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Karl Henning

#107560
May 03, 2012, 09:59:37 AM
Mmm, saxophones in both the RVW Ninth & Cardillac . . . .
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#107561
May 03, 2012, 10:13:38 AM
Taking a cue from Sarge:

Schumann
Violin Sonata № 1 in a minor, Op.105
Gidon Kremer & Martha Argerich

[asin]B0000B09Z3[/asin]
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

The new erato

#107562
May 03, 2012, 10:23:19 AM Last Edit: May 03, 2012, 10:29:36 AM by The new erato
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2012, 10:13:38 AM
Taking a cue from Sarge:

Schumann
Violin Sonata № 1 in a minor, Op.105
Gidon Kremer & Martha Argerich

[asin]B0000B09Z3[/asin]
That is such a wonderful work and a great performance.

Maiden listen here:

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Absolutely stunning 1st movement to the symphony; bleak and powerful.

Karl Henning

#107563
May 03, 2012, 10:37:46 AM
And, while the Koechlin Kafé is kwy-yet:

Koechlin
Vers la voûte étoilée, Op.129
Stuttgart Radio Symphony
Holliger

[asin]B0001WGEJ8[/asin]
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

fridden

#107564
May 03, 2012, 10:45:30 AM
Ashkenazy playing the original piano version of Mussorgskys Pictures at an exhibition
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Karl Henning

#107565
May 03, 2012, 10:49:47 AM
Skryabin
Mazurkas, Op.40
Lettberg

[asin]B000W4E3OS[/asin]
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

PaulR

#107566
May 03, 2012, 10:51:20 AM Last Edit: May 03, 2012, 10:53:14 AM by PaulR
Quote from: The new erato on Today at 02:23:19 PM
That is
such a wonderful work and a great performance.

Maiden listen here:


Absolutely stunning 1st movement to the symphony; bleak and powerful.
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really looking forward to that CD.  Trying  to collect all of his symphonies, but having another version of the cello concerto would also be nice.

anyways:

still can't say I am fond of this symphony. 

Karl Henning

#107567
May 03, 2012, 10:51:42 AM
Ives
Variations on "America" (arr. Wm Schuman)
Bournemouth Symphony
Serebrier

[asin]B00005AYEH[/asin]
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

The new erato

#107568
May 03, 2012, 10:53:54 AM
Paul R; The rest is just as strong. Compelling and gripping.

classicalgeek

#107569
May 03, 2012, 11:13:04 AM
Up now:

Ahmed Saygun (1907-1991)
String quartet no. 2, op. 35
Quatuor Danel
[asin]B000EBEH0O[/asin]

Enjoying it so far - reminds me a bit of the Schoenberg or Bartok quartets!
So much great music, so little time...

Karl Henning

#107570
May 03, 2012, 11:19:06 AM
Schnittke
Requiem
Stockholm Sinfonietta
Uppsala Academic Chamber Choir
Okko Kamu

[asin]B0000016GT[/asin]
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

PaulR

#107571
May 03, 2012, 11:29:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2012, 11:19:06 AM
Schnittke
Requiem
Stockholm Sinfonietta
Uppsala Academic Chamber Choir
Okko Kamu

[asin]B0000016GT[/asin]
A very nice piece, good recording too. (haven't listened to the Chandos yet, I don't have a preferred version yet), love the "Tuba Mirum"

Lisztianwagner

#107572
May 03, 2012, 11:33:08 AM
Gustav Holst
The Planets

[asin]B000KQGOA4[/asin]
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg

Karl Henning

#107573
May 03, 2012, 11:37:54 AM
Who's the conductor, Ilaria? Cannot quite make out the name . . . .
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Lisztianwagner

#107574
May 03, 2012, 11:48:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2012, 11:37:54 AM
Who's the conductor, Ilaria? Cannot quite make out the name . . . .

:D


The greatest of all time!!
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg

Karl Henning

#107575
May 03, 2012, 12:01:02 PM
Because I cannot wait for the other discs to arrive:

Piazzolla
Concierto para bandoneón y orquesta
Pablop Mainetti, bandoneón
Teatro Lliure Orquesta da Camara
Josep Pons

[asin]B0000007B3[/asin]
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

listener

#107576
May 03, 2012, 12:16:47 PM
KHACHATURIAN   Symphony no. 2
Vienna Philharmonic       Khachaturian conducting
recorded 50 years ago, reissued in 1985
"Keep your hand on the throttle and your eye on the rail as you walk through life's pathway."

madaboutmahler

#107577
May 03, 2012, 02:10:36 PM
Now:

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To me, some of the most uplifting music ever! I just love it so much! :) :) :) :)
"Music is ... A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy"
— Ludwig van Beethoven

TheGSMoeller

#107578
May 03, 2012, 02:32:01 PM Last Edit: May 03, 2012, 02:33:44 PM by TheGSMoeller
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2012, 12:01:02 PM
Because I cannot wait for the other discs to arrive:

Piazzolla
Concierto para bandoneón y orquesta
Pablop Mainetti, bandoneón
Teatro Lliure Orquesta da Camara
Josep Pons

[asin]B0000007B3[/asin]

Ooo, good one Mr. Henning, especially the Tres movimientos tanguisticos portenos, exceptional playing. And I have a different, and not as colorful cover.

Lisztianwagner

#107579
May 03, 2012, 02:33:29 PM
Camille Saint-Saens
Symphony No.3

"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg
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