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Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#102240
February 18, 2012, 02:05:05 AM
I think Hakon Borresen should be more in the limelight as he currently is, because his well argued Violin Concerto in a thoroughly Romantic style is gorgeous. Brimful with evocative ideas, perceptive, and creative to a point it which it almost seems to me, reaches pinnacles in more then one way. The first movement is a colourful palette of imaginative scoring, especially the brass, and the writing for the solo instrument, it all blends together in so much compassion, that the argument is one you take up with every note, and draws you deeper into the context of the work. It has the same intensity and warmth Brahms has, but with a leap into a new era. But the roots are the same. It must be said with some emphasis that Rebecca Hirsch is more then a match for this Concerto, her playing is sumptuous yet detailed and argued in a straight way. Playing of a assured violinist. She is accompanied by a orchestra that follows without being obtrusive. The recording is very good, as is the performance. Recommended.

The new erato

#102241
February 18, 2012, 02:10:38 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2012, 02:28:18 AM by The new erato
The Shostakovich string quartets have been extremely lucky on disc, and this is yet another fine version, cheap price, in good sound and with interesting couplings. Vol 2 will be available in a few days.

[asin]B005J59IV8[/asin]

And I simply love these covers!

Sergeant Rock

#102242
February 18, 2012, 02:18:29 AM
Mahler Kindertotenlieder, Celibidache conducting the Munich Phil and Brigitte Fassbaender




Sarge
the phone rings and somebody says,
"hey, they made a movie about
Mahler, you ought to go see it.
he was as f*cked-up as you are."
                               --Charles Bukowski, "Mahler"

The new erato

#102243
February 18, 2012, 02:27:40 AM
Quote from: Soapy Molloy on February 18, 2012, 02:16:37 AM

Wirén Serenade for strings
Sakari / Swedish Chamber Orchestra

This must be my fourth or fifth recording of the Serenade, and easily the liveliest.  Not sure if that's necessarily the best thing though. :-\
I know the work (the March is pretty weelknown) but don't have it on disc actually. Any recommendations?

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#102244
February 18, 2012, 03:05:20 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2012, 03:08:00 AM by Harry
This is a wonderful get together of some known and unknown composers, from romantic works, to modern, seamlessly.  I feel very fortunate having bought this CD in the Abeille sale 2010.  For me there is a lot to enjoy, primarily unknown works from a  high quality, for the compositions are. It will be on my playlist often. The performances and recording are first class.  Worthwhile to have.

August Enna,  Overture to Den lille pige med svovlstikkerne.

C E F Weyse,  Sigojnerdans from Festen pa Kenilworth.

Poul Schierbeck,  Prelude for Strings, I Danmark er jeg fodt.

J P E Hartmann,  Overture to Rovnen.

Louis Glass,  Episoder of H C Andersen eventyr "Elverhoj".

Finn Hoffding,  Det er ganske vist.



Odense SO, Ole Schmidt.

mc ukrneal

#102245
February 18, 2012, 03:22:54 AM
Quote from: Harry on February 18, 2012, 03:05:20 AM
This is a wonderful get together of some known and unknown composers, from romantic works, to modern, seamlessly.  I feel very fortunate having bought this CD in the Abeille sale 2010.  For me there is a lot to enjoy, primarily unknown works from a  high quality, for the compositions are. It will be on my playlist often. The performances and recording are first class.  Worthwhile to have.

August Enna,  Overture to Den lille pige med svovlstikkerne.

C E F Weyse,  Sigojnerdans from Festen pa Kenilworth.

Poul Schierbeck,  Prelude for Strings, I Danmark er jeg fodt.

J P E Hartmann,  Overture to Rovnen.

Louis Glass,  Episoder of H C Andersen eventyr "Elverhoj".

Finn Hoffding,  Det er ganske vist.



Odense SO, Ole Schmidt.
Oh good! I got this in the recent mdt clearance of the label. Will be a while before I get to it, but something to look forward to.
Be kind to your fellow posters!!

Sadko

#102246
February 18, 2012, 03:41:54 AM
Aleksey Stanchinsky

Piano works

Nikolai Fefilov

[asin]B000027KJN[/asin]

Quite interesting.

