What are you listening 2 now?

[Harry]

George Walker. (1922-2018)
Sinfonias Nr.1-4.
National Symphony Orchestra, Gianandrea Noseda.
Live recordings, recorded in 2022, Concert Hall of J.F. Kennedy center for the Performing Arts.

George Walker is largely unknown in Europe, so since I stumbled over this CD, I took the proverbial walk with him, and explored what is on offer. And truth be told Walker has a lot to offer. His music dares you in its conservative modernity, and still so innovative, that it knocks you out of your shoes with ease, it only takes a few carefully placed notes. It needs to be listen too, instead writing about it. SACD sound, which is clear and with a wonderful acoustic. The performance leaves no wishes open. I recommend this disc and give it the highest possible marks.
I left out Sinfonia No.5 for obvious reasons, but that's a personal thing.

[JBS]

Morning pick me up

[Florestan]

So many riches to be had. In case people haven't worked it out, I'm largely consuming Haydn with breakfast. It makes for a great start to the day, and just with the quartets it will take a long time before a repeat. If I add piano trios and symphonies to the mix, maybe even masses... I think I can readily get to the point where I have enough material for a year.

Don't forget the piano sonatas. 

[Florestan]

Dear Andrei, I'm not convinced 

" a modern spin on a classic genre of music, all inspired by the people and culture of the glamour and mystique of Las Vegas. " 

In terms of capitalizing on "glamour and mystique", they can't hold a candle to Liszt or Paganini. Glamour is also paramount to, say, Anne-Sophie Mutter's art covers or Yuja Wang's concerts. Glamour and mystique sell, and if they can help musicians make a living, why not? 

[Todd]

Round 2: #2.

[Traverso]

Haydn

CD 2

piano sonatas E minor,B minor and D
fantasia in C
adagio in F

[Madiel]

Don't forget the piano sonatas. 

Oh I haven't. I just don't own them yet... Bavouzet box set is coming out...

[Harry]

Philip Sainton.

The Island.
Nadir.
The Dream of the Marionette.

Patrick Hadley.
La Belle Dame sans Merci.
Lenten Meditations.
One Morning in Spring.
The Trees so high.

Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Matthias Bamert.
Recorded in 1993 & 1997, all Saints Church. Tooting, London.

A wonderful double CD. Well appreciated. Thank you @vandermolen for the recommendation!
The review on Qobuz/Roon is rather damning concerning the music. Tis clearly a complete idiot writing such a epistle. Of course he did not put his name under it. A  anonymous TVO rave.
 
 

[AnotherSpin]

I had never heard of Riefling before he was mentioned in the Beethoven sonatas thread. Like his WTC.

[Mookalafalas]

Hmm.  Three of Bach's keyboard Partitas in orchestrated form - guaranteed to set any purist's teeth on edge.  But it's a bit like discovering three new Orchestral Suites.


Partitas 1, 2 & 5 orchestrated, cond. Trevor Pinnock

Sad to say I probably won't listen to this again.  I do feel perhaps the orchestral textures are maybe a bit overdone in places - but in the hands of one of the specialist HIP bands such as Akademie fur Alte Musik or English Baroque Soloists, this would probably be much more successful.  But these musicians tread carefully and smoothly through the music, rather in the manner of a chamber orchestra from 50 years ago.  I think I need more crackle and pop, more swing.

  I played this the other night and really enjoyed it. Your post reminded me of it, and I'm playing it again. I'm only a couple tracks in, but I think you're being to harsh. Yes, it's trying intentionally to be as fluid and beautiful as possible, but for me, I'm glad it succeeded

[Madiel]

Dvorak: Four Lieder, op.82 (presented here in the Czech translation)

[vandermolen]

Philip Sainton.

The Island.
Nadir.
The Dream of the Marionette.

Patrick Hadley.
La Belle Dame sans Merci.
Lenten Meditations.
One Morning in Spring.
The Trees so high.

Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Matthias Bamert.
Recorded in 1993 & 1997, all Saints Church. Tooting, London.

A wonderful double CD. Well appreciated. Thank you @vandermolen for the recommendation!
The review on Qobuz/Roon is rather damning concerning the music. Tis clearly a complete idiot writing such a epistle. Of course he did not put his name under it. A  anonymous TVO rave.
 
 

Nadir and The Trees So High are amongst my favourites of any period. I also like the Baxian 'Island' and 'The Dream of the Marionette' has its moments.

[Harry]

Nadir and The Trees So High are amongst my favourites of any period. I also like the Baxian 'Island' and 'The Dream of the Marionette' has its moments.

Agreed to all above, but to be honest, all works on this disc appeal highly to me, for the message throughout is the same, it was all written from the heart, and is in some cases deeply moving. A desert Island choice for me!

[vandermolen]

Agreed to all above, but to be honest, all works on this disc appeal highly to me, for the message throughout is the same, it was all written from the heart, and is in some cases deeply moving. A dessert Island choice for me!

Me too Harry. It's my favourite of those Chandos 'Twofers' although I like the one featuring music by Raid and Eller as well.

[vandermolen]

Respighi: The Pines of Rome
Yan Pascal Tortelier/Philharmonia
Another fine Chandos 'Twofer'

[Traverso]

Osvaldo Golijov

A fine recording,deserves more attention

[Spotted Horses]

Martinu's complete etudes and polkas.



Really nice works, spirited and engaging. Nicely recorded and performed.

[Maestro267]

Holmboe: Symphonies Nos. 1-4
Aarhus SO/Arwel Hughes

An attempt at a symphony run. Like a discog run but for symphonies.

[Traverso]

Koechlin

[SonicMan46]

Bach, CPE - Cello Concertos - first two recordings below; also present in the Brilliant box.  Dave