What are you listening 2 now?

[VonStupp]

Hugo Alfvén
Revelation Cantata, op. 31
Cantata for the 450th Anniversary of Uppsala University, op. 45
Malmö OO & Choirs - Arvo Volmer

Over-the-top occasional works from Alfvén with a few instrumentation oddities.
VS

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NP: Bridge Piano Quintet

[Linz]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 38 in D major, K.504 'Prague'
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K.550 (2nd version)
London Classical Players, Roger Norrington

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Before dinner --- NP: Moeran In the Mountain Country

[Karl Henning]

And, because any day when one doesn't revisit a Shostakovich string quartet is almost a wasted opportunity:

[Karl Henning]

112 years ago today, this baby was born in Paris.

[Selig]

BWV 64 to start

[Symphonic Addict]

Respighi's three suites on ancient airs and dances. This may well be my reference recording of these extremely lovely works. The 2nd suite is my favorite, a work that exudes good vibes and great tunes.

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NP: Scriabin Symphony No. 1 in E, Op. 26



I'm going to go through the Scriabin symphonies over the next few nights. I haven't gone through his symphonies since 2009 or 2010. In other words, I'm long overdue and this Muti cycle has always been my go-to for these works. One of the finest things he's ever recorded, IMHO.

[brewski]

Dipping into the semi-finals of the Van Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, tonight with four pianists in Mozart piano concertos, all with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

NP: Scriabin Symphony No. 1 in E, Op. 26



I'm going to go through the Scriabin symphonies over the next few nights. I haven't gone through his symphonies since 2009 or 2010. In other words, I'm long overdue and this Muti cycle has always been my go-to for these works. One of the finest things he's ever recorded, IMHO.

John, my favorite are Inbal and Kitaenko. I like Konstantin Ivanov and Svetlanov as well.

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John, my favorite are Inbal and Kitaenko. I like Konstantin Ivanov and Svetlanov as well.

Very nice, @Dry Brett Kavanaugh --- I know Kitajenko and Svetlanov, but don't know Inbal and Ivanov. I also own Ashkenazy. I haven't heard Kitajenko and Svetlanov in ages. Perhaps I'll have to give them another listen at some point. Right now, I rather love Muti's way with Scriabin.

[Symphonic Addict]

Górecki: Symphony No. 3

This is one of those pieces that I don't like to listen to frequently due to its immense emotional burden. As ever, the music moved me deeply.

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NP: Rubbra String Quartet No. 1, Op. 35



Rubbra's SQs (four in all) are exquisite. Surprisingly, there have been several recordings of these SQs --- the Sterling String Quartet (Conifer), Maggini Quartet (Naxos) and Dante Quartet (Dutton). This 2-CD set from the Sterling String Quartet is the only one I own and I've been more than pleased with their performances, so I never sought out any other recordings.

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Górecki: Symphony No. 3

This is one of those pieces that I don't like to listen to frequently due to its immense emotional burden. As ever, the music moved me deeply.

I agree. It's a work that can weigh you down, but is a rather cathartic listening experience. That Wit recording is one of my favorites, because of the understated playing. I prefer it to the much-lauded Upshaw/Zinman recording on Nonesuch. There's something about having all Polish forces that just kind of feels right to my ears. I'll have to make it a point to revisit some of Górecki's music at some point.

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Closing out the night with two ballets inspired by mythology ---

NP: Roussel Bacchus et Ariane, Op. 43



And then, Carter The Minotaur

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Alright, one more work for the night --- NP: Carter Three Occasions for Orchestra

[steve ridgway]

Xenakis - Persepolis

A wonderfully immersive industrial ambient piece, I enjoy just relaxing my mind and listening to all the rich sounds .

[Que]

Again selecting some masses in this series: Nicolas Gombert's Missa Beati Omnes and Missa Sancta Maria of which the composer is unknown.

[Harry]

Sonate al Pizzico.
Italian Duets for Plucked Strings.
See back cover for details.
Stephen Stubbs, Chitarrone.
Maxine Eilander, Harp.
Recorded: 2000-2002.

A disc full with well performed music from composers with name and fame. A pleasant whiling of time, with a recording that lets you bang into their musical interpretation. It sounds the works. Stubbs is a master on the Chitarrone, and Eilander feels clearly at ease with him. A balanced outing of two musicians. It is as if they are playing in your room, you can almost touch them.