What are you listening 2 now?

[Madiel]

Bits and bobs of Faure.

Of which the most notable, given recent conversations are Barcarolle No.8 (op.96) and Impromptu No.4 (op.91), both written in 1906.



The Barcarolle is a good example of all the twists and turns I was talking about. There's a sense of key, but it's constantly mucked about with by modal harmonies. It's not modulation as such, it's more a case of "we'll wander over here and have a peek but then we'll head back to that home tonic".

The Impromptu is somewhat similar, but with even more chromatic sliding.  This is the first time I've listened to it for quite a few years, and... gosh, actually it kind of feels like a cooler-tempered version of Scriabin!

[San Antone]

I loved that one when I tried it on streaming.

I am just starting to listen to the orchestral music of some of composers whose chamber works I've liked.

TD

Rautavaara : Symphony No. 9 " Vincentiana"
Helsinki Phil

[aligreto]

Rheinberger: Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra, Two Trumpets, Two Horns and Timpani [E Power Briggs/Peress]





This is an interesting work with something of a unique musical language and sound world.

[aligreto]

I really like the First Symphony by Daniel Jones - a pity that cilgwyn is no longer here to discuss it with as he was a great Daniel Jones admirer.

A great mystery and sadness.

[Madiel]

If I could pinpoint one thing that turned me into the raving Faure nut that I am today...

It would be this aching, yearning recording of Piano Quintet No.1.



The piece gave Faure more trouble than most, but boy was it worth it.

[Harry]

Gustav Holst.
Orchestral Works.

London PO and the London SO, Adrian Boult.

This is the second CD I bought with Adrian Boult as the conductor, and both experiences were most favourable. Like this CD filled with fine works by Holst.
I especially liked the Fugal Overture, A Somerset Rhapsody, and the Japanese Suite. That does not mean that I like the other compositions less, but the mentioned ones made an instant impression on me. I found Beni Mora and Hammersmith a bit heavy handed in comparison, but only because they were such a contrast. I am sure if listening more often it will prove its worth in the end.
The performance is first rate, and is the remarkable sound.

[Traverso]

Franz Liszt

Les Année de Pèlerinage  (rec.1954)
La Suisse
L'Italie

[Karl Henning]

Dear Gurn and folks outhere, I was surprise, Listening to Roland de Lassus By Bo Holten and is Musica Ficta, whit his St Matthew passion, well at first when I purchase it, I was not thrill because it was highly Liturgical, religious music, now I find it amazing, there nothing wrong whit it and it's an incredible Naxos release.

Liturgical music, sometime is harder to get into, but sit and listen, empty your mind, it's sung whit devotion & heart, it's beautiful, what made me change my mind well Jachet de Mantoue ensemble Lamentations of prophet Jeremiah, there is a lecture before each signing and it's  interesting in a detached way, I don't know...

Since than I love Liturgical music, too bad, it scare people away tonight I will attack another Naxos I left out and did not listen, Pierre de la rue double CD thee Magnificats.

See Liturgical music is like learning to love something that  good for karma I guess in a non religious sense, just like eating Shitaki Mushrooms at first I hated mushroom, but eventually I got hook on these.

Give a decent effort in listening to liturgical work, they may be a reward in the end...

I know some people HATE
(in caps lock) everything liturgical, but have few listen be patient, after few listen it may grow on you.

There nothing wrong whit religious theme or religious music, music is music for everyone it does not discriminate.

Have a good night ladies & gentlemen, I know I will...

This is a piece of mine, I hope you may enjoy it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2vn2PB_-9g

[Harry]

Anton Urspruch.

Piano concert, opus 9.

Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Georg Fritzsch,
Olivier Triendl, Piano.

Urspruch is a forgotten composer these days, but that does not mean that it is deserved, on the contrary, the Piano concert on this disc is a gem. It has the lyrical touch of Schumann, the melodiousness of Mendelssohn, and some weight by Brahms. This cocktail delivers a highly original drink. Full of energy, melodic niceties, and thematically very strong. There is never a moment of boredom, it bubbles with enthusiasm, and discovery. A nice find!
The performance is good, and the recording will do.

[aligreto]

Mahler: Das Lied Von Der Erde [Kletzki]





This is a powerful, high voltage performance that is packed with drama and intensity in the first movement. The Second movement is somewhat plaintive, forlorn but serene. I find the third and fourth movements to be delicately meditative and pensive. The fifth movement is earnest and assertive in its presentation. Der Abschied is intense but I feel that it lacks any real sense of passion or soul. I unapologetically prefer a contralto voice in this work. The playing and direction throughout are superlative.

[Traverso]

Sibelius

Symphony No.7
Cantata Oma maa, Op.92
Tulen synty, Op.32

[San Antone]

Vox Clamantis singing Durufle and others

[vandermolen]

I am just starting to listen to the orchestral music of some of composers whose chamber works I've liked.

TD

Rautavaara : Symphony No. 9 " Vincentiana"
Helsinki Phil

I think that's No.6. He only got to 8. 7 'Angel of Light' and 8 'The Journey' are my favourites.

[vandermolen]

A great mystery and sadness.

Indeed Fergus.

[vandermolen]

Gustav Holst.
Orchestral Works.

London PO and the London SO, Adrian Boult.

This is the second CD I bought with Adrian Boult as the conductor, and both experiences were most favourable. Like this CD filled with fine works by Holst.
I especially liked the Fugal Overture, A Somerset Rhapsody, and the Japanese Suite. That does not mean that I like the other compositions less, but the mentioned ones made an instant impression on me. I found Beni Mora and Hammersmith a bit heavy handed in comparison, but only because they were such a contrast. I am sure if listening more often it will prove its worth in the end.
The performance is first rate, and is the remarkable sound.

That's my favourite of the Lyrita Holst discs Harry. My favourites are Somerset Rhapsody, Beni Mora and Hammersmith. I also admire the 'First Choral Symphony' (actually the only one) and the 'Cloud Messenger' with its haunting proto-minimalist section.

[San Antone]

I think that's No.6. He only got to 8. 7 'Angel of Light' and 8 'The Journey' are my favourites.

You're right, it was an inexplicable typo.   

[Traverso]

Shostakovich

Symphony No.11

st Petersburg Philharmonic orchestra

[Karl Henning]

Shostakovich
Quartets 3/5-9
Mandelring Quartet

[Papy Oli]

Good afternoon all,

Received this one today. Listening to No.2.

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[vandermolen]

Good afternoon all,

Received this one today. Listening to No.2.

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Let us know what you think Olivier. That's one of the Simpson CDs that I own but I hardly know either symphony.