What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Lisztianwagner]

I am a big fan of the Dance Suite, too, Ilaria!

Me too!

Yeah, it's a stunningly beautiful work; Solti's recording is absolutely amazing!

[Mirror Image]

That's a perfect performance!

It sure is, Harry. Beautiful all-around recording. Symphony No. 3 is also played incredibly well with Jarvi/Gothenburg SO.

[kishnevi]

Maiden-Listen Mondays! (Well, I think this a first listen . . . .)

"Papa"
Symphony № 50 in C, Hob.I/50
Heidelberger Sinfoniker
Meriadoc Bracegirdle-Fey

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I'm wondering if Peter Jackson ever told Fey he's making a movie about him.
It's a good thing that Fey went in for Haydn symphonies and not Wagnerian operas.

Okay, thread duty:
Now on CD 4 of this box

specifically



Overall, I'm glad I got it, and the cover art is wonderful and there's nothing wrong with it, but overall I'd say (unless something dramatic changes with the Horn Concerto)  those who don't have it aren't missing any treasures.  It's very well done and very listenable, but nothing that attaches itself to me.

[Karl Henning]

Maiden-Listen Mondays!

“Papa”
Symphony № 51 in B^b » H.I/51
Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
Adam Fischer

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[Mirror Image]

Okay, thread duty:
Now on CD 4 of this box

specifically



Overall, I'm glad I got it, and the cover art is wonderful and there's nothing wrong with it, but overall I'd say (unless something dramatic changes with the Horn Concerto)  those who don't have it aren't missing any treasures.  It's very well done and very listenable, but nothing that attaches itself to me.

I own all of the CDs in that box and I generally agree there's nothing in that set that really sticks out in my mind and is memorable. Reading Gliere's own history it doesn't surprise me he wrote music like this. He essentially was nothing more than a lapdog for Stalin's regime. He was awarded many prizes and honors, but, for me, he wasn't a composer that suffered for their art and endured the hardships that goes along with trying to express yourself in this constrictive environment. That honor goes to Shostakvoich, Myaskovsky, Weinberg, etc. who all believed the Soviet government was as corrupt as Hitler's Nazi Germany.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

http://www.youtube.com/v/0atv9v2nNww

So you think I am a dirty old man, just because I like babes?

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I return to a old favorite of mine "Dutch Organs" ( 1511-1896)

CD 9.

Composers: Abraham van den Kerkckhoven, J.S. Bach, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Pergolesi.

Organs: Nijkerk, Grote Kerk, Matthijs van Deventer 1756, played by Theo Jellema.
Schalkwijk, St Michaelskerk, Johann Heinrich Hartmann Batz 1758, played by Peter van Dijk.
Gapinge, Hervormde Kerk, Unknown c. 1760, played by Leen de Broekert.
Oosterland Wieringen, Michaelskerk, Jacob Engelbert Teschemacher, 1762, played by Willem Poot.
Breda, Waalse kerk, Caspar & Ludwig Konig 1763, played by Ad van Sleuwen

This set can do nothing else then impress. I could dive in many superlatives regarding performance, interpretation and sound, but nothing would come close to the enormous treasure this set represents. A absolute must to all Organ buffs.

[Marc]

So you think I am a dirty old man, just because I like babes?

Of course: it's disgusting!

If classical music is the issue, the physical appearance and of the musician is of no relevance to the listener! 0:)

Btw, have you ever listened to this skilled pianist?

[Karl Henning]

Maiden-Listen Mondays!

Papa
Symphony  53 in D, « L'Impériale »  Hob.I/53
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

[Marc]

I return to a old favorite of mine "Dutch Organs" ( 1511-1896)

CD 9.

Composers: Abraham van den Kerkckhoven, J.S. Bach, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Pergolesi.

Organs: Nijkerk, Grote Kerk, Matthijs van Deventer 1756, played by Theo Jellema.
Schalkwijk, St Michaelskerk, Johann Heinrich Hartmann Batz 1758, played by Peter van Dijk.
Gapinge, Hervormde Kerk, Unknown c. 1760, played by Leen de Broekert.
Oosterland Wieringen, Michaelskerk, Jacob Engelbert Teschemacher, 1762, played by Willem Poot.
Breda, Waalse kerk, Caspar & Ludwig Konig 1763, played by Ad van Sleuwen

This set can do nothing else then impress. I could dive in many superlatives regarding performance, interpretation and sound, but nothing would come close to the enormous treasure this set represents. A absolute must to all Organ buffs.

