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[Que]

A picture of the organ isn't necessary this time. Good morning!

Comments on this dics HERE.

Q

[listener]

I didn't know Mahler wrote anything for piano solo!


[sound of evil laughter trailing off into the cybersphere]

3 lost pieces:
"Polka with Introductory Funeral March" 1867
"Suite" 1875-78      cited by Bauer-Lechner
Pieces for Piano    - not written down, cited by La Grange
and a piano duet arrangement of Bruckner Symphony no.5 in B-flat? looks like an error in Chwialkowski's Catgalog
I've found a recording of no.3 in d minor
http://www.amazon.com/Bruckner-Symphony-Gustav-Mahler-pianos/dp/B0000021GK

[Que]

Recently reissued at budget price BTW.

Edit: My comments HERE.

Q

[mc ukrneal]

Here's one I have been thoroughly enjoying (one of the first opera rara's I've bought and a real success - with the sales at mdt on opera rara and at 1 CD, this is worth exploring for those who might have been thinking about it):


This has a strong all around cast. No one irritates me (they are in tune, no straining, good characterizations)! And the music is simply fabulous. It may not have quite the name recognition of other operas, but I have enjoyed it no less. The ensemble work is very good too (nothing rushed and together).  To sum up: A joy to listen to!

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD1 from this set, which arrived a few days ago ...

[mc ukrneal]

Now playing CD1 from this set, which arrived a few days ago ...

Can't wait until you get to #5...

[Sergeant Rock]

Gaspard de la Nuit




Sarge

[Coopmv]

Can't wait until you get to #5...

Symphony No. 4, a work I have never been too familiar with, sounds excellent so far.  I cannot wait to get to S5 and S6.  I have always considered the versions by Karajan among the best.  I have heard many praises for Mravinsky's Tchaikovsky Symphonies over the years but only decided to get the set until 2 weeks ago.  Any further recommendations?  I imagine his Shosty symphonies should be good as well ...

[Keemun]

For Sturdy Favorites Saturday, and a Saturday tradition because it seems to hit the spot when I have to come into the office on Saturday morning:

Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 3
Abbado
LSO

[Harry]

First listen.

[mc ukrneal]

Symphony No. 4, a work I have never been too familiar with, sounds excellent so far.  I cannot wait to get to S5 and S6.  I have always considered the versions by Karajan among the best.  I have heard many praises for Mravinsky's Tchaikovsky Symphonies over the years but only decided to get the set until 2 weeks ago.  Any further recommendations?  I imagine his Shosty symphonies should be good as well ...

Mravinksy you mean? Problem is usually the quality of the sound as he is interesting in almost everything. There is a Mravinsky Brilliant box that I've been thinking about - supposed to be pretty good. It has a broad cross-section of his work. I have more Tchaikovsky (ballet suites) and they are good too (and appear to be in the Mravinksy box). Not always so easy to find his stuff in print...

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD2 from this set.  The third movement of S5 is just outstanding.  Unfortunately, it is broken up from the first two movements, which are on CD1 ...   

[Opus106]

Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72
Chamber Orchestra of Europe|Nikolaus Harnoncourt

The timpani sounds sumptuous!

[Opus106]

Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72
Chamber Orchestra of Europe|Nikolaus Harnoncourt

The timpani sounds sumptuous!

I'm not sure, but I think the finale of No. 7 just might have scared a dog somewhere in the neighbourhood.

[Novi]

Good afternoon everyone. Hope you're all having a lovely Saturday.

Johannes-Passion from Suzuki's box:


Quite lovely, but lacking in drama and a bit static; I'd prefer a more propulsive interpretation.

[bhodges]

Donizetti: Maria Stuarda, aria and cabaletta (Nelly Miricioiu live in Amsterdam, 1996) - Wow, never heard this singer before, and she is a real find. 

http://www.youtube.com/v/yoKgntPOJ6k

--Bruce

[Harry]

First listen.

[bhodges]

Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72
Chamber Orchestra of Europe|Nikolaus Harnoncourt

The timpani sounds sumptuous!

I'm not sure, but I think the finale of No. 7 just might have scared a dog somewhere in the neighbourhood.

 

This is one of my favorite recordings of anything.  Harnoncourt and the COE have incredible energy and precision in these pieces.

--Bruce

[Antoine Marchand]

Good afternoon everyone. Hope you're all having a lovely Saturday.

Johannes-Passion from Suzuki's box:


Quite lovely, but lacking in drama and a bit static; I'd prefer a more propulsive interpretation.

I have thought the same about some Suzuki's performances. But the exact dose of drama in a Lutheran passion is always a problematic issue. It was even a problem for Bach himself, when he arrived in Leipzig, being suspect of "operatic" tendencies.

Now listening to:



Mätthaus-Passion BWV 244
Monika Frimmer, Veronica Winter, sopran
Lena Susanne Norin, alto
Christoph Prégardien, Wilfried Jochens, tenor
Klaus Mertens, Hans Georg Wimmer, bass
Rheinische Kantorei
Das Kleine Konzert
Max Hermann (conductor)

   

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD5 of 60 from this set ...