What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Harry]

The second disc of this box with music from Locatelli, opus 1,4, 7,
Really excellent playing throughout.

[Wanderer]

I appreciate all the answers on Manze. His Corelli and Händel interest me, so I'll probably investigate those recordings sooner or later.

I think this box of extraordinary value Tasos

I was very pleasantly surprised by it; Sibelius not being normally associated with piano music I expected these to be mere trifles. Some trifles, though! 

[Subotnick]

I'm ashamed to say I've been neglecting Sibelius of late!  About time I did something about it.



Price was an issue when buying this. While getting the cover to post I came across a couple of recordings of Kullervo that sound interesting to say the least.



It's my birthday in 9 days! Dear brother...

TTFN.
Me.

[val]

HINDEMITH:     Das Marienleben                   / Annelies Kupper, Carl Seemann


Kupper created the revised version of this cycle in 1948. This CD, recorded months after the first audition, has a deep historic and artistic value, because Kupper and Seemann hard worked this Lieder with Hindemith.  
It is one of the great German cycles of Lieder composed in the 20th century.

[The new erato]

HINDEMITH:     Das Marienleben                   / Annelies Kupper, Carl Seemann


Kupper created the revised version of this cycle in 1948. This CD, recorded months after the first audition, has a deep historic and artistic value, because Kupper and Seemann hard worked this Lieder with Hindemith.  
It is one of the great German cycles of Lieder composed in the 20th century.

Yep - and I like MDGs disc of it a lot; it has several other fine, and interesting, Hindemith works for voice and small ensemble.

[Christo]

Manolis Kalomiris (1883-1962), Tritpych for Orchestra (1937/40)

Written on the occasion of the death of Venizelos and associated with the struggle for Crete (called a `liberation' in common Greek usage). Dramatic opening, fine orchestration, clearly a distinct voice.

             

[Harry]

I'm ashamed to say I've been neglecting Sibelius of late!  About time I did something about it.

It's my birthday in 9 days! Dear brother...

TTFN.
Me.

There many recordings out there my friend, Jarvi/Vanska are both very good options too, but its really a question of sampling especially with this work.
And I expect a piece of cake when your birthday comes up, and a table full of booze, you'd mind!

[Harry]

Manolis Kalomiris (1883-1962), Tritpych for Orchestra (1937/40)

Written on the occasion of the death of Venizelos and associated with the struggle for Crete (called a `liberation' in common Greek usage). Dramatic opening, fine orchestration, clearly a distinct voice.

             

My favorite recording from 2007

[Subotnick]

There many recordings out there my friend, Jarvi/Vanska are both very good options too, but its really a question of sampling especially with this work.
And I expect a piece of cake when your birthday comes up, and a table full of booze, you'd mind!

If I'm sober enough to remember...

[Harry]

I was very pleasantly surprised by it; Sibelius not being normally associated with piano music I expected these to be mere trifles. Some trifles, though! 

Although neglected by all and the composer himself, I consider the piano works of great value, and by no means trifles.
And I am glad you find them excellent too my friend.
I must have played these records absolutely gray, and the cd's where a Godsend for the records where unplayable by that time, due to wear and tear 

[Harry]

If I'm sober enough to remember...

O, don't worry, I make you remember........

[Subotnick]

O, don't worry, I make you remember........

[Christo]

My favorite recording from 2007

The recording is fine too, but I like the music even more ! 

Now playing: Kalomoris, Third Symphony `Palamian' (1955)

[Harry]

The recording is fine too, but I like the music even more ! 

Now playing: Kalomoris, Third Symphony `Palamian' (1955)

Teaches me to watch my words and expressions with a learned Anglophile.

[Harry]

The third disc from this box. : The Golden Age of the Court of Mannheim, with works from: Cannabich, Carl & Johann Stamitz, Fils, Franzl.
Music of  some interest, well played, and recorded.

[wintersway]

Good morning/day to all!

[Subotnick]

My first ever listen to an Ives symphony! 

TTFN.
Me.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

My first ever listen to an Ives symphony! 

Good luck! I know 1, 3 and 4....

[Subotnick]

Good luck! I know 1, 3 and 4....

Hold that thought! The house next door to me is rather noisily being rennovated! I can't hear a thing! I shall return to the Ives later...

TTFN.
Me.

[Harry]

I consider this disc pivotal in my collection. Atterberg is no stranger to me, but this disc was. Not anymore, and I bask in the warmth of his sonata for Cello and piano, and considering to play the Concerto.....