What are you listening 2 now?

[ritter]

Another new arrival:

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Of Gainluca Cascioli's " '900 " series, I found the volume dedicated to Austria and Germany quite arresting (with a fabulous rendition of the Berg Piano Sonata), but was not that taken over by CD dedicated to Russia (mainly because of the repertoire--I'm sorry, but I profoundly dislike Arvo Pärt's music  ). In any case, his pianism is first rate (but I mean, very first rate!).

Let's see how this Italian volume turns out to be. So far, the performance of Busoni's Elegie Nr. 7, "Berceuse" is absolutely fantastic (possibly the best I've ever heard of this favourite piece of mine--and to think that in my budding, short-lived career as an amateur pianist, I played this rather proficiently  ). The Sonatina  No. 4 "in diem nativitatis Christi MCMXVII" is played in a more muscular, assertive manner that usual, but is equally convincing... So far, so good, then (so very good!  ). Sound is superb.

[Traverso]

Chopin-Brahms-Liszt-Ravel-Prokofiev

[aligreto]

Schubert: Symphony No. 8 [Kertesz]





I like this version. It is a probing and thought provoking reading that is not too much on the dark side.

[ChopinBroccoli]

Chopin-Brahms-Liszt-Ravel-Prokofiev

Stellar

[pjme]

'Variations on Frère Jacques'

He! Nice to see an old friend here!
The symphony is quite impressive. Sternefeld's second (Brueghel) is a bit more modern. Did you give that a listen? Too modern for you?
Peter

[Traverso]

Stellar

Argerich is one my favorite pianists wich is not a surprise.My first record was The Ravel and Prokofiev pianoconcertos given by a friend who disliked it,not because of Martha but the music that didn't appeal to him.
Great gift!

[André]

This 8 cd set from JPC:


is a repackaging in plain white envelopes and no program notes (just disc/track listings) of these two BIS sets:




What we get is 2 discs of operatic overtures and orchestral preludes (Seven Last Words, Chaos from Creation and introduction to 2 of the Seasons); 2 discs of baryton octets, 1 of concerti for lira organizzata (rescored by Haydn for flute and oboe), 2 of Nocturnes for the King of Naples and 1 disc of Scherzandi.

The first disc of overtures is nice, but the second is terrific. The overture to La Fedelta premiata was recycled by Haydn as the famous finale for his symphony no 73, La Chasse. The prelude to The Creation depicting the primeval void is magnificently played.

The barytone octets are scored for string quartet, double bass, baryton (a big viola da gamba with extra strings) and a pair of horns. The writing for the horn parts is spectacularly difficult. Haydn achieves miracles of scoring with this odd combination of instruments. For me these works were a revelation.

The lira organizzata was an instrument related to the hurdy-gurdy. The king of Naples was very fond of its sound. Since the works would have been unsaleable outside of the Court of Naples, Haydn rescored the lira part for flute and oboe (2 flutes in one of the concertos). These are late works. 2 of the movements were re-used by Haydn in his symphonies, most famously in the Military symphony (without the turkish high jinks).

The Nocturnes for the King of Naples are late works, too (1790) and constitute one of Haydn's most beloved set of chamber orchestra music. They have been recorded quite extensively. I never tire of listening to them.

The 6 Scherzandi are much earlier works (1767). They are mini symphonies in all but name. Lasting under 10 minutes and written in 4 movements, they show how expert Haydn was at creating varied textures and moods from the simplest material.

Listening to these 8 discs gave me a lot of pleasure. If one doesn't need program notes, the economic packaging on Pourpre is the way to go. It sells for a song at JPC.

