What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Antoine Marchand]

I guess my doctrinal sensibilities aren't very historically informed...

I just write that sort of things when I am trying to seem serious. 

Now, for instance, the Puritan HIPster on me is taking a rest and I'm listening to La Fida Ninfa by Spinosi and his band.   


http://www.youtube.com/v/Z8idUftpnO0

[George]

I have been comparing 19 different recordings by pianists who have recorded all 4 of the Chopin Ballades.

I wrote a post in the Chopin thread that can provide more info for those who are interested. 

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD2 from this twofer.  CD1 was excellent, even for someone who until a few months ago did not like chamber music ...

[Conor71]

Good morning and happy Easter all

Bach: St. Matthews Passion, BWV 244

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD8 of 60 from this set ...

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD9 of 60 from this set ...

[listener]

some affordable piano music from Naxos
REGER   6 Pieces, op. 24  (very  Brahms-like)   Silhouetten op. 53  Blätter und Blüten  op. 58
       Jean Martin,  piano                    a very full disc (79:18) of unfamiliar music.
SZYMANOWSKI   4  Mazurkas,  Metopes,    4 Studies,  Sonata 2
      Martin Roscoe, piano

[mahler10th]

I am still hooked on this. 
The interpretations are brilliant, and subtly different to what I've heard before...more later...

[Que]

See my earlier comments on the Early Music thread.

Good Morning!

Q

[Drasko]

[Harry]

First listen

[DavidRoss]

[Keemun]

[Harry]

First listen

Symphony No. 2 in D, opus 34

[Harry]

First listen.

[SonicMan46]

Well, have been away from listening for a few days - a couple of re-tries below - the Myslivecek is a certain keeper; the Krommer performance w/ the Authentic Quartet warrants another listen - 


 

[offbeat]

First listen

Symphony No. 2 in D, opus 34

Im always curious by these unknown (to me) composers on lyrita
Any initial reactions ?

[Brian]

I wonder if the composer William Wordsworth ever met the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. 

Thread duty:

BACH | Easter Oratorio
Auger, Hamari, Kraus, Huttenlocher
Bach-Collegium Stuttgart
Helmuth Rilling

As close as this unbeliever gets to celebrating Easter ... at least, until the Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs go on sale!

[Bulldog]

Well, have been away from listening for a few days - a couple of re-tries below - the Myslivecek is a certain keeper; the Krommer performance w/ the Authentic Quartet warrants another listen - 


 

I don't have this particular disc from the Authentic Quartet, but I do own a couple of others.  Overall, I find this group's approach rather clinical and cool; a little warmth/affection would be favorable.

[SonicMan46]

I don't have this particular disc from the Authentic Quartet, but I do own a couple of others.  Overall, I find this group's approach rather clinical and cool; a little warmth/affection would be favorable.

Don - I agree about the Authentic Quartet - my second listen and have 2 discs by them; in this performance the playing is rather 'too polite and subdued' - wish that someone had lit matches under their seats! 

The group has excellent credentials, 'authentic' playing (hence the reason for their name according to the notes), and quite good recorded sound - just not exciting listening, and don't feel that it's Krommer's music - unfortunately don't believe that there are any others to compare?

OTOH - the Myslivecek disc is a knockout performance - have no hesitation in a recommendation if one wants to hear the Divine Bohemian in some good classical chamber quintets!  Dave