What are you listening 2 now?

[Lisztianwagner]

Arnold Schönberg
Verklärte Nacht

Leipziger Streichquartett

[Symphonic Addict]

Gustav Jenner was Brahms' only pupil.

Correct!

[Symphonic Addict]

Re: Maliszewski

I agree. His first two symphonies sound like watered-down Glazunov (and even Glazunov himself isn't always "waterproof"). His PC is quite an enjoyable work if I recall, if hardly outstandingly memorable.

I also heard bits of Glazunov on some of those works, but nothing remarkable besides the 3rd Symphony. I don't know his PC (it appears to be on YouTube, though).

[Symphonic Addict]

More Massenet :

These suites are tremendous fun!

[Todd]

[Karl Henning]

Robert Schumann Symphony No. 1 in Bflat op. 38 "Spring", Symphony No. 4 in D minor Op. 120 and Overture, Scherzo and Finale Op. 52, Staatskapelle Dresden, Wolfgang sawalliisch

Well, let's both make @OrchestralNut smile!

Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat op. 38 "Spring"
Tonhalle
David Zinman

[Brahmsian]

Well, let's both make @OrchestralNut smile!

Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat op. 38 "Spring"
Tonhalle
David Zinman

Ohhhhhhhh I am doubly happy Karl as that is my favourite recording! 

[Madiel]

I'm working from home today, and a combination of discussion on a thread here plus a desire to not accidentally overdose on Taylor Swift has led me to conclude that Rachmaninov is going to feature a fair bit today.

Piano Concerto No.1

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Respighi: Suite in E major, Variazioni sinfoniche & Preludio, corale e fuga.
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adriano.

[Madiel]

Rachmaninov streaming.

Scherzo in D minor
Prince Rostislav
'Youth' Symphony

[Karl Henning]

Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on a Theme by Thos Tallis for Double String Orchestra
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (Minnesota Orchestra)
recorded 2 March 1945

Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (New York Philharmonic)
recorded 3 March 1958

There being little rep duplication in the Mitropoulos box (much less than, say the Barbirolli box—not a criticism of Sir John, by the by) I was curious. As you see, thirteen years and a day (to say nothing of the geography) separate the two recordings. It did not seem to me that Mitropoulos did aught on either occasion to make one account of the piece feel particularly different from the other. I found both performances convincing and highly satisfying—I was entirely drawn in. I listened to each three times today. I only now have the thought of comparing the timings: 1945 — 14:55 and 1958 — 12:46. Looked at like that, of course, two minutes is a considerable difference. I suppose I can only say that it did not feel "rushed" to me. That is all.

[Symphonic Addict]

Vasks: Oboe Concerto

Charming, very pastoral-sounding and a tad long too.




Rorem: Cello Concerto

Quite cool!

[Mapman]

Wagner: Parsifal, Act I
Karajan, etc: Berlin

(I finished CD 1, and am about to start CD 2.)
This is an excellent performance so far. I particularly enjoyed the swan scene.

[Madiel]

Rachmaninov: The Rock



Capriccio Bohemien

[Karl Henning]

CD 38

Schoenberg
Violin Concerto, Op. 36
Louis Krasner
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (New York Philharmonic)
Dimitri Mitropoulos
recorded 1 Dec 1952
Krasner commissioned the Berg Concerto, and played the premières of both the Berg and the Schoenberg. This may just be my new favorite account of the Schoenberg, it sounds that tasty!

[Madiel]

Rachmaninoff: Aleko

[Peter Power Pop]

Bayer: Die Puppenfee (The Fairy Doll) (Orchestra of the Viennese Volksoper / Josef Leo Gruber)

[Madiel]

It's time to probably round out the Rachmaninov/Rachmaninoff listening for the day with the music from the Great Disaster.

I rather like Symphony No.1, which has always made me feel that the disastrous premiere was very much due to the conductor and the performance, rather than the music itself.

[Symphonic Addict]

Myaskovsky: Symphonies 15 and 16

I happen to enjoy the more-optimistic Myaskovsky and these symphonies convey that quality a big deal. The No. 16 is the most consistent and strongest symphony so far. A highly attractive work.

[Harry]

Christian Erbach.
Complete Organ Works.
Manuel Tomadin, Organs.
CD VI.

Willem Hermans Organ 1664, at the St Ignazio di Loyola Church, Pistoia.
Equal temperament, A= 448 Hz. (Guessing)

Giovanni Pradella Renaissance Organ 2016.
Meantone Temperament.
Chorister with possible transposition at 415/440/465 Hz.

Apart from the music which is very good indeed, both organs featuring on this disc are beautifully sweet toned, and well tuned. This Erbach box is a treasure trove of unique organs. This is a box every organ lover needs!