[Traverso]

Prokofiev-Tchaikovsky-Shostakovich-Ravel-Lutoslawsky

Symphony No. 1 In D Op. 25 'Classical'

Martha Argerich, Yefim BronfmanTranscription By – Rikuya Terashima
The Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a
Martha Argerich, Mirabela DinaTranscription By – Nicolas Economou
Lilya Zilberstein, Martha Argerich
Ma Mère L'Oye - Suite
Maurice Ravel Piano – Alexander Mogilevsky, Martha Argerich
Witold Lutoslawski Piano – Martha Argerich, Mauricio Vallina

[Mirror Image]

Fauré
Nine Preludes, Op 103
Stott

[ChopinBroccoli]

Argerich is one my favorite pianists wich is not a surprise.My first record was The Ravel and Prokofiev pianoconcertos given by a friend who disliked it,not because of Martha but the music that didn't appeal to him.
Great gift!

Her "Gaspard" and "Jeux d'eau" are from heaven!

[Harry]

The first Christmas CD I play, and a new acquisition.

Weihnacht der Spielleyt.
Straßburger Gesangbuch (1697)
Spielleyt-Early Music Freiburg
Regina Kabis, Soprano.

Also a purchase of great worth to me, and I listed it as one of the favourite purchases this year. A christmas CD that stands hand a feet above the usual trash that is released during this period of the year. Regina Kabis has a dream voice. Without unnatural vibrato, clear diction, and a voice that warms your heart in a instant. The music starts at 1200 and goes well into the 17th century. The instrumentalists are top notch too, as is the recording.
Recommended, it makes a fine Christmas CD, well worth exploring.

[Traverso]

Her "Gaspard" and "Jeux d'eau" are from heaven!

[Que]

This 8 cd set from JPC:


Listening to these 8 discs gave me a lot of pleasure. If one doesn't need program notes, the economic packaging on Pourpre is the way to go. It sells for a song at JPC.

My copy is on its way! 

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Q

[ritter]

Staying in France musically speaking, but advancing several decades with this CD (yet another new arrival):

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Of the pieces contained in this CD, I only knew the Flute Concerto (already recorded by Emmanuel Pahud on EMI). As always, Dalbavie's music strikes by its sensuousness, and the sheer wizardry of the orchestration. Perhaps not the most profound of musics, but who cares: its' sooo seductive, and so brilliantly crafted. A latter-day Ravel, I venture to say.  The soloists, Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle band give very engaging performances, and the sound is excellent. Very enjoyable!  .

[Mirror Image]

Fauré
Le jardin clos, Op. 106
Elly Ameling (soprano), Dalton Baldwin (piano)

[SonicMan46]

This 8 cd set from JPC:
   

...........What we get is 2 discs of operatic overtures and orchestral preludes (Seven Last Words, Chaos from Creation and introduction to 2 of the Seasons); 2 discs of baryton octets, 1 of concerti for lira organizzata (rescored by Haydn for flute and oboe), 2 of Nocturnes for the King of Naples and 1 disc of Scherzandi.................

Hi André - I've had the blue BIS 4-CD collection (in a 4-CD jewel case) for a while and thoroughly enjoy - 'thumbs-up' recommendation for me too!  Dave

[mc ukrneal]

Hi André - I've had the blue BIS 4-CD collection (in a 4-CD jewel case) for a while and thoroughly enjoy - 'thumbs-up' recommendation for me too!  Dave

Same here!

[Karl Henning]

Mahler
Symphony # 5
Cleveland
von Dohnányi

Sibelius & Nielsen
Violin Concerti
Vengerov
CSO
Barenboim

[aligreto]

Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 [Kleiber]





This is a very good version indeed. The opening two movements are very evocative of a Summer's day in the countryside. They are not merely pastoral; they are lively and spirited interpretations and taken at pace which is invigorating. The Scherzo and Storm are both powerful movements and the final movement is suitably serene.

[listener]

ENESCU (using the label's spelling):
Symphony no.1       Symphonie Concertante for cello & orch
Truls Mørk, cello   Tampere Philharmonic Orch.    Hannu Lintu, cond.
CLÉRAMBAULT and MARCHAND:  Harpsichord music
Yago Menugo, harpsichord