable music.

[Karl Henning]

Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.14, op.135. Vasily Petrenko, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, with Gal James (soprano) and Alexander Vinogradov (baritone)

I haven't made much sense of Shostakovich's late symphonies yet, but I think this 14th is starting to click. The Petrenko/RLPO cycle, which I've had for about three years now and return to sporadically, is pretty damn good!

It chanced that the 14th was one of the first 5 Shostakovich symphonies which I got to know well, long ago when I was an undergrad. It grabbed me right away. 

[JBS]

CDs 3 and 4 of

[classicalgeek]

Re Nott's Mahler:

I think it's good because of quality control. Each symphony is at the same high level.
There is no single one in which Nott's is the "best", but there are no misses. Most Mahler cycles have at least one dud and a couple of installments that are just okay. Nott avoids that.

Inbal is another cycle that manages to do this as well, btw.

I would add Gary Bertini to that list! 

[Harry]

The Time of Monteverdi.
CD V.

It is no hindrance to enjoy this set, despite the fact that the content are bits and bobs from divers labels, on the contrary, it makes for a varied journey through as many layers of different interpretations and a wealth of expression. There are some pieces I skip, but the majority is a pleasure.

[Harry]

Joseph Haydn.
The Complete Symphonies.
CD 30.
No. 74 & 75.
Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood.

Superb.

[Florestan]

Re Nott's Mahler:

I think it's good because of quality control. Each symphony is at the same high level.
There is no single one in which Nott's is the "best", but there are no misses. Most Mahler cycles have at least one dud and a couple of installments that are just okay. Nott avoids that.

Inbal is another cycle that manages to do this as well, btw.

Thanks.

[Harry]

Joseph Haydn.
Complete Symphonies.
CD 31.
No. 96 in D major, "Miracle".
No. 94 in G major, "Surprise"-Mit dem Paukenschlag.
Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood.

Why not, 2 Haydn Symphonies CD'S a day, keeps the doctor away....right? If I remember correctly, aeons ago I managed at least 7 a day

[Mookalafalas]

Telemann I've never heard. Orchestral Suite in F is very reminiscent of the Brandenbergs.

[Harry]

Gustav Mahler.
Symphony No.9 in D major.
Bamberger Symphoniker, Jonathan Nott.

Since I make and made it a point of great importance never ever to play the eight symphony, I did not even make an exception for Nott, who I admire in his Mahler quest. Like the Ninth by Beethoven I get a severe allergic reaction to all the screaming by soloists and choirs alike. My nerves get all upset and I am in an unbalanced state of mind for weeks on end. This said, the Ninth by Mahler is a balm, and I gladly submit to it. As I said before and repeat the sentiment, this is perfect Mahler, and I deem all the symphonies save the the eight as the best. As a sign of my faith in them I culled out all the other sets I had in favour of the Nott.
I keep however a soft spot for the interpretation by Karajan, this I admit readily!

[Traverso]

Byrd

Very fine recordings....

CD 1

[Todd]

[Lisztianwagner]

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No.1

Georg Solti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra


This recording has considerably fast tempi, especially in the second movement, but I've always loved it for the great intensity and the overflowing energy expressed.

[Harry]

Richard Arnell.
Orchestral Works.
The Unnumbered Symphonies
Overture "1940"
Sinfonia.
Dagenham Symphony-from the film "Opus 65".
Landscapes and Figures.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Martin Yates.
Recorded: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, August 2012.
World Premiere Recordings.

My ongoing journey into the music by Richard Arnell, with a lot of wonderful and revelatory music. For me he cannot put a foot wrong, its all equal in its compositional creativity. No fault in either recording or performance. Some superb soloistic contributions by Alun Darbyshire, guest principal Oboe & Catherine Edwards, Piano. Fine sound too.

[Florestan]

No. 3 in D major, Op. 29

[Florestan]

[DavidW]

Allan Pettersson: Symphony No.8. Thomas Sanderling, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

I'm starting to think this may be the best of them.

It is my favorite Pettersson symphony, and that Sanderling performance is top notch, easily holding is own with Segerstam.

[DavidW]

It chanced that the 14th was one of the first 5 Shostakovich symphonies which I got to know well, long ago when I was an undergrad. It grabbed me right away.

The 10th was the first I heard, and the 14th was the second.  I was introduced to the 14th by a dynamite Bernstein recording.

[DavidW]

I would add Gary Bertini to that list! 

I see Nott as the spiritual successor to Bertini in Mahler.

[DavidW]

Gustav Mahler
Symphony No.1

Georg Solti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra


This recording has considerably fast tempi, especially in the second movement, but I've always loved it for the great intensity and the overflowing energy expressed.

One of my favorite recordings of the M1.  Solti's intensity really pays off and it is a nice contrast to my favorite, Kubelik/BRSO.