What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[karlhenning]

Have that recording also. Drury, on recording below, performs it much better imo.

I've read both Drury and Hamelin well bespoken, and I will investigate at some point.  Whatever van Raat's flaws, though, this was a purchase worth a multiple of the 45¢ I paid for the disc.

[Henk]

I've read both Drury and Hamelin well bespoken, and I will investigate at some point.  Whatever van Raat's flaws, though, this was a purchase worth a multiple of the 45¢ I paid for the disc.

Well I want to investigate how's my impression of van Raat now, not having heard it a year or something. So I will listen to it again now.

Henk

[ChamberNut]

Strauss, R.

Donkey-oatie 

Rudolf Kempe
Staatskapelle Dresden
EMI

[Henk]

Have listened to the first 20 minutes of Van Raat's version of Rzewski's famous work to be able to compare him with Drury.

Let me get this straight first. Van Raat is a very fine pianist, which he has proven more then once. Also on this recording he plays great. But I was used to the sound of Drury's version. The sound on the recordings are very different. On van Raat's the sound is light and on Drury's more massive, fluent and warm. The sound of the piano is very different I think. I think I still prefer Drury because of the sound, though van Raat's interpretation is just as good (or maybe even better?).

Henk

[Drasko]

Was bit sceptical beforehand but actually hugely enjoying it.

[Henk]

Was bit sceptical beforehand but actually hugely enjoying it.

A dozen of Handel operas are waiting for you...

I recently have purchased almost all recently released operas of Handel, and not one has disappointed me. All masterworks.

Henk

[Solitary Wanderer]

Disc.1.

[Henk]

Continuing with Arminio. Act 3.

[SonicMan46]

Well, some continuing listening to some recently arrived packages:

Manfredini, Francesco (1684-1762) - 12 Concerti, Op. 3 w/ Ludger Remy & Les Amis de Philippe - transitional compositions between the late Baroque & early Classical (Galant?) periods - my first exposure to this composer (a 'cheap' BRO purchase), but the usual delightful music from this era; Manfredini seems to have a limited orchestral output, so not sure that I'll be hearing much more of his music, unless other forum members have a recommendation(s)! 

Hoffmeister, Franz (1754-1812) - Flute Sonatas w/ Bent Larsen (flute) & Sverre Larsen (piano) (not sure of their relationship despite the same last names); another BRO inexpensive purchase - taking a chance, but delightful music on an obscure label for me (Classico out of Denmark?) - 

Now, Hoffmeister has been discussed in Gurn's classical thread and I have just a few other discs of this composer's works, but in reading the 'liner notes' the statement is made that he was incredibly productive:  66 Symphonies (about); 25 Concertos for flute & orchestra; 14 Piano Concertos; 15 String Quintets; 57+ String Quartets; his other works are not even mentioned!  There must be plenty of smaller 'chamber' works as witnessed by this CD.  This WHOLE period of music continues to fascinate me - so much to be discovered (if still extant) and to be recorded - 

 

[George]

Not yet.....

A little push... 

[ChamberNut]

Hoffmeister, Franz (1754-1812) - Flute Sonatas w/ Bent Larsen (flute) & Sverre Larsen (piano) (not sure of their relationship despite the same last names); another BRO inexpensive purchase - taking a chance, but delightful music on an obscure label for me (Classico out of Denmark?) -  

Now, Hoffmeister has been discussed in Gurn's classical thread and I have just a few other discs of this composer's works, but in reading the 'liner notes' the statement is made that he was incredibly productive:  66 Symphonies (about); 25 Concertos for flute & orchestra; 14 Piano Concertos; 15 String Quintets; 57+ String Quartets; his other works are not even mentioned!  There must be plenty of smaller 'chamber' works as witnessed by this CD.  This WHOLE period of music continues to fascinate me - so much to be discovered (if still extant) and to be recorded -  

 

Dave, Dave, Dave.....do Catison or I have to resurrect our David Hasselhoff avatar to show you who is the REAL Hoffmeister!    You've been warned!  

[SonicMan46]

Dave, Dave, Dave.....do Catison or I have to resurrect our David Hasselhoff avatar to show you who is the REAL Hoffmeister!    You've been warned!  

Ray - LOL!    Ya' know - I can't remember the details of that avatar controversy (or whatever)?

Of course, for me as a GI radiologist, Hoffmeister is a surgeon from the 19th century who described a specific method of re-attaching a partially resected stomach to the remainder of the GI tract - boy, discusting thought! 

But, you must admit as a 'chamber music' fan that there is SO MUCH from this period of music yet to be discovered, recorded, or re-recorded in period performances!  Dave 

[George]

First listen Friday.

[Dr. Dread]

Alkan - Preludes, op. 31 - Laurent Martin

[Coopmv]

Well, some continuing listening to some recently arrived packages:

Manfredini, Francesco (1684-1762) - 12 Concerti, Op. 3 w/ Ludger Remy & Les Amis de Philippe - transitional compositions between the late Baroque & early Classical (Galant?) periods - my first exposure to this composer (a 'cheap' BRO purchase), but the usual delightful music from this era; Manfredini seems to have a limited orchestral output, so not sure that I'll be hearing much more of his music, unless other forum members have a recommendation(s)! 

 

The Manfredini CD is worth having.  For years, I have only known one of his concertos in a Christmas album performed by Karajan and the BPO ...

[FideLeo]

Frank Braley plays Gershwin piano music (originals and original arrangements)

[Lethevich]

One of the most miraculous budget discs that I am aware of. Given the pitiful state of Brian on CD, this is the backbone of his entire discography. And priced very cheaply too!



The overture is so fun, very diffent from the Brian I am used to. It almost reminds me of Arnold in its persistent good humour, as well as its certain rip-roaring attitude.

[The new erato]

My first listen to the 1st symphony on this:



Very interesting with obvious Brucknerian references. But I find the recorded sound slightly "grey" and uninvolving.

[Harry]

Viorica si ionita din.

Clejani
de la Anton Pann la dj.

Romanian folk music.

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

[Harry]

From the very popular Romanian folkband Fanfare the cd Aniversare. The music on this video give you a excellent example of their art.


http://www.youtube.com/v/_MsWl7eCs_E