What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[orbital]

Charlie Barnett - Violin Concerto in Fourths
I don't know if this has been recorded on CD, but this is a nice piece of music. It has a definite American mark on it. I probably would not pursue it at this stage but it is a refreshing music nevertheless.

[karlhenning]

Last night, Mozart's Concerti Nos. 24 & 25, delightful pieces which I must get to know better.

This morning:

Hindemith
Symphonic Dances
Berliner Philharmoniker
the composer conducting
recorded  in the Jesus-Christ-Kirche, 23 & 24 March 1954

[not edward]

The first couple of pieces on this disc are rather forgettable, but Nachtstucke und Arien and La selva incantata are Henze at his best.

[SonicMan46]

Bach, JCF - re-listening to a few recent purchases; getting to like this one even more - excellent playing by Camerata Koln (a fav of mine) & great CPO sound; the only disc of music I own by this 'younger' son of JS Bach - would appreciate any other recommendations? 

Bach, CPE - as above; third time around w/ this disc - Oboe Concertos, including the work in D Minor by Alessandro Marcello - interesting Amazon comments, i.e. two 5* & one 1* - I'd probably go 4* @ the moment; Penguin Guide rated the CD **(*) and liked the inclusion of the Marcello piece; did compare w/ my Holliger disc of the CPE Bach works - pretty close, but I've always liked Holliger!   

 

[hautbois]

J.S. Bach: Oboe Concertos with Hommel and Cologne Chamber Orchestra.

Luigi Nono: "La lontananza nostalgica utopica futura" and "Variazioni Canoniche a Carlo Scarpa, Architetto, ai suoi infiniti possibili".

Bruno Maderna: Oboe Concertos with Holliger. I like it more each time, and I couldn't even explain why.

I am an oboist, and i have heard the premier performance of the Maderna on record (Han de Vries) and once honestly is enough. HAHA...

Howard

[Lethevich]

Peteris Vasks - Symphony no.2 (I don't think I like this)

[BachQ]

Brahms op. 83 (Jeffrey Nau / Nancy)

[Mark]

Dave, for a more satisfying version of the Marcello, try this:

[Scriptavolant]

I am an oboist, and i have heard the premier performance of the Maderna on record (Han de Vries) and once honestly is enough. HAHA...

Howard

What is that you didn't like? Atonal/aleatoric music or maybe the use of the instrument?

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[Valentino]

Schubert: String quintet. Hagen Quartett with Schiff.

I think I should just buy the entire Hagen Qt discography...

[BachQ]

Brahms, Piano Sontat no. 3 (Grimaud)

[Que]

Q

[hautbois]

What is that you didn't like? Atonal/aleatoric music or maybe the use of the instrument?

There is nothing wrong with atonal or aleatoric music. But there is nothing really so interesting both in the use of the oboe and the general material development of the Maderna concerto. Just clusters and clusters of sound. The oboe is an instrument capable of immense beauty and new composers often neglect that aspect of the oboe. If you liked Maderna's concerto you will want to visit http://www.oboeclassics.co.uk/HandeVries.htm and acquire the cd which contains Andriessen's Anachronie II, which proves my point instantly. My taste though quite 'conservative' does place reservations for atonal music! Trust me, you will enjoy the oboe playing from that particular cd immensely!

Howard

[wilhelm]

[Solitary Wanderer]

Piano concerto #23

&

Rachmaninov ~  Symphony #2 Handley/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

[SonicMan46]

Dave, for a more satisfying version of the Marcello, try this:

Mark - thanks for the recommendation - I did see that one today on Amazon - looks like there's only a single duplication for me, and I did like Holliger better in the CPE Bach oboe concertos in my comparison listening - Dave    P.S. Best to you & the 'family' now!

[Florestan]

Last night:

Beethoven

Complete String Trios, vol. 2 - Mutter, Giuranna, Rostropovich

I did not know these works but now I am in love with them. And screw all those critics who say "it's not so great Beethoven". It is, wise guys, it is as great as it gets. 

Schumann

Davidsbündlertänze, Sonata no. 3 in F minor (Concert sans orchestre) - Pollini

Schumann late at night: the recipe for happiness. 

[jurajjak]

Been listening to Milhaud's Christophe Colomb.  Fascinating stuff.

[Harry]

Giovanni Battista Bononcini. (1670-1747)

Amore Doppio. Serenata a tre.

Suzie Le Blanc,-Filli.
Ursula Fiedler,-Dori.
Axel Kohler, Aminta.

Lautten Compagney/Wolfgang Katschner.

Another wonderful recording from the German label NCA made in 1996, and a image of perfect detail, and a stage reality that is truly amazing.
To begin the day with Suzie is a perfect breakfast for me, the jam would be Ursula then, and Axel the butler.
But kidding aside this is a winner on all counts, that is if you like the music from Bononcini, and Suzie.
Not to long ago I had a three fer box from Brilliant with licensed Tactus recordings. Bononcini too, in great form which I enjoyed immensely. This one is much better. Breathtaking writing for soprano, and a good story about love.................
Ursula Fiedler has a fine natural vibrato, and I like it very much.
Axel Kohler was a surprise, he is a good alto, with a very refined voice. This threesome works together well. and the Lautten Compagney is a top ensemble More please.