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Now playing Schoenberg/Sibelius VCs



A tremendous recording and, for me, reference performances for both concerti. I don't like to use the term 'reference', but I've never heard better performances of either concerto.

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Closing the night out with two works from Arvo Pärt --- Como cierva sedienta and Symphony No. 3

[AnotherSpin]

Orgelbüchlein BWV 599-644
Bram Beekman

[Que]

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I tink this is their best album so far!   Excellent singing by Daniel Elgerma.

And let me go ahead and mention next Fortune Infortune from recorder quintet Seldom Sene, adding a countertenor for most songs — including songs by Josquin, alongside those of others from the era. This is a credible effort, and I do want to note it, as the general repertory needs more attention. The recorder quintet itself often ends up sounding like an organ though, so in that sense it can be a more monochromatic rendition. I tend to think of recorder arrangements as having their own distinct audience, but I've also enjoyed this album. It's not the first time that Seldom Sene has ventured into this repertory either, so perhaps they'll continue....  6 November 2023, Todd M. McComb (medieval.org)

Information on the album:
Seldom Sene chose to focus on Margaret of Austria (1480–1530), who was governor of the Habsburg Netherlands for almost 20 years. Margaret had grown up with the benefits of a first-class education afforded to very few of her female peers: she was adept in all the humanities, and her library of books was reckoned one of the most extensive and learned at the time, a fit place to welcome distinguished guests such as Albrecht Dürer. From around 1515, one of the volumes in Margaret's library was her newly commissioned personal songbook: a collection of 55 chansons and motets, richly decorated with high-quality miniatures and initials. Many of the song texts speak of loss, sorrow and loneliness, perhaps reflecting her status at the time as a noble widow, following the death of her second husband, Philibert II of Savoy, in 1504. Margaret herself seems to have written several of them, and may also have been involved in their musical setting. Marian devotion is another theme of the songbook reflected in this selection made and transcribed and recorded by Seldom Sene. Sacred hymns are balanced out by secular laments, but also lighter and more cheerful numbers such as 'Brunette m'amiette' and 'La jonne dame'.

[steve ridgway]

Crumb - Quest

[steve ridgway]

Schoenberg - Drei Deutsche Volkslieder

[Harry]

Scordato.
Habsburg Violin music.
Music from the Manuscript XIV 726 of the Minoritenkonvent in Vienna.
Ex Vienna.
See back cover for details.
Gunar Letzbor, Violin.
Ars Antiqua Austria.
Recorded 23-26 January 2014, Augustiner stift St. Florian, Altomonte saal (Austria)

There is nothing to complain about this performance and recording, both are more than excellent. The scordatura is an extra incentive for me. Life is good if one has such music to listen to.

[Traverso]

Bach

Vol.5 CD 6

[Harry]

Second rerun

[Que]

 

My previous run was frequently interrupted, so now in repeat. 

Love the Gabler organ BTW, as well as the playing... Arguably, this is Koopman at his finest.

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Albinoni






"that Albinoni wrote excellent solo concertos is clear enough from this record, all players involved are splendid... very well recorded. These will please admirers of I Musici, the group is well-balanced and the soloists admirable. The oboe concerto No.2 is splendid, while the finale of No.5 is irresistible. Of the violin concertos Nos.7 and 10 are outstanding... Op.5 is an altogether tauter piece, and indeed a very distinguished one by any standards, with an exquisite central Adagio"(Gramophone)

[AnotherSpin]

Had a listen to Bach's Trio Sonatas in two different renditions by Benjamin Alard. First go was the harpsichord with pedal board version — rather a tough nut to crack, if I'm honest. Bit dense for my ears. The organ version went down more smoothly, though I must say, nothing struck me as particularly out of the ordinary there either. Still, I'm just an amateur — I'll wait and see what the more seasoned listeners have to say

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Liszt

CD 4

[Que]

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Pizzetti: Canti Della Stagione Alta / Sinfonia Del Fuoco.

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Before heading out --- Nielsen Piano Suite, Op. 45, FS 91, "Luciferian"



If a Nielsen fan is curious about his piano music, but only wants one recording in their collection, then let it be this Andsnes recording. Superb!

[DavidW]

Relisten:


And then one of the best Bruckner 7ths!!

[Linz]

Jean-Philippe Rameau Pièces de Clavecin  CD2
Pieter-Jan Belder

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Bach

[Linz]

Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, 1894 Original Version. Ed. Leopold Nowak
Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi