What are you listening 2 now?

[Mirror Image]

Now playing Disc 1 from this set, which consists of the 2nd symphony, Night Ride & Sunrise, Op. 55 & Finlandia, Op. 26 -

[Mapman]

Nice! The Stravinsky disc looks cool and cute though.

I think the Ančerl Gold Edition is a more recent reissue of the CD I have.

I just listened to Gershwin: An American in Paris
Toscanini: NBC Symphony Orchestra

The recording is showing its age.

[DavidW]

The magnificent Elgar's 1st:

[VonStupp]

Franz Schubert
Symphony 1 in D Major, D82
Symphony 2 in B-flat Major, D125

Vienna Philharmonic
István Kertész

VS

[Linz]

Bruckner Symphony No 2 Ballot takes 2 CD's

[kyjo]

I don't consider that you sound like that, unlike other member(s) here. 

I dare not wonder which members you're referring to!

[classicalgeek]

Vitezslav Novak
Slovak Suite
*Melancholy Songs About Love
Serenade in F major
*Jana Tetourova, soprano
Prague Chamber Philharmonic
Jiri Belohlavek
(on Qobuz)



Don't worry, John, I was already 'hooked' a few seconds into the first track! Just delightful music - even the 'Melancholy Songs About Love' were beautiful; I can run hot and cold with vocal music. It depends on the singer, and Ms. Tetourova has a lovely voice. Of course, Dvorak's influence is apparent, but I heard a lot of Grieg too. I was particularly taken with the Serenade - just full of gorgeous tunes; I especially love the one that opens the work. I'll see if I can find a recording of his works for larger orchestras next - I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy that too.

[Karl Henning]

Bruckner
Symphony № 8 in c minor
Wiener Philharmoniker
Furtwängler
1954

[Mirror Image]

Vitezslav Novak
Slovak Suite
*Melancholy Songs About Love
Serenade in F major
*Jana Tetourova, soprano
Prague Chamber Philharmonic
Jiri Belohlavek
(on Qobuz)



Don't worry, John, I was already 'hooked' a few seconds into the first track! Just delightful music - even the 'Melancholy Songs About Love' were beautiful; I can run hot and cold with vocal music. It depends on the singer, and Ms. Tetourova has a lovely voice. Of course, Dvorak's influence is apparent, but I heard a lot of Grieg too. I was particularly taken with the Serenade - just full of gorgeous tunes; I especially love the one that opens the work. I'll see if I can find a recording of his works for larger orchestras next - I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy that too.

Nice! Yeah, I had a feeling this would be a great recording.

On that note...

I have enjoyed discovering Novák as well. Only Toman and the Wood Nymph has never really done anything for me so far.

VS

NP:

Novák
Toman and the Wood Nymph, Op. 40
Brno State PO
František Jílek



I have to say VonStupp, I'm enjoying this! It has some Straussian and Sibelian undertones to it that are, of course, right up my alley.

[Symphonic Addict]

I dare not wonder which members you're referring to!

0:)

[Symphonic Addict]

Nice! Yeah, I had a feeling this would be a great recording.

On that note...

NP:

Novák
Toman and the Wood Nymph, Op. 40
Brno State PO
František Jílek



I have to say VonStupp, I'm enjoying this! It has some Straussian and Sibelian undertones to it that are, of course, right up my alley.

If you enjoyed Toman, the good effects of Nikotina will persuade you.

[Mirror Image]

If you enjoyed Toman, the good effects of Nikotina will persuade you.

In due time, my friend.

[Karl Henning]

And, yes, it's been too long since I listened to this:

Holmboe
Symphony № 2, Op. 15/M. 107 (1938-39)

[Symphonic Addict]

Klami: King Lear

The composer at his best. There is a great sense of drama and storytelling.




Tishchenko: String Quartet No. 3

Haunting, intense music... those irregular rhythms make your brain work out.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

The magnificent Elgar's 1st:

Who is the artist of the cover? Thank you, David!

[Mirror Image]

NP:

Bruckner
Symphony No. 7 In E, WAB 107
Münchner Philharmoniker
Celibidache

[Mirror Image]

Who is the artist of the cover? Thank you, David!

You didn't ask me, but it's George Hyde Pownall.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

You didn't ask me, but it's George Hyde Pownall.

Very helpful John! Thanks a lot!

The Bruckner 7 looks interesting.

[Mirror Image]

Very helpful John! Thanks a lot!

The Bruckner 7 looks interesting.

No problem, Manabu. Yeah, this Bruckner Celibidache live series has been excellent so far.

[Olias]

Working my way through this cycle.....again.