What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[not edward]

A much better 4th than Solti's misconceived effort. (I wonder how Hickox compares in this work.)

[Luke]

Hearing Tippett's 1st symphony for the first time: Colin Davis' recording with the LSO. First impressions are of a strong, direct work, though not as memorable as the 2nd. (I'll be listening to that next, probably.)

I also listened to the Solti recording of the 4th. This seemed a superficial performance, obsessed with showing off the virtuosic playing of the CSO. The composer's own recording on NMC impressed me much more.

I'm leaving the 3rd for last: I've heard so many bad things about the work that I've been shying away from it.

No need, Edward. You understand Tippett's flaws and idiosyncrasies perfectly well, so you know what to expect - but problems, if there are any, reside for most people with the last, vocal section, where Tippett, never one to be anything less than no-holds-barred, really lets rip. (Not problematic for me, I'm long past finding Tippett's libretti and vocal writing embarrassing - I feel like I 'get' him, and what is more I find his willingness to expose himself like this deeply, deeply moving, and incredibly brave and confident). The orchestral movements, in any case, are Tippett at his greatest and most personal, I think - the slow movement is particularly ravishing. Don't put it off!

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD4 - Grieg Lyrics Pieces from this set for a first listen ...

[Sergeant Rock]

Bruckner 8th, Carlos Païta and his orchestra: as insane as Barak said it was 



By the way, does anyone know what happened to Barak? His last post was in March; last active more than forty days ago.


Sarge

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD6 - SJP from this set for a first listen ...

[Henk]

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD3 from this set for a first listen ...

[Coopmv]

Now playing this CD, which arrived yesterday for a first listen ...

[Conor71]

Good morning - some Violin Concertos to start the day then moving on to some chamber music later.

Barber: Violin Concerto
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Elgar: Violin Concerto
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1

[Mirror Image]

Now:



Listening to Hymnus amoris right now. Such a lovely work.

[CaramelJones]

Don't want to under represent my own national taste:

[CD]

Really terrible cover, though.

[CaramelJones]

Really terrible cover, though.

I know


But!!

Does this look better?



It's the music...not the cover

[listener]

YSAŸE   6 Sonatas for Violin Solo
     Ruggiero Ricci                 Sansui QS  Quadrophonic recording, not really necessary for a solo instrument?   
THOMSON  The Mother of Us All
     Santa Fe Opera  conducted by Raymond Leppard
a follow-up to having read Tommasini's gossipy biography of Thomson

[Antoine Marchand]

THOMSON  The Mother of Us All
     Santa Fe Opera  conducted by Raymond Leppard
a follow-up to having read Tommasini's gossipy biography of Thomson

Gertrude Stein's life and works are also very interesting, especially a book called The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (Stein's lover, secretary, confidante, etc.).

[Mirror Image]

Now:



Listening to Melodien right now and this really an interesting work. I can tell that I'm going to need to spend much time with this music, but atmosphere and texture in this piece is fascinating.

[Bulldog]

Dvorak's Requiem from N. Jarvi on LPO.  Enjoying it very much, but I've not heard any other recordings of the work.  I'll have to check out the Macal/Delos on the Naxos Music Library and also acquire the Ancerl.  Has anyone heard the new Jansons on RCO?

[karlhenning]

Now that I've wrapped up Fair Warning . . . .

Brahms
Liebeslieder-Walzer, Opus 52
Chamber Choir of Europe
Friederike Haug & Jürgen Meier, pf
Nicol Matt, conductor
Jaap van Zweden

[Que]

Indulging in the spoils of my Glossa haul at jpc.



Good morning!

Q

[George]

CD 3

This is some sweet Satie playing here! Sarge - If you're listening, I'd say grab this one!

Morning, folks!