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[Berlioz: Les Troyens]

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Opera and Vocal / Re: What Opera Are You Listeni...

Last post by steve ridgway - April 29, 2024, 11:05:07 PM

Berlioz: Les Troyens Acts II & III. Half way through the opera now.

#2

Composer Discussion / Re: Mozart

Last post by AnotherSpin - April 29, 2024, 09:37:39 PM

Has anyone listened to Pienaar's Mozart PS cycle?

Yes.

#3

Great Recordings and Reviews / Re: Chopin Recordings

Last post by AnotherSpin - April 29, 2024, 09:36:32 PM

In fact, what Yunchan said in that booklet prompted me to listen to Egerov's etudes - I think what he does is a bit special actually - powerful. I only heard op 10, but I noticed a concert with op 25 has been released so I'll check it soon.

In his book about Richter, etc. Andrei Gavrilov gives Egorov the highest praise, which sounds unusual because Gavrilov normally has a low opinion of other musicians. Perhaps because Egorov had already died by the time the book was published.

#4

The Diner / Re: Reaction Videos

Last post by LKB - April 29, 2024, 09:10:26 PM

Houston, EOM has a problem.

https://youtu.be/AzjSxKqAPDE?si=XSKvgDPsKQ4qUAC0

#5

Composer Discussion / Re: CPE Bach (Carl Philipp Ema...

Last post by Mandryka - April 29, 2024, 08:27:20 PM

Very interesting post, thank you! Is the Spanyi the only recording available of these works?

I have Hogwood's recording too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000025ZFX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Moeran: Serenade in G major]

#6

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by Symphonic Addict - April 29, 2024, 07:38:18 PM

Moeran: Serenade in G major

Why is not this delectable composition better known? There is much English air permeating each of its 8 movements. Quite enjoyable.




Smetana: Piano Trio

A brilliant interpretation of this masterpiece. Two years ago I attended a concert of this ensemble that played works by Schumann, Brahms and Ravel. Needless to say it was riveting.

#7

The Jazz Lounge / Re: What Jazz are you listenin...

Last post by T. D. - April 29, 2024, 07:08:46 PM

Recent release via download, vinyl (Record Store Day) or CD:

Bandcamp page

#8

The Diner / Re: What TV series are you cur...

Last post by Karl Henning - April 29, 2024, 07:06:32 PM

I'm now back-tracking somewhat to listen to more commentary by Harlan Ellison. He describes himself as "arrogant and elitist." (Really. Just heard him use that literal phrase.) Listening right now to his commentary upon "Paladin of the Lost Hour." It's always been a favorite of mine. I love Danny Kaye and Glynn Turman. A fair percentage of this commentary is Ellison airing grievances. I don't say there's nothing to any of them, but whining is whining, all the same.

And now, his commentary upon "One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty." Frequent series contributor Alan Brennert did the screenplay adaptation, and Ellison is very pleased with it. The source story is essentially autobiographical (Ellison grew up in an Ohio town at a time when--he says--antisemitism was common in the American Midwest.) Watching the show being shot brought Ellison to tears. 

#9

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What are you listening 2 n...

Last post by JBS - April 29, 2024, 06:55:01 PM

Beginning the Schubert segment of Decca's Haebler Phillips Legacy set

Sonata 3 in E Major D459
Sonata 4 in a minor D537
Sonata 7 in E Flat Major D568
Sonata 9 in B Major D575
Sonata 13 in A Major D664
6 Moments Musicaux D780

#10

The Diner / Re: What TV series are you cur...

Last post by Karl Henning - April 29, 2024, 06:36:01 PM

Something else I learnt from Ellison's commentary: the principal actor in "Gramma" is Barret Oliver, whom I've now at last seen in The Never-Ending Story.

I'm now back-tracking somewhat to listen to more commentary by Harlan Ellison. He describes himself as "arrogant and elitist." (Really. Just heard him use that literal phrase.) Listening right now to his commentary upon "Paladin of the Lost Hour." It's always been a favorite of mine. I love Danny Kaye and Glynn Turman. A fair percentage of this commentary is Ellison airing grievances. I don't say there's nothing to any of them, but whining is whining, all the same.