What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

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Harry

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Giuseppe Tartini.

Violin Concertos.

In E major D 50. (World premiere recording.)
In A major,D 96.
In G major D 80.
In B minor D 125.
In D major D 28. ( WPR)

Ariadne Daskalakis, Violin.
Cologne Chamber Orchestra/Helmut Muller Bruhl.


To begin with it is beautifully recorded, and very well played by this to me unknown Violinist. She has a perfect tone, its singing like a lark ascending. Also the music is of a very high caliber. I would say some of the best things he wrote. The only quibble I have is with the slow tempi Bruhl adopts, but then he always does, so that was no surprise. what was, is the extremely musical approach both soloist and orchestra display. It is not the last word concerning these Violin concertos, but this is a good stab I would say. It pleased me very much, and for the modest outlay, I would recommend it also.
A worthwhile addition then!

www.Ariadne-Daskalakis.com

karlhenning

(And this is more "What are you reading?" -- only it doesn't belong in The Diner)

While at the Boston Public Library yesterday, I found the score to:

Hindemith
Konzertmusik, Opus 49 for piano, brass and two harps


Harry, have you heard the cpo recording of this one?

Harry

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Quote from: Haffner on April 10, 2007, 06:21:13 AM

Thanks for taking the time out to be considerate in your explanation, Harry. I understand that music is very personal... largely subjective.

And you decided me, Pettersson is definitely a composer I want to hear more of!

Then start with this my friend, it made me turn over instantly.
And it cheap also with JPC.

Haffner

Quote from: Harry on April 10, 2007, 06:34:10 AM
Then start with this my friend, it may me turn over instantly.
And it cheap also with JPC.

Thanks Harry, and yes, JPC often has some excellent deals!

Harry

Quote from: karlhenning on April 10, 2007, 06:29:54 AM
(And this is more "What are you reading?" -- only it doesn't belong in The Diner)

While at the Boston Public Library yesterday, I found the score to:

Hindemith
Konzertmusik, Opus 49 for piano, brass and two harps


Harry, have you heard the cpo recording of this one?

Yes I have Karl!


Catison

-Brett


karlhenning


SonicMan46

Felice Giardini (1716-1796) - another one of the Gurnian Era composers discussed in another thread; played by the Budapest String Trio.  Giardini was a violin virtuoso who ended up in London, and by the early 1750s was regarded as the greatest violinist in that country  (in fact, Charles Burney felt him to be "the greatest musical performing artist of Europe"!).  Delightful melodic & well integrated string writing + well recorded on the Hungaronton label.  :)


Harry

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Quote from: SonicMan on April 10, 2007, 07:26:53 AM
Felice Giardini (1716-1796) - another one of the Gurnian Era composers discussed in another thread; played by the Budapest String Trio.  Giardini was a violin virtuoso who ended up in London, and by the early 1750s was regarded as the greatest violinist in that country  (in fact, Charles Burney felt him to be "the greatest musical performing artist of Europe"!).  Delightful melodic & well integrated string writing + well recorded on the Hungaronton label.  :)



Well there you have me Dave!
Unknown to me, until you came along.
Looks interesting, will search the net for some more recordings.
Thanks my friend. :)

SonicMan46

Quote from: Harry on April 10, 2007, 07:30:51 AM
Well there you have me Dave!
Unknown to me, until you came along.
Looks interesting, will search the net for some moere recordings.
Thanks my friend. :)

Harry - I believe that you would enjoy these works - 3 CD set that was only $20 from BRO, for those who might be interested, the set is still available. 

BTW - not sure if you saw my comments on Backofen & Brandl - disappeared quickly in this thread about 6 or so pages ago -  ;D  Dave

QuoteGiardini {1716-1796}, The Complete String Trios: Op.17 #'s 1-6 + 2 Trios Op. Posth. (Budapest String Trio) 
Add to cart | Price: $ 20.97 | 3 in set. | Country: HUNGARY | D/A code: Digital | Code: HCD 31837/9 | BRO Code: 101826 | Label: HUNGAROTON

Harry

Quote from: SonicMan on April 10, 2007, 07:39:37 AM
Harry - I believe that you would enjoy these works - 3 CD set that was only $20 from BRO, for those who might be interested, the set is still available. 

