What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Harry]

Health, Love & Happiness to all.

This disc is certainly a surprise so well it is done, not one remark in the negative. Played on authentic instruments,

[springrite]

No nanny for the next week, we start the week for Kimi with Fantasia!

[Harry]

Georg Philipp Telemann.
Complete Violin Concertos, Volume II.
L'Orfeo Barockorchester.
Elizabeth Wallfisch, Violin.

As with the first volume I notice that it is well recorded, and played in the same somewhat mechanical way. Wallfisch takes no artistic risks, or emits too much enthusiasm. A bit lame in my ears.
It could be much more livelier as it is now, and that has all to do with both parties involved in this project. It came to my ears, that maybe they will cancel this project.

[DavidW]

Georg Philipp Telemann.
Complete Violin Concertos, Volume II.
L'Orfeo Barockorchester.
Elizabeth Wallfisch, Violin.

As with the first volume I notice that it is well recorded, and played in the same somewhat mechanical way. Wallfisch takes no artistic risks, or emits too much enthusiasm. A bit lame in my ears.
It could be much more livelier as it is now, and that has all to do with both parties involved in this project. It came to my ears, that maybe they will cancel this project.

I listened to this cd several times over the weekend, I love the music and I found the playing to be very lively, it doesn't hold up well to repeated listenings though simply because the works are not among his greatest, they are simply light divertimenti.

So you guys if it ends up in Harry's refusal bin (and you're not a Bachian snob) jump on it!

[Harry]

I listened to this cd several times over the weekend, I love the music and I found the playing to be very lively, it doesn't hold up well to repeated listenings though simply because the works are not among his greatest, they are simply light divertimenti.

So you guys if it ends up in Harry's refusal bin (and you're not a Bachian snob) jump on it!

Well it must be my ears then!

[Coopmv]

Well it must be my ears then!

Elizabeth Wallfisch is an outstanding violinist.  Wasn't she part of the English Concert when Trevor Pinnock was its conductor?

[Harry]

And now to the other end of the musical spectrum, compared with Telemann. I bought some weeks ago two cd with music from Ludwig Thuille I doubled up on the opus 20, the Piano Quintet in E flat major but considering the low price of both cd's that posed no problem for me. This CD begins with the[ Sextet in B flat major opus 6, a really delightful work, perfectly played by a unknown ensemble to me, Chantily Quintet, and it must be said, they play with much attention, and with a warm tone. The work itself is not a masterwork, but well worth to have, if you like the idiom of this composer. The recording is somewhat darkish. A bit more openness at the top would have been better. /i]

[Harry]

 

Elizabeth Wallfisch is an outstanding violinist.  Wasn't she part of the English Concert when Trevor Pinnock was its conductor?

Let me say this, I am not doubting Wallfisch's ability to play well. I have many recordings with her and never cause for complaint. Technical she plays as good as ever, but to me these concertos sound a bit off radar.
That is however my personal conclusion, and in no way reflects the absolute truth.

[Coopmv]

Another from the Leonhardt Jubilee set - that seems to proliferate amongst GMG members quite rapidly now.

 

This set is a no-brainer for most classical music enthusiasts ...

[DavidW]

 

Elizabeth Wallfisch is an outstanding violinist.  Wasn't she part of the English Concert when Trevor Pinnock was its conductor?

Yup she was, those were the times, alot of outstanding musicians started off working with Pinnock.

I like her style, I have her playing in Haydn's Violin Concertos and Bach's Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord as well and they are superb. 0:)

[Harry]

I counted 81 cd's with her, in my collection, that must count for something, right?

[DavidW]

Let me say this, I am not doubting Wallfisch's ability to play well. I have many recordings with her and never cause for complaint. Technical she plays as good as ever, but to me these concertos sound a bit off radar.
That is however my personal conclusion, and in no way reflects the absolute truth.

Well I can agree with that, I turned around after the violin concertos and listened to the Paris Quartets and they were just much richer and texture, and engagingly complex.  The VCs on the other side sound nearly galant homophonic, melodic but not much else.  Slight trifles but still diverting pleasant music.

[DavidW]

I counted 81 cd's with her, in my collection, that must count for something, right?

Holy cow!   That must be her entire discography!

[Harry]

Holy cow!   That must be her entire discography!

Yes it nearly is.

[Harry]

Ludwig Thuille.

Piano Quintet in E flat major, opus 20.
Gigli Quartet.

In some respect this recording is better as the CPO disc I bought at the same time. First of all, the playing is more committed, warm and very emphatic. The deeper digging into the emotional content pays rewards not heard all the time, with the Vogler Quartet. The Gigli's are slower too, but that is barely noticeable, while on the other hand the Vogler's sound heavy handed, and laboured at times, although faster. The Vogler's clearly bring more detail in the playing, and uncover different aspects of the piece. I did not know the Gigli Quartet, but from what is presented here, I would say they are a pretty homogenous ensemble.

[karlhenning]

Berlioz - Requiem

The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus
Lorin Maazel

An old sentimental favorite of mine!

[karlhenning]

No nanny for the next week, we start the week for Kimi with Fantasia!

Even a nanny needs some vacation! 

[ChamberNut]

Thanks for the tip. Indeed, for some mysterious reason I tend to enjoy the Scherzo more than the other parts so far.

So, my journey continues with

Bruckner

Symphony No. 2 in C minor

Jochum / SKD
As mentioned above, I liked the Scherzo the most.

Clouds are beginning to dissipate, I hope. 

Yes, from the very beginning, I fell in love with the Scherzos! 

[ChamberNut]

Beethoven - String Quintet, op.29

Amadeus Quartet
Cecil Aronowitz
DG

[Henk]

How is that box, James?