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[Symphonic Addict]

Heitor Villa-Lobos
Floresta do Amazonas

Anna Korondi, soprano
São Paulo SO & Choir - John Neschling

Renée Fleming, soprano
Moscow RSO & Chorus - Alfred Heller

I hadn't really meant to listen to both of these, but I did. I find there is little to choose between the two, other than more music with Neschling. Wonderful music either way.
VS

I've only heard that BIS recording so far. Absolutely splendorous music. Easily one of my favorite works by Villa-Lobos.

[Mapman]

Schoenberg: Erwartung
Bryn-Julson; Rattle: CBSO

Finally joining the Schoenberg 150 celebration a bit late. I enjoyed this more than I expected to.

[ritter]

No need to read the YouTube's description or even see the face of the conductor. That outstretched hand can only be that of Pierre Boulez. 

Good evening, Karl.

[Karl Henning]

I have heard lost of excellent performances (and the one above is outstanding) but in terms of sheer exhilaration none of them can top this one:

It must be seen (as opposed to merely listened to) to be believed.

Nice!

[Karl Henning]

Schoenberg: Erwartung
Bryn-Julson; Rattle: CBSO

Finally joining the Schoenberg 150 celebration a bit late. I enjoyed this more than I expected to.

Excellent!

[ritter]

Disc 1 of one of the most prominent recorded cycles of Ravel's piano of recent years, that of Bertrand Chamayou:



When it was first released in 2016, I wasn't completely won over by Chamayou's approach, as I sensed a certain lack of warmth in his playing. This time around, I am liking this much more TBH, and think the Miroirs is outstanding, with possibly the most idiomatic Alborada del gracioso I have ever heard (I've encored it  ).

[Todd]

Disc 1 of one of the most prominent recorded cycles of Ravel's piano of recent years, that of Bertrand Chamayou:

[Mapman]

Bach: English Suite #5, BWV 810
Glenn Gould

I enjoyed this (especially the Prelude and Gigue) despite the humming.

[ritter]

Inevitably... 

Aldo Ciccolini plays Granados' Goyescas.

[Symphonic Addict]

Rued Langgaard: Piano Concerto 'Fra Arild' (on material of his father)

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Disc 1 of one of the most prominent recorded cycles of Ravel's piano of recent years, that of Bertrand Chamayou:



When it was first released in 2016, I wasn't completely won over by Chamayou's approach, as I sensed a certain lack of warmth in his playing. This time around, I am liking this much more TBH, and think the Miroirs is outstanding, with possibly the most idiomatic Alborada del gracioso I have ever heard (I've encored it  ).

A little cheesy side (and I like it).

[Linz]

Anton Bruckner Symphony No.7 in E Major, 1885 Version. Ed.Leopold Nowak, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Eliahu Inbal

[Bachtoven]

I gave this extraordinary recording a second listen after buying the download version. Interestingly, since the streaming/download versions don't come with a booklet, Ms. Pine reads it! In addition to fantastic playing and sound, the ensemble uses a variety of continuo instruments: cello/viola da gamba, harpsichord/organ, and therobo/lute/Baroque guitar.

[brewski]

I gave this extraordinary recording a second listen after buying the download version. Interestingly, since the streaming/download versions don't come with a booklet, Ms. Pine reads it! In addition to fantastic playing and sound, the ensemble uses a variety of continuo instruments: cello/viola da gamba, harpsichord/organ, and therobo/lute/Baroque guitar.

Thank you so much for posting your comments. I received a copy of this last week (for a potential review), and though I've heard Pine before, I'm not that inclined toward Corelli, so I set it aside. Sounds like I should move it to the front of the line!

-Bruce

[André]

Has anyone else heard this extraordinary recording?

This sounds very similar in approach/scale to Dausgaard's excellent set with the stunning Sweddish CO on BIS which I enjoyed a lot not so long ago.  Of course the BIS SACD sound is excellent too and the set is very comprehensive - just about all Schumman's orchestral music excluding the concertante works.  Do you know that set to be able to compare?? [love all your descriptions by the way!]

Thanks ! I haven't Dausgaard's versions, but I'll try to locate them (I prefer physical cds to streaming).

I'm a bit late to the Schumann bandwagon. Always loved the piano concerto and the 4th symphony to bits, but I'm getting around the fact that Schumann was a GREAT symphonist, one of the most original. The way he welds rythmic drive and dreamy, swoony melodies in a coherent whole is quite unique.

Re: Nagano's Bruckner 8. Yes, I've known and loved it for years. It's the most impressive and profound interpretation of the original version of the work  (the one with the first movement's loud coda). He makes it sound like a towering masterpiece.

[Bachtoven]

Thank you so much for posting your comments. I received a copy of this last week (for a potential review), and though I've heard Pine before, I'm not that inclined toward Corelli, so I set it aside. Sounds like I should move it to the front of the line!

-Bruce

You're welcome. I can't make any promises, but I hope you enjoy it. Perhaps a sonata or two at a time might be a good approach. I do feel a little guilty when I only post the cover, but that is one way to avoid having verbal rocks thrown at me if someone disagrees with what I've written. 

[Symphonic Addict]

Alwyn: Suite from 'The History of Mr. Polly' (arr. by C. Palmer)

This disc is cherished by many mostly for the music of Odd Man Out, but the other suites on it have no waste either. This is a lush, glamorous, stunningly orchestrated suite!

[Linz]

Febus Avant! Music at the Court of Gaston Febus (1331-1391) Huelgas Ensemble, Paul Nevel, A Secret Labyrinth CD2

[brewski]

You're welcome. I can't make any promises, but I hope you enjoy it. Perhaps a sonata or two at a time might be a good approach. I do feel a little guilty when I only post the cover, but that is one way to avoid having verbal rocks thrown at me if someone disagrees with what I've written. 

Will take that approach under advisement, and not to worry, no rocks will be hurled from this corner. I like Baroque music, if not in huge quantities, but can't imagine hating it!

-Bruce

[Symphonic Addict]

Max von Schillings: Suite from 'Mona Lisa' (Siegfried Landau, Westphalian Symphony Orchestra)

Intoxicating late-Romanticism. The whole opera seems like a must-hear. If you like Schreker, you'll enjoy this.