What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[mahlertitan]

Is it any good? I'm a big Schubert fan, but never heard any of his operas.

well, the music is not that bad, but since i don't understand the words, i can't really give u an answer as of yet.

[Florestan]

well, the music is not that bad, but since i don't understand the words, i can't really give u an answer as of yet.

Thanks anyway.

[Daverz]

Lps:

Debussy, Images; Fragments from Le martyre de Saint Sebastien - Monteux/LSO on Philips

Dvorak, The Water Goblin, The Noon Witch, My Home & Hussite Overtures - Kertesz/LSO on London

Prokofiev, Symphony No. 4 - Ormandy on Odyssey.  This beautiful recording has never been available on CD.  Criminal!

[Harry]

Georg Philipp Telemann.

Musique de Table.
Complete.

Overture-Suite in B flat major, for 2 oboes, strings, & B.C.
Quatuor in E minor, for flute, violin, violincello, and B.C.
Concerto in E flat major for 2 horns, strings, and B.C.
Trio in D major, for 2 flutes, and B.C.
Solo in G minor, for oboe, and B.C.
Conclusion in B flat major, for 2 oboes, strings, and B.C.

Camerata of the 18th Century/Konrad Hunteler.

On original instruments.

I have noticed with surprise that Telemann is not that hot on this board. Presenting to all a fabulous Musique de Table, which is perfect in every sense did not create a sensation, which it should, for it does not happen every day that such a fine recording comes on the market. Well actually it was there for quite a while, but I recently discovered it when talking with a gamba player after a concert, and in the process we came on the topic Telemann and his music. We talked for quite a while, she a very pretty woman and a fine musician, and good talker, she told me about this recording, and she stated that to her, this was absolutely the best recording ever. She played this music often in concert, and found such perfection in the Hunteler interpretation, that she was promoting it forever. She presented me with a signed copy by Hunteler, and from then on I am hooked stock and barrel to this Telemann recording. Of course she was elated when I told her, that I could not stop playing it, and in truth, I played it at least 6 times complete in the last week.
So again I would urge everyone to try this one, believe me this will replace everything you may own with a big margin.
Sound is perfect.

[Harry]

Telemann.

Complete Overtures, Volume II.

Overture in D minor, TWV 55:d3, for 3 oboes, bassoon, strings & B.C.
Overture in F major, TWV 55:f4, for 2 horns, strings, & B.C.
Overture in B flat major, TWV 55:B11, for 2 oboes, bassoon, strings, & B.C.
Overture in E flat major, TWV 55:Es6, for 2 horns (ad lib), strings, & B.C.

Collegium Instrumentale Brugense/Patrick Peire.

www.collegiuminstrumentale.be

The second disc in the three way box, and what a delight this is, for everyone that likes this music. For to all intents and purposes this performance cannot be faulted, not recording nor interpretation wise. Its is perfect in every way. All the fine details and joy de vivre are part and parcel in the Brilliant series. This promises well for the future releases, and there will be plenty, so with this collection you will have a treasure, no less, in your possesion. The performance under the new conductor is spright, alert, and well thought out. Well rehearsed too.
For little money maximum quality. Everyone wants that I am sure. Let it delight you.

[quintett op.57]

Schubert Sy1 (Böhm, BPO)
It's impressive, considering he was 16 when he finished it.
But it's more haydnian than schubertian.
The melodies are here but he obviously has not the science of counterpoint, development and surprise of his predecessor.

I'm thinking of his last one. I remember noticing he tried to surprise like Haydn did but didn't manage to do it as greatly.
It's one of the reason I think his death prevented him from becoming the great symphonist he was starting to be.
No matter how precocious he was, he could still improve, really.

[George]

Schubert Sy1 (Böhm, BPO)
It's impressive, considering he was 16 when he finished it.

I just worked through that set and found it to be better and better the more I hear it. 

[Harry]

Hans Huber.

