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[imperfection]

Verdi: La Forza del Destino overture

Arturo Toscanini
NBC Symphony orchestra

Flawless technique...both from the podium and the orchestra. Very high-tensioned, driven not with brutal strength but intriguing drama...top-notch stuff 

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

I've posted it in Henning's Headquarters yesterday, but I want to reiterate my strong endorsement of Karl Henning's Passion According to St-John. Not because I heard it again, but because it's been in my head since the last couple of days. It's the kind of music that speaks an idiom everyone can understand, but elicits spiritual emotions (through a bi-millenary tradition) that are often repressed (in this day and age).

I am in full agreement. One of my great musical experiences of this year. The work is harrowing and strangely uplifting at the same time. And if you're not a Christian, you still get the 'message' on a purely human level.

[rickardg]

W A Mozart
Piano Sonatas in Bb major K333, Bb major K570, C minor K457, Fantasia in C minor K475
Ivan Moravec, piano

I really like this record on first listen. The rhythms skips and jumps mischievously without feeling lightweight in the slow or dramatic parts.

[springrite]

I am in full agreement. One of my great musical experiences of this year. The work is harrowing and strangely uplifting at the same time. And if you're not a Christian, you still get the 'message' on a purely human level.

I agree! Some of my favorite Passion works are from modern times, from Pendereki's St. Luke to St. John by Gubaidunlina and now, Henning. I am not a Christian but the music and the message are very moving indeed. Besides, John has always been my favorite.

[Wanderer]

Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 (Donohoe/Philharmonia Orchestra/Svetlanov).

[Catison]

Besides, John has always been my favorite.

Yes, but Paul was the Walrus.

For me today it will be:

Rubbra - Symphony No. 2 (Hickox)
Nielsen - Flute Concerto (Rattle)
Shostakovich - Twelfth Symphony (Barshai)
Messiaen - Des canyons aux étoiles (Chung)

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Yes, but Paul was the Walrus.

[SonicMan46]

O, Dave , that is old head, we all new already that Farrenc's work is awesome
You are lagging behind my friend!

Hello Harry - nah, just 'catching up' & filling in the gaps! 

As of last year, I did not have much in the way of pre-20th century European 'lady' composers - now have a good handful of Clara S., Fanny M., L. Farrenc, and a few others!  Dave 

[Bogey]

Mozart Requiem
Karl Böhm/Wiener Philharmoniker
DG 413 553-2

[ChamberNut]

Last night:

Strauss, R.

Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40    (5 out of 5!)

Duett Concertino for clarinet, bassoon and strings.

Staatskapelle Dresden
Rudolf Kempe
EMI Classics Box Set

[ChamberNut]

Wagner

Tristan und Isolde - Act II

Chor und Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Christian Thielemann

Thomas Moser - Tristan
Deborah Voigt - Isolde
DG

[not edward]

[springrite]

You are lagging behind my friend!

Those not behind Harry have all been lapped!

[lukeottevanger]

I have these - very impressed I am too. His Ysaye Sonatas are staggering IMO. What do you make of this one?

[karlhenning]

I've posted it in Henning's Headquarters yesterday, but I want to reiterate my strong endorsement of Karl Henning's Passion According to St-John. Not because I heard it again, but because it's been in my head since the last couple of days. It's the kind of music that speaks an idiom everyone can understand, but elicits spiritual emotions (through a bi-millenary tradition) that are often repressed (in this day and age).

Thank you from my heart, indeed, André, Johan & Paul!

[Haffner]

Yes, but Paul was the Walrus.

But HEY! Whom was the egg-mahn?

[Harry]

Leclair.
Quatrieme livre de Sonatas, opus 9. Volume II.
No. 2,3,6,7.
Convivium.

The second instalment on Hyperion, and well it is, I'd say, go and get, for as a budget priced cd, its far above any competition.

[Haffner]

Mozart Requiem
Karl Böhm/Wiener Philharmoniker
DG 413 553-2

Am very curious about this one. I only have the Marriner (love it!).

[karlhenning]

Yes, but Paul was the Walrus.

Looking through a glass onion . . . .