What are you listening 2 now?

[Que]

Very true Que, that is one of the main attractions of this series.

I know you are a big fan of Singer Pur, and they are great, but for me the best in this series is saved for last.

[Todd]

[Harry]

I know you are a big fan of Singer Pur, and they are great, but for me the best in this series is saved for last.

I simply like to count in a straight line, otherwise I get confused. If I start with 5 I lose the thread     

[Wanderer]

[San Antone]

Aria: Widerstehe doch der Sünde 00:00
Recitativo: Die Art verruchter Sünden 06:53
Aria: Wer Sünde tut, der ist vom Teufel 08:04

Monika Schwabegger, Alt
Ensemble Continuum Wien
(auf Originalinstrumenten)
Info: https://continuumwien.at/

Roswitha Dokalik • Violine 1
Karol Gostyński • Violine 2
Ivan Becka • Viola 1
Elzbieta Sajka-Bachler • Viola 2
Elisabeth Zeisner • Violoncello
Martin Horváth • Violone
Peter Frisée • Cembalo/Orgel
Einstudierung: Martin Horváth
Leitung: Maximilian Opll

Live Recording
Konzerthaus Wien/Mozartsaal
15. Mai 2022

Aufnahmeleitung: Josef Schütz

[Harry]

Roger Sacheverell Coke (1912-1972).
3 Cello Sonatas.
Raphael Wallfisch, Cello, Simon Callaghan, Piano.

Thanks to the tireless advocacy of the pianist Simon Callaghan, the music of the Derbyshire-born Roger Sacheverell Coke has started to emerge from the obscurity in which it has languished since the composer's death in 1972. Not that this helped much, for till this day I could only find 4 recordings since this disc was recorded in 2019, one could say cause lost, carry on! I find him an interesting composer, with his very own sound world. His music has a strange wayward atmosphere and a darkish hue, that covers almost every note, Veiled music with a mix of strong emphasis of controlled outbursts and pastoral mummerings in the mists of the Derbyshire Hills. Attractive certainly, mostly through a few humorous twists and turns like the theme of the Pink Panther films in the third movement, Scherzo, Presto scherzando (tempo giusto), of the First Cello Sonata in D minor Op. 24 (1936), Very funny and well scored . Made me grin from ear to ear. Throughout the 3 cello sonatas there is light, darkness, and a healthy dose of humor.
The performances and sound are excellent, it is clearly a project that shows respect and love for his music. It is a pity that not more of his work is recorded, for on the basis of this disc he would certainly deserve this.

[Que]

[Traverso]

Bach

[Mister Sharpe]

Harry's mention of Vieuxtemps several days ago made me think of these.  The craving must have been serious as it took some digging into box after box but thank goodness I found them without too much trouble. It's a source of amazement to me how much a well-packed standard archival box (aka banker's box) of CDs weighs: 30 lbs!

[Karl Henning]

[Harry]

Harry's mention of Vieuxtemps several days ago made me think of these.  The craving must have been serious as it took some digging into box after box but thank goodness I found them without too much trouble. It's a source of amazement to me how much a well-packed standard archival box (aka banker's box) of CDs weighs: 30 lbs!

When I talked about him, I meant these performances of the violin concertos! Unsurpassed for me, I have played this set so many times, I even lost count.

[Harry]

Venice and Beyond.
Concerti da Camera and Sonate Concertate for Woodwind Instruments.
Affinità Ensemble für Alte Musik, Elisabeth Baumer – Oboe and direction.

Lotti: Sonata in B flat major for 2 oboes, bassoon & bc
Caldara: Sinfonia G major for recorder, oboe & bc
Vivaldi: Concerto G minor RV 103 for recorder, oboe & bassoon
Galuppi: Sonata in A 3 G major for flute, oboe & bc
Ferrandini: Sonata op. 2 No. 2 for oboe & bc
Brescianello: Concerto in B major for oboe, bassoon & bc
Platti: Sonata in G minor for oboe, cello & bc

Very pleasant music and well recorded. A mix of known and unknown composers, and works I never heard before, like Ferrandi and Lotti. The Ensemble players have good report with each other, for the playing is fluently, the winds sound extremely well. A good start in the evening which is approaching, must find a good wine fitting to the music, I must make myself some suggestions I guess......

[Mister Sharpe]

When I talked about him, I meant these performances of the violin concertos! Unsurpassed for me, I have played this sey so many times, I even lost count.

I love them very much, too, and that composer called "Oldtimes," as well, always a "goodtime."   

[Todd]

[ritter]

Répons is without doubt one of the great musical achievements of the second half of the 20th century. I hope you are enjoying it!

Here, listening to early chamber music (and some pieces for solo piano —prepared or not—) by John Cage, form this CD that landed at my doorstep today (I was alerted to this recent release by @AnotherSpin , who was listening to it not long ago).

[Linz]

Carl Nielsen Symphony no. 5 Op. 50
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice"
Royal Danish Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Berglund

[Linz]

Benjamin Britten Cello Concerto, Op. 88
Franck Bridge Oration (Concerto elegiaco) for solo cello and orchestra
Steven Isserlis, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox

[hopefullytrusting]

Okay, this video has convinced me that my next foray will be Liszt's Gnomenreigen.

This is so cute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvT-DOQnwRo

[Linz]

Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 6 in A Major, 1881 Version. Ed. Leopold Nowak
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Juanjo Mena

[Todd]