What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Lisztianwagner]

The dissonances one encounters in Berg's Wozzeck.

Ah, naturally. I'm sorry I thought that was an american way of meaning before....

[Mirror Image]

Ah, naturally. I'm sorry I thought that was an american way of meaning before....

No problem, Ilaria. By the way, how are you enjoying that Janacek box set on Decca?

[Lisztianwagner]

No problem, Ilaria. By the way, how are you enjoying that Janacek box set on Decca?

Sure, I've been incredibly enjoying it, that's a great set! I've listened to the first two discs so far and I particularly appreciated In the mist, On an overgrown path, the String Quartet Kreutzersonate, the Violin Sonata and the Romance for Violin & Piano.

[Karl Henning]

“Papa”
Concerto in D, Hob.XVIII/2
Ton Koopman  (organ) & al.

[Fafner]

I get teased for loving all three Furtwangler symphonies (and the Artur Schnabel symphonies), but they are lovely in their way. I hope you like this recording, which I do not have. How is it?

I really like it. Furtwängler is much derided as a composer, but it is great music, truly heartfelt and masterfully orchestrated. Barenboim gives it an energetic treatment, in impressive, modern sound.

[Mirror Image]

Sure, I've been incredibly enjoying it, that's a great set! I've listened to the first two discs so far and I particularly appreciated In the mist, On an overgrown path, the String Quartet Kreutzersonate, the Violin Sonata and the Romance for Violin & Piano.

Nice! Please keep me posted. I'll be anxious to read your opinion of Sinfonietta and Taras Bulba.

[North Star]

Sure, I've been incredibly enjoying it, that's a great set! I've listened to the first two discs so far and I particularly appreciated In the mist, On an overgrown path, the String Quartet Kreutzersonate, the Violin Sonata and the Romance for Violin & Piano.

Great to hear that, Ilaria, even though you didn't mention SQ no. 2, easily among my very favourites from Janacek (along with In the mists from the instrumental music) - and Luke Ottevanger's favourite piece of music. Pohadka is wonderful, too.

[Mirror Image]

Now:



A great recording. Listening to North Country Sketches. One of Delius' finest works.

[Papy Oli]

Good evening 

First listen to the work :
Schönberg - Pelleas & Melisande

BPO / Christian Thielemann / concert dated 12.12.09 On the BPO Digital concert hall.

Interesting. 

[Karl Henning]

Good evening, Oli!

And now, inspired by Johnnie, Brewski & Cato:

Bruckner
Symphony № 1 in c minor
Cologne Radio Symphony
Günter Wand

[asin]B0042U2HLY[/asin]

[Papy Oli]

oh... it would appear there is more than one Pelleas & Melisande ...   I just found out while taking a few first steps in the Schoenberg thread. I should edit my previous post as a first listen to any Pelleas & Melisande then. Maybe Schoenberg's was the not the one I thought it was when I selected it on the BPO site ages back !! 

What a prat. me that is. Not Schoenberg...or Debussy...or Sibelius... or Fauré.


I'll have to find those as well. 

[mahler10th]

Good evening, Oli!

And now, inspired by Johnnie, Brewski & Cato:

Bruckner
Symphony № 1 in c minor
Cologne Radio Symphony
Günter Wand

[asin]B0042U2HLY[/asin]

Aye, I'm going to get to that one, I'm starting my own wee personal Bruckners 1st Experience Night with this, which has been highly recommended by Brewski.  I hope to uncover riches, and already am by the sounds of what I'm listening to...     

oh... it would appear there is more than one Pelleas & Melisande ...   I just found out while taking a few first steps in the Schoenberg thread. I should edit my previous post as a first listen to any Pelleas & Melisande then. Maybe Schoenberg's was the not the one I thought it was when I selected it on the BPO site ages back !! 
What a prat. me that is. Not Schoenberg...or Debussy...or Sibelius... or Fauré.

I'll have to find those as well. 

LOL

[madaboutmahler]

Good evening, everyone!

Some beautiful Delius for me:
http://www.youtube.com/v/JUgfHSINV7Y
http://www.youtube.com/v/1Ffd0BFO-Qg

Gorgeous.

[Papy Oli]

Schönberg - Pelleas & Melisande
BPO / Christian Thielemann / concert dated 12.12.09 On the BPO Digital concert hall.

From the same concert and another first listen

Johannes Brahms - Schicksalslied
Rundfunkchor Berlin, Robin Gritton Chorus Master

that's gorgeous 

Disclaimer : other Schicksalslied might be available for all I know 0:)

[Mirror Image]

Good evening, everyone!

Some beautiful Delius for me:
http://www.youtube.com/v/JUgfHSINV7Y
http://www.youtube.com/v/1Ffd0BFO-Qg

Gorgeous.

Absolutely, Daniel. An amazing composer that still to this day invokes much controversy amongst listeners. Like Debussy, Delius was a 'quiet revolutionary.' His approach to the form of music is unlike any other. It flows like good conversation from one musical passage to the other showing rigorous development and approach to melody and harmony that is truly inspiring and noteworthy.

[Papy Oli]

Johannes Brahms - Nänie
Johannes Brahms - Gesang der Parzen

BPO / Thielemann / Rundfunkchor Berlin / Robin Gritton (Chorus Master)

[Papy Oli]

One more :

Stravinsky - Apollo

Rattle / BPO / 18.02.11

[madaboutmahler]

Absolutely, Daniel. An amazing composer that still to this day invokes much controversy amongst listeners. Like Debussy, Delius was a 'quiet revolutionary.' His approach to the form of music is unlike any other. It flows like good conversation from one musical passage to the other showing rigorous development and approach to melody and harmony that is truly inspiring and noteworthy.

Beautiful description, John! Currently listening to 'The Walk to Paradise Garden' over and over, just so beautiful! Might have to listen to the opera at some point, as you suggest.

[Mirror Image]

Beautiful description, John! Currently listening to 'The Walk to Paradise Garden' over and over, just so beautiful! Might have to listen to the opera at some point, as you suggest.

Excellent news, Daniel. You will certainly enjoy it I think.

[Karl Henning]

Again!

“Papa”
Concerto in D, Hob.XVIII/2
Ton Koopman  (organ) & al.