What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[mc ukrneal]

And all is now right again with the world, as I always look forward to the morning posts of Que and Harry!

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

First listen
CD VI, of this set, of which I must say, exceeded my expectations far into the realm of Vocal heaven. Why on earth I had so many misgivings about Paul van Nevel is beyond me, but stems from a recording I heard many years ago which unsettled me into misgivings. Probably a bad potato I had eaten, yes that must be it!
Well again the singing is precise and well in balance, in fact that excellent, that I know not many choirs reach this perfection. The sound is always matching. The music on this CD impressed me by its originality, and wonderful harmonies, creating a warm involvement, and must have made quite a impression in his time. Wonderful.

Matthaeus Pipelare. ( 1450-1515)

Miss "L homme arme".
Chansons-Motets.
Recorded in 1995.

[Sergeant Rock]

Esteemed Nav, please, I ask of you, remember the n in Schnittke! : )

Indeed. The alternate spelling is only used by Schnittke detractors 

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

Pounds
The
Table
Until
It
Breaks

Thank you. And I agree. If any performance is worth smashing furniture, it is Rostropovich's "1905."

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

Almost as if, Sarge, you remembered that I should be Haydn-less in Ohio . . . .

But the Ohio air was filled with HenningMusick. Not a bad substitute for Haydn.

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

Telemann Overtures:




Sarge

[Drasko]

Thanks for the info. A mixed ensemble seems more attractive to me, but I'd have to hear hem first, of course.

Delitae Musicae is very good ensemble. They share few members with De Labyrintho (which is a mixed group) most notably Walter Testolin conductor of De Labyrintho sing bass in DM, it's just a question if all male group appeal to you in madrigals. Here's few samples:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyyZKoDJjmM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8NXbLpptWY

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Always a treat to listen to this composer. A pupil of Faure. Romantic innovation with the spirit of classicism.

[mc ukrneal]

Telemann Overtures:




Sarge

What a shame it's OOP. I would have bought that one just for the cover!

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

What a shame it's OOP. I would have bought that one just for the cover!

Huh, you like the frog.....but not the grasshopper? 

[Sergeant Rock]

What a shame it's OOP. I would have bought that one just for the cover!

Yeah, that's an attractive cover...and relevant to the music. I found a used copy, in good shape, for 8 Euro.

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

The recent talk about HIP Mozart Violin Sonatas has compelled me to listen to my only HIP performances: Luca and Bilson. Right now the B flat major K.378:




The box contains K.296, 376, 377, 378, 379 and 380.


Sarge

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Most excellent.

[mc ukrneal]

Huh, you like the frog.....but not the grasshopper? 

Mia culpa! But, then again, I like amphibians in part because they eat insects! I am not an insect person.

I have moved on this afternoon to Peter Cornelius. Can't remember why exactly I bought this, except that it was cheap at Berkshire. It is his choral music and so far, very haunting (a capella). The harmonies suit my mood right now...

[Karl Henning]

And all is now right again with the world, as I always look forward to the morning posts of Que and Harry!

Hear, hear!

[Sergeant Rock]

Listening to a recent discovery: Pfitzner's Violin Concerto.




Sarge

[Brahmsian]

Schumann: Piano Trio No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 63

Solid Gold, Conor!! My favourite piano trios at the moment! 

[Opus106]

Here is Tournemire ( Bartholomée perf.)  The last 2-3 minutes are quite stunning...

http://youtu.be/Qq0WO0yCEpo

That one.

[Lisztianwagner]

Now

Richard Wagner
Siegfried
Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim

[Brahmsian]

Wagner

Siegfried

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