What are you listening 2 now?

[AnotherSpin]

Excellent choice! 

Hans Davidsson also did a great complete Matthias Weckmann, also beautiful music BTW.
He recorded a complete twice actually: on Motette (1991) and later on LOFT (2004). I prefer the earlier one on account of the organ, the playing is very similar.

Thank you for the recommendation. I found already the Matthias Weckmann recording that you recommended on Qobuz — I'll listen to it today.

[AnotherSpin]

Thank you for sharing what's going on in your world and how you react to it  .

I don't know how to respond. Thank you anyway.

[Madiel]

Thank you for sharing what's going on in your world and how you react to it  .

Shchedrin is not going on in his world. Shchedrin is, at best, going on in the musical experience of other members of the forum. And then he decides to comment on that.

The advice that the Ignore button is available cuts both ways. And I speak from experience in saying that the Ignore button does not prevent you being notified when somebody quotes you. Frankly, AnotherSpin has on several occasions quoted me in an effort to get my attention. Sometimes I resist looking at the quote. Sometimes I just wish I had.

And if AnotherSpin decides to quote somebody because they listened to a Russian composer, the person will be notified that AnotherSpin has quoted them.

[AnotherSpin]

Shchedrin is not going on in his world. Shchedrin is, at best, going on in the musical experience of other members of the forum. And then he decides to comment on that.

The advice that the Ignore button is available cuts both ways. And I speak from experience in saying that the Ignore button does not prevent you being notified when somebody quotes you. Frankly, AnotherSpin has on several occasions quoted me in an effort to get my attention. Sometimes I resist looking at the quote. Sometimes I just wish I had.

And if AnotherSpin decides to quote somebody because they listened to a Russian composer, the person will be notified that AnotherSpin has quoted them.

I knew Shchedrin's music quite well. I emphasize knew—he was massively promoted in the USSR, and his music was regularly broadcast on TV and radio. I think I had some of his LPs. Carmen Suite for sure. As far as I remember, his music was average. Nothing outstanding, but it didn't provoke any disgust either. I have no desire to revisit it.

[Irons]

Beethoven: Piano Trio No.7 'The Archduke'

Oistrakh Trio: David Oistrakh violin, Sviatoslav Knushevitzky cello, Lev Oborin, piano.



Glorious. Lightness of touch with all three players in perfect sync.
Great cover image too.

[Que]

Thank you for the recommendation. I found already the Matthias Weckmann recording that you recommended on Qobuz — I'll listen to it today.

Take care & be safe.

Thread duty:

[Traverso]

Georg Böhm

Prompted by an earlier post...

CD 2









St Jacobikirche Hamburg  Arp Schnitger organ



Stef Tuinstra shows three things on this release: Böhm is an underrated composer, the Jacobi organ has more shades of colour than you would ever have thought possible, and he himself is an unsurpassed interpreter in this repertoire. The fun of this release lies in the extras. Harpsichord works that are played on a historical instrument from the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg. A 'Suite für Klavier' that is performed on the two-manual Hinsz organ in Zandeweer. Not to mention the beautiful bound book of 225 pages with magnificent colour photographs in which all this is housed. No expense or effort has been spared. I almost forgot the recording technique, which is so natural that it does not stand out, and that is a great compliment to technician Bert van Dijk. The tireless Okke Dijkhuizen is responsible for this release on his own label Document. Without such idealists the world would be a lot poorer. You won't get poor from it, given the reasonable price, so take advantage of www.documuziekproductie.nl

[Henk]

It makes the things clearer.

Sergii has a long life negative experiences with Russians and it's about life and death. Can you even imagine? He must respond to everything positive about Russians if that positive rather consists of propaganda (in his percepetion and views). It's killing for him not to respond, he would get numb and it would be self-intoxicating.
Be a bit more compassionate I would say.

[Henk]

He needs a better hobby, he appears to enjoy the delusion that his spewing of bile is somehow a contribution.

He always explains himself with (more than) fair arguments. Not a contribution?

