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[JBS]

After Carter, Mozart

CD 1 K279-283

After Mozart, Lyatoshynsky

From here


And after Lyatoshynsky, ... Dinnertime.

[foxandpeng]

20th Century British Works for Solo Cello
David Matthews
Songs and Dances of Mourning
Rogan de Saram

Much to like about David Matthews as a composer. His symphonies and SQs are particularly valuable to me, even when they are challenging - as they often are. This Cello piece is cut from a similar cloth, and rewards multiple visits.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Some Vaughan Williams before dinner --- now playing Partita for Double String Orchestra



Even though I'm not buying CDs anymore, I would scratch this temporarily if Warner issued a Vernon Handley box set with all new remasters from Art & Son. I'm not holding my breath, because I doubt it will happen, but it would be swell if it did.

[JBS]

...after dinner, Brahms

[Symphonic Addict]

Balada: Symphony No. 1 'Sinfonía en negro' and Symphony No. 2 'Cumbres'

Whereas the first symphony depicts a program and you certainly feel that vibe there, the second one shows a more abstract countenance. Both engrossing in their own merits. Brilliant use of the orchestra in both too.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Now playing Bernstein Symphony No. 2, "Age of Anxiety"



This is by far my favorite recording of this Bernstein work. I'd also go as to say that this is one Rattle's greatest recordings. It's that good.

[Symphonic Addict]

Now playing Bernstein Symphony No. 2, "Age of Anxiety"



This is by far my favorite recording of this Bernstein work. I'd also go as to say that this is one Rattle's greatest recordings. It's that good.

A superlative recording. Before it came out, I hadn't paid attention to that Bernstein symphony. Now it is in my pantheon of the greatest American symphonies.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

A superlative recording. Before it came out, I hadn't paid attention to that Bernstein symphony. Now it is in my pantheon of the greatest American symphonies.

Yes, indeed. I still find Bernstein to be rather underrated as a composer. He doesn't quite get the recognition I believe he deserves. Truly a multifaceted marvel of a musician.

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More Bernstein --- now playing Chichester Psalms

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Now playing Panufnik Bassoon Concerto



Panufnik has composed a few works that have really got to me: Autumn Music and the Bassoon Concerto are amongst those works.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Now playing Villa-Lobos Floresta do Amazonas



A sprawling nearly 80 minute work, which I haven't listened into in ages (or so it seems). I highly recommend this to the V-L fans who love Chôros No. 10, "Rasga o Coração" or any of the larger scale Chôros and want to hear a work on an even larger scale. As a member of another forum once said this is everything, but the kitchen sink jungle music. You don't know where exactly the music is going, but the journey is wondrous, intoxicating and exotic.

[Symphonic Addict]

The whole content of the CD, minus the Concertino for piano and orchestra. I'm finding myself enjoying Henze's music with increasing interest. The poetic, the haunting and the bizarre coexisting.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Barber: Violin Concerto

The word extraordinary falls short to describe this wonder. If there's a flawless performance of anything, it has to be this.

This is my favorite recording of Barber's VC. Hahn performs it stunningly.

[Karl Henning]

Now playing Bernstein Symphony No. 2, "Age of Anxiety"



This is by far my favorite recording of this Bernstein work. I'd also go as to say that this is one Rattle's greatest recordings. It's that good.

Very nice! Thanks for having sent it!

[Karl Henning]

Now playing Villa-Lobos Floresta do Amazonas



A sprawling nearly 80 minute work, which I haven't listened into in ages (or so it seems). I highly recommend this to the V-L fans who love Chôros No. 10, "Rasga o Coração" or any of the larger scale Chôros and want to hear a work on an even larger scale. As a member of another forum once said this is everything, but the kitchen sink jungle music. You don't know where exactly the music is going, but the journey is wondrous, intoxicating and exotic.

I need to revisit that, too.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Very nice! Thanks for having sent it!

Oh, I completely forgot I sent this recording to you. You're quite welcome, indeed.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

I need to revisit that, too.

It's a cool piece, Karl. I think you'll enjoy it.

[Karl Henning]

It's a cool piece, Karl. I think you'll enjoy it.

I remember liking it very much on first hearing. High time I listen again. 

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Last work for the night --- Szymanowski Mythes, Op. 30

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Alright, one last work for the night --- Vaughan Williams A Pastoral Symphony



One of the most individualistic symphonies ever conceived. I cannot think of anything that sounds remotely like it.