What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[TheGSMoeller]

Burn me at the stake as heretic but to these ears Scarlatti and Bach on piano rock! 

I listen to this disc more than my Pinnock/Scarlatti, also I've been listening to Bach's keyboard concertos on piano more often, right now with Perhia.

[Opus106]

Of course tastes vary, but I've seen her in real life and thought she was quite pretty!

Or are you referring to her mannerisms?

Q

The latter, of course.

[Sergeant Rock]

Listening to Parry, beginning with the Symphonic Variations




Sarge

[Opus106]

Voi che sapete... voice and piano.

http://www.youtube.com/v/rJtr0xq1uI0

The Gardiner version of the live opera is rather cute and nicely done, with Cherubino beginning the song very hesitantly and out of tune, then slowly but surely gaining confidence as his feelings overcome the shyness while he serenades the countess. It's isn't just about hitting the high notes correctly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxdMAwoBdkI

After that, more Bartolli, with one of my favourite vocal pieces by Mozart: Bella mia fiamma...

http://www.youtube.com/v/wF3e6HFp59A

[Papy Oli]

Ongoing Beethoven / Celi marathon : No.5 

[SonicMan46]

Beethoven: String Quintet In C Major, Op. 29, "Storm"

Continuing with my mini Beethoven Binge - now listening to one of B's lesser known works but a very fine one nonetheless! This is a vibrant work and heard here in an excellent performance. I would encourage anyone who enjoys Beethovens Chamber Music to aquire this great set! 

Hi Conor - I've owned that 2-disc set for a while and agree - a fine and varied collection from Ludwig; several original String Quintets and several transcriptions from one of his piano trios & the octet; plus a few fillers - recorded in 2004 w/ excellent sound! Dave

[Opus106]

Ongoing Beethoven / Celi marathon : No.5 

I can imagine.

[SonicMan46]

Pulled out my 20 or so holiday CDs (a mix of modern & classical recordings to suit our tastes) for this time of year, so classical listening has taken a back seat for a bit - but did receive the Beethoven String Trios disc below w/ L'Archibudelli, and have their other one in the mail - both were bought used the this one has played just fine!

P.S. Although I own a lot of discs w/ L'Archibudelli, their name was never clear to me (or I never took the time to investigate) - but the liner notes have the explanation:  Archi = bows & budella = gut strings - cool! 

[Sergeant Rock]

P.S. Although I own a lot of discs w/ L'Archibudelli, their name was never clear to me (or I never took the time to investigate) - but the liner notes have the explanation:  Archi = bows & budella = gut strings - cool! 

The Bows and Gut Strings?    Wow... It does sound more impressive in Italian.

Sarge

[prémont]

From this box CD I.

Well its pretty awesome, not to say very good. Simone Stella ( a man) is quite good at these pieces that were primarily written for amateurs. Not really a wide range of keys here, that was reserved for pieces written for real musicians, but apart from this fact, I would like to meet a amateur that can play these pieces, for you have to be pretty accomplished, for the music on these discs. All of them were unpublished and many of the works recently found. There is also mention of works that are lost but were held in great regard at Buxtehude's time. This is a pity in itself, but at the other side we now have these pieces, and from what comes out of my speakers, I am deeply grateful, for it is great to hear pieces that were only played in the homes of amateurs, and never outside those confines. I for my part think, that it is worth your time, mine anyway. Stella plays on a harpsichord based on Johannes Ruckers, Antwerp 1638, which sounds beautiful, but no mention who made this instrument. The recordings where made in 2010, and the sound is excellent. Yes................recommended!

How would you compare Stella to Mortensen (Naxos) and Alessandrini (Astrée)?

Quote from JPC´s homepage:
Dieses 4 CD Set enthält Buxtehudes komplette Musik für Cembalo, inklusive Suiten im beliebten französisch-Stil. Eingespielt von Simone Stella, der schon sämtliche Orgelwerke von Buxtehude aufnahm.

