What are you listening 2 now?

[SonicMan46]

Shostakovich, Dmitri - Preludes & Fugues w/ a young Roger Woodward from 1975, remastered analog recordings - listening off a Spotify playlist on my den speakers; over the years I've own a half dozen or so recordings of these works, now down to 3 (Scherbakov, Lin, & Melnikov) - there has been some recent activity in the thread dedicated to Shosty's Op. 87 and mention of Woodward's recording emerged which was unknown to me.  So, listening this afternoon and enjoying, tempos are fast and some quirkiness to the interpretations - reminds me a little of Keith Jarrett which I had at one time - believe that my favorites remain Alexander Melnikov & Jenny Lin, performed more on an even keel to my ears - reviews attached for those interested.  Dave

[bhodges]

Andriessen: Workers Union (1975) - From the 2011 Tune-In Festival, curated by eighth blackbird. An excellent, high-energy version of Andriessen's piece, written "for any loud-sounding combination of instruments."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEMxAcIf_iw

--Bruce

[foxandpeng]

Pēteris Vasks
String Symphony 'Voices'
Viola Concerto
Sinfonietta Riga
BIS


Vasks' three symphonies and other works have been one of my significant discoveries of 2021. I loved everything I've heard so far and can't really get enough.

[not edward]

The late, great Rzewski in fabulous form, playing one of his most famous works and one of the most underrated. The recording includes the most brutal Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues I've heard, and I'm going to be a heretic and say I even prefer this recording of the Ballads to Paul Jacobs'.

[Karl Henning]

This landed on Thursday, and although I haven't been reporting it, I have been making my way through. Now:

CDs 3 & 4

La Stravaganza, Op. 4

[SonicMan46]

Janitsch, Johann (1708-c.1763) -Chamber Works on period instruments w/ Epoca Barocca, Berlin Friday Academy, and Notturna (V.1-3) - my collection below for tonight's dinner and continuing tomorrow.  Janitsch was an 18th century German composer who was employed by Frederick the Great and resided in Berlin - short bio below.  Many of his compositions have been lost or remain in manuscript form; recently, 'some' of his manuscripts have been rediscovered (Source).  If you enjoy 'chamber works' from this Late Baroque/Galant period, especially performed on period instruments, then Janitsch is worth exploring.  Dave

Johann Gottlieb Janitsch was a popular composer among his contemporaries, holding important positions with the Prussian Court. At the age of twenty-one he matriculated from the University of Frankfurt. He was a secretary to Franz Wilhelm von Happe and became a personal musician in the orchestra of Frederick The Great. Janitsch eventually assumed the position of contraviolinist, moved with Frederick to Berlin and remained there until his death. In the court he instituted the series of "Friday Academies". Janitsch was commissioned to compose music for a number of important courtly occasions which helped him refine his use of style galant. He composed sonatas for harpsichord and organ, illustrating a keen awareness of counterpoint. Much of Janitsch's work was considered lost, due to World War II. But a number of his manuscripts originating have been located. (Source - edited)

 

   

[Karl Henning]

Myaskovsky Madness!

Symphony № 6 in e^b minor, Op. 23
Svetlanov & al.

[vandermolen]

Myaskovsky Madness!

Symphony № 6 in e^b minor, Op. 23
Svetlanov & al.

Svetlanov's recording is excellent and the only drawback is that it does not include the (optional) chorus at the end. Every other recording that I know features the chorus, which I think makes it even more poignant and moving.

[Karl Henning]

Svetlanov's recording is excellent and the only drawback is that it does not include the (optional) chorus at the end. Every other recording that I know features the chorus, which I think makes it even more poignant and moving.

I was going to ask you about the chorus, as I saw it mentioned in the digital booklet, Jeffrey.  I entirely enjoyed this, especially the close of the fourth mvt.

[Stürmisch Bewegt]

Been enjoying this on multiple spins today.  I'm looking forward tomorrow to listening to my many recordings of Berlioz' Nuits d'été and nothing else.  Not so much to identify the "greatest performance," a futile and purposeless task, I think, but rather to revel in their nuances and variety and to immerse myself in a sound-world that's as dramatic as it is melodic, one I'd prefer, frankly, never, ever to leave. 

[Karl Henning]

CD 4

LvB
Octet in E^b, Op. 103

Schubert
Octet in F, D. 803

[vers la flamme]

Antonio Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagioni. Federico Agostini, I Musici

Love this recording. Very warm, full bodied string sound. One of the better non-HIP baroque recordings in my library.

[Carlo Gesualdo]

Hello tonight, I'm listening to French Baroque. now :

Michel-Richard DE Lalande Grand Motets(glossa)
I recommended this album warmly & whit a blindfold on, it's excellent, very very good.

Than on Naxos rooster, will listen to Lully Grand Motets vol 1-3, cyclic listen, this mean 3
hours or so of Lully tonight.

Goodnight folks, I most say so far these release I am very impress, farewell to be follow in the next episode! 

[Karl Henning]

https://www.youtube.com/v/5NTuqCenZSk

[VonStupp]

Ludwig van Beethoven
SQ 4, 5, & 6, op. 18 no. 4-6
Alban Berg Quartett (rec. 1980 & 81)

Continuing:

[vers la flamme]

Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.100 in G major, the "Military". Colin Davis, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Brilliant. Sometimes, Haydn hits the spot. I tend to prefer period-instrument ensembles in his music these days, but the RCOA is actually a damn fine Haydn orchestra.

[Symphonic Addict]

Very nice, Cesar. I wonder how that particular performance compares with the Graffin/Devoyon on Hyperion?

I'm not sure if I've ever heard the Hyperion recording, John, but I'm satisfied with what I heard here.

[Symphonic Addict]

Inspired by your post I just bought this... for $12. What a deal. It sounds great.

That is a nice collection indeed. Enjoy!

[Symphonic Addict]

I wasn't aware of this work until I saw Hurwitz's video on it. A complete delight, particularly the utterly catchy Credo movement!

Yes, that was something else. The Sanctus stood out as well.

[Symphonic Addict]

Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah

Stunning performance of this exciting and eloquent piece.