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Sergeant Rock

#110700
June 19, 2012, 02:33:22 AM
Mahler Symphony #4 G major MTT conducting the San Francisco Symphony with Laura Claycomb, soprano




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"

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#110701
June 19, 2012, 02:39:20 AM
The Seasons, opus 67.
Ballet in one act.

The same excellence in performance as the Symphonies.

mc ukrneal

#110702
June 19, 2012, 03:02:20 AM
All my recent comparative listening has led me to some listening of two versions of Spirit of England. I think my opinions of the versions and the differences are finally coming together. I will eventually post in the Elgar thread, but for now just enjoying the ride...

Be kind to your fellow posters!!

Lisztianwagner

#110703
June 19, 2012, 03:09:22 AM
Franz Liszt
Années de pèlerinage - Deuxième année: Italie

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

North Star

#110704
June 19, 2012, 03:14:44 AM
F. Couperin
Harpsichord music
Rousset
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"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius

My photographs on Flickr

Lisztianwagner

#110705
June 19, 2012, 03:22:34 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 18, 2012, 02:25:41 PM
That picture might be fine if you're a fan of Karajan, which I'm not

???
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg

Opus106

#110706
June 19, 2012, 03:25:56 AM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on June 19, 2012, 03:22:34 AM
???

What's so baffling about MI getting a chance to say something about Shostakovich at the cost of bashing Karajan (and his fans) a little? ;)
Regards,
Navneeth

PaulR

#110707
June 19, 2012, 03:47:32 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on June 19, 2012, 03:25:56 AM
What's so baffling about MI getting a chance to say something about Shostakovich at the cost of bashing Karajan (and his fans) a little? ;)
Karajan did record two good to great readings of Shostakovich 10 :D

Karl Henning

#110708
June 19, 2012, 03:56:20 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 18, 2012, 03:14:17 PM
Death never beats around the bush.

A genuinely weird remark, BTW ; )
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#110709
June 19, 2012, 03:59:12 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 18, 2012, 01:47:59 PM


Sorry to post this pic here, but I was afraid it would get lost in the pictures I like thread...this was from Presto Classical's online store earlier. Very clever.

A clever and amusing picture, indeed, whether one be a fan of HvK or not! : )

Carry On and Karajan, Ilaria!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#110710
June 19, 2012, 04:06:57 AM Last Edit: June 19, 2012, 04:08:36 AM by Harry
A remarkable composer, certainly one of the most important German 20th century composers. That I never heard of him before, is not remarkable,for he is little mentioned, let alone recorded. And that goes for many that deserve exposition, and do not get it. Its a feat of faith that Naxos decided to record, to begin with, two CD'S with orchestral music. Some of his most famous works too, and some world premières. Lucidity is the keyword with Schwarz-Schilling. He writes in a logical easy to follow idiom, but that does not mean that the music is simple, far from it. I marvel at his voice, the way he writes so coherently, and with such personal ardour. He is inventive in a way I seldom heard before, shapes in a way, that is clearly a unique voice. In some ways he reminded me of Hindemith, the same clear lines, and unity. But no doubt he is a composer that one should know, hear, and recognize his genius. Quite a discovery for me, and I hope many will follow. The performances under Serebrier are perfectly shaped. He has done his homework, no faltering conducting here, Serebrier knows exactly how to put the music at best effect. The recording is top notch too!

Volume I.

Karl Henning

#110711
June 19, 2012, 04:09:33 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on June 19, 2012, 03:02:20 AM
All my recent comparative listening has led me to some listening of two versions of Spirit of England. I think my opinions of the versions and the differences are finally coming together. I will eventually post in the Elgar thread, but for now just enjoying the ride...



I look forward to your comparative comments!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

TheGSMoeller

#110712
June 19, 2012, 04:30:27 AM



Another "complete" recording of Alex N. More music than the Temirkonov recording.
Bought the MP3 and it sounds very good. I suggest you do the same...yes, you!

Sergeant Rock

#110713
June 19, 2012, 05:02:19 AM
Binging on La Mer. Just finished Bernstein with the Santa Cecilia



and moving on to Sinopoli/Philharmonia




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"

TheGSMoeller

#110714
June 19, 2012, 05:28:41 AM


Once again with this superb Biber disc. I've become extremely attached to his music, I find it to be some of the most inventive music from the Baroque era. Vigorous string lines, and constant tempo shifting are the most obvious, and attention-grabbing compositional structures that makes Biber's music so enjoyable. For example, the Sonate n.3 in D minor from this disc plays at 3:49, has tempi listed as Grave-Allegro-Prest-Adagio-Presto-Adagio.

Lisztianwagner

#110715
June 19, 2012, 05:38:52 AM Last Edit: June 19, 2012, 05:46:06 AM by Lisztianwagner
Quote from: Opus106 on June 19, 2012, 03:25:56 AM
What's so baffling about MI getting a chance to say something about Shostakovich at the cost of bashing Karajan (and his fans) a little? ;)
Oh, well, I perfectly know every person has his taste, and I certainly respect that; but I'm always astonished if someone says that he's not a fan of Karajan. His style was so incredibly expressive and powerfully emotional, absolutely brilliant! How could this not move you? ;)

Quote from: karlhenning on June 19, 2012, 03:59:12 AM
A clever and amusing picture, indeed, whether one be a fan of HvK or not! : )

Carry On and Karajan, Ilaria!
;D
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg

Sergeant Rock

#110716
June 19, 2012, 05:40:38 AM
Debussy La Mer, Abbado conducting the Lucerne Festival (on youtube).

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"

Karl Henning

#110717
June 19, 2012, 05:48:02 AM
Wanted to do this yesterday, for Maiden-Listen Mondays!:

Saint-Saëns
String Quartet № 1 in e minor Op.112
Quatuor Viotti

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Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Sergeant Rock

#110718
June 19, 2012, 06:06:06 AM
Debussy La Mer, Boulez conducting the Cleveland




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"

mc ukrneal

#110719
June 19, 2012, 06:14:39 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2012, 06:06:06 AM
Debussy La Mer, Boulez conducting the Cleveland




Sarge

So sorry! Don't worry, it will be over soon! :)
Be kind to your fellow posters!!
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