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[Symphonic Addict]

Rodrigo: Concierto como un divertimento, for cello and orchestra

Some works by Rodrigo possess certain naivety that makes the music sound light and unpretentious. This is a charming work with some nice orchestration.

[JBS]

From the Warner Andsnes box

Two hours of Schumann for three...

[Symphonic Addict]

Goldmark: Piano Quintet No. 1 in B-flat major

A stellar piece with its four movements being of high quality. There's some engrossing passages in the 1st movement that denote tension, conflict, this is not a completely smiling movement in the joyful key of B-flat major, and the expressivity the tender slow movement provides is remarkable for the contrast perceived.

A pity this composer is chiefly known for his Rustic Wedding Symphony and Violin Concerto No. 1 (BTW, I have never seen a recording of his 2nd VC, does it exist?). His chamber music, including these two piano quintets, show a different and expert side of his facet as a composer.

[AnotherSpin]

Op. 106

[Que]

A much better Mouton recording... 

[ritter]

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[Madiel]

Ballets Russes, 1924 season (or a fair bit of it anyway).



Poulenc: Les Biches
Auric: Les Fâcheux
Mussorgksy: Night on Bare Mountain
Milhaud: Le Train Bleu

It's funny how Diaghilev got a hold of 3 different members of "Les Six" all at the same time. And with results that are not dissimilar on a first listen to be honest. The neoclassical leanings are evident. Though I'd probably rate Poulenc as the most poised, and Milhaud as the one that gets pretty bombastic.

Someone really stuffed up the track listing on CD 19 of this box, the numbering jumps back 7 spots, though I'm reasonably confident the rest of the information is right.

The 1925 season is not represented at all unfortunately. As far as I can find, the 3 full new ballets haven't been recorded (and most of the pastiches of old music from throughout Ballets Russes history don't seem to have been done in that format).

[Irons]

Vaughan Williams' "A Sea Symphony" with Previn, Harper, Shirley-Quirk and forces on RCA.

PD

Good to see this. Not too many GMG mentions of the superb Previn RVW cycle in recent times.

[Harry]

Good to see this. Not too many GMG mentions of the superb Previn RVW cycle in recent times.

Superb indeed, with a slight avoidance issue in regards of vocals in the first Symphony, really not my thing, but the rest is still the best cycle of VW for me, meaning also it is the only set I have, and feel no need to buy other versions.

[vandermolen]

Superb indeed, with a slight avoidance issue in regards of vocals in the first Symphony, really not my thing, but the rest is still the best cycle of VW for me, meaning also it is the only set I have, and feel no need to buy other versions.

Yes, it's a great set Harry.

TD
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No.5 BBC SO, Andrew Davis
I agree with the view that this is a rather underrated set.
Of course Andrew Davis re-recorded the 7th and 9th symphonies (+ Job) for Chandos (with the Bergen SO). Andrew Davis was scheduled to conduct at the Proms this year - the concert will now be a tribute to Sir Andrew. Tonight the BBC (Radio 3) are broadcasting his last Prom concert featuring VW Symphony No.4 and Tippett Symphony No.4:

[Harry]

Yes, it's a great set Harry.

TD
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No.5 BBC SO, Andrew Davis
I agree with the view that this is a rather underrated set.
Of course Andrew Davis re-recorded the 7th and 9th symphonies (+ Job) for Chandos (with the Bergen SO). Andrew Davis was scheduled to conduct at the Proms this year - the concert will now be a tribute to Sir Andrew. Tonight the BBC (Radio 3) are broadcasting his last Prom concert featuring VW Symphony No.4 and Tippett Symphony No.4:

The BBC in radio and television is becoming a stranger in the Netherlands. After enjoying the Proms ever year, the Brits decided that it was time to take the channel away that broadcast the proms. That's BREXIT for you.  

[vandermolen]

The BBC in radio and television is becoming a stranger in the Netherlands. After enjoying the Proms ever year, the Brits decided that it was time to take the channel away that broadcast the proms. That's BREXIT for you.  

Another disastrous consequence of Brexit! 

[Florestan]

Mellifluous, calm, nerve-soothing music.

[prémont]

Another disastrous consequence of Brexit! 

We are told that opinions of Brexit in GB are changing, so maybe the way in foreseeable time can be paved for a BRENTRY?

[Traverso]

Bach

[Mandryka]

Van Kuijk Quartet at St Lukes Old Street, Mozart and Haydn. Slightly worried because I've never seen a good concert here, it's jinxed. I've got an aisle seat so I can make a quick exit if needs must. Average age of audience is 102. Someone's brought her great grandkids, one is playing with a filthy teddy.  Here we go.

[Lisztianwagner]

On youtube:
Alban Berg
Violin Concerto

Antje Weithass (violin)
Steven Sloane & Stavanger Symfoniorkester

[prémont]

Average age of audience is 102.

One is never too old to appreciate Mozart, on the other hand there may have been a lengthy queue at the gents?

[Traverso]

Bach

[AnotherSpin]

Book I