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[Symphonic Addict]

Two eminently lyric quartets by this Lithuanian composer (1884-1941). The First Quartet is imbued with delightful rustic gestures. The Second Quartet is less memorable yet very beautiful.

[Linz]

Debussy Préludes, Premier Livre and Deuxième Livre, Alain Planès

[Todd]

[VonStupp]

CM von Weber
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, op. 75

Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, op. 35

Klaus Thunemann, bassoon
AoSMitF - Neville Marriner

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[SonicMan46]

Hindemith, Paul (1895-1963) - String Quartets w/ the Amar Quartet, a re-birth of the original quartet (quote below) founded by Hindemith in 1921 Germany. The box has 3 discs of the 7 quartets written from 1915 to 1945.  Dave   

The Amar Quartet, also known as the Amar-Hindemith Quartet, was a musical ensemble founded by the composer Paul Hindemith in 1921 in Germany. The quartet was active in both classical and modern repertoire until disbanding in 1933. It performed for many European concerts, broadcasts and recordings. (Source)

 

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2. Andre Gertler, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Karel Ancerl.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Walton: Symphony No.1
Philharmonia Orch. Haitink
I'd forgotten what a fine performance this is. Haitink treats it a bit like Bruckner or Mahler - the slow movement is especially impressive given this treatment, however I was gripped throughout.

Wonderful recording!

[Symphonic Addict]

Hartmann: Concerto funebre, for violin and strings (Benjamin Schmid, Paul Goodwin, SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern)

This is really an interesting concerto, one that has soul and ideas that catch my ears more than, for instance, Berg's example which has never moved me (I heard it live three weeks ago and it didn't help to enjoy/appreciate the piece).

[AnotherSpin]

Once again opus 106 in this Brendel recording.