BTW - not sure if you saw my comments on Backofen & Brandl - disappeared quickly in this thread about 6 or so pages ago -  ;D  Dave
 


Thanks Dave I will look on JPC for that one.
And yes I read your comments, and commented on them if I am not mistaken.

Haffner

Fascinating works, with very good performances by the instrumentalists and "just good" recording. I've heard there are better, HiP-driven performances of the Piano Concerto. But this was inexpensive and the cello concerto fascinates me.

springrite

Conus: Violin Concerto

Frolov: Fantasy on Porgy and Bess for Violin and Orchestra

Khrenikov: Violin Concerto #2

Schubert: Various songs

Harry

Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov.

Five Novelettes opus 15.

String Quintet in A major opus 39.

Fine Arts Quartet.
Nathaniel Rosen, Cello.


Well take out your purse my friends, for this is again a winner from Naxos and the Fine Arts Quartet. After the Schumann disc with the SQ, expectations were high, and I am glad that they fulfilled there potential again with this wonderful recital.
Although the Novelettes were written when he was just 16 years of age, you never would say that listening to the quality of the work.
Almost every novelette begins with pizzicato's on the strings, with stunning effect, like in the "Orientale" or the "All'ungherese"!
And the melodic content is stunning no less. Wonderfully performed with enough drive and attention to detail.
The String Quintet in A major is also a stunner that was written ten years later, and emits a assurance in compositional style that is most pleasing with a dashing "Andante sostenuto".
Make no mistake this disc should be on top of the buying list of any music lover, and for those that love Glazunov this is a must. The recording throughout is wonderful, and the performance leaves nothing to be desired.
Go for it!

Harry

Otto Nicolai

Orchestral Works.

Fantasie avec Variations brillantes sur Norma opus 25, for Piano and Orchestra.

Symphony WoO 99, in D major.

Claudius Tanski, piano.
Sudwestfalische Philharmonie/David Stern.


Not a composer you meet often, apart from the "Merry Wives" of course, so this was interesting to me, to try.
Is it worth your time, well yes and no. Its very derivative to begin with. Well the first piece that is obvious were it comes from, but the Symphony is walking on much threaded ground also, and no distinctive voice emerges from it. That has partly to do with the poor quality of the Orchestra, but mostly with the very lazy "David Stern" the conductor that does not invest in the music to bring out what qualities it has, and there are enough. Take the long "Adagio" plenty of opportunities to shine, but its a meandering brook with little life in it. The "Scherzo" nice enough as it is, is projected in a very offhand manner, and is a non starter because of that. The music itself is meagre in the flesh, and needs careful sustenance to flower into healthy being, and shine at least there were there is light! Not so!
Apart from being little recorded, and some good ideas, I cannot recommend this, unless your a Nicolai fan.
Recording is low key and needs power to come into bloom, but not really good either.

Harry

Antonio Casimir Cartellieri.

Clarinet Quartets Volume II.

Quartet No. 3, in B flat major.
Quartet in D major.
Divertimento for flute, clarinet, 2 horns, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, and double bass, in E flat major.

Dieter Klocker, Clarinet.
Consortium Classicum.


What wonderful music this is. And so well performed and recorded. Quite a discovery for me, and others on this board. This is a lovely series to invest in. First class music, from a composer who died much to early.

Daverz

Some Lps:

R. Strauss, Also Sprach Zarathrustra - Mehta/LAPO (available on CD in a cheap Decca Strauss box).

Schulhoff and Martinu works for string quartet and orchestra with the Talich Quartet on a Panton Lp.  I don't think this ever made it to CD.

Nielsen, Symphony No. 6 - Schmidt/LSO.  A beautiful Unicorn pressing.  This is on CD in a cheap Regis set.

George

Beethoven

Symphonies 6,5

Weil/Tafelmusik


:D

Review on the HIP LvB thread