What are you listening 2 now?

[Madiel]

That was one of the first volumes in the series, and was really a straight re-issue of this


The only other installment of the series to do that was [IIRC] the Jordi Savall recording of Farnace.

Not quite. The lute music comes from that older recording. The mandolin music is newly recorded in 2006 - and this is volume 26 in the series so not that early on.

Stabat Mater is a reissue of an earlier album that predates the series concept. I think there might be one or two others that have at least some old recordings, but I'm not going to check them just now.  The Farnace recording is somewhat different as the original release was on a different record label (Savall's own), so Naive licensed it.

[Symphonic Addict]

Ireland: Tritons
Kodály: Theatre Overture

Two exceptional orchestral works that highlight their respective nationalistic accent.

[steve ridgway]

Messiaen - Theme And Variations for violin and piano.

[steve ridgway]

Webern - Im Sommerwind (Idyll For Large Orchestra)

[Wanderer]

[Irons]

Rubbra: Symphony No.3



 When hearing the Theme of Variation set comprising the 4th Movement I immediately thought of Finzi. A striking similarity of 'The Salutation' from Dies Natalis in my view. After some digging I discover both pieces composed in the same year, 1939. So not sure how that works.

https://youtu.be/jOQ91d7g1Y4?si=VL9nfxdjM-czv5Y9

https://youtu.be/fC44__7Hl78?si=7BjltcCNTgXDxj3A



   

[Harry]

Rubbra: Symphony No.3



 When hearing the Theme of Variation set comprising the 4th Movement I immediately thought of Finzi. A striking similarity of 'The Salutation' from Dies Natalis in my view. After some digging I discover both pieces composed in the same year, 1939. So not sure how that works.

https://youtu.be/jOQ91d7g1Y4?si=VL9nfxdjM-czv5Y9

https://youtu.be/fC44__7Hl78?si=7BjltcCNTgXDxj3A



   

Marvelous performance, really like this one, cherish it even.

[Traverso]

Bach





Still very proud to have this impressive edition.

[Que]

The Flat(t) Consort is a collection published in 1661 and consisting of 5 suites for viol trio with continuo. On the recording by Fretwork 2 duos for bass viols are added.

https://www.classical-music.com/reviews/chamber/locke-the-flat-consort

Locke reportedly required these works to be performed "plain" - without embellishments. Fretwork obliges with sober and straight interpretations. More serious than playful, I'd say. The effect is enhanced by slightly "dry" recorded sound.

[AnotherSpin]

[Mister Sharpe]

Vandermolen's Gounod mention yesterday put me in mind of this set; Ravel called Gounod "the true founder of the mélodie in France" and he'll get no argument from me. Gounod's songs remind me a lot of petit fours, tasty  and sweet, but I don't wanna eat a whole lot of them at once. Five or six of them is a good portion and I wonder if that number might be typical of a Belle Époque salon setting...  Should research that.  What modern listeners don't get, whether plugged into their earbuds or sitting in front of stereo speakers, is the intensity of these songs in a close-knit, domestic environment, worlds away from the concert hall atmos.  Maybe Gounod's opera Mireille this aft or tomorrow.

 

[Madiel]

Vivaldi cello concertos.



Rather enjoying it so far. I've listened to 5 out of 7, and it definitely feels like each piece has its own character despite the stereotypes. I've no doubt the order of performance was chosen to enhance the contrast.

[hopefullytrusting]

My morning listen (as I work aka write):

[DavidW]

Larsson: Concertinos for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn

Charming miniatures. The concertino for bassoon was my favorite of this group.

That is a lesser-known composer who has written some charming music.

[Todd]

Etudes.

[Harry]

Malcolm Arnold.
Chamber Music, volume III,
The Nash Ensemble.

Filled with adventurous chamber music starting with a invigorating, Quintet for Flute, Violin, Viola, Horn and Bassoon Op 7, every movement a precious gem, especially the second movement, "Andante" really weird but extremely beautiful. All the works each and every one of them carry that weirdness to an ultimate collection of musical sanity. I can hardly imagine better performances or sound. It carries the seal of approvement by the many reviews I have read about the three CD's in this series. So I add mine too, for it cannot possibly disappoint.

[brewski]

Mozart: Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter" (Christoph von Dohnányi / The Cleveland Orchestra). First time hearing this recording, and it's a gem.

[AnotherSpin]

Following @Que

[DavidW]

[Harry]

Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1
Schumann: Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 1
Clara Schumann: 3 Romances, Op. 22, for Violin & Piano.

Performed by: Jennifer Pike, Tom Poster.

I am a unashamed admirer of Jennifer Pike, for me she is the epitome of perfection. I put her almost on the same level as Lydia Mordkovitch, and in my book that says, something extraordinary good!
Tom Poster understands her passion well, and joins and struggles to keep pace with her drive and expression. Wonderful performance and very good sound. Definitely a winner in whatever respect.