What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Bogey]

[Coopmv]

Those are not small; they are MAJOR contributors to my collecting addiction.

The crack cocaine of classical music ...   

[Opus106]

Some minutes ago, I was listening mesmerized to BWV 82a, the version of Ich habe genug transcribed for soprano. And what do I hear when the slow movement of G major trio sonata (530) begins -- a wonderful melody that is almost similar, now in counterpoint. (Does anyone know if Bach used the same theme in both works?)

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD1 from this set, which I purchased from a US-based Amazon MP vendor at a great price - better than MDT sale price ...

[Coopmv]

Q

So Johann Sebastian Bach took the cantor position in Leipzig after Christoph Graupner declined that offer.  Interesting ...

[Bogey]

'81

[Opus106]

'81

I was listening to '55 not very long ago.

[Bogey]

I was listening to '55 not very long ago.

It's a coin flip for me as to which one to choose, and I never care how the coin lands.

[Opus106]

It's a coin flip for me as to which one to choose, and I never care how the coin lands.

Same here. 0:)

Although I sometimes secretly wish for the '81.

[Que]

Q

[Bogey]

[Coopmv]

Now playing this CD, which just arrived yesterday ...

[Drasko]

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD2 from this set.  The music is quite inspirational even if it is secular ...

[CD]

Lots of stuff within the past few days...

Furthering my exploration of Cage's music:



The notes on the pieces written by Tilbury speak of Cage's use of the dichotomy of music (musical pitches) and noise (non-pitched sounds). That's no problem for me — I'm used to this concept as it has been applied (whether the people applying it know it or not) in popular electronic music (from which I came indirectly to classical music). Several of the pieces are pretty mesmerizing, using the non-pitched sounds created by the "preparations" to offset rhythmically the simple melodies (often quite beautiful) created by the pitched keys. Though, much of the pieces have an improvisatory, meandering character and feel somewhat diffuse. Additionally, novel though the percussive sounds are, after a while they can be a bit wearying on the ear.

[prémont]

Q

She has recorded seven volumes so far. Is the music substantial enough to be considered in that quantity?

[Bulldog]

She has recorded seven volumes so far. Is the music substantial enough to be considered in that quantity?

I acquired the first two volumes.  The music is rewarding but not compelling, so I decided to stop at 2.

[Coopmv]

Now playing this CD, which just arrived less than an hour ago ...

[prémont]

I acquired the first two volumes.  The music is rewarding but not compelling, so I decided to stop at 2.

Thanks, Don, I had a premonition of that.

[ChamberNut]

Inspired by all the buzz in the Mahler Mania rebooted......need my fix!  0:)

Mahler

Symphony No. 6 in A minor

Tennstedt
London Philharmonic Orchestra
EMI Classics