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ChamberNut

#55800
October 13, 2009, 08:10:57 AM
From the library

Schubert

Symphony No. 1 to 4

Abbado
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
DG

I may just listen to all 8 symphonies, plus the Grand Duo and Rosamunde Overture today!  0:)

CD

#55801
October 13, 2009, 08:26:57 AM
Quote from: opus106 on October 13, 2009, 07:49:32 AM
How about I join you, Corey, in listening to music from the Couperin family? :)

Louis Couperin
Suites and Pavane (currently, one in A minor, with a prelude in the style of Mr. Froberger)
Gustav Leonhardt


Another wonderful disc. I especially love the C Major suite.

Harry

#55802
October 13, 2009, 08:46:38 AM Last Edit: October 13, 2009, 08:50:05 AM by Harry
A highly intriguing composer, these SQ are not easy listening material, but very rewarding they are, once they are under your skin.
I must say that the performances are first rate as is the recording.

Here are some music samples.


http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/Benjamin-Lees-Streichquartette-Nr-1-56/hnum/3539918

Harry

#55803
October 13, 2009, 10:05:30 AM
This is such a relaxing and musically satifying experience, played with emotional conviction. Well a all ladies ensemble, I know that helps.
Why a composer such as Kossler is forgotten is beyond me.

Some music samples.

http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/cpo/detail/-/art/Hans-Koessler-Streichquintett-in-d/hnum/1967058

MN Dave

#55804
October 13, 2009, 11:09:17 AM
Bolet's Liszt in the Jeep...

Franco

#55805
October 13, 2009, 11:13:25 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 13, 2009, 11:09:17 AM
Bolet's Liszt in the Jeep...

I drive a Jeep too - but it is so loud it is hard to enjoy classical music.

MN Dave

#55806
October 13, 2009, 11:15:30 AM
Quote from: Franco on October 13, 2009, 11:13:25 AM
I drive a Jeep too - but it is so loud it is hard to enjoy classical music.

I have a Liberty. I just turn up the tunes. To 20!

Keemun

#55807
October 13, 2009, 11:17:30 AM
Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life. - Ludwig van Beethoven

MN Dave

#55808
October 13, 2009, 11:18:20 AM
Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words - Gortler

karlhenning

#55809
October 13, 2009, 12:22:45 PM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 13, 2009, 11:09:17 AM
Bolet's Liszt in the Jeep...

Nice!  0:) ;D 8)

karlhenning

#55811
October 13, 2009, 12:24:04 PM
Whenever, mon vieux!  :)

Brian

#55812
October 13, 2009, 02:25:29 PM
Quote from: Franco on October 13, 2009, 11:13:25 AM
I drive a Jeep too - but it is so loud it is hard to enjoy classical music.

That's not a problem with Liszt!  >:D >:D >:D

karlhenning

#55813
October 13, 2009, 02:44:27 PM
Trust Brian to bring the hammer down, Dave  ;) 8)

ChamberNut

#55814
October 13, 2009, 03:08:53 PM
Tchaikovsky

The Nutcracker, Op. 71

Gergiev
Kirov Orchestra
Philips

Lilas Pastia

#55815
October 13, 2009, 03:33:21 PM
Tchaikovsky's Pathétique and Mussogsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. The Berlin Philharmonic, 1953 vintage, under Igor Markevich (studio recordings).

I was surprised by this Pathétique's emotional straightness and musically direct, unexaggerated POV. It is still a searing account, but it's all held in check, as if the conductor wanted to convey the impression of tremendous forces under implacable control. It's a dynamic, swift yet sweet reading (the first time the waltz movement makes sense in the context of what precedes and follows. I've long considered this conductor's Philharmonia account among the top contenders, but this one is just as impressive in its way.

The Pictures from the same year is very good. Swift again, with very good flow from one section to another. Brilliant wind playing from the berliners. In this particular case I missed the sense of exhilaration that comes from modern stereophonic sound. Very good, very musical, with some good points made along the way. But ultimately not competitive with the best from the past 30 - 40 years.

Fëanor

#55816
October 13, 2009, 05:30:40 PM
J.S. Bach: Brandenberg Concerto No. 5 ~ Martin Pearlman / Boston Baroque

SonicMan46

#55817
October 13, 2009, 05:38:40 PM
Just some wonderful listening experiences this evening - new arrivals:

Mendelssohn, Felix & Fanny - Piano Trios w/ the Atlantis Trio on 'period instruments', including a Conrad Graf restored 1835 fortepiano; notes state that Felix owned no less that 3 Graf fortepianos and performed his Piano Concerto No. 1 on one of these instruments; further proof that despite FM being 'Romantic', the choice of pianos of the times were not 'metal framed' -  :D

Plus, the above package includes 2 discs - the second one are interviews w/ the performers discussing the recordings, the instruments, and Felix & Fanny Mendelssohn (a.k.a. Hensel) - this is really an excellent bonus CD!  The performances are just outstanding, the sound production superb, and the extra disc worth the 'price of admission' - not to be missed; an Antoine recommendation!  Thanks, friend!  :)

Mozart, WA - Violin & Keyboard Sonatas w/ Rachel Podger & Gary Cooper w/ the latter on fortepiano - supplement to my collection of Wolfie's more mature combo of this genre; but I must say that these early works are just delightful and the recordings superb; plus, a bargain set, i.e. 2 CDs!   :D


 

Coopmv

#55818
October 13, 2009, 05:53:09 PM
Quote from: Que on October 12, 2009, 10:16:02 PM


Q

Q,  How do you like this CD?  I bought it a few weeks ago ...

Coopmv

#55819
October 13, 2009, 05:56:02 PM
Quote from: Feanor on October 13, 2009, 05:30:40 PM
J.S. Bach: Brandenberg Concerto No. 5 ~ Martin Pearlman / Boston Baroque



I put the Canadian ensemble Les Violons du Roy/Labadie quite a few rungs above the Boston Baroque when it comes to virtuosity and style ...
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