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[JBS]

CD 3 of this



Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Debussy: Two Dances for Harp and Strings
Ilja Hurnik: Concerto for Oboe, Piano, and String Orchestra
Jiri Pauer: Symphony for Strings

The Britten was commented on in the Supraphon thread, but the Hurnik and Pauer impressed me far more. Possibly just the effect of being new to me, but since this box represents the only CD release of these recordings, and these seem to be the only recording of either work, I think their presence alone justifies getting the box. I think @Symphonic Addict and @Andre , among others, would be interested in them.

Hurnik was a pianist who recorded at least two albums of Debussy for Supraphon. He is the pianist in his own composition, which is more modernist in style than the Pauer, despite being composed earlier (in the late 1950s, recorded in 1961, compared to Pauer being composed in the late 1970s and recorded in 1981).

[Symphonic Addict]

CD 3 of this



Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Debussy: Two Dances for Harp and Strings
Ilja Hurnik: Concerto for Oboe, Piano, and String Orchestra
Jiri Pauer: Symphony for Strings

The Britten was commented on in the Supraphon thread, but the Hurnik and Pauer impressed me far more. Possibly just the effect of being new to me, but since this box represents the only CD release of these recordings, and these seem to be the only recording of either work, I think their presence alone justifies getting the box. I think @Symphonic Addict and @Andre , among others, would be interested in them.

Hurnik was a pianist who recorded at least two albums of Debussy for Supraphon. He is the pianist in his own composition, which is more modernist in style than the Pauer, despite being composed earlier (in the late 1950s, recorded in 1961, compared to Pauer being composed in the late 1970s and recorded in 1981).

Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Czech composers often surprise for good.

[Symphonic Addict]

Strohl: Symphonie de la Forêt

Suggestive atmospheres are evoked in this sort of impressionistic wallow. Ravishing!

[AnotherSpin]

Wanted to make the analysis. Seems you really hurted some members about Russian music. They take it far too personal. I don't think they ever get over it. I wrote something critical about Shostakovich' music, Karl really can't stand it argueing 'those two', meaning you and me.

Henk, just leave them alone. Let them blast whatever they like and fling blame and insults around — it seems to brighten their sad little day.

As for me, the night passed with a visit from a couple of dozen attack drones targeting the neighbourhood — courtesy of our lovely Russian friends. No serious damage has been reported so far, which isn't bad at all.

The beginning of the day looks fairly serene.

[steve ridgway]

Bartók - Piano Concerto 2

[AnotherSpin]

[steve ridgway]

Xenakis - A Colone

[steve ridgway]

Messiaen - Diptyque

[Que]

[Harry]

Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709).
Traveling with a Violin
Manuscript Sonatas for Violin & BC.
See back cover for details.
Sue-Ying Koang, Violin.
Vincent Bernhardt, Harpsichord, Organ.
Diana Vinagre, Cello.
Parsival Castro, Theorbo & guitar.
Recorded: 2022 at Temple de Gingins, VD (Switzerland)

What I noticed before with this ensemble that they make sound recordings that are raw and sometimes brutal. The Violin is right in your face necessitating to correct the volume downwards. Koang is someone that wants to shine and glitter, she does but at a price. So no relaxed listening, instead comparable with a ride in a roller coaster. Be it as it may, Torelli is not that often recorded in general or by a technical accomplished ensemble such as the present one. Most of the works I never heard before and I must admit that they sound the works, virtuoso pieces with technical weight and musical excellence. A bit more love and warmth would render them into my favourite performance. So Torelli coming with a warning. Detailing, image and depth is outstanding. Just 50 minutes playing time, that could have been easily more.

[AnotherSpin]

[Harry]

Bach most of the time calms your senses, and create a point of silence all of its own. The mind will exist in this void, protected against disturbances from the outside world. That is what music does for me in the best case scenario.
I hope you are well my friend. Always there with you and your wife in thought, and while listening to music.
I long for peace and ultimate serenity, every day a bit more.

[AnotherSpin]

Bach most of the time calms your senses, and create a point of silence all of its own. The mind will exist in this void, protected against disturbances from the outside world. That is what music does for me in the best case scenario.
I hope you are well my friend. Always there with you and your wife in thought, and while listening to music.
I long for peace and ultimate serenity, every day a bit more.

Thank you Harry.

[Harry]

The Cozens Lute Book.
Selected Pieces.
See back cover for details.
Anthony Rooley, Lute.
Recorded: 1974, All Saints Church, Petersham.

An oldie, but still valid as a performance. The sound is a little thin and lacks body. The lower frequencies are almost absent. Detailed it is though. But I heard better performances and recordings. It's worth to revisit.

[Harry]

Two Roads to Exile.
Walter Braunfels, String quintet in F sharp minor, opus 63. (1944.
Adolf Busch, String sextet in G major, opus 40.
ARC Ensemble.
Recorded: 2009, at Koerner Hall, The Royal conservatory, Toronto.

A very special combination of works. An interesting idea to thematically couple two chamber works by Busch and Braunfels. Busch's  String Sextet is an extrovert composition full of tiny poignant details, and very much a lively and optimistic work, making a statement as such. Interesting and a real eye opener. It carries an emotional vibe which clearly resonates with me. Braunfels is really a introvert work. symphonic in character, and with much more drama and emotional weight. It tells a highly detailed story, with many bypaths and detours into a different spectrum of expression. It took several auditions before it fully revealed itself. Well performed and recorded.

[Traverso]

Locatelli

L'Arte del Violine

Violin Concertoe 5-8

I Musici

[vandermolen]

Ruth Gipps: Symphony No.5
Thoroughly enjoying this

[Harry]

a 2 Violin. verstimbt.
Music for 2 Scordatura Violins and Basso continuo.
See back cover for details.
Der Musikalische Garten,
Recorded: 2014, at the Church of St. Pantaleon, SO, Schweiz.

Detuned euphony...the principle of scordatura, the alteration of the basic tuning of a string instrument, which gives wonderful results. For that reason alone I love the compositions written for that detuned violin. This CD is filled with those compositions, and such as it is delivers a veritable rich meal of tasty notes. This ensemble is top notch in whatever repertoire, and they get a SOTA recording. A firm recommendation therefore.

[Harry]

Ruth Gipps: Symphony No.5
Thoroughly enjoying this

A whole bunch of Gippsians on GMG are enjoying it, including Moi.

[Traverso]

Mozart

piano sonatas

CD 1