Langgaard's Lyre

[vandermolen]

I'm listening to it for the Fourth time. I'm like Vandermolen. "I can't stop listening!" and currently finding this symphony seriously addictive. I'm also wondering why that angry theme on the brass reminds me of the music in some of those old Westerns,representing Native Americans.  You know the sort of music?!! Coincidental,of course.
I don't think I will play it a fifth time,though. It isn't helping my migraine symptoms!! Love it or not!

Ixion next!!

Your doing this deliberately to make me buy Symphony 15 aren't you?

[Karl Henning]

"Seriously addictive" I think is simply truth in reporting, Jeffrey  0:)

[vandermolen]

"Seriously addictive" I think is simply truth in reporting, Jeffrey  0:)

[cilgwyn]

You haven't got it?!
And there I was,with this picture in my head,of you're shelves groaning with the weight of Langgaard cds;or maybe that nice,shiny Dacapo box set?
As regards No 15. Well there's Johan and Karl......and I'm the only one who is raving about it's merits? A simple choice! Although,erm.....Karl is a composer,of course! I have to say at this point.......and this might help? Symphony No 16 is my least favourite Langgaard symphony;and the only one that really does truly stretch my patience. Of course,Langgaard was in very poor health,so I don't blame him,of course. The fill-up items are very interesting though.
I don't want to sound like I'm trying to pressurise you,but I expect I'd probably be pacing up and down all night if I didn't have it!. A bit like Langgaard did,I suppose?!!

[cilgwyn]

Seriously,of the two cds,I would go for the Sinfonia Interna At least  to start off with anyway. I think you will really enjoy that!

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Talking about manic, how are things, cilgwyn? 

[cilgwyn]

Not sure how to take that .....but up and down. The forum,I mean!
I just listened to the Sinfonia Interna. A lovely work. Maybe,the inspiration is a little uneven in places;but,imho,there's definitely more wheat than chaff;and some truly ravishingly beautiful muusic there. The performances are superb,too. I thinks it's allot more than just a curiosity.
What do you think,Johan? (There,I got you're name right....like I used to!!!) A thumbs up,or a thumbs down for the Sinfonia Interna?

[Karl Henning]

cilgwyn, that's twice now you've hinted at insufficiencies in the Sinfonia interna, but if they exist, they've eluded me.  Draw me a diagram?

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[J.Z. Herrenberg]

I love the Sinfonia interna.

What amazes me about Langgaard, what even moves me is that this man who had something of the fanatic about him, both artistically and religiously, could write such sensuous and radiant music. For sheer beauty he often can compete with Delius (and I know some won't regard this as a compliment. For me it is.).

[springrite]

I love the Sinfonia interna.

What amazes me about Langgaard, what even moves me is that this man who had something of the fanatic about him, both artistically and religiously, could write such sensuous and radiant music. For sheer beauty he often can compete with Delius (and I know some won't regard this as a compliment. For me it is.).

... and sounds absolutely sincere about it as well!

[Karl Henning]

My good Johan, I accept your word in good faith, and I contentedly remain a Delius agnostic

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[J.Z. Herrenberg]

My good Johan, I accept your word in good faith, and I contentedly remain a Delius agnostic

Agnosticism is less absolute than atheism, so I guess there is still hope for old Frederick yet...

[Rinaldo]

Although I'm a self-proclaimed Langgaard nut, I've hesitated for years to delve into Rued's symphonies (with the exception of Ixion which I honestly dig). Weird, eh? But the discussion here finally tipped me over! Listening to Sinfonia Interna as a warmup and then buckle up, Dorothy!

What amazes me about Langgaard, what even moves me is that this man who had something of the fanatic about him, both artistically and religiously, could write such sensuous and radiant music.

Speaking of radiant, when this gorgeous theme from Music of the Spheres kicks in after all the previous proto-ligetian brooding..

XII. Bells pealing: Look ! He comes (from Sfærernes musik)

..my heart can barely contain itself.

[TheGSMoeller]

I'm here!
Love the Sinfonia Internaand Spheres. But where's the love for Rued's 14th, Morgenen? Besides having some of the most awkward movement titles (Dad Rushes to the Office) I think it contains some of the composers most Romantic music.
Also I'm a big admirer of his chamber works, check out Lenaustemninger for mezzo and St. Quartet, fantastic work..

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

I'm here!
Love the Sinfonia Internaand Spheres. But where's the love for Rued's 14th, Morgenen? Besides having some of the most awkward movement titles (Dad Rushes to the Office) I think it contains some of the composers most Romantic music.
Also I'm a big admirer of his chamber works, check out Lenaustemninger for mezzo and St. Quartet, fantastic work..

Don't worry - I love No. 14. I have it in three performances. One historic, Stupel, Dausgaard. The movement for string orchestra, Upaaagtede Stjerne,  is absolutely  gorgeous. The choral movements are best in Dausgaard.

[Karl Henning]

Did I not already know our Greg for a Langgaard enthusiast? What a grand discovery!

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[Karl Henning]

I'm here!
Love the Sinfonia Internaand Spheres. But where's the love for Rued's 14th, Morgenen? Besides having some of the most awkward movement titles (Dad Rushes to the Office) I think it contains some of the composers most Romantic music.

Thanks, mate:  that Introductory Fanfare was exactly what the corporeal Henning needed this humid Monday morning!

[TheGSMoeller]

Thanks, mate:  that Introductory Fanfare was exactly what the corporeal Henning needed this humid Monday morning!

Great, Karl! Perhaps it would make for a perfect morning alarm clock? 

[Karl Henning]

Oh, it may, at that!

[Madiel]

I haven't jumped on the Langgaard train just yet myself. But for those who have, DaCapo has just announced 33% off all their recordings if you buy from them directly.

http://www.dacapo-records.dk/en/news-langgaard-campaign-33-percent-off.aspx