Egon Wellesz(1885-1974)

Symphonic Addict · May 29, 2025, 04:11:53 PM

Quote from: Der lächelnde Schatten on May 29, 2025, 12:40:47 PMA much-needed cycle to be recorded. Hopefully, CPO will make it happen. Thanks for the alert.

I didn't know that you like Wellesz's music, John, and yes, it's about time for that. I see that it's the same ensemble that performed Korngold's quartets on that label, so I suppose we are in safe hands.

Der lächelnde Schatten · May 29, 2025, 04:57:03 PM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on May 29, 2025, 04:11:53 PMI didn't know that you like Wellesz's music, John, and yes, it's about time for that. I see that it's the same ensemble that performed Korngold's quartets on that label, so I suppose we are in safe hands.

Yeah, I wouldn't say I'm a massive fan, but I do rather enjoy the symphonies and chamber music of his I've accumulated over the years.

Symphonic Addict · May 29, 2025, 07:15:43 PM

Quote from: Der lächelnde Schatten on May 29, 2025, 04:57:03 PMYeah, I wouldn't say I'm a massive fan, but I do rather enjoy the symphonies and chamber music of his I've accumulated over the years.

Good to hear, John!

Symphonic Addict · Reply #63 - Re: Egon Wellesz(1885-1974)

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on May 29, 2025, 09:17:40 AMYet another very welcome CPO release.

Another inaugural listen today. The three quartets sounded interesting and rather terse overall (the 2nd features more passion and more tonal writing than the other two). I found the 5th to be the highlight of the disc, whose 1st movement is irresistibly piquant.