What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Coopmv]

Now playing the following CD from my Beethoven collection for probably the second listen ...

[Brahmsian]

Thread duty:
Just back from continuing the Tennstedt Mahler cycle, no.5 this evening:
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Daniel, I'm very thrilled that you are enjoying this set! 

[Sadko]

Just finished:

The Tales of Hoffmann

Powell & Pressburger (directors)

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[Rinaldo]

One of my favourite Purcell works, giving this record a first listen:

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Very lyrical, very sweet so far. Fabulous sound. I might end up liking this a lot!

[Todd]

Schubert's last string quartet to end the long weekend. 

[Bogey]

Schubert's last string quartet to end the long weekend.

Love them for Dvorak....how is their Schubert?

[Mirror Image]

Now:

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Listening to Symphony No. 5. Rubbra's music, as I have said before, rewards the listener with repeated listening. There's a lot of depth to his music. One of the most noticeable characteristics of Rubbra's music lies within the melody lines. Melody is so important to his music and this gives his music a lyrical quality. I don't want to say harmony and rhythm aren't important in his music, because they are, but it seems this sing-song quality dominates the music and there's also an improvised feel throughout which gives the music an unpredictability and more vitality.

[Todd]

Love them for Dvorak....how is their Schubert?

Perhaps not quite as relatively good as their Dvorak, but superb nonetheless.  I reach for them or the Budapest first, though the Takacs would probably be my first choice if they recorded more.

[Mirror Image]

Now:

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Listening to Children's Corner. This performance features Dutoit conducting the MSO. Beautiful performance.

[otare]

Vision fugitives from this box set:

[listener]

inspired by Chailly at the Proms
MAHLER:  Symphony no.6
Kölner Radio Symphony Orch.       Gary Bertini, cond.
that's on cd, probably best for the dynamics of this work.    I'll get to the Kubelik, Horenstein and Leinsdorf lp sets now that I'm in the mood.

[Lisztianwagner]

Thread duty:

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No.7

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[Opus106]

Thread duty:

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No.7

I'll try to join the party once I get back home.

[North Star]

Schönberg
Pierrot Lunaire
Anja Silja, Robert Craft & Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble
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Beautiful! (about a week ago, I was listening to Das Buch der Hängenden Gärten, and my mother commented on the "lovely music"   )

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Dutch Organs from 1511-1896.
CD IX.
See for more info my post reply No 115208

Composers:
J. S Bach, Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer, Gottfried Heinrich Stoltzel, Dieudonne Raick, Heinrich Scheidemann, Leonard Woodeson, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Gottfried Walther, Johann Ludwig Krebs.

Organs used:
Utrecht Jacobi Kerk, build by Rudolph Garrels 1742, employing case and some pipework from previous organ.
Leiden Waalse Kerk, build by Gerard Steevens, 1748.
Baarland, Hervormde Kerk, build by Jacobus Francois and Johannes Jacobus Moreau, c. 1750.
Kampen, Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk/Buitenkerk, build by Albertus Anthoni Hinsz, 1754, employing pipework from previous organ.
Beverwijk, Grote Kerk, build by Christian Muller 1756.

Performers:
Theo Theunissen, Erik van Bruggen, Leen de Broekert, Gustav Leonhardt, Jaco van Leeuwen

So far in this series I have nothing to complain about. This fascinating journey into the history of Dutch Organs, and the fabulous array of fine music, plus the beautiful recordings throughout make me happy beyond belief. It has always been my instrument of choice, due to the many voices that can be heard. I would like to single out the Bach recital played by Theo Theunissen, he plays the Partite diverse sopra il chorale: O, Gott du frommer Gott so heavenly, that it almost forced my tears through sheer enjoyment. Also Gustav Leonhardt's performance, playing works by Scheidemann, and the to me unknown Leonard Woodeson, and Buxtehude, is a splendour most enjoyable.

[mahler10th]

Prom 69: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra – Messiaen & Mahler

Messiaen
Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum (31 mins)
Mahler
Symphony No. 6 in A minor (85 mins)
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Riccardo Chailly conductor

I may skip the Messiaen as...ach, I just never got him...

I have just read Harrys post above, and as a result it has become necessary to investigate Organ music and Organ dynamics in general.  It was, after all, my favourite composers first choice, (Bruckner) and my favourite...er...1st Symphonists choice too (see Avatar).  It seems I will have thousands of registers to investigate...

Dutch Organs from 1511-1896.
CD IX.

Composers:
J. S Bach, Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer, Gottfried Heinrich Stoltzel, Dieudonne Raick, Heinrich Scheidemann, Leonard Woodeson, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Gottfried Walther, Johann Ludwig Krebs.

Organs used:
Utrecht Jacobi Kerk, build by Rudolph Garrels 1742, employing case and some pipework from previous organ.
Leiden Waalse Kerk, build by Gerard Steevens, 1748.
Baarland, Hervormde Kerk, build by Jacobus Francois and Johannes Jacobus Moreau, c. 1750.
Kampen, Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk/Buitenkerk, build by Albertus Anthoni Hinsz, 1754, employing pipework from previous organ.
Beverwijk, Grote Kerk, build by Christian Muller 1756.

Performers:
Theo Theunissen, Erik van Bruggen, Leen de Broekert, Gustav Leonhardt, Jaco van Leeuwen

So far in this series I have nothing to complain about. This fascinating journey into the history of Dutch Organs, and the fabulous array of fine music, plus the beautiful recordings throughout make me happy beyond belief. It has always been my instrument of choice, due to the many voices that can be heard. I would like to single out the Bach recital played by Theo Theunissen, he plays the Partite diverse sopra il chorale: O, Gott du frommer Gott so heavenly, that it almost forced my tears through sheer enjoyment. Also Gustav Leonhardt's performance, playing works by Scheidemann, and the to me unknown Leonard Woodeson, and Buxtehude, is a splendour most enjoyable.

[Lisztianwagner]

I'll try to join the party once I get back home.

Sehr gut

Thread duty:

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No.7

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Now: Symphony No.4

[otare]

And now - Delius:



A lot of the recordings on this set is by Eric Fenby - as close to the composer as you can get, I would think.
Just now - A song of summer, Royal Philharminic O. conducted by Eric Fenby in 1981. There hasn't been much summer here this year, so I will have to enjoy it in music.

[DavidRoss]

In general I'm not a Karajan fan, but his Bruckner sings to me whereas most mumble and stutter. That's a great set and I'm glad you're enjoying it, Ilaria! (One of my 5 desert island choices. )

Thread duty:
Having recently seen several favorable GMG references to this set, I've followed otare's lead via Mog. If the rest is as good as #1 & 2, I foresee another box set purchase in the very near future!

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Which brings me to scratch my head again at the slowness of some record companies to realize that streaming online access to complete recordings may spur far more sales than it costs. Services like Mog and Spotify (and the occasional torrent download) have only increased my CD buying, not diminished it. Perhaps I should be grateful that some labels (hyperion comes immediately to mind) restrict availability of streaming albums and offer only pathetic 30-second clips on their sites, otherwise I would probably buy far more of their discs!

[Mirror Image]

And now - Delius:



A lot of the recordings on this set is by Eric Fenby - as close to the composer as you can get, I would think.
Just now - A song of summer, Royal Philharminic O. conducted by Eric Fenby in 1981. There hasn't been much summer here this year, so I will have to enjoy it in music.

Where did you get this set, Otare? Could you give me a link? Thanks. I'm Delius fan so this set looks intriguing.