What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[karlhenning]

Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Opus 44
Peter Donohoe, pf
Bournemouth Symphony
Rudolf Barshai

What a beautiful piece!  No earthly reason why it should be performed so much less frequently than the First Concerto!

[Kullervo]

Had to leave work early because of an allergic reaction to some cold medicine I took, so I will be incapacitated for the rest of the day. 

Listening to: Handel - Water Music, Royal Fireworks (Mallon, Aradia)

[mn dave]

Feel better, Corey.

[karlhenning]

Feel better, Corey.

Hear, hear!

And now:

Villa-Lobos
Bachianas brasileiras № 1, for eight cellos (1932)
Members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Enrique Bátiz

[Don]

Boris Goltz works for Solo Piano - Music & Arts:

Born in the early 1900's, Goltz died during the seige of Leningrad.  After one listening, I'd say that his music has elements reminding me of Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and Prokofiev.  I enjoyed my listening very much and hope that Goltz wears well in the long-run.  The music on the disc consists of a Scherzo and 24 Preludes.  The pianist also includes a few short pieces from Chopin.  

The disc might not yet be available.  The guy who runs Music and Arts sent me a copy for review.

[George]

Had to leave work early because of an allergic reaction to some cold medicine I took, so I will be incapacitated for the rest of the day. 

Get well soon.  

[mn dave]

[Drasko]

Acts I & II

[Christo]

Again!                          

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

                                   

For the first time!

[bhodges]

                                   

For the first time!

And...and...?    How do you like it?  (I love the piece but have not heard this recording.)

--Bruce

[karlhenning]

Yes, Johan, inquiring minds want to know!

Gurrelieder is my favorite Wagner of all time 

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Just listened to the First Part - the work is extraordinary. It carves out its own special niche within the late romantic idiom. Never sentimental, very sensuous. Very imaginative handling of a very large orchestra.

I can't compare performances of course, but this one seems fine. Details galore, precision, all the Gielen characteristics are there. The three soloists I have heard so far are very good.

[Harry]

Again!                          

Uhuh, I ordered that one too, and by the virtual nods I get from you, it seems to be pretty good huh, dude?

[bhodges]

Just listened to the First Part - the work is extraordinary. It carves out its own special niche within the late romantic idiom. Never sentimental, very sensuous. Very imaginative handling of a very large orchestra.

I can't compare performances of course, but this one seems fine. Details galore, precision, all the Gielen characteristics are there. The three soloists I have heard so far are very good.

Thanks much.  I'm familiar with Melanie Diener, Yvonne Naef and Robert Dean Smith--all good--but don't know the others.  Enjoy!

--Bruce

[SonicMan46]

George Enescu arrivals today:

Octuor for Double String Quartet, Op. 7; Dixtour for Wind Instruments, Op. 14 w/ Viotta Ensemble

Two Piano Sonatas & Other Piano Works - 2 CD set w/ Luiza Borac - 

 

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Thanks much.  I'm familiar with Melanie Diener, Yvonne Naef and Robert Dean Smith--all good--but don't know the others.  Enjoy!

Melanie Diener - Tove
Yvonne Naef - Wood-Dove
Robert Dean Smith - Waldemar

Those are exactly the three I just heard.

[not edward]

What a beautiful piece!  No earthly reason why it should be performed so much less frequently than the First Concerto!

I enjoy the Second Concerto more than the First...just wish the Gilels recording wasn't disfigured by Siloti's butchery: good as Donohoe is, he's not Gilels.

I'm listening to M's secret pick for Mahler 3:



I'm impressed: a comparatively swift and (in the Calvino sense) light performance that brings out the lyrical aspects of the score. I see there's a Mahler 4 on disc from the same force and am tempted to explore.

[marvinbrown]

  Well I never quite warmed up to Beethoven's piano trios.  I love Beethoven's Trio in C minor op.1/3.  I could never warm up to the rest.  Whereas Brahm's piano trios are a real pleasure to listen to. 

  marvin

[Kullervo]