Symphony No. 1 in D major, opus 63.
"Tellsinfonie"

Stuttgarter Philharmoniker/Jorg-Peter Weigle
World Premiere Recording

Well every bit what I expected of it. Friendly, and lucid music with gorgeous melodies. Not pretending to anything more than that. Its simplicity is also the most endearing aspect of this first Symphony, and his scoring is of ingenious proportions at times, with a almost religious tendency. As to the sound, well its oke, not smashing but it will do so long as there is no other better recording. The Orchestra is a provincial one, and you hear that in their playing. It is not bad, but sometimes a bit sloppy, and the coherence is at times too missing. The end result however is that I enjoy this music immensely. Hooray I say for these chaps from Sterling for giving us such fine music.

[Harry]

Robert Volkmann.

Cello concerto in A minor, opus 33.

Alban Gerhardt, Cello.
Rundfunk SO Berlin/Hannu Lintu.

A marvelous work lasting only 14:43, but with lots of potential, and very well written, not to mention the perfect recording.
The Orchestra under Lintu is dedicated to bring this little jewel from Volkmann in the best possible light.
Collected all his chamber music and orchestral works, this one was missing, so I am very happy with it.

[Florestan]

Robert Volkmann.

I have only his SQ No. 3 & 6 but plan to buy more of his music. I would cite this fellow as an example that music doesn't have to be profound in order to be great.

[karlhenning]

Alban Gerhardt, Cello

Fine performer;  heard him play the Schumann Concerto here at Symphony Hall.

[Florestan]

Magnificent music, splendid recording, a real gem! I wonder what could have Arriaga achieved had he lived at least long as Mozart...

[Harry]

I have only his SQ No. 3 & 6 but plan to buy more of his music. I would cite this fellow as an example that music doesn't have to be profound in order to be great.

Great definition my friend, it is so true.
CPO is selling all the Volkmann cd's for little money, so you have to be quick about it, if you want them.
I can vouch for the quality of all those recordings, they are excellent, both in sound and performance.

[Harry]

Fine performer;  heard him play the Schumann Concerto here at Symphony Hall.

He is indeed Karl, and goodmorning to you.
Is the cold a bit better? 0:)

[Harry]

Magnificent music, splendid recording, a real gem! I wonder what could have Arriaga achieved had he lived at least long as Mozart...

The Arriaga SQ are indeed marvelous, and a lot of talent is lost when he died so young.
His Symphony recorded by Hyperion is also a gem.

[Harry]

Albert Dietrich.

Cello concerto in G minor opus 32.

Alban Gerhardt, Cello.
Rundfunk SO/Hannu Lintu.

Again a fine work and very romantic, glows like hundred candles. A very expressive middle movement is moving and heartfelt.
Well written, this is a charming work of some value, and this gem is brought out in a fine way by the performers.

[Harry]

Friedrich Gernsheim.

Cello Concerto in E minor, opus 78.

Allban Gerhardt, Cello.
Rundfunk SO/Hannu Lintu.

Well this cd proves to be quite a gem, for this concerto is marvelous to listen at, as all of them are. Hyperion chose wisely in what to record on this second instalment of the Romantic cello series. Short it may be, powerful it is in bringing about its message of romance.
Now to get these Symphonies from Amazon Germany proves to be very expensive if ordered as a stand alone, so that may take some time before I have that.

[karlhenning]

Vaughan Williams
A London Symphony
Royal Liverpool Phil
Handley

[Harry]

Robert Schumann.

Cello Concerto in A minor opus 129.

Alban Gerhardt, Cello.
Rundfunk SO/Hannu Lintu.

Piece the resistance this concerto, it is a nice end to this wonderful cd, full with goodies from the romantic era.
Well done and recorded, this recording goes straight in my top ten list this week.

[Florestan]

Robert Schumann.

Cello Concerto in A minor opus 129.

A neglected gem, indeed, along with his Violin Concerto.