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[SonicMan46]

The final cpo Telemann series:



Performances are of the usual amazing technical & musical quality.


Dave, I wasn't impressed by the French Madeuf brothers.
Listening through the solo horn concerto in D major was just painful...

Hi Que - well, I have to agree w/ you (probably had not come on my stereo when I posted?), but the sound was intolerable - hard to believe that Kuijken and La Petite Band would have accepted that sound - fortunately, this was a MP3 DL for me and I have other performances of most of the works on that disc.  Interestingly, there is a bonus track (last listing below) of a movement NOT using a trumpet -    Guess that I'll consider the dust bin and see if other recordings w/ natural horns exist?  Dave

[André]

Don Carlos, with Bergonzi, Tebaldi, Fischer-Dieskau, Bumbry, Ghiaurov, Talvela - conducted by Solti. 5-act version (vs the shorter 4-act one conducted by Karajan). On paper this seems unbeatable, as it boasts THE cast and is more complete. But it's not so simple.

[Karl Henning]

"Wolferl"
Pf Cto № 24 in c minor, K.491
Pf Cto № 21 in C, K.467

[Traverso]

Fricasée Parisienne


I love "Tant que vivray" Sermisy

[Artem]

I don't have many recordings of Schubert symphonies to compare, but I feel this one is solid.

[kyjo]

Arensky: Piano Quintet

This work shows how a good craftsman Arensky was. A succinct and engaging work all around. The Scherzo is one of the most catchy and playful I've heard in a chamber work.

Oh yes! Arensky knew how to imbue his music with a real "sparkle", and the scherzo of that quintet is a prime example.

[kyjo]

Hahn: Violin Sonata

Thoroughly charming from start to finish. The last movement is full of tenderness and lyricism, something to soothe your soul. I know that Rafael is not a fan of violin sonatas, but I suspect he might like this work since it was written by one of his favorite composers.

The opening melody of that sonata is just so blissful and serene; it haunts me for days after I hear it. Indeed, the whole work is a thing of beauty!

[SonicMan46]

Ireland, John - Orchestral & Chamber Music - spending the day listening to my non-piano collection of Ireland's music (left a post on the piano discs owned in his own thread - take a look for those interested).  Dave

[Traverso]

Mendelssohn

Ein Sommernachtstraum

Brahms
Alt Rhapsodie

Mahler
5 Rückert Lieder

[Spotted Horses]

Ireland, John - Orchestral & Chamber Music - spending the day listening to my non-piano collection of Ireland's music (left a post on the piano discs owned in his own thread - take a look for those interested).  Dave

I remember being introduced to the music of John Ireland by Luke, on this website, who recommended the Chandos disc of chamber music.

[Karl Henning]

"Wolferl"
Concert Rondo in D, K. 382
Brendel, pf
ASMF
Marriner

[SonicMan46]

I remember being introduced to the music of John Ireland by Luke, on this website, who recommended the Chandos disc of chamber music.

Yes, I re-read the now 6-page thread this morning and posted some questions on Ireland's piano works.  Dave

[Karl Henning]

"Wolferl"
Pf Cto № 23 in A, K. 488
Brendel, pf
ASMF
Marriner

[Traverso]

"Wolferl"
Pf Cto № 23 in A, K. 488
Brendel, pf
ASMF
Marriner

I realy like these recordings

[VonStupp]

Claude Debussy
La Mer, L 109

Ottorino Respighi
Pines of Rome, P 141
Fountains of Rome, P 106

Chicago SO - Fritz Reiner (rec. 1959-1960)

The long march through the 'Appian Way' is Reiner's finest moment; he times the crescendo to climax unlike any other. La Mer doesn't have the mystical sensuality most like from Debussy, but Reiner's style does not detract for me, although I may prefer Charles Munch's passionate spontaneity.

[ritter]

Hahn: Violin Sonata

Thoroughly charming from start to finish. The last movement is full of tenderness and lyricism, something to soothe your soul. I know that Rafael is not a fan of violin sonatas, but I suspect he might like this work since it was written by one of his favorite composers.



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Unfortunately, not even le divin Reynaldo's piece reconciles me with the violin sonata genre.... But I know, the problem is me, not any composer's....

EDIT (TD):

Now listening to Éric Heidsieck playing Hindemith's Piano Sonatas No. 1, 2 & 3.



CD 5 of this outstanding set:

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[SonicMan46]

Some new arrivals the last few days:

Weber, Carl Maria Von (1786-1826) - Piano Sonatas w/ Garrick Ohlsson on a modern Bösendorfer piano - reviews attached; this complements my only other set of these works w/ Jan Vermeulen on an 1825 fortepiano.

Wölfl, Joseph (1773-1812) - Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 w/ Natasa Veljkovic and Johannes Moesus, again complementing my other CPO recording w/ PCs 1, 5, & 6 (and a movement of No. 4) - a half dozen Piano Concertos are contributed to Wölfl as shown in the list below, although his oeuvre still remains somewhat confusing; reviews attached of these recordings.  Dave

Piano Concertos (Source)
Piano Concerto No. 1 op. 20 in G major (ca 1802-1803)
Piano Concerto No. 2 op.26 (published c.1806)
Piano Concerto No. 3 op.32 in F major
Piano Concerto No. 4 op. 36 in G major "The Calm" (published c.1808)
Piano Concerto No. 5 op. 43 in C major "Grand Military Concerto" (1799?)
Piano Concerto No. 6 op. 49 in D major "The Cuckoo" (published 1809)

     

[Symphonic Addict]

Joseph Lauber: Symphony No. 3 in B minor


This Swiss composer sounds quite promising, I'm trying his 3. Sinfonie for the first time, and I must say I am astounded. The themes are heroic and the development is rather from a German-and-Center-of-Europe school. It's gracefully written as well since it's permeated by a more lyrical approach too. Sound nice contrasted between sections and themes.

[Symphonic Addict]

Oh yes! Arensky knew how to imbue his music with a real "sparkle", and the scherzo of that quintet is a prime example.

And I hadn't appreciated before his sensational Piano Trio No. 1 in the dark key of D minor!

The opening melody of that sonata is just so blissful and serene; it haunts me for days after I hear it. Indeed, the whole work is a thing of beauty!

Agreed. Hahn left us a very variegated oputput, but I'm inclined to prefer his chamber works overall, although his vocal music is not bad either in the least.

[Symphonic Addict]

Unfortunately, not even le divin Reynaldo's piece reconciles me with the violin sonata genre.... But I know, the problem is me, not any composer's....

That leaves music well put, indeed. It's not the composer's fault. Greatness is greatness here and wherever.