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

Last post by Mandryka - Today at 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]

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

Last post by Symphonic Addict - Today at 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.

#3

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

Last post by T. D. - Today at 07:08:46 PM

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

Bandcamp page

#4

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

Last post by Karl Henning - Today at 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. 

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

Last post by JBS - Today at 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

#6

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

Last post by Karl Henning - Today at 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. 

[Everyday Non-sense:]

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General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What concerts are you look...

Last post by brewski - Today at 06:32:32 PM

Tonight, a show devised by Patricia Kopatchinskaja which she has titled Everyday Non-sense:

(totally fascinating program excised)

Aurora Orchestra
Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin, director

The reminder email contains the warning: Excellent.

How cool!
Dick Higgins was an outrageous Fluxus artist.
Here's the score of the piece by him:


Although I was hoping for one of his notorious works involving a gun, for instance a symphony from Danger Music No. 12 

How did I miss these posts? (Never mind, a busy last few days.)

This all looks very intriguing. That Higgins score would make a cool holiday card. 

-Bruce

#8

Composer Discussion / Massimiliano Messieri

Last post by Roy Bland - Today at 06:12:26 PM

Contemporary composer from Bologna

https://massimilianomessieri.com/

[Everyday Non-sense:]

#9

General Classical Music Discussion / Re: What concerts are you look...

Last post by T. D. - Today at 06:07:24 PM

Tonight, a show devised by Patricia Kopatchinskaja which she has titled Everyday Non-sense:



Mieko Shiomi  Falling Event
Tomas Schmit  Sanitas No.151
Dick Higgins Danger Music Number Seventeen
George Brecht Symphony No.3
Mozart  Ein musikalischer Spaß (A Musical Joke) K.522
Kurtág  Hommage à Tchaikovsky from Játékok, Bk.1
Cage Living Room Music
PatKop from Ghiribizzi (Whims)
      Für Reto ... wo? (For Reto ... where?)
      Sonnerie (Ringing)
      Friede sei mit Euch (Peace be with you)
      Skizzenhaft (Sketchy)
Françaix Mouvement de valse (4th movement) from Octet
Ligeti Fanfare for car horns from Le Grand Macabre
Ligeti Mysteries of the Macabre

Aurora Orchestra
Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin, director

The reminder email contains the warning: Excellent.

How cool!
Dick Higgins was an outrageous Fluxus artist.
Here's the score of the piece by him:


Although I was hoping for one of his notorious works involving a gun, for instance a symphony from Danger Music No. 12 

[Pejacevic: Piano Quintet in B minor]

#10

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

Last post by Symphonic Addict - Today at 05:43:43 PM

Pejacevic: Piano Quintet in B minor

Various works I've listened by her qualify as potential masterpieces, and this solid, formidable quintet is surely one of those. The performers are the same as on the Goldmark's Piano Quintet No. 1 I listened to the other day, playing with complete mastery and understanding of the score.