What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[The new erato]

The last 2 discs of this:

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I can understand the entusiasm for this, it is very smoothly played and very prettily sung, but it is quite unidiomatic and lacks the dramatic nerve and tension that Handel's best dramas need (and have in the right hands). Pretty, but slightly boring.

[Papy Oli]

good evening ! 

Listening and enjoying Sibelius' Third Symphony in C Major Op.52 with Bernstein/NYPO.



I did enjoy the 2nd and 7th from the same set a few days back. Representative or not, maybe I have finally found my key to the Sibelius world with Lenny 

[Lisztianwagner]

Attention: Daniel & Ilaria

Re: Leifs

I'm so glad you're enjoying this composer's music! Seeing others enjoy the music as much as I do is always a satisfying thing to witness. Keep on listening!

My (and our) pleasure, John! I'm very glad to have discovered this composer, Geysir was awesome; I'm really looking forward to listening to more by Leifs.

[Papy Oli]

More Sibelius/Bernstein/NYPO with No.1 and No.6

[listener]

PURCELL:  The Fairy Queenn - incidental music
The Scholars Baroque Ensemble (on original instruments)
DAVID:  Violin Concertos  4e in E, op. 23  5 in d, op. 35
Andante and Scherzo capriccioso op.16
Hagai Shaham, violin     BBC Scottish Symphony Orch.    Martyn Brabbins, cond.

[SonicMan46]

Today, ending my listening to the Vanhal Symphonies - Naxos V.2 new arrival; the other from my collection -

   

[Lisztianwagner]

Jón Leifs
Dettifoss

http://www.youtube.com/v/V7f8LSu4Uzo

[Papy Oli]

Stravinsky - Apollo (Apollo Musagète)

[classicalgeek]

After spending the morning with some Ravel, Debussy, and Bach organ music, kicking off the afternoon with something 20th century:

Bruno Maderna
Oboe concerto no. 1

Fabian Menzel, oboe
Saarbrücken Radio Symphony orchestra
Michael Stern, conductor

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Hoping to return to Shostakovich Symphony Month later - maybe with the First this time.

[Brahmsian]

Stravinsky - Apollo (Apollo Musagète)

Probably my favourite work of Stravinsky (after Petruska).  And the 3 major symphonies.  Beautiful piece.

[North Star]

Jón Leifs
Dettifoss

http://www.youtube.com/v/V7f8LSu4Uzo

Listening to this now, very nice. I'll definitely have to explore more Leifs in the future (I have heard some other pieces from him before, liked them all)

[Papy Oli]

Probably my favourite work of Stravinsky (after Petruska).  And the 3 major symphonies.  Beautiful piece.

I have enjoyed this first listen as well, Ray. I'll line it up for tomorrow again.

now, to wrap up the evening :

[madaboutmahler]

Good evening, everyone!

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The third disc for the first time: L'isle joyeuse, Estampes, D'un cahier d'esquisses, Morceau de concours, Masques, Preludes - Book II

Excellent, beautiful music!

[Brian]

Just listened to "Rapture" by Christopher Rouse (BIS). A terrific piece! But it's given me a powerful urge to listen to Martinu's Second Symphony.

[Lisztianwagner]

Listening to this now, very nice. I'll definitely have to explore more Leifs in the future (I have heard some other pieces from him before, liked them all)

Yes, it's a gorgeous piece, I really liked it too. So far I've only listened to Geysir and Dettifoss, but I've been quite impressed by orchestration in Leifs' music, especially the use of percussion and brass; they create a so powerfully overwhelming atmosphere!

[mc ukrneal]

Today, ending my listening to the Vanhal Symphonies - Naxos V.2 new arrival; the other from my collection -

   

Well I have just ordered volumes 2-4 of the Naxos as well. I find the style of Vanhal very warm and inviting. I have the COncerto Koln disc too, which has seen lots of play since I got it.

[North Star]

Yes, it's a gorgeous piece, I really liked it too. So far I've only listened to Geysir and Dettifoss, but I've been quite impressed by orchestration in Leifs' music, especially the use of percussion and brass; they create a so powerfully overwhelming atmosphere!

I too have heard those two, and Hekla - listen to this before going to bed, Ilaria 

http://www.youtube.com/v/5AUU7e8qSdw

[Lisztianwagner]

I too have heard those two, and Hekla - listen to this before going to bed, Ilaria 

http://www.youtube.com/v/5AUU7e8qSdw

Thank you for the suggestion; I will listen to that more carefully tomorrow.

[classicalgeek]

This afternoon included:

Liadov orchestral works (Gunzenhauser on Naxos)
Poulenc piano music (Eric Parkin on Chandos)
Beethoven op. 95 string quartet (Goldner Quartet)
Hindemith trumpet sonata (Gilbert Johnson and Glenn Gould)

And up now:

Sergei Rachmaninov
Piano concerto no. 4 in G minor, op. 40

Philippe Entremont, piano
Philadelphia Orchestra
Eugene Ormandy, conductor




This concerto gets some criticism for not being on the same level as the other three, but I've always enjoyed it, especially the dreamy slow movement.  Entremont and Ormandy do a very nice job.

[classicalgeek]

As promised, another installation of Shostakovich Symphony Month!


Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Vasily Petrenko, conductor

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The first I've heard of Petrenko's Shostakovich, even though I have several installments of his ongoing cycle.  Enjoying it so far.