What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[Mark]

Now, you see, for all my (admittedly skewed) misgivings about Mr Bernstein, I can imagine him being just the man for Tchaikovsky, in much the same way as Karajan is (IMO). I don't know why I've not explored him in this repertoire. He didn't do a complete cycle of the symphonies, did he? Just Nos. 4-6, AFAIK.

[longears]

Last night:

Sibelius
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43 (fourth movement)
Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Opus 52
Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Opus 104
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Opus 105
Tapiola, Opus 112
Valse triste, Opus 44 No. 1

SFSO / Blomstedt
Heaven!

I'll start the morning with the Berglund/COE 6th!

Of brilliance absolute!

[karlhenning]

And you'll never go wrong with Berglund in Sibelius, I shouldn't think, longears!

[Lethevich]

Stravinsky (from The Box):

The Flood, Persephone, various songs.

[Hector]

Now, you see, for all my (admittedly skewed) misgivings about Mr Bernstein, I can imagine him being just the man for Tchaikovsky, in much the same way as Karajan is (IMO). I don't know why I've not explored him in this repertoire. He didn't do a complete cycle of the symphonies, did he? Just Nos. 4-6, AFAIK.

Is this the recording, though, where Lenny is so OTT that the strings almost grind to a halt?

Might be worth 50p of anyones money just to hear that alone.

Tournemire's 3rd and 8th Symphonies.

The 3rd is a complete knockout and I can well believe it was popular at one time (why not, now?).

The 8th? Cannot decide. More listening required.

De Almeida in Moscow for Marco Polo.

[Mark]

Is this the recording, though, where Lenny is so OTT that the strings almost grind to a halt?

Either way, I need to find out, if only to begin to negate or further justify my feelings about Lenny.

[karlhenning]

Stravinsky (from The Box):

The Flood, Persephone, various songs.

Whoo-hoo! You go, girl! 

[bhodges]

Now, you see, for all my (admittedly skewed) misgivings about Mr Bernstein, I can imagine him being just the man for Tchaikovsky, in much the same way as Karajan is (IMO). I don't know why I've not explored him in this repertoire. He didn't do a complete cycle of the symphonies, did he? Just Nos. 4-6, AFAIK.

I am probably in the minority, but I think this is one of his most interesting late recordings--I won't use the word "best" for the moment--simply because it is so extreme.  The playing is marvelous, the sound is excellent, but it's Bernstein's interpretation that is so striking.  It might be the most wrenching performance of this piece I've ever heard, and it's pretty anguished to begin with.  As someone wrote when it came out, "Not for everyday listening."   

--Bruce

[Mark]

I am probably in the minority, but I think this is one of his most interesting late recordings--I won't use the word "best" for the moment--simply because it is so extreme.  The playing is marvelous, the sound is excellent, but it's Bernstein's interpretation that is so striking.  It might be the most wrenching performance of this piece I've ever heard, and it's pretty anguished to begin with.  As someone wrote when it came out, "Not for everyday listening."  

--Bruce

Well, then I look forward to hearing it.

[George]

First time I've heard this recording

Lovely subtle way to start the day...

How about that finale? 

[orbital]

Dohnanyi - Cello Sonata
I was expecting to hear something in the vain of Bartok. I was quite surprised to hear some pleasant chamber music with straight and long melody lines instead.

[bhodges]

How about that finale? 

It's something, isn't it!  I don't know about you, but it makes me feel like leaping off a cliff. 

--Bruce

[greg]

speaking of Tchaikovsky and Tchaikovsky finales.....

just finished the 2nd symphony just now. I liked it! Nice, the most impressive part was the Scherzo, it's like flying through a hurricane. The only movement i really didn't care for was the Finale. It's my least favorite of his symphonies so far, but that's actually not saying anything bad!

so......... just 2 more Tchaikovsky symphonies and i've heard them all (the 3rd, Manfred). I might even end up liking them all!  (hopefully)

[George]

It's something, isn't it!  I don't know about you, but it makes me feel like leaping off a cliff. 

--Bruce

It validates some of the deepest feelings I have ever had. It makes me feel less alone.

[Mark]

Dohnanyi - Cello Sonata
I was expecting to hear something in the vain of Bartok. I was quite surprised to hear some pleasant chamber music with straight and long melody lines instead.

Is that the Naxos recording with Kliegel?

[orbital]

Is that the Naxos recording with Kliegel?

yes it is, with Jando. 

Or rather it was, now it is Mahler's Lieder Aud "des knaben wunderhorn" that is on. I don't like this one

[Keemun]

This is my first listen to this... sounds good so far.   

[orbital]

This is my first listen to this... sounds good so far.   

great cover! I'll switch to Bach myself I think 

[wilhelm]

Me like the look of this.

May I say, sir, that you have excellent tastes?

I like better wilhelm, instead of "sir"

Thanks

[Mark]

I like better wilhelm, instead of "sir"

Thanks

Just a gentlemanly pleasantry, wilhelm. Now I know you don't like it, that's fine.