What are you listening 2 now?

[DavidW]

I was motivated by previous discussion.

[foxandpeng]

Adrian Sutton (b. 1967).
Violin Concerto and other Orchestral Works.
Fenella Humphreys Violin.
BBC Philharmonic Michael Seal.
Recording venue MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester; 14 and 15 January 2024.

Really a surprise! I love the Violin concerto, a tonal work of great beauty and insight. But also the other works communicate a room with a fantastic views. Talented and a creative wizard, two things which are lacking in most modern composers. The music is giving instead of taking undue energy, it all flows easily and leaves one satisfied on a emotional level. Fenella Humphreys is an unknown Violinist to me, but on the basis of her performance I say, she is very good in portraying the vision of Sutton, and an exceptional fine musician.  A clear recording, detailed and atmospheric at the same time. Recommendable.

I also like this very much.

[foxandpeng]

I was motivated by previous discussion.

You wise chap. Hope you enjoyed!

[Mandryka]

That recording escaped my attention...

That's because it doesn't exist! I have no idea what I was thinking of.

[Symphonic Addict]

Yet another disruptive 20th-century first symphony, and one that represents an unbelievable sonic experience (I would love to hear it live someday). I can't emphasize enough how wacky, unconventional, rambunctious, this symphony is, and all of that in a positive way. The fourth movement contains the best music IMO. It's a bizarre maelstrom, a whirlwind that takes you to an unpredictable place.

In this sort of wild stuff Segerstam excelled I reckon.

[Karl Henning]

That's because it doesn't exist! I have no idea what I was thinking of.

I feel sure-ish I've done that some time or other. 

[Karl Henning]

Yet another disruptive 20th-century first symphony, and one that represents an unbelievable sonic experience (I would love to hear it live someday). I can't emphasize enough how wacky, unconventional, rambunctious, this symphony is, and all of that in a positive way. The fourth movement contains the best music IMO. It's a bizarre maelstrom, a whirlwind that takes you to an unpredictable place.

In this sort of wild stuff Segerstam excelled I reckon.

It's a blast! I should revisit it!

[Todd]

[Traverso]

That's because it doesn't exist! I have no idea what I was thinking of.

I searched after your message but couldn't find anything,did you perhaps mean Frescobaldi?

[brewski]

Yet another disruptive 20th-century first symphony, and one that represents an unbelievable sonic experience (I would love to hear it live someday). I can't emphasize enough how wacky, unconventional, rambunctious, this symphony is, and all of that in a positive way. The fourth movement contains the best music IMO. It's a bizarre maelstrom, a whirlwind that takes you to an unpredictable place.

In this sort of wild stuff Segerstam excelled I reckon.

As a slight aside, Schnittke's symphonies are scarce in U.S. concert halls. I've only heard No. 8 live — a fantastic, if sober, experience — but don't recall even seeing any of the others on programs. Wish that would change.

-Bruce

[VonStupp]

Heitor Villa-Lobos
Guitar Concerto
Harmonica Concerto
Sexteto Místico
Quinteto Instrumentale

Manuel Barrueco, guitar
José Staneck, harmonica
São Paulo - Giancarlo Guerrero

What a very appealing quartet of concertos and chamber music! Rare solo instruments and chamber instrument combinations aside, the music is just lovely throughout.
VS

[JBS]

And from the same series


Besides the four works listed on the cover, the CD includes the ten minute Canto de Amor e Paz.

[Symphonic Addict]

As a slight aside, Schnittke's symphonies are scarce in U.S. concert halls. I've only heard No. 8 live — a fantastic, if sober, experience — but don't recall even seeing any of the others on programs. Wish that would change.

-Bruce

I guess that his music is too "gloomy" for concert programmers to be performed. A pity. I wouldn't miss any opportunity to attend a concert featuring any of his works. Anyway, lucky you that managed to hear that work live.

[NumberSix]

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Melvyn Tan
Norrington, London Classical Players

[Symphonic Addict]

Rouse: Symphonies 5 and 6

The Fifth is pervaded by the immortal motif from another Fifth: Beethoven's. Energetic, hectic work, which contrasts with his Sixth to some extent. The latter has a more pessimistic mood, but not without its turmoil. Both were quite good, but my favorites are the 3rd and 4th from the Dacapo disc. Those are cracking compositions, among the best American symphonies in my estimation.




Mozart: String Quartets 21-23

From these three pieces it is interesting to notice how each quartet seemed more sophisticated and distinctive than the previous one. The 21st doesn't stand out like particularly inspired in my view. It's the 23rd that has real personality and a sort of quirkiness I also feel in his Divertimento for string trio. That's my overall favorite from his 23 quartets. Fantastic creation all around.

[DavidW]

Pettersson's 10th on my new cdp:



Rest in peace, Segerstam. You opened the door to Pettersson for me.

[NumberSix]

Alfred Brendel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Four sonatas on this album. I don't know if I will listen to them all right now, but I am enjoying "Moonlight" (No. 14) so far.

[JBS]

Instrument is described as un clavecin allemand anonyme (ca 1750), collection privee.

Recording was 29 November to 2 December 2020, Hotel de l'Industrie, Paris. Going by the blurb on the back cover, he intends no more Bach recordings.

[brewski]

I guess that his music is too "gloomy" for concert programmers to be performed. A pity. I wouldn't miss any opportunity to attend a concert featuring any of his works. Anyway, lucky you that managed to hear that work live.

Here is the review I wrote in 2014 — wow, ten years ago already. It was a terrific concert, and yes, I feel lucky to have experienced it.

-Bruce

[JBS]

Final one for tonight