What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Que]

 


Since this is a performance on a period instrument, I'd better refrain from making any comments.

Q

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

I listen yesterday evening for a long time, and afterwards was to tired to write about that. Sometimes I wonder if somebody at all reads these ramblings, or if I should just post a pic as many do and run off.

Well for now then, if you want a fusion between Schubert and Beethoven, the outcome is Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda. He is a totally unique composer though, despite the afore mentioned greats. He is actually as good as any of them! Without any doubt. It was not the expected outcome when I started listening to this disc, but I knew after a few bars that some greatness emerged. A quick and alert orchestrator, whose melodies float out without effort, and the way in which it all is connected to make a composition complete, gives you ready insight in exactly how good he is. I was stunned for 68:00 minutes, that's how long this CD lasts. A great discovery for me, he made me enjoy a totally unexpected musical fiesta. Try for yourself! Great performance and sound.

Concert Overture, No. 17, opus 242.
Symphony No. 2, opus 17 in E flat major & No 4. opus 60 in C major.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

August Klughardt.
Violin concerto, opus 68 in D major.
Mirjam Tschopp, violin.
Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau, Golo Berg.
Recorded in 2009.

As I wrote before on the 27/10/2012, Klughardt is a extremely fine composer, who sits perfectly in the late romantic era, with small outbursts towards the 20th century, but only mildly. The second movement "Andante quasi recitativo" is a perfect example for his ability to shape fine melodies with meaning. Powerful and totally convincing. The third movement "Adagio cantabile" sounds like a song for the Angels divine. All very beautiful.
Mirjam Tschopp, is a fascinating musician, nimble fingers, from the softest note to the loudest crescendo, its all done with a very convincing motivation. She plays like a goddess. The orchestra is a bit above their depth with this music, it doesn't sit easily on them, but they make a convincing case anyway. The sound is a bit rumbustious. Worth your investment.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Johann Philipp Kirnberger, Johann Gottfried Muthel, Christoph Nichelmann, have one thing in common: they were very able composers who could hold their ground with the Bach family output. Easily. Very impressive music, which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially when they come in such good performances and sound.

CD 2

[Brian]

I listen yesterday evening for a long time, and afterwards was to tired to write about that. Sometimes I wonder if somebody at all reads these ramblings, or if I should just post a pic as many do and run off.

Well for now then, if you want a fusion between Schubert and Beethoven, the outcome is Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda. He is a totally unique composer though, despite the afore mentioned greats. He is actually as good as any of them! Without any doubt. It was not the expected outcome when I started listening to this disc, but I knew after a few bars that some greatness emerged. A quick and alert orchestrator, whose melodies float out without effort, and the way in which it all is connected to make a composition complete, gives you ready insight in exactly how good he is. I was stunned for 68:00 minutes, that's how long this CD lasts. A great discovery for me, he made me enjoy a totally unexpected musical fiesta. Try for yourself! Great performance and sound.

Concert Overture, No. 17, opus 242.
Symphony No. 2, opus 17 in E flat major & No 4. opus 60 in C major.

Buy the CD with the Fifth Symphony, it is even better! Kalliwoda's Fifth is my favorite German or Germanic symphony between Schubert's Ninth and Brahms' Fourth. I love it even more than Schumann, but then Schumann was a very great admirer too.

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Hey Mirror John, can I get some righteous table-pounding for this???:

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[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

And I closed again last evening with CD 6 from this box, who's merits has been told many a time on GMG. Its a wonderful collection, with excellent musicians, well recorded in 1993.

[Conor71]

Mozart: Piano Concerto In Eb Major, K 449


Taking a break from my Shostakovich marathon to listen to some lighter fare - Now playing Disc 2 of the Piano Concerto box-set. I really need to spend more time with this music!. I can recognize a few of the more famous PC's now but most of it I havent been paying close attention to so it all sounds a bit samey!. Theres some good tunes to be mined here so I will try to get back to this set again in a few months. After the Mozart I will play Liszt's Dante Symphony from the Decca 2-fer. I listened to this Symphony a few years ago but I dont remember anything about it - anyway I want to hear it again and get to know it better

[Lisztianwagner]

Fryderyk Chopin
Polonaise

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CD6

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Buy the CD with the Fifth Symphony, it is even better! Kalliwoda's Fifth is my favorite German or Germanic symphony between Schubert's Ninth and Brahms' Fourth. I love it even more than Schumann, but then Schumann was a very great admirer too.

Ordered it, thank you Brian.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

So this morning I returned to a much played favorite of mine.

[Corey]

                                                                                          (SQs 15 & 5)

[The new erato]

Disc 2 from this set. Such wonderful music, and such graceful, sprightly playing!

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[stingo]

Johann Philipp Kirnberger, Johann Gottfried Muthel, Christoph Nichelmann, have one thing in common: they were very able composers who could hold their ground with the Bach family output. Easily. Very impressive music, which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially when they come in such good performances and sound.

CD 2

Schornsheim is a favorite of mine, and I agree, the above set is very enjoyable indeed.

[SonicMan46]

So this morning I returned to a much played favorite of mine.

 

Hi Harry - thought that I already owned the disc you posted but have Vitali's Op. XI w/ the same performers - guess I'll have to add the Op. 2 disc to my want list!    Dave

[SonicMan46]

Charpentier, Marc-Antoine (1643-1704) - more choral listening on a Saturday morn -

 

[stingo]

GLASS Cello Sonata in F major

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[Lisztianwagner]

Fryderyk Chopin
Polonaise

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CD6

CD7: Polonaise

[The new erato]

Absolutely amazing sound on this:

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[stingo]

MOZART Symphony No. 8 from

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[stingo]

CLEMENTI Piano Concerto in C

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