I find it rather admirable he keeps posting and contributing, turning to calm when the fuzz is over. Other members would have left.

[AnotherSpin]

Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 'Pastorale'
Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op.31 No. 1
Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op.31 No. 2 'The Tempest'

[AnotherSpin]

Sergii has a long life negative experiences with Russians and it's about life and death. Can you even imagine? He must respond to everything positive about Russians if that positive rather consists of propaganda (in his percepetion and views). It's killing for him not to respond, he would get numb and it would be self-intoxicating.
Be a bit more compassionate I would say.

Henk, thanks for trying to explain. I get the feeling some members here read my comments about certain Russian composers — or maybe performers — as if through a magnifying glass. There's really no need to blow things out of proportion. Honestly, I just don't care that much. I don't have any strong feelings, mostly indifference. That's all.

[Traverso]

Henk, thanks for trying to explain. I get the feeling some members here read my comments about certain Russian composers — or maybe performers — as if through a magnifying glass. There's really no need to blow things out of proportion. Honestly, I just don't care that much. I don't have any strong feelings, mostly indifference. That's all.

You have a PM .

[Madiel]

Now streaming Alicia de Larrocha performing Khachaturian Piano Concerto and Franck Symphonic Variations.



I own the Franck on a different compilation disc but I haven't listened to it for a few years. I don't think I've ever heard the Khachaturian before, I'm not currently especially thrilled by it but there's plenty to go.

[Madiel]

I don't have any strong feelings, mostly indifference.

The sheer number of times you've claimed indifference on things you've posted about is really getting a little absurd. I don't know whether it's yourself you are trying to fool or us, but it's just not believable when you claim over and over to not care about these things, yet keep posting about them.

If you don't care, then scroll past. Alternatively, and preferably, own up to the fact that you do care. Because frankly I think just about everyone here understands why you would care, the problem is the way you go about expressing it.

[Traverso]

Bach

Vol.9  CD 4

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Dorothy Howell.
Orchestral works.
See back cover for details.
BBC Concert Orchestra, Rebecca Miller.
Recorded: 2022 at the St Jude's Church, London.

Marvelous, a revelation and great discovery. Finally a comprehensive collection of Howell's Orchestral works, in such good performances and sound.

I like it!

[AnotherSpin]

The sheer number of times you've claimed indifference on things you've posted about is really getting a little absurd. I don't know whether it's yourself you are trying to fool or us, but it's just not believable when you claim over and over to not care about these things, yet keep posting about them.

If you don't care, then scroll past. Alternatively, and preferably, own up to the fact that you do care. Because frankly I think just about everyone here understands why you would care, the problem is the way you go about expressing it.

Strange how I'm constantly expected to explain myself. Is it really that hard to just scroll past?

Okay. Maybe it's precisely the lack of strong feelings that makes me want to comment—often with a touch of irony. The problem is, that tends to trigger exaggerated reactions from some members—usually the usual suspects—and some rather absurd accusations. But that's no longer my concern.

With reply to @Madiel, I'm done discussing my comments on Russian music. If anyone wants to keep the conversation going, feel free, but without me.

[Que]

PS According to Spotify for this volume the harpsichord after Pascal Taskin, Paris, 1764 was used as well.
But my ears told me this could not be true: it is actually a harpschord after Johannes Daniel Dulcken, Antwerp, 1745.

[prémont]

PS According to Spotify for this volume the harpsichord after Pascal Taskin, Paris, 1764 was used as well.
But my ears told me this could not but true: it is actually a harpschord after Johannes Daniel Dulcken, Antwerp, 1745.

Well spotted! 

[Traverso]

Strange how I'm constantly expected to explain myself. Is it really that hard to just scroll past?

Okay. Maybe it's precisely the lack of strong feelings that makes me want to comment—often with a touch of irony. The problem is, that tends to trigger exaggerated reactions from some members—usually the usual suspects—and some rather absurd accusations. But that's no longer my concern.

With reply to @Madiel, I'm done discussing my comments on Russian music. If anyone wants to keep the conversation going, feel free, but without me.

You have another PM...