Haydn's Haus

[Gurn Blanston]

I have never considered the Oscars like a guide to watch or not a movie, but this time before the nominations I watched "Boyhood" and it's a true masterpiece. 

About a year after the 2006 awards I saw The Departed because I always liked Marty Scorcese. Can't remember another since then...

I watch movies for escapism, not art.

A good Haydn movie would catch my eye though....

[SonicMan46]

No worries, Dave. We've already attributed it to my occasional dementia. Although it is a hard memory to shake, as all the best imagined ones are.   

For the 17th year in a row I haven't seen any of the nominated movies. Oh well....

Hi Gurn - well, I'm suffering from the same problem -   I'm assuming Haydn could have transcribed any of these piano trios to ones w/ flute and I've not even checked to see if the flute discs posted have the same Hob. numbers? 

I've not watched the Oscars in years except since retirement when I've been able to go out and see these movies - the films up this year are pretty impressive, so enjoying the show (OF COURSE, except for the commercials and its length) - Dave

[Madiel]

I think my new policy will be that a Haydn symphony is required to be part of every Monday morning. Had my first listen to Symphony No.91 this morning and it was a delight, put me in a great mood.

And if I get them all, it'll take 2 years before a repeat is required.

PS I saw Birdman on Saturday and thought it was excellent.

[Gurn Blanston]

I think my new policy will be that a Haydn symphony is required to be part of every Monday morning. Had my first listen to Symphony No.91 this morning and it was a delight, put me in a great mood.

And if I get them all, it'll take 2 years before a repeat is required.

PS I saw Birdman on Saturday and thought it was excellent.

Works for me. I have a 25 minute drive to work every day, just right. Today: #44  Excellent! 

[Wakefield]

I watch movies for escapism, not art.

I have the same policy in disks, books and movies. I never search for art because art just happens. For instance, "Boyhood" is simply a collection of snapshots of different moments of the life of an ordinary American family; but, I think, it works out, and superbly, as high art. 

[Gurn Blanston]

I have the same policy in disks, books and movies. I never search for art because art just happens. For instance, "Boyhood" is simply a collection of snapshots of different moments of the life of an ordinary American family; but, I think, it works out, and superbly, as high art. 

Yes, that is serendipity of the best kind. I don't expect to duplicate that experience with The Italian Job or Ronin, yet I not only saw them, I sought them out because I knew what they offered. Vulgar pictures that make you want to drink beer, as Balakirev would have it.

[Karl Henning]

Yes, sorry, I don't live in real time, you know. I was still back in 1784...

Yes: narrative liberty! 

[Gurn Blanston]

Yes: narrative liberty! 

Total immersion. Method writing, so to say...

[Karl Henning]

Far out, daddy-o!

[Kestrel]

I hope this is ok to post this in this thread, I know Gurn will be interested.
The Haydn Society of GB, have raised funds for a Haydn Plaque to be erected in Great Pultney St. London, on the 24th of March this year.
I contributed to the cost also. 

http://haydnsocietyofgb.co.uk/2015/01/haydn-plaque-to-be-unveiled-24-march-2015/

[Gurn Blanston]

I hope this is ok to post this in this thread, I know Gurn will be interested.
The Haydn Society of GB, have raised funds for a Haydn Plaque to be erected in Great Pultney St. London, on the 24th of March this year.
I contributed to the cost also. 

http://haydnsocietyofgb.co.uk/2015/01/haydn-plaque-to-be-unveiled-24-march-2015/

Absolutely! Thanks to you. I got my coaster just two days ago.  0:)

The plaque was long overdue, and a gift from our generation to the future Haydnists who visit London.   

[Gurn Blanston]

Well, I have been visiting the salons of Vienna, looking for new music. There are some new Lieder by Haydn, and a concerto played ala Hausmusik by that scamp Mozart.  Have a look at what I turned up whilst visiting 1784...

Hausmusik for the big houses

Thanks,

[Old Listener]

Gurn,  I always feel that I understand a bit more about Haydn's life after reading one of your articles.

Something new I came across today that's going on my shopping list.

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[Sergeant Rock]

Gurn,  I always feel that I understand a bit more about Haydn's life after reading one of your articles.

Something new I came across today that's going on my shopping list.

The Hurwitzer gave it a "10" review: "Haydn lovers rejoice."

http://www.classicstoday.com/review/mcgegan-haydn-57-67-68/?search=1

[Gurn Blanston]

The Hurwitzer gave it a "10" review: "Haydn lovers rejoice."

http://www.classicstoday.com/review/mcgegan-haydn-57-67-68/?search=1

Gurn,  I always feel that I understand a bit more about Haydn's life after reading one of your articles.

Something new I came across today that's going on my shopping list.

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Thanks!

Gurn gives it a 10/10. Not only is it very nicely played, with great sound, but is also a long-awaited contribution to the rarely recorded works of the mid-1770's. An Amazon reviewer was whining because it wasn't London symphonies, something he was already familiar with. If I could find him, I would slap him!   

[Madiel]

An Amazon reviewer was whining because it wasn't London symphonies, something he was already familiar with. If I could find him, I would slap him!   

Seriously! I just read the review. It even has "Of course, McGegan and his players have already done a number of the later and better-known Haydn symphonies, so I guess it's good to hear them in the less-well-known stuff, too."

Someone who can't quite figure out which parts of their review are about the performance and which parts are about the music being performed.

[Gurn Blanston]

Seriously! I just read the review. It even has "Of course, McGegan and his players have already done a number of the later and better-known Haydn symphonies, so I guess it's good to hear them in the less-well-known stuff, too."

Someone who can't quite figure out which parts of their review are about the performance and which parts are about the music being performed.

Just the sort of person the record companies love: "There, see? I told you 17 sets of 'London's' weren't enough!'

[Jo498]

Is this a studio recording? There was one (BBC? Magazine?) disc with McGegan (or was it Kraemer?) with a few live recordings that was decent but not interesting enough for me to keep (partly due to non-ideal live sound, I seem to recall). Fey has comparably recently done a very good #57 but overall those three are certainly far more in need of another good recording than any "London" symphony...

[Gurn Blanston]

Is this a studio recording? There was one (BBC? Magazine?) disc with McGegan (or was it Kraemer?) with a few live recordings that was decent but not interesting enough for me to keep (partly due to non-ideal live sound, I seem to recall). Fey has comparably recently done a very good #57 but overall those three are certainly far more in need of another good recording than any "London" symphony...

No, I believe it is live, but you would never know it. There is no audience noise that I can hear, and the acoustic of the venue is great!

McGegan's other CD, with 88, 101 & 104 may have been a culprit in that regard. I seem to recall they left in some applause at the end. Not so on this one though. In any case, with the first one, the playing and sound are so good the applause is hardly an issue. IIRC, it was a Grammy nominee. No indication of greatness, of course, but someone thought so.   Especially since they publish on their own little label, not one of the majors who buy awards.

[Jo498]

Thanks; I was confused, I meant an entirely different (live) disc conducted by Nicholas Kraemer that I found not worth keeping (although I am not sure exactly why). I'll surely keep the new McGegan disc on my wishlist!