What are you listening 2 now?

[Harry]

Walter Bricht.

Orchestral Music Volume I.

Symphonic suite in A minor, (1931)
Verwehte Blätter, Eight small pieces for Orchestra, opus 18b (1932)
Symphony in A minor, opus 33, (1934)

Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Andrew Constantine.

Franz Schmidt called him his favourite student, and I can hear why.

[Karl Henning]

That looks like an awfully fun set Karl!  Trust that you didn't have any nightmares last night? 

PD

Slept like an especially contented log, PD!

TD:

CD 15:

"Papa"
Symphony in C « Maria Theresia » Hob. I:48
Symphony in f minor « La Passione » Hob. I:49

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Górecki
Kleines Requiem für eine Polka, Op. 66
London Sinfonietta
Zinman

[Madiel]

And they'd be wrong. I never liked Uchida's Études. Paul Jacobs, on the other hand, finds the poetry in this work and remains my reference.

Well then, at least 3 different publications are "wrong", then. Or, you know, this could be the point in time where you remember opinions are subjective things.

[Mirror Image]

Well then, at least 3 different publications are "wrong", then. Or, you know, this could be the point in time where you remember opinions are subjective things.

Well, sure. But, at this juncture, I've heard many performances of the Études and what turned me off about Uchida were her tempi --- they're grossly exaggerated to the point where it seems like some kind of speed competition. This completely robs the work of its' lyricism and a chance to really hear what's happening in the music.

[aligreto]

Couperin, F: Troisième Livre de Pieces de Clavecin [Rousset]





Recently listened to CD 2: Suites Nos. 16, 17 & 18.

[Karl Henning]

CD 15:

"Papa"
Symphony in C « Maria Theresia » Hob. I:48
Symphony in f minor « La Passione » Hob. I:49

Hadn't heard the OCO in these before. The f minor symphony especially is brilliant and the finale is fiery.

Now:

CD 16:

"Papa"
Symphony in G Hob. I:81
Symphony in f# minor « Farewell » Hob. I:45

[T. D.]

Sweet! [Revueltas SQ]

New acquisition. It be good!

[JBS]

Cracking open this set

CD 1 consists of a suite Barbirolli cobbled together from Purcell's stage works, Iberia from Debussy's Images, Tchaikovsky's Francesca da Rimini, a movement from Resphigi's Ancient Airs and Dances, and finally the latter's Fountains of Rome.
Recordings from 1938/39.

[Mirror Image]

New acquisition. It be good!

Yeah, I also love Villa-Lobos', Ginastera's and Chávez's SQs as well. Check these out (if you haven't already).

[VonStupp]

Johannes Brahms
Symphony 2 in D Major, op. 73

Cleveland Orch. - Christoph von Dohnányi (rec. 1988)

I noticed the conversation about Sibelius symphonies being pigeon-holed into a snowy visualization. With Brahms I seem to read about his music's 'woodsy' quality, and if such an assertion must be made, I suppose Brahms' 2nd is as good as any. Perhaps it is his formidable handling of winds and low strings alongside a lyrical rocking quality that supports this adjective, even if it still seems unnecessary.

Johannes Brahms
Symphony 1 in c minor, op. 68

Cleveland Orch. - Christoph von Dohnányi (rec. 1987)

The spectre of Beethoven hangs heavily over the 1st Symphony, I assume purposefully so from Brahms. He comes into his own at the big tune in the finale, but even it has hints of the former master.

My Dohnányi Brahms cycle has been skulking around dusty corners, but I remember being favorable towards it, so I think I will dust off the rest.

[T. D.]

Yeah, I also love Villa-Lobos', Ginastera's and Chávez's SQs as well. Check these out (if you haven't already).

I lack only one or two of the V-L (originally made the mistake of buying some with Danubius, who are nowhere near as good as C. Latinoamericano, waiting for a good price on C L Vol. 6), have the Ginasteras, but none by Chavez. Might have to go the DL route for those, physical seems scarce. Ordered the Chavez from a dubious eBay seller (decluttr store), hope they're not lying too egregiously about condition.

[Traverso]

Dowland

Humour, say what mak'st thou here


1st Voice:
Humour, say what mak'st thou here
In the presence of a queen?

2nd Voice:
Princes hold conceit most dear,
All conceit in humour seen.

1st Voice:
Thou art a heavy laden mood.

2nd Voice:
Humour is Invention's food.

Chorus:
But never humour yet was true,
But that which only pleaseth you.

1st Voice:
O I am as heavy as earth,
Say then, who is Humour now?

2nd Voice:
I am now inclined to mirth,
Humour I as well as thou.

1st Voice:
Why then 'tis I am drowned in woe.

2nd Voice:
No, no. Wit is cherished so.

Chorus:
But never humour yet was true,
But that which only pleaseth you.

1st Voice:
Mirth then is drowned in sorrow's brim.
O in sorrow all things sleep.

2nd Voice:
No, no, fool, the light'st things swim.
Heavy things sink to the deep.

1st Voice:
In her presence all things smile.

2nd Voice:
Humour frolic then awhile.

Chorus:
But never humour yet was true,
But that which only pleaseth you.

https://www.youtube.com/v/00ZjO2g-rtc

There is one thing better than listening to music and that is participating.
Yesterday I listened to Dowland's (second book of songs) I felt the strong urge to sing along.( I mostly do)
The involvement of the song becomes stronger and you feel a sense of unity and part of the ensemble.
I can't help it but being so moved by this seemingly simple melody that tears well's up.
Now the third and final book of songs.

[Harry]

Pyotr ll'yich Tchaikovsky.

The Nutcracker, opus 71.

Bergen PO, Neeme Järvi.
SACD recording.

This is pure as heaven for me. Nothing makes me more happier as listening to the ballet music by this composer.

[JBS]

I lack only one or two of the V-L (originally made the mistake of buying some with Danubius, who are nowhere near as good as C. Latinoamericano, waiting for a good price on C L Vol. 6), have the Ginasteras, but none by Chavez. Might have to go the DL route for those, physical seems scarce. Ordered the Chavez from a dubious eBay seller (decluttr store), hope they're not lying too egregiously about condition.

I just got a CD from them via Amazon MP. No problems with the CD and mail time was quicker than usual.

[Traverso]

Pyotr ll'yich Tchaikovsky.

The Nutcracker, opus 71.

Bergen PO, Neeme Järvi.
SACD recording.

This is pure as heaven for me. Nothing makes me more happier as listening to the ballet music by this composer.

How many "happy"crackers do you have...?   

[ritter]

Well, sure. But, at this juncture, I've heard many performances of the Études and what turned me off about Uchida were her tempi --- they're grossly exaggerated to the point where it seems like some kind of speed competition. This completely robs the work of its' lyricism and a chance to really hear what's happening in the music.

Completely agreed, John, But we're clearly in a minority regarding this issue.

Regards to all from my last day of holiday In Scotland.

[Traverso]

Completely agreed, John, But we're clearly in a minority regarding this issue.

Regards to all from my last day of holiday In Scotland.

Hi Rafael, have you ever watched this video, you don't have to be an admirer of her playing to be captivated by her analysis. 

https://www.youtube.com/v/oYbgaPNjG3k

[Harry]

How many "happy"crackers do you have...?   

Ohhh I lost count by now

[Traverso]

Xenakis

Xenakis Ensemble Live recorded Festival New Music 1990