What are you listening 2 now?

[AnotherSpin]

Yes, it's very slow. And while I almost always prefer slow versions to fast ones, even so—there's really nothing much to say about it. Which, come to think of it, might not be a bad thing.

[Harry]

JOHN JENKINS
Late Chamber Music.
See back cover for details.
The Spirit of the Gambo.
Recorded at the Doopsgezinde Kerk, Haarlem, The Netherlands, 27-29 May 2019.

Fourth rerun.
I must be said that the performance is exemplary and quite out of ordinary. an elevated über performance. First there is the SOTA sound, a true reference, musicians that are deeply involved in this composer, and create a wonderful perspective for the music, rich and lush, detailed and therefore embracing you in a warm glow. I never heard Jenkins music in such details, opening up a world lost to us.
This gets a 100% recommendation from me.

[Harry]

Yes, it's very slow. And while I almost always prefer slow versions to fast ones, even so—there's really nothing much to say about it. Which, come to think of it, might not be a bad thing.

You might get a nice slumber out of it, that's in my book a positive!

[AnotherSpin]

I've listened to the first 16 minutes, although through headphones. It's what I expected, quite absorbing to relax into it. I'll probably try some more tomorrow morning.

I'm not even sure if I've ever actually listened to La Monte Young on headphones.

Whenever I do, though, it seems to spark this vivid memory of the Dream House in Tribeca. They had these towering speakers in the room, stretching all the way up to the ceiling — that looked like something straight out of a Kubrick film, only glowing magenta. The vibrations would wash through every cell of your body, and despite the sheer force of the sound, it never felt overwhelming. It was more like drifting into that hazy, weightless state you get with anesthesia.

[AnotherSpin]

You might get a nice slumber out of it, that's in my book a positive!

I was listening earlier this morning, after a night that, for once, passed without any raids. So I actually slept well  

Funny thing, the Goldberg Variations have never made me feel sleepy. Sure, they can be deeply soothing — no surprise there — but that's something entirely different.

[Mandryka]

Yes, it's very slow. And while I almost always prefer slow versions to fast ones, even so—there's really nothing much to say about it. Which, come to think of it, might not be a bad thing.

Have you heard Rubsam? And Vartolo?

[Que]

I was listening earlier this morning, after a night that, for once, passed without any raids. So I actually slept well  

Funny thing, the Goldberg Variations have never made me feel sleepy. Sure, they can be deeply soothing — no surprise there — but that's something entirely different.

Of course the Goldberg Variations are, like the other parts of Bach's Clavier Übung, a showcase for his composition skills.
But the anecdote is that they were written for count Hermann Carl von Keyserlingk, Russian ambassador to Saxony, to be played by his harpsichordist Johann Gottlieb Goldberg to entertain the count during his frequent bouts of insomnia.

[Que]

My Wifi just went down (now connected via the hotspot on my phone), but frankly there is no shortage of options...



http://www.musica-dei-donum.org/cd_reviews/BrilliantClassics_95816_95874.html

[Harry]

Jean François Dandrieu: Triosonatas op.1 Nr.1-6.
Arcangelo Corelli, Sonatas, opus 2, 8 & 12, & op.4 Nr.1.
Le Consort.
RECORDED IN OCTOBER 2018 AT MALADRERIE SAINT-LAZARE, BEAUVAIS (FRANCE).

The youthful freshness and impartiality of the performers is reflected here in their energetic and lively interpretations, which is opening my eyes fully to the composer "Jean François Dandrieu". I do not get often in the habit of listening to him, but I now realize that was a big mistake. "Le Consort" brings out the Italian side of this music with a very sensual, often elegiac tone, igniting a warm glow in the slow movements, and a freshness in the faster movements that works on one's mood in a positive way. The recording is clear and detailed, favouring the violins a bit too much at times, but that does not dampen the pleasure of this music. This is their second CD.

[Roasted Swan]

Prompted by passing chat elsewhere about conductor Wyn Morris I have been listening to some of his recordings;

Perhaps lacking the tension and sheer drama of some versions but well paced over the entire work I thought

Impressive version (as is the coupling of Wagner's just odd Das Liebesmahl der Apostel)

Given his "Germanic" repertoire perhaps this Chausson is most unexpected but Caballe is rather lovely here...

All in all a very worthwhile reinvestigation I thought.....

[ritter]

A rarity I regularly return to, as I find it most enjoyable: Igor Stravinsky's arrangement of his Agon for piano four hands. Perfumed by the Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo.

[vandermolen]

Bernard Herrmann
Concerto Macabre for Piano and Orchestra (from the film 'Hangover Square')

[Harry]

Bohuslav Martinu.
Early Orchestral works.
Volume II.
See for details back cover.
Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson.
Recorded: 2015, at the Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio, Polish Radio, Warsaw.

Rerun, of a much admired series with the Early Orchestral music by Martinu. This ballet is not recorded before so a premiere as it were. There is much to enjoy, certainly if it is a ballet. Well recorded and performed.

[Que]

The music is, even after the novelty has worn off, still interesting and engaging.
The harpsichord which is a copy after Blanchet (ca. 1754) sounds particularly nice.

[Que]

Jean François Dandrieu: Triosonatas op.1 Nr.1-6.
Arcangelo Corelli, Sonatas, opus 2, 8 & 12, & op.4 Nr.1.
Le Consort.
RECORDED IN OCTOBER 2018 AT MALADRERIE SAINT-LAZARE, BEAUVAIS (FRANCE).

The youthful freshness and impartiality of the performers is reflected here in their energetic and lively interpretations, which is opening my eyes fully to the composer "Jean François Dandrieu". I do not get often in the habit of listening to him, but I now realize that was a big mistake. "Le Consort" brings out the Italian side of this music with a very sensual, often elegiac tone, igniting a warm glow in the slow movements, and a freshness in the faster movements that works on one's mood in a positive way. The recording is clear and detailed, favouring the violins a bit too much at times, but that does not dampen the pleasure of this music. This is their second CD.

I am personally very fond of Dandrieu.
A pity that not the entire recording was dedicated to his music, but perhaps Corelli is necessary to draw potential listeners in.

[Harry]

I am personally very fond of Dandrieu.
A pity that not the entire recording was dedicated to his music, but perhaps Corelli is necessary to draw potential listeners in.

Yes  @Que, that was also my conclusion. Not that I dislike Corelli, but more Dandrieu would have been more interesting.

[Harry]

William Smethergell (1751 – 1836)
Overtures Vol. 1
Six Overtures Op.5.
Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim (Southwest German Chamber Orchestra) Douglas Bostock.

An unknown composer for me, thus I thought lets give this a chance. Bostock surprises me often in a positive way, well mostly, and this music is no exception. Not that it will blow your socks off though. Its volume I and sofar a second instalment did not appear. The present recording is from 2021. Glittering, witty, lively and varied, they bear witness to Smethergell's great melodic imagination. This orchestra makes the most of it. Bostocks keeps a tight reign over the proceedings. The sound is clear.

[Traverso]

Bach

Vol.4 CD 4

[AnotherSpin]

Have you heard Rubsam? And Vartolo?

Yes.

[AnotherSpin]

Of course the Goldberg Variations are, like the other parts of Bach's Clavier Übung, a showcase for his composition skills.
But the anecdote is that they were written for count Hermann Carl von Keyserlingk, Russian ambassador to Saxony, to be played by his harpsichordist Johann Gottlieb Goldberg to entertain the count during his frequent bouts of insomnia.

I rarely take an interest in the circumstances under which a particular work was created, but I learned this story about 30 or 40 years ago...