What are you listening 2 now?

[Harry]

Ruth Gipps (1921 – 1999)
Orchestral Works, Volume 4.
See back cover for details.
Charlie Lovell-Jones violin.
Bill Anderson double-bassoon.
BBC Philharmonic, Rumon Gamba.
Recording venue MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester; 29 July 2022 (Leviathan), 24 May 2024, (Symphony No. 5), and 20 November 2024 (Violin Concerto).

It has arrived, finally, and at the moment words fail me, apart from mentioning, O my goodness this is beyond fantastic. What a performance and SOTA sound. More later.

[AnotherSpin]

Ruth Gipps (1921 – 1999)
Orchestral Works, Volume 4.
See back cover for details.
Charlie Lovell-Jones violin.
Bill Anderson double-bassoon.
BBC Philharmonic, Rumon Gamba.
Recording venue MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester; 29 July 2022 (Leviathan), 24 May 2024, (Symphony No. 5), and 20 November 2024 (Violin Concerto).

It has arrived, finally, and at the moment words fail me, apart from mentioning, O my goodness this is beyond fantastic. What a performance and SOTA sound. More later.

Having seen so many warm and enthusiastic remarks about Ruth Gipps's music here on the forum, I've once again tried to understand what makes her work so highly regarded. So far, I must admit, I haven't quite managed to hear it myself.

Her music has a lyrical, romantic character, somewhat in the vein of Vaughan Williams or Walton, though to my ear, both are a touch more engaging. The structure of her works feels rather conservative for the period, and not particularly adventurous.

Her violin concerto, for example, was written several years after Britten's, yet one could easily imagine a whole era stands between them. I don't wish to sound too critical, of course—it may simply be that my time to appreciate Gipps has not quite come

[Harry]

Having seen so many warm and enthusiastic remarks about Ruth Gipps's music here on the forum, I've once again tried to understand what makes her work so highly regarded. So far, I must admit, I haven't quite managed to hear it myself.

Her music has a lyrical, romantic character, somewhat in the vein of Vaughan Williams or Walton, though to my ear, both are a touch more engaging. The structure of her works feels rather conservative for the period, and not particularly adventurous.

Her violin concerto, for example, was written several years after Britten's, yet one could easily imagine a whole era stands between them. I don't wish to sound too critical, of course—it may simply be that my time to appreciate Gipps has not quite come

The time will come, no fear Sergei

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Bloch - Violin Concerto. Yehudi Menuhin, Paul Kletzki/Philharmonia Orchestra.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

It's a succession of mystical-erotic nonsense... "Lorsqu'autour de sa tête, s'attachera l'auréole, et qu'il aura revêtu sa robe blanche, je le prendrai par la main et j'irai avec lui aux sources de lumière... " 

Here's a Wikipedia article on Dante Gabriel Rossetti's original poem, where you can admire his (equally revolting) painting on the subject.... Yikes!

Good evening, Andrei!

I'm glad to announce that my first granddaughter was born about an hour ago. Mother and child are in perfect shape... 

Congratulations Rafael!

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Now playing Guarnieri Symphony No. 1



Not long after this Guarnieri symphony cycle from Neschling was released on BIS, I was wondering if there was going to be another label who would record these works, but it never happened. I find these symphonies absolutely first-rate and, dare I say, this is an even finer cycle than Villa-Lobos' or Chávez's (to name two more well-known Latin American composers). For me, what makes these symphonies work is their directness and overall structural tautness. And, most importantly, they have the musical ideas to propel them.

For those who haven't checked out Guarnieri's six symphonies, then please do so. You're in for a real treat.

[Spotted Horses]

Pejacevic, Piano Quintet. A compelling work of late romanticism.

[Que]

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Before heading out for the day --- Adès Arcadiana, Op. 12

[Traverso]

Quote from: ritter on April 12, 2025, 09:02:21 PM


I'm glad to announce that my first granddaughter was born about an hour ago. Mother and child are in perfect shape... 
 

Felicitations Rafael !

[Traverso]

Bach

CD 3

[Roasted Swan]

Now playing Guarnieri Symphony No. 1



Not long after this Guarnieri symphony cycle from Neschling was released on BIS, I was wondering if there was going to be another label who would record these works, but it never happened. I find these symphonies absolutely first-rate and, dare I say, this is an even finer cycle than Villa-Lobos' or Chávez's (to name two more well-known Latin American composers). For me, what makes these symphonies work is their directness and overall structural tautness. And, most importantly, they have the musical ideas to propel them.

For those who haven't checked out Guarnieri's six symphonies, then please do so. You're in for a real treat.

I'd agree with your assessment - perhaps Villa-Lobos has more moments of individual brilliance but Guarnieri is more consistent and for me more attractive.

[SonicMan46]

Bach, Johann Christian - Wind Works - Woodwind Concertos, V.1/2 w/ Anthony Halstead & the Hanover Band (works in the first quote below) + Dieter Klocker and Consortium Classicum (performing pieces in second quote).  Dave

   

W C78 \ Flute Concerto in G major
W C79 \ Flute Concerto in D major
W C80 \ Oboe Concerto No.1 in F major
W C81 \ Oboe Concerto No.2 in F major
W C82 \ Bassoon Concerto in E-flat major
W C83 \ Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major (Source)

W BInc7 \ Symphony for winds No.1 in E-flat major
W BInc8 \ Symphony for winds No.2 in B-flat major
W BInc9 \ Symphony for winds No.3 in E-flat major
W BInc10 \ Symphony for winds No.4 in B-flat major
W BInc11 \ Symphony for winds No.5 in E-flat major
W BInc12 \ Symphony for winds No.6 in B-flat major (Source)
 *from Ernest Warburton's The Collected Works of Johann Christian Bach.

[Christo]

Now playing Guarnieri Symphony No. 1



Not long after this Guarnieri symphony cycle from Neschling was released on BIS, I was wondering if there was going to be another label who would record these works, but it never happened. I find these symphonies absolutely first-rate and, dare I say, this is an even finer cycle than Villa-Lobos' or Chávez's (to name two more well-known Latin American composers). For me, what makes these symphonies work is their directness and overall structural tautness. And, most importantly, they have the musical ideas to propel them.

For those who haven't checked out Guarnieri's six symphonies, then please do so. You're in for a real treat.

Totally agree with every word, one of the very best symphony cycles I know. BTW, there is said to be even a Seventh symphony, not yet recorded. Does anybody know more about it? 

[Karl Henning]

@Der lächelnde Schatten 

Handel
Dixit Dominus, HWV 232
Le Nuove Musiche

[Karl Henning]

@Der lächelnde Schatten

Handel
Dixit Dominus, HWV 232
Le Nuove Musiche

This is very tasty.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Pujol: Cuatro Argentinas. George Tossikian.

[André]

Julius Ernst Wilhelm Fučík (1872– 1916)
Orchestral Works.
See back cover for details.
David Hubbard bassoon.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi.
Recording venue, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow; 16 and 17 February 2015.

Played this morning, and I have to admit I am a great admirer of Fucik's music, especially in such good performances with Järvi at the helm. What a pleasure to hear such quality music. He was a great orchestrator. SOTA sound.

Fucik's music is a blast. 🥳

[Henk]

[DavidW]

Schubert's SQs 9-10 ABQ


Beethoven's PSs #8, 12-14 Badura-Skoda