What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Mirror Image]

As I recall from my one listen to the opera,  we see in the first act (or at least the first scene) the hero and heroine as children;  then comes an interval of several years (in plot terms, of course), after which the main action of the opera occurs, when the two main characters are in their late teens or early twenties.

Yes, I believe you're right, Jeffrey. This is one of my favorite operas. I mean it's one incredible moment after another. Right now, I'm on the intermezzo The Walk to the Paradise Garden.

[Bogey]

Well, dug out another Op. 20, but this time with The Vienna Chamber Ensemble from this set:



I have to say that I am enjoying this one much more so than the Academy.  Just lighter at points and seems to come across with less struggle.  The sound is also superior IMO.

[Que]

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Music from France, written in the twilight of Renaissance.

A gorgeous set!

Q

[Conor71]

Quote from: jlaurson on Today at 04:50:32 AM

What... you ain't even got a picture?

Meanwhile, more of this:


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B. Martinů
The String Quartets
Panocha Quartet
Supraphon
German link - UK link

I've been listening to this set this week as well - I really like it. I think I will play the 3rd Disc from it next! 

[Conor71]

Martinu: Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Major, H 149


Currently playing Disc 1 of the Piano Concertos set - pretty lively stuff!. Next I will play Disc 3 from the SQ box

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

CD 1 of this fine set.

[Florestan]

I dare even the wildest imagination to find "deep thought" and "personal utterances" in this music. Actually, its childlike innocence, purity and serenity would make any such attempt look like a rape...   

Highly recommended for Baroque buffs. 

[Que]

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[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

CD 9 from this box.

Clarinet Quintet in B minor, opus 115.
Clarinet Sonata in F minor, opus 120, No. 1.

Thea King, Clarinet.
Clifford Benson, Piano.
Gabrieli String Quartet.

Recorded in 1983/1984.

[Fafner]

Good morning/afternoon/day everyone:

Now listening to this:

Eugene Zádor: Orchestral Works (Divermento/ Oboe Concerto)
(Mariusz Smolij, László Hadady, Budapest Symphony Orchestra)


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Never heard of the composer before, but I really like it.
EDIT: And yes, I chose the disc among the new Naxos releases because of the cover. 

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

From the Lumieres box, CD 17.

Orfeo ed Euridice, part II, by Christoph Willibald Gluck.

Bernarda Fink, Veronica Cangemi, Maria Cristina Kiehr.
Rias Chamberchoir, Freiburger Barockorchester, Rene Jacobs.

Recorded in 2001.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Good morning/afternoon/day everyone:

Now listening to this:

Eugene Zádor: Orchestral Works (Divermento/ Oboe Concerto)
(Mariusz Smolij, László Hadady, Budapest Symphony Orchestra)


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Never heard of the composer before, but I really like it.

I discovered him by the first Naxos CD with some of his works, this is actually the second in the series. I get to appreciate him more, with every listen. You can Google quite some info about him.

[Lisztianwagner]

Cortot plays Chopin:

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

[Florestan]

Cortot plays Chopin:

Oh yes! One of the best performances of op. 53. Might not be to everyone's liking, though.

[Que]

One of favourite purchases of 2012:

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[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

One of favourite purchases of 2012:

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Q

I am glad you think this way Que, for a moment I thought that I was the only one on GMG that saw the merit of these discs.

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

CD 7 of this box.

Contains amongst other compositions; Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary & Funeral sentences.

[mc ukrneal]

From the Lumieres box, CD 17.

Orfeo ed Euridice, part II, by Christoph Willibald Gluck.

Bernarda Fink, Veronica Cangemi, Maria Cristina Kiehr.
Rias Chamberchoir, Freiburger Barockorchester, Rene Jacobs.

Recorded in 2001.

I have that as a separate issue. Excellent recording!

[Florestan]

Elfenspiel

[Que]

I am glad you think this way Que, for a moment I thought that I was the only one on GMG that saw the merit of these discs.

Though I will not do away with the Mozartean Players (HM), if asked for a top rec. by anyeone who is into period performances (others might prefer the Mozartean Players), this one would definitely be it!

A sparkling performance, full of interesting nuances.

Q