What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[BachQ]

Argerich performing Prokofiev PC 3 ( 0:)) and Tchaik 1 ( ).

[BachQ]

Absolutely true, you could even say that it is almost cheerful, comparing it to the 7th or the 9th.

Harry, what do you feel are Pettersson's MOST DEPRESSING symphonies?  (so summarize and oversimplify)

[Harry]

Harry, what do you feel are Pettersson's MOST DEPRESSING symphonies?  (so summarize and oversimplify)

Until know that would be 6,7,9, 10.
The rest I have to rehear again, before I could be clear about them.
I am still waiting for the score's from 12-16, a friend of mine would copy.

[Guido]

Shostakovich Piano concerto no.2 (what an absolutely brilliant piece! I forgot quite how beautiful it was)
Shostakovich Cello Concertos
Miaskovsky cello concerto
Bridge Cello Sonata.

Anything to remember Slava by T_T

[Harry]

Vagn Holmboe.

Symphony No. 7 in one movement, opus 50/M 167.

Aarhus SO/Owain Arwel Hughes.

A balm for your soul! What a fine piece of work this is. I needed all this after the terrible 4th symphony. This is strictly my own qualification based on prejudices, so don't worry.
There is such a internal balance, and a straightforward declamation of harmony, that I likely have scored two favourites in one day.
Sound is just fine, as is performance.

[Que]

Bruckner IV, Munich Philharmonic.

I got this because of the Bruckner - turns out be a very clever idea.
After Kempe's Brahms I kind of knew what to expect/hope for: broad tempi, incredible detail, crisp and natural playing - lacking any ponderosity. Kempe lets the music unfold in a way that it seems to do so all by itself. A remarkable quality in a conductor.

Q

[Danny]

Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 conducted by Haitnik with the LSO

Goooooooooooooood stuff here!      

[not edward]

Until know that would be 6,7,9, 10.
The rest I have to rehear again, before I could be clear about them.
I am still waiting for the score's from 12-16, a friend of mine would copy.

Interesting. I don't see 10 as depressing at all, instead as defiant and even almost optimistic by the coda.

Listening to Richter again, now in Schubert's D894. The first movement is miraculous, like floating in space for 26 minutes: Richter always was remarkable in pieces with thin textures and little harmonic movement.

[Bogey]

Uninspiring cover art....very inspiring performances.

[George]

Uninspiring cover art....very inspiring performances.

Yes, I LOVE that CD Bill. Some really great stuff! Apparently it is now OOP. 

[George]

No. 2 from:

[Wanderer]

No. 2 from:

Great, isn't it? 

[George]

Great, isn't it? 

It sure is! Only its distantly placed mikes keep it from being perfect! 

BTW, have you had a chance to check out the sound on that Pires/Schubert Impromptus disc yet?

[wintersway]

[Wanderer]

It sure is! Only its distantly placed mikes keep it from being perfect! 

BTW, have you had a chance to check out the sound on that Pires/Schubert Impromptus disc yet?

Out of curiosity, do you use speakers or headphones?
I'll check it out in the morning, when I'll have totally free reign of the volume knob. 

Listening right now:

Schubert: Piano Sonata D960 (Andsnes).

[Drasko]

[not edward]

Shostakovich: String Quartets #14 & #15 (Fitzwilliam Qt.)/Viola Sonata (Bashmet/Richter).

[Don Giovanni]

I love Shostakovich's quartets. The haunting 15th is my favourite.

[PaulR]

PDQ Bach: Iphigenia in Brooklyn

[George]

Out of curiosity, do you use speakers or headphones?
I'll check it out in the morning, when I'll have totally free reign of the volume knob. 

Listening right now:

Schubert: Piano Sonata D960 (Andsnes).

I listen on both headphones and speakers. The effect I mentioned is more pronounced on headphones. I look forward to your input.