Rare soundclip of the Teschemacher organ of the Michaëlskerk in Oosterland. Was originally built as a chamber organ for a wealthy Dutch family.

http://www.youtube.com/v/T70zwKh2hyA

[listener]

BOCCHERINI  Cello Concerto in G
HAYDN   Cello Concerto in C
Maurice Gendron, cello    London Symphony Orch.     Raymond Leppard, cond.
MENDELSSOHN   Symphony 1 in c, op. 11  Symphony 2 in B^b, op. 52 "Lobegesang"
Helen Donath, Rotraud Hansmann, Waldemar Kementt,
New Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus  Wolfgang Sawallisch, cond.

[Marc]

Rare soundclip of the Teschemacher organ of the Michaëlskerk in Oosterland. Was originally built as a chamber organ for a wealthy Dutch family.

http://www.youtube.com/v/T70zwKh2hyA

Btw: organist is Peter Westerbrink, 1st organist of the Der Aa Kerk in Groningen.
Here playing Nicolaus Bruhns' Praeludium ex G on the famous Schnitger/Timpe organ of that church:

http://www.youtube.com/v/c86LHmbpCNE

[Lisztianwagner]

To bring the Liszt day to a close:

Franz Liszt
Hungarian Rhapsodies No.15 & 17

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[kishnevi]

I own all of the CDs in that box and I generally agree there's nothing in that set that really sticks out in my mind and is memorable. Reading Gliere's own history it doesn't surprise me he wrote music like this. He essentially was nothing more than a lapdog for Stalin's regime. He was awarded many prizes and honors, but, for me, he wasn't a composer that suffered for their art and endured the hardships that goes along with trying to express yourself in this constrictive environment. That honor goes to Shostakvoich, Myaskovsky, Weinberg, etc. who all believed the Soviet government was as corrupt as Hitler's Nazi Germany.

I think 'lapdog' is perhaps a little too harsh.  Not every artist is a rebel or a person distrustful or even alienated from the powers that be;  some artists are natural conformists, people not willing to rock the boat, especially if risking their own safety is involved.

And the fact that it took 22 years (1927-1949) for the Soviet authorities to decide that the title of "The Red Poppy" might be seen as an insult to Communism (you know,  suggesting it was, like all other religions, an opiate for the masses), despite the loyal Socialist agitprop scenario of the ballet itself,  carries a certain brand of humor; as does Shostakovich's bemoaning the fact that Leningrad chose to blast a passage from Gliere's "Hymn to a Great City" to all arriving passengers at the train station (he didn't dislike the music itself, it seems, just the fact that it was constantly blasting on the PA speakers every time he got on or off a train there).

Now playing CD 5 to conclude the set. 

The horn concerto, btw, had some very lyrical passages of a sort one doesn't necessarily hear in pieces featuring that instrument, and includes a cadenza which Gliere left open for the performer to compose him/herself.  It would be a nice piece for horn players to include on their programs/recordings.

[North Star]

I am a big fan of the Dance Suite, too, Ilaria!

And me!

Now on the  third door:
Bartók
Bluebeard's Castle
Norman, Polgár, Boulez & CSO
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[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I think 'lapdog' is perhaps a little too harsh.  Not every artist is a rebel or a person distrustful or even alienated from the powers that be;  some artists are natural conformists, people not willing to rock the boat, especially if risking their own safety is involved.

And the fact that it took 22 years (1927-1949) for the Soviet authorities to decide that the title of "The Red Poppy" might be seen as an insult to Communism (you know,  suggesting it was, like all other religions, an opiate for the masses), despite the loyal Socialist agitprop scenario of the ballet itself,  carries a certain brand of humor; as does Shostakovich's bemoaning the fact that Leningrad chose to blast a passage from Gliere's "Hymn to a Great City" to all arriving passengers at the train station (he didn't dislike the music itself, it seems, just the fact that it was constantly blasting on the PA speakers every time he got on or off a train there).

Now playing CD 5 to conclude the set. 

The horn concerto, btw, had some very lyrical passages of a sort one doesn't necessarily hear in pieces featuring that instrument, and includes a cadenza which Gliere left open for the performer to compose him/herself.  It would be a nice piece for horn players to include on their programs/recordings.

I agree whole-heartily with you. Gliere his Symphonies are amongst my favourites. It takes time to understand these works. They are in fact very well written.

[Sadko]

And me!

Now on the  third door:
Bartók
Bluebeard's Castle
Norman, Polgár, Boulez & CSO
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Judging from the photos Bluebeard should be more afraid of Judtih than the other way round :-)

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

And to close off my evening of pleasant listening, this one again. A favourite!

[North Star]

Judging from the photos Bluebeard should be more afraid of Judtih than the other way round :-)

Thank goodness I have it in the Boulez/Bartók box 

[Mirror Image]

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