So can we also look forward to a complete organ-set released by Brilliant?

[BobsterLobster]

An old friend. Outstanding!!!!
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My favourite version has to be this one:



I had to ban it from the car while driving, after this CD made my eyes all blurry every time I listened to it... very moving stuff!

[BobsterLobster]

I love that Wallfisch set, but maybe period instruments and no vibrato are a problem for some people (the hurwitzer, for instance)  . I also have this another complete version (4-CD set), played on modern instruments, released by Brilliant Classics:



$13.49 on CD Universe:

http://www.cduniverse.com/images.asp?pid=6983676&style=classical&image=front&title=Attila+Dolhai+-+Locatelli%3A+L%27Arte+Del+Violino+CD

Mela Tenenbaum does a good job. 

I'm listening to it now, it is indeed pretty good, thanks for the recommendation.

For me so far, Lautenbacher has the edge, but the orchestra in this version is much better.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

How would you compare Stella to Mortensen (Naxos) and Alessandrini (Astrée)?

Quote from JPC´s homepage:
Dieses 4 CD Set enthält Buxtehudes komplette Musik für Cembalo, inklusive Suiten im beliebten französisch-Stil. Eingespielt von Simone Stella, der schon sämtliche Orgelwerke von Buxtehude aufnahm.

So can we also look forward to a complete organ-set released by Brilliant?

That would be very personal, depends on your inclination towards your Buxtehude. I have both sets you mention, and I found that Stella can live happily together with them. Stella is a bit in the middle of those interpretations. As far as I know, he did not record the organ works for Brilliant.

[Papy Oli]

I can imagine.

Time was not of the essence today 

[prémont]

But the Lautenbacher version really captivates me. It's not as 'perfect' as the Wallfisch version, but I love Lautenbacher's playing

I am not familiar with Lautembacher´s Locatelli recording, but I do know a number of other recordings she has made. Often there is a kind of charisma in her playing, which is difficult to describe but easy to hear. This is maybe true the most about her recording of Biber´s Rosary sonatas, but even about her second recording of Bach´s S & P and both her recordings of Bach´s violin-harpsichord sonatas.

[BobsterLobster]

I am not familiar with Lautembacher´s Locatelli recording, but I do know a number of other recordings she has made. Often there is a kind of charisma in her playing, which is difficult to describe but easy to hear. This is maybe true the most about her recording of Biber´s Rosary sonatas, but even about her second recording of Bach´s S & P and both her recordings of Bach´s violin-harpsichord sonatas.

Yes, it's definitely the charisma! There are so many things to be picky about in her Locatelli CD, but the charisma wins me over. I'll try to check out her Rosary sonatas... I listened to it recently for the first time, and I don't think the performance did much for me.

[KeithW]

Just finished this to celebrated LvB's birthday:

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Christmas drinks for friends tonight, so getting in the festive spirit with

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[prémont]

That would be very personal, depends on your inclination towards your Buxtehude. I have both sets you mention, and I found that Stella can live happily together with them. Stella is a bit in the middle of those interpretations. As far as I know, he did not record the organ works for Brilliant.

Thanks. I mentioned these two (Mortensen and Alessandrini), because they both tend to put emphasis upon the expressive (quasi improvised) elements in Buxtehudes music. But the suites can also be played more cantabile and almost lyrical to great effect. I own f.i. a Danish recording of some of the suites arranged for guitar, and despite my aversion to guitar in this repertoire I find the result nothing less than outstanding because of its emphasis upon the lyrical side of the music.

[Karl Henning]

hmmmm..... Oh well, I'll continue waiting for the day that you list Mahler here on the thread.

Earlier in the month not recent enough for you, Daniel? ; )

[Karl Henning]

First-Listen Fridays still rockin' Da Haus!

“Papa”
Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlöses am Kreuze, Op.51 (Hob.III/50-56)
The Amadeus Quartet

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This concludes my first survey of this 7-CD box.