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Karl Henning

#86260
February 17, 2023, 04:34:46 PM
Martinů
Symphony № 3, H 299 (19444 Ridgefield, Conn.)
Prague Radio Symphony
Válek
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#86261
February 17, 2023, 04:48:46 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 17, 2023, 04:34:46 PMMartinů
Symphony № 3, H 299 (19444 Ridgefield, Conn.)
Prague Radio Symphony
Válek
This set is truly superb. Just saying.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Symphonic Addict

#86262
February 17, 2023, 06:01:35 PM
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, for string sextet

This performance is so masterful and, I could confidently say, perfect, that I haven't bothered myself to look for more recordings. Simply stunning.

The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

JBS

#86263
February 17, 2023, 06:07:10 PM
Pulled out another set I haven't listened to in a while

CD 1--Symphony 1 and the Violin Concerto

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Symphonic Addict

#86264
February 17, 2023, 07:58:37 PM
Ornstein: Piano Quintet

Why this epic quintet is not more known just baffles me. It has great tunes, exotic lyricism, propulsive energy. An impressive composition all-around.

The current annihilation of a people on this planet (you know which one it is) is the most documented and at the same time the most preposterously denied.

Operafreak

#86265
February 17, 2023, 08:32:34 PM






 The New York Concert - Evgeny Kissin & Emerson Quartet

Evgeny Kissin (piano)-Emerson Quartet

The true adversary will inspire you with boundless courage.

Que

#86266
February 17, 2023, 11:51:37 PM
Morning listening:

Irons

#86267
February 17, 2023, 11:52:03 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 17, 2023, 08:46:05 AMRavel's Sonata for Violin and Cello, M. 73 with Kantorow and Muller (online).  Fascinating!  Really enjoyed it.  :)

PD

Interesting, PD. My copy has Pina Carmirelli with again Philippe Muller (cello). Not released on CD.
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

vandermolen

#86268
February 18, 2023, 12:24:17 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 17, 2023, 03:31:58 PMSchelomo is good too!
Yes, I listened to Schelomo too - a fine performance, which makes a great musical programme. I love the ending of Bloch's Symphony in C minor, where you think that it's leading up to a grand heroic conclusion, but instead it ends in glowering darkness (Shchedrin's First Symphony does much the same thing, as does Tippett's First Symphony, though in a less doom-laden way)
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

vandermolen

#86269
February 18, 2023, 01:06:08 AM
Copland: Symphonic Ode
One of my favourite Copland works - a monolithic, declamatory masterpiece (SFSO MTT)
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Tsaraslondon

#86270
February 18, 2023, 01:25:59 AM


Scriabin: PIano Sonata no 5 in F# major, Op. 53
Debussy: Estampes
Debussy: Voiles
Debussy: Le vent dana la plaine
Debussy: Ls collines d'Anacapri
Prokoviev: Visions fugtives, Op.22 nos 3, 6 & 9
Prokoviev: Piano Sonata no 8 in Bb major, Op.84

The Debussy Préludes and the Prokoviev Sonata are studio recordings, recorded in Wembley Town Hall in 1961. The rest are live from the Italian Concert Tour of November 1962, though probably from different concerts as there are quite a few noises off in the Visions fugitives, which we don't hear in the other works.
The playing in all these pieces is fabulous, but my personal favourites are Richter's wonderfully pellucid Debussy.
 
\"A beautiful voice is not enough.\" Maria Callas

vandermolen

#86271
February 18, 2023, 02:29:12 AM
Quote from: ultralinear on February 18, 2023, 01:08:33 AMKrzysztof Meyer  Symphony No.6 "Polish Symphony"
Great Symphony Orchestra of Radio & TV Katowice
Antoni Wit conductor

Slightly disappointing to discover that this new release is not a new recording but dates from 1984, the same era as the radio download I already have (and may even be the same one. ::) )  Oh well, at least the sound quality should be better.  And the PC is new to me at least. :)

What's the music like?
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Papy Oli

#86272
February 18, 2023, 02:34:52 AM
Good morning all,

Beginning gently with Messiaen - Messe de la Pantecôte (Jennifer Bate)

Olivier

Operafreak

#86273
February 18, 2023, 02:38:28 AM




 Mozart & Shostakovich: Piano Concertos

Evgeni Bozhanov (piano), Hannes Läubin (trumpet)-Radoslaw Szulc
   
The true adversary will inspire you with boundless courage.

Tsaraslondon

#86274
February 18, 2023, 02:52:06 AM


Transcriptions
Bizet/Horowitz: Carmen Variations
Rachmaninov/Volodos: Morning from 6 Songs, Op. 4 no. 2
Rachmaninov/Volodos: Melody from 12 Songs, Op. 21 no. 9
Liszt/Horowitz: Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2
Schubert/Liszt: Litanei
Schubert: Liszt: Aufenthalt
Schubert/Liszt: Libesbotschaft
Rimsky-Korsakov/Cziffra: Flight of the Bumble Bee
Prokoviev: Three pieces fro Cinderella
Tchaikovsky/Feinberg: Symphony no. 6 - Scherzo
Bach: Feinberg: Trio Sonata no. 5 - Largo
Mozart/Volodos: Concert Paraphrase on 'Turkish March'

You will either like these transcriptions, some of which are undeniably flashy, or you won't. There is no denying, however, Volodos's fabulous virtuosity, nor his musicality. His own transcription of the Mozart has become something of a showpiece for other pianists as well. I really like it.
 
\"A beautiful voice is not enough.\" Maria Callas

pjme

#86275
February 18, 2023, 02:57:46 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2023, 03:00:23 AM by pjme
Quote from: Que on February 17, 2023, 11:51:37 PMMorning listening:



I have Cantus Côlln / Junghänel/Concerto Palatino
Wonderful music - I limit listening to 3-4 psalms.
The incredibly exuberant (obsessive, conjuring, enchanting) psalm 136 is a favorite I discovered many years ago in this (old fashioned yet beautiful) performance.

Christo

#86276
February 18, 2023, 03:02:32 AM
The
Quote from: Løvfald on February 17, 2023, 12:19:20 PMRoussel: Suite in F
von Koch: Symphony No. 3



The Von Koch is really fine, one of my favourite 'new' symphonies of the last decade. Good old Roussel needs no further recommendation.
... music is not only an 'entertainment', nor a mere luxury, but a necessity of the spiritual if not of the physical life, an opening of those magic casements through which we can catch a glimpse of that country where ultimate reality will be found.    RVW, 1948

pjme

#86277
February 18, 2023, 03:07:00 AM
Erland Von Koch's Nordic capriccio gives even the dullest february morning a bright smile!

Christo

#86278
February 18, 2023, 03:21:59 AM
Quote from: ultralinear on February 18, 2023, 01:08:33 AMKrzysztof Meyer  Symphony No.6 "Polish Symphony"
Great Symphony Orchestra of Radio & TV Katowice
Antoni Wit conductor

Slightly disappointing to discover that this new release is not a new recording but dates from 1984, the same era as the radio download I already have (and may even be the same one. ::) )  Oh well, at least the sound quality should be better.  And the PC is new to me at least. :)
Given the use in Soviet times, the appearance of two "Radio and Television" orchestras doesn't bode well, does it?  ;)

... music is not only an 'entertainment', nor a mere luxury, but a necessity of the spiritual if not of the physical life, an opening of those magic casements through which we can catch a glimpse of that country where ultimate reality will be found.    RVW, 1948

Papy Oli

#86279
February 18, 2023, 03:38:03 AM
Jolivet - Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra

Azzolini, Kammerakademie Potsdam

Olivier
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