What are you listening 2 now?

[AnotherSpin]

Sounds like an advertisement.

I'm not selling anything, nor am I affiliated with manufacturers of high-quality equipment or Stockfisch Records, which uses some pretty cool technologies in audio production. Thankfully, I have nothing to advertise. I just shared my joy of enjoying high-quality recordings and tried to explain why they appeal to me. If it bothers you to read this, that's your right.

I can only suggest that instead of leaving an unfriendly comment, you give this or other Stockfisch recordings a listen — dozens of albums across various genres are available on streaming platforms. I'm sure you'll immediately understand what I mean, even if your equipment isn't top-notch.

[steve ridgway]

Nono - Canti Di Vita E D'Amore

[AnotherSpin]

I don't doubt that the sound is state of the art, but the cover artwork is absolutely horrendous.

I understand that the cover design may not appeal to everyone — I don't particularly like it myself.

However, albums are meant to be listened to, not just admired for their covers, aren't they? I think it makes sense to listen to the album and evaluate it based on its content, rather than just the cover. Stockfisch Records is renowned for its exceptional sound quality, which truly makes listening to music a unique experience. Their approach to recording and mastering allows for the most clear and detailed sound.

Incidentally, I don't think everyone will appreciate the interpretation of Le Quattro Stagioni, but in this case, I recommended focusing on the sound quality first.

[AnotherSpin]

Another treasure from Stockfisch Records: John Jenkins in high-resolution audio.

[Harry]

Another treasure from Stockfisch Records: John Jenkins in high-resolution audio.

I selected a couple of interesting recordings from this label. I am curious how good those recordings really are. Thank you for pointing them out.

[Harry]

I understand that the cover design may not appeal to everyone — I don't particularly like it myself.

However, albums are meant to be listened to, not just admired for their covers, aren't they? I think it makes sense to listen to the album and evaluate it based on its content, rather than just the cover. Stockfisch Records is renowned for its exceptional sound quality, which truly makes listening to music a unique experience. Their approach to recording and mastering allows for the most clear and detailed sound.

Incidentally, I don't think everyone will appreciate the interpretation of Le Quattro Stagioni, but in this case, I recommended focusing on the sound quality first.

Agreed, an horrendous ugly and tasteless cover. So we go for the audio quality first, and if the music is well played, it would be a huge bonus.

[Spotted Horses]

Krenek, String Quartets, Sonare Quartet. After listening to the odds and ends recorded by other ensembles I managed to track down the complete set from the Sonare Quartet (which MDG does not make available electronically or in physical media). I find myself consistently attracted to the texture of the music, and I think the performances are first rate. It has motivated me to go back to Krenek's orchestral works.

[vandermolen]

Vesselin Stoyanov: Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 3.

Interesting Manabu - what's the music like?

[vandermolen]

Arthur Bliss: A Colour Symphony
Best version IMO
Sir Charles Grove, RPO

[AnotherSpin]

I selected a couple of interesting recordings from this label. I am curious how good those recordings really are. Thank you for pointing them out.

The most significant performers are likely bound by contracts with entirely different labels, unfortunately. So with Stockfisch, the main interest is the sound quality, and if you're lucky, the interpretation might be decent too.

Glad you responded right away, Harry. When I wrote about enjoying a great recording on high-quality equipment, I was thinking of you first :-).

[AnotherSpin]

A magnificent performance -- bursting with freshness and urgency, exactly as they say in advertisements

[AnotherSpin]

[Que]

I have this recording now on disc, so a run to celebrate. It's a peach! 

[AnotherSpin]

[AnotherSpin]

Another album featuring La Folia Barockorchester, this time with a much nicer cover.

[Madiel]

Haydn: Keyboard sonata no.10 in C major



Number 1 in the Hoboken list. A sparkling opening movement that, at least as peformed by Bavouzet, has some of the more sparkling Alberti bass I've heard. 

[San Antone]

John Cage : Melodies & Harmonies
Annelie Gahl, violin; Klaus Lang, keyboard (Fender Rhodes) (2010)



Some music from John Cage I don't think is well known, but I am finding very well worth the time spent with it.

[Madiel]

Krommer: Octet-Partita in F major, op.57



Well, this is fun. The last album the NWE did for Philips is dedicated to a composer I've not heard before. Krommer was only a few years younger than Mozart but slightly outlived Beethoven, whom he knew, and apparently he wrote quite a lot. One review credits this recording as giving the music international exposure, and it's well worth exposing. Mostly very vivacious, with a striking Adagio opening to the 3rd movement for contrast. It's consistently engaging, and Krommer clearly knows what he's doing.

Two more partitas to hear on this disc, but then I might need to see what else is out there. A quick search shows recordings of symphonies, at least his clarinet concertos, and a lot of chamber music (of which he wrote a tonne, something that always appeals to me).

[Traverso]

Bach

CD 2





Here is a critic who assumes that many call Bach the greatest composer without having listened to him. It is instructive not to see other people's opinions as decisive.
Don't ask this man to show you the way.

 

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Interesting Manabu - what's the music like?

Good afternoon, Jeffrey. The music sounds similar to Kodaly and Bartok.

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