What are you listening 2 now?

[pjme]

Dvořák
Symphony № 7 in d minor, Op. 70, B. 141

Franck
Symphony in d minor
NY Phil
Lenny

after
Copland
Symphony for Organ & Orchestra
Symphony № 3
Bruckner
Symphony № 7 in d minor

Wow! A symphonic tsunami!

I need usually an oxygen cure after the Copland Organ symphony.

[Karl Henning]

How is that performance? I've heard it is supposed to be the definitive ultra Romantic take of this work (as opposed to Monteux/CSO).

Very warm, Ray. Has a Lisztian intensity.

[Carlo Gesualdo]

Happy easter since it's this time of the years  wish you all good time even my hater, if I happen to have them,, I will listen Now to the fantastic polyphonst Gombert  Misa de Pascalis, good stuff on Helios!

And perhaps another one  Missa Tempore in Ihlo, one of cult release of this composer, old but still very good I think it's Henry Eight ensemble all does my memory Falter sometime , if ya want to hear past glory of a tremendously good ensemble, still good now a day..

[Daverz]

How is that performance? I've heard it is supposed to be the definitive ultra Romantic take of this work (as opposed to Monteux/CSO).

That would be Stokowski:

[Symphonic Addict]

Now playing this new acquisition:

Penderecki
Utrenja
Various soloists
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus
Andrezej Markowski



Man...this is something else. Wild, unfettered and completely unhinged. I'm quite digging it. I have to say the kind of performance this is (from the early 70s) does make a difference in these types of works I think. Antoni Wit as much as I do admire his conducting of other composers, doesn't quite nail the rawness and power Penderecki's music needs in order to make its impact, but others, of course, may feel differently.

Both work and performance make quite an impact indeed.

[Symphonic Addict]

That would be Stokowski:

I haven't heard it yet, but I don't have doubts it must be quite the performance.

[Symphonic Addict]

Casella: Concerto for orchestra
Villa-Lobos: Harp Concerto

The Casella is a scintillating and expertly written work with drive aplenty. He's firmly a favorite with good reason.

It's my first encounter with the Villa-Lobos. First impressions are quite positive. The composer's stamp runs throughout.

[Mirror Image]

It certainly is an attractive disc (even if Le bal masqué outstays its welcome IMHO). The d'Indy work is quite attractive in fact (this coming from someone who has mixed feelings regarding the composer).

Le bal masqué is bottom-of-the-barrel Poulenc, IMHO, so I seldom listen to it.

Thread duty -

Two versions of Debussy's La boîte à joujoux - one for piano and the other orchestrated by Caplet:

From these recordings:

[Symphonic Addict]

The Sea

Being Ciurlionis a painter himself, it's not a mistake to call this work a symphonic painting. How colourful and evocative it is.

[Carlo Gesualdo]

Guys I am listening to the best ever before and after: Nicolas Gombert so far  Was listening to ''The sound &  the fury ensemble, Nicolas Gombert volume 1: Missa Pulchra Es*, on division paradise regained , only saw it for sale in Ebay or insane price Amazon 350eu$ perhaps higher did this records was made extremely limited are insside mrket only in German country marketed, I don't know, the sound of it all is glorious, human, Triumph of ensemble T.S.A.T.F from Austria or Germany, first choice would be accurate . Never heard such a soprano ,  acrobatic of tenors and a bass (Baritone) you don't forget, I deserve the title of world best ensemble to them there  that good. Label ORF IS LABEL OF PRESTIGE AND GREATNESS!! 

P.s did ORF done Missa Caput or Missa Prolationum my favorite masses of legend Ockeghem, someone might  tell me about it, Ockeghem is my J.s Bach in renaissance, the  quality of the of is output , achievements, vocals work and instrumentation, done  later by successions after his.

[Que]

Morning listening:



Last disc with music for Sabbato Sancto

[Que]

Probably to the suprise of many here, I have very few recordings of the Matthäus-Passion: both Harnoncourt (studio) recordings, and this one by Gustav Leonhardt... (I guess there is definitely a pattern there... )

Recorded in 1990, to our contemporary  (HIP) ears this sounds a bit deliberate in places - the opening chorus could use a bit more "flow". But textures are light, aided by the use of a boys' choir & solists (we don't see that anymore..), and the performances are incredibly expressive. And it is all about the story, the master himself would be delighted.This is highlighted by Max van Egmond as the protagonist and Prégardien as the Evangelist. A wonderful HIP performance steeped in Calvinism with some charming rustic touches.