Opus106

#102247
February 18, 2012, 03:43:06 AM
Second Listen Saturday (Hey, it had to happen someday; first of the recording, though)

Bohuslav Martinů
Cello Concerto No. 1
Raphael Wallfisch | Czech PO
Jiří Bělohlávek

I'd heard this concerto before on YouTube and liked the romantic 'Czhech-ness' of this work (as I do with most works of that nature); I look forward to No. 2 and the concertino.
Regards,
Navneeth

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#102248
February 18, 2012, 03:44:18 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 18, 2012, 03:43:06 AM
Second Listen Saturday (Hey, it had to happen someday; first of the recording, though)

Bohuslav Martinů
Cello Concerto No. 1
Raphael Wallfisch | Czech PO
Jiří Bělohlávek

I'd heard this concerto before on YouTube and liked the romantic 'Czhech-ness' of this work (as I do with most works of that nature); I look forward to No. 2 and the concertino.

Well you bought yourself a very good and idiomatic recording!

Opus106

#102249
February 18, 2012, 03:49:29 AM
Quote from: Harry on February 18, 2012, 03:44:18 AM
Well you bought yourself a very good and idiomatic recording!

That's good to know, Harry. :)
Regards,
Navneeth

Sergeant Rock

#102250
February 18, 2012, 04:05:23 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2012, 04:09:53 AM by Sergeant Rock
Siegfried Wagner Sehnsucht, Albert conducting




Sarge
the phone rings and somebody says,
"hey, they made a movie about
Mahler, you ought to go see it.
he was as f*cked-up as you are."
                               --Charles Bukowski, "Mahler"

Sadko

#102251
February 18, 2012, 04:07:54 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 18, 2012, 04:05:23 AM
Siegfried Wagner Sehnsucht, Albert conducting the Rheinland-Pfalz




Sarge

Hamburg in Rheinland-Pfalz?  :)

Sergeant Rock

#102252
February 18, 2012, 04:10:21 AM
Quote from: Sadko on February 18, 2012, 04:07:54 AM
Hamburg in Rheinland-Pfalz?  :)

Already corrected  ;)
the phone rings and somebody says,
"hey, they made a movie about
Mahler, you ought to go see it.
he was as f*cked-up as you are."
                               --Charles Bukowski, "Mahler"

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#102253
February 18, 2012, 04:17:04 AM
Another composer I have come to admire over the years must be Peder Gram, not always easily accessible, because of his complex writing, but very rewarding if you take your time with him. In 2010 I bought Volume I & II containing orchestral works. Never regretted that! A unknown composer for most, also for me, but when I heard his first Symphony I was sold. He has a wide sound spectrum, sparkling indeed, and dramatically illustrative. At times it is like you walk through a enchanted forest with the mist surrounding you, in the midst of whiteness. Subtle orchestrations are also a trademark of Gram. Definitively a composer to check out. The performances are to my ears very good, as is the sound.

Volume I Orchestral Works. South Jutland SO, Matthias Aeschbacher.

Overture in C major.
Poeme Lyrique.

Symphony No. 1.

Prologue to a drama by Shakespeare.

Papy Oli

#102254
February 18, 2012, 04:18:38 AM
Good afternoon all  :)

2nd run on Galuppi - really like it  :D

Quote from: Papy Oli on February 16, 2012, 12:44:56 PM
Baldassare Galuppi - Keyboard Sonatas Vol.1
(Matteo Napoli / Naxos)



Olivier

madaboutmahler

#102255
February 18, 2012, 04:20:09 AM
Good afternoon everyone!
Dad was listening to some Mozart when I came downstairs, so I thought I would join him. What a wonderful way to start the day! :)

[asin]B00005QDYG[/asin]
Piano Sonata no.8 in A Minor. K310
"Music is ... A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy"
— Ludwig van Beethoven

madaboutmahler

#102256
February 18, 2012, 04:47:13 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2012, 05:35:13 AM by madaboutmahler
Now:

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Harmonielehre

Amazing piece.

edit: Continuing with 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine' and the Chairman Dances. Such brilliant music!
"Music is ... A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy"
— Ludwig van Beethoven

Lisztianwagner

#102257
February 18, 2012, 05:20:23 AM
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg

nesf

#102258
February 18, 2012, 05:37:36 AM
Shostakovich Piano Quintet
Beethoven "Kreutzer" Sonata
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2*

Martha Argerich

[asin]B004SD6784[/asin]

*Different album.
My favourite words in classical: "Molto vivace"

Yes, I'm shallow.

Lisztianwagner

#102259
February 18, 2012, 05:45:39 AM
W. A. Mozart
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra No.10, K.365

[asin]B0000041KA[/asin]
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg
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