Franck Fort

[Karl Henning]

This is an absolutely amazing disc! 

My first exposure to all pieces.  Le Chasseur maudit was a knock out.  All were great, but the true standout "blown me away" work was actually the Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra.  Highly recommend this disc!

Noted, thanks, Ray!

[springrite]

This is an absolutely amazing disc! 

My first exposure to all pieces.  Le Chasseur maudit was a knock out.  All were great, but the true standout "blown me away" work was actually the Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra.  Highly recommend this disc!

Well，"ChamberNut" would have raved on about the Piano Quintet first and foremost. "OrchestralNut" goes for Le Chasseur maudit and Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra. That sounds fair. 

[Brahmsian]

Well，"ChamberNut" would have raved on about the Piano Quintet first and foremost. "OrchestralNut" goes for Le Chasseur maudit and Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra. That sounds fair. 

Indeed, Paul. It's a reminder for me to have a listen to the Piano Quintet, as I haven't for a long time. And also to the Violin Sonata and String Quartet. 

[Brahmsian]

Indeed, Paul. It's a reminder for me to have a listen to the Piano Quintet, as I haven't for a long time. And also to the Violin Sonata and String Quartet. 

Speaking of the Piano Quintet, as of a result of Paul's friendly nudging, I have just finished listening to it. It has been several years since I heard this work, and boy is that a real shame. What a marvelous, sumptuous, Romantic chamber work.

What a delight to revisit.

Performed by the Quatuor Ludwig, with Michael Levinas on the piano (Naxos).

Thank you Paul. 

[Karl Henning]

Indeed, Paul. It's a reminder for me to have a listen to the Piano Quintet, as I haven't for a long time. And also to the Violin Sonata and String Quartet. 

The Vn Sonata is great! Heard it in a virtual concert a few weeks ago.

[Karl Henning]

The Vn Sonata is great! Heard it in a virtual concert a few weeks ago.

Review: Emory streams All-Star Trio concert, reduced to Duo for on-demand viewing

[Brahmsian]

Review: Emory streams All-Star Trio concert, reduced to Duo for on-demand viewing

Thanks for posting this, Karl. Sounds like it was a wonderful evening of music making!

[Cato]

Well，"ChamberNut" would have raved on about the Piano Quintet first and foremost. "OrchestralNut" goes for Le Chasseur maudit and Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra. That sounds fair. 

I have always thought that this recording of :Le Chasseur Maudit was one of the greatest performances of anything!



As was the performance of the Chausson Symphony!




For Lent, Franck's Psalm 150 is not to be missed!


https://www.youtube.com/v/8ilGVrSto1g

[Roasted Swan]

I have always thought that this recording of :Le Chasseur Maudit was one of the greatest performances of anything!



As was the performance of the Chausson Symphony!

+1 for that recording - my introduction to both works.  Those Boston horns really do sound as if they are summoning the hounds of hell!

[Cato]

+1 for that recording - my introduction to both works.  Those Boston horns really do sound as if they are summoning the hounds of hell!

Somebody placed a recording of the live 1959 performance on YouTube: rumored to be even more demonic!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfspAet0Btk

[Jo498]

That leaves cover looked familiar and I was pretty sure I had the Chausson symphony but not the Chausseur... as it turns out the Japanese CD issue uses the cover but Chausson's Poème and a piece by D'Indy as fillers, so the Chausseur was left in the forêt.

[MusicTurner]

In the historical Franck corner, there's also a rather feverish 'Les Djinns' with Richter & Kondrashin.


EDIT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV0tmB17EI8 (1952)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Djinns_(Franck)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinn

[Karl Henning]

In the historical Franck corner, there's also a rather feverish 'Les Djinns' with Richter & Kondrashin.

Très intéressant!

[Cato]

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https://www.youtube.com/v/tfspAet0Btk
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[Brahmsian]

This is an absolutely amazing disc! 

My first exposure to all pieces.  Le Chasseur maudit was a knock out.  All were great, but the true standout "blown me away" work was actually the Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra.  Highly recommend this disc!

Listening to this fabulous disc again.  Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra is such a gorgeous work, a vocal work that I actually enjoy!  A vocal work for people who don't like vocal works.    In the eight movements, only three have vocals.

I can't seem to be able to express how wonderful this disc is.

[MusicTurner]

Listening to this fabulous disc again.  Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra is such a gorgeous work, a vocal work that I actually enjoy!  A vocal work for people who don't like vocal works.    In the eight movements, only three have vocals.

I can't seem to be able to express how wonderful this disc is.

I only have the Chandos recording of the complete Psyche with Otaka; my general impression is that Otaka is probably not a conductor that brings the most exalted dimensions of a work into being, neither in Rachmaninov, for example.

[vers la flamme]

Would anyone care to recommend me recordings of César Franck's Symphony in D minor? I have one that I like a lot, Maazel with the RSO Berlin. But I would love to hear another, now that I'm getting to really appreciate the work.

[VonStupp]

Would anyone care to recommend me recordings of César Franck's Symphony in D minor? I have one that I like a lot, Maazel with the RSO Berlin. But I would love to hear another, now that I'm getting to really appreciate the work.

Personally, I like my Franck Symphony in d minor a little more muscular, so I first turn to the classic Pierre Monteux with Chicago on RCA (1961 stereo) or Charles Munch with Boston also on RCA. After that, I look towards Stokowski (I think Phase 4), Ormandy, and Beecham. Tastes prevail, though.

[vers la flamme]

Personally, I like my Franck Symphony in d minor a little more muscular, so I first turn to the classic Pierre Monteux with Chicago on RCA (1961 stereo) or Charles Munch with Boston also on RCA. After that, I look towards Stokowski (I think Phase 4), Ormandy, and Beecham. Tastes prevail, though.

I have been looking at both the Munch and Monteux. I'll have to check them out.

[André]

Personally, I like my Franck Symphony in d minor a little more muscular, so I first turn to the classic Pierre Monteux with Chicago on RCA (1961 stereo) or Charles Munch with Boston also on RCA. After that, I look towards Stokowski (I think Phase 4), Ormandy, and Beecham. Tastes prevail, though.

Excellent recommendations. Monteux and Munch are mandatory listening. I also like Ansermet a lot.