What are you listening 2 now?

[Karl Henning]

It has been too long, since I last listened to this excellent work:

Happy sesquicentenary!

[André]

No 7



As it happens, the 7th is quite successful on records. This is one of my faves. Along with Giulini, Karajan (both with the WP), Blomstedt (Staatskapelle Dresden), Haitink COA #2, Schuricht, Skrowaczewski ...

[DavidW]

[JBS]

Stokowski: Bach Symphonic Transcriptions
NBC Symphony
Radio: 1941-44

This is beautiful stuff. He also recorded his versions later with the Czechs. Those can be found in his big Decca box and also sound great.

Look for Serebrier's series of three CDs on Naxos. Bach is only part of the transcriptions/symphonic treatments he did, and Serebrier did them all (I believe).

TD

[NumberSix]

Look for Serebrier's series of three CDs on Naxos. Bach is only part of the transcriptions/symphonic treatments he did, and Serebrier did them all (I believe).

Interesting. A quick glance at Apple Music shows two volumes of Bach, one of Mussorgsky, and one of something called "Wagner Symphonic Synthesis" - all by Serebrier and the Bournemouth.

These Naxos albums are all tagged around 2006-07; I admit I would not mind hearing this music in 21st C sound instead of the 1940s or 1960s of the Stokowski performances. I will check them out, thanks!

[NumberSix]

Stokowski - Bach Transcriptions Volume 2
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier

This. I am loving it.

[NumberSix]

Earlier, I gave the Stockhausen "Helicopter Quartet" by Arditti a try.

I made it about 10 min.

Then I listened to some of one of my favorite pieces, the Sibelius Violin Concerto, to help deal with the experience. 

[brewski]

Earlier, I gave the Stockhausen "Helicopter Quartet" by Arditti a try.

I made it about 10 min.

Then I listened to some of one of my favorite pieces, the Sibelius Violin Concerto, to help deal with the experience. 

 

Even as a Stockhausen advocate, I find the Helicopter Quartet more interesting to think about and discuss, rather than to listen to. A few years ago I saw a video version with cameras in each of the four helicopters and on the ground, and enjoyed it. But there were plenty of visuals to complement the sounds.

The reality — in "what are you doing right now" mode — is that you're hearing the sound of the rotor blades, which sort of drown out everything else. It feels a bit like being on a factory tour for half an hour.

(Love the Sibelius.)

-Bruce

[Daverz]

No 7



As it happens, the 7th is quite successful on records. This is one of my faves. Along with Giulini, Karajan (both with the WP), Blomstedt (Staatskapelle Dresden), Haitink COA #2, Schuricht, Skrowaczewski ...

Which Schuricht?

[NumberSix]

Even as a Stockhausen advocate, I find the Helicopter Quartet more interesting to think about and discuss, rather than to listen to. A few years ago I saw a video version with cameras in each of the four helicopters and on the ground, and enjoyed it. But there were plenty of visuals to complement the sounds.

The reality — in "what are you doing right now" mode — is that you're hearing the sound of the rotor blades, which sort of drown out everything else. It feels a bit like being on a factory tour for half an hour.

(Love the Sibelius.)

-Bruce

I didn't hate it, but I recognize that it would probably simply be more interesting seeing it performed live instead of streaming on Presto like I did. Hehe.

[steve ridgway]

I didn't hate it, but I recognize that it would probably simply be more interesting seeing it performed live instead of streaming on Presto like I did. Hehe.

NP Scelsi: Duo



It strikes me something like this would have gone well with the helicopters .

[steve ridgway]

Bartók: Three Village Scenes

[JBS]

I didn't hate it, but I recognize that it would probably simply be more interesting seeing it performed live instead of streaming on Presto like I did. Hehe.

My basic attitude to Stockhausen has always been
anything good he's done has been done better since then by someone else. Anything not good he's done has also been done since then by someone else, and usually done better.

There was a GMG member when I first joined who adored him and Glenn Gould--James. I rather liked Gould, but I must admit James's rather over the top enthusiasm for KHS made me highly skeptical of KHS.

[steve ridgway]

My basic attitude to Stockhausen has always been
anything good he's done has been done better since then by someone else. Anything not good he's done has also been done since then by someone else, and usually done better.

After exploring other 20th century music and getting used to proper instruments rather than tape and electronics I find he's dropped down my listening list, haven't yet got round to retagging his works for my new music player.

[steve ridgway]

Xenakis: Herma (Helffer, 1996)

I see what you mean @JBS .

[steve ridgway]

NP Martinů: Symphony No. 2

[steve ridgway]

Ligeti: Chamber Concerto

[Irons]

Perhaps try to attend more live performances? 

PD

Why didn't I think of that.

[Irons]

Schoenberg: 5 Pieces for Orchestra
Doráti, London Symphony Orchestra

Dorati for me too. Versatility a part of his gift.

[Que]

The previous Gothic Voices album I tried was a dud... (Unknown Lover (2006)), but this is pretty.