Gustav Leonhardt receiving a royal decoration from Queen Beatrix.

[Carlo Gesualdo]

Morning listening:



Last disc with music for Sabbato Sancto

Great/ great sir QUE wow another Thomas DE Luis Da Victoria, nice album very passionate kind sir may I had as compliment, Now I'm listening my morning Listen three Gregorian truth heavenly chants,  lovely voices, for the first one favorite foremost for all who care or like.

Uno , red carpet please!!



Heavenly harmony flow deep in this one  0:)
Truelly beautiful voices of Monks: of the Abbey ST.Maurice & ST.MAUR, clervaux on Philips - festivo series, release in early 80'', that a surprise for me whom his more in the older vinyl, like 50''-60'' some 70''.

Now deuxio shawl we on Archiv Produktion,
(German release) the 70'' middle of it,



It's Choral Schola Munsterschwatzach
Benedictine Monastery, let give this lp,
that did not catch me at first sight?,
conducted by Pater Godehard Joppich
It's average but I may change my mind,
since, did not listen to it proper, not enough,
thus said, the final verdict for this one.

Now here tercio, tambour, Horns, red carpet all over since this released won a prize of disc of the year 1953, all does release in 1951 on DECCA, in France,



Choeeeur des moines de l'abbaye de Solesmes,
somewhere in France, my copy mint sleeves and LP, this mean like new.

These where my morning blessing and listen since Easter past. What do you think QUE heard them, at least one of the three or Mandryka, anybody contribute like to know if my post make a difference.

[Irons]

That would be Stokowski:

Coincidently I was wondering if the Stokowski issue André posted above was from Decca Phase 4. It was as though you were reading my mind.

[Harry]

J.S. Bach: Orgelwerke, Vol. 9: Präludium und Fugen

1. Prelude & Fugue in G major, BWV 550 [7:55]
2. Chorale Partita Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig, BWV 768 [21:19]
3. Prelude & Fugue in D minor ("Fiddle"), BWV 539 [7:39]
4. Chorale Prelude Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727 [2:32]
5. Chorale Prelude Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721 [4:52]
6. Chorale Prelude Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736 [4:02]
7. Chorale Prelude Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend (II), BWV 709 [3:04]
8. Chorale Prelude Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (IV), BWV 691 [2:08]
9. Prelude & Fugue in E minor ("Wedge"), BWV 548 [15:15]

Ewald Kooiman (Organ) [Holzhey organ]

Recorded at Weissenau, Germany.

Disc IX of this series is also recorded on the beautiful Holzhey organ, that is already a huge plus. Kooiman is relaxed and a bit laid back, but because of this of the wonderful colours emerge in good time, and one has the full advantage of being able to cherish every single note.
Sublime.

[Biffo]

Mozart: Piano Concerto No 13 in C major, K 415 - Daniel Barenboim conductor & soloist with the English Chamber Orchestra

[Traverso]

Probably to the suprise of many here, I have very few recordings of the Matthäus-Passion: both Harnoncourt (studio) recordings, and this one by Gustav Leonhardt... (I guess there is definitely a pattern there... )

Recorded in 1990, to our contemporary  (HIP) ears this sounds a bit deliberate in places - the opening chorus could use a bit more "flow". But textures are light, aided by the use of a boys' choir & solists (we don't see that anymore..), and the performances are incredibly expressive. And it is all about the story, the master himself would be delighted.This is highlighted by Max van Egmond as the protagonist and Prégardien as the Evangelist. A wonderful HIP performance steeped in Calvinism with some charming rustic touches.




Gustav Leonhardt receiving a royal decoration from Queen Beatrix.

Still my first choice 

[Harry]

Nikolai Miaskovsky.

CD I.

Symphony No. 1 in E minor, opus 3, and No. 25 in D sharp major, opus 69.

State SO of the Russian Federation, Evgeny Svetlanov.

Miaskovsky for me is a essential composer, and i have played this box already many times, 2014 being the last time, so I thought I should renew the acquaintance.  Every bit as good as I did remember.

[Papy Oli]

Good morning all,

Faure - Impromptus 1-6 + Theme & Variations Op.73 (Stott)

Really lovely.

[Biffo]

Sibelius:

Kuolema, Op 44 - Valse triste
Rakastava, Op 14
Romance in C major, Op 42
Finlandia, Op 26
Pohjola's Daughter, Op 49

Halle Orchestra conducted by Sir John Barbirolli