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[Que]

Hat tip to Harry! 

[Todd]

[Harry]

For Several Friends.
Music by Locke & Jenkins.
Lidewij van der Voort (Violin), Fred Jacobs (Theorbo)

This album explores rarely recorded music by John Jenkins (1592-1678) and Matthew Locke (1621-1677). These composers are usually associated with consort music, but this recording is done for Lute and Violin. The music featured on this album was written during the turbulent Commonwealth era in England and was intended for private society to provide solace and entertainment amidst the challenges of the times. Locke's music is characterized by its daring style in comparison to the more conventional harmonies of Jenkins, which makes for delightful contrasts on this album. Both musicians are highly skilled performers, and their debut CD as a duo, is a gorgeous one. Not only is it a SOTA recording, it is also perfectly played. For me this is a welcome surprise, on which I stumbled browsing through Qobuz's library. I must say that I would like to stumble more often......

[Traverso]

Mozart


These performances deserve more attention, in my opinion. They have been rather poorly received by some, but don't be swayed by the many critics who want to label their own taste as the standard. This is a refined Mozart, beautifully transparent with wonderful playing from the English chamber orchestra.


Symphonies  32,35 Haffner"& 39

[Todd]

[Florestan]

Mozart


These performances deserve more attention, in my opinion. They have been rather poorly received by some, but don't be swayed by the many critics who want to label their own taste as the standard. This is a refined Mozart, beautifully transparent with wonderful playing from the English chamber orchestra.


Symphonies  32,35 Haffner"& 39

+ 1.

[San Antone]

Bach - Cantata Komm, du süße Todesstunde BWV 161
Johanna Soller | Netherlands Bach Society

I love the chamber ensemble, five players and four singers, for this performance.

[steve ridgway]

Kagel - MM51 for metronome and piano

[Harry]

Short Tales for a Viol - English Music of the 17th Century.


This is a disc that will surprise delight and shock, all in one go. It will not be liked by all, but it certainly appealed to me. England was one of the countries where the viola da gamba reached an early peak, particularly in the early 17th century. In France, on the other hand, its heyday gradually came to an end in the following century. In this recording, Ghielmi sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of the virtuoso solo repertoire that English composers created for the viola da gamba in the late Renaissance and early Baroque period, and the constantly changing timbres that make each piece on this recording unique. Although Ghielmi plays on a total of four different instruments, the constantly varying tunings also ensure great tonal variety. Some of the compositions played by Ghielmi surprise with their technical peculiarities, such as the alternating plucking and bowing of the strings ("La Cloche") or the col legno playing, in which the back of the bow is used for bowing ("For the back of the bow").
As befits English stories, the listener is overcome by goose bumps. Well recorded and performed.
 

[AnotherSpin]

For Several Friends.
Music by Locke & Jenkins.
Lidewij van der Voort (Violin), Fred Jacobs (Theorbo)

This album explores rarely recorded music by John Jenkins (1592-1678) and Matthew Locke (1621-1677). These composers are usually associated with consort music, but this recording is done for Lute and Violin. The music featured on this album was written during the turbulent Commonwealth era in England and was intended for private society to provide solace and entertainment amidst the challenges of the times. Locke's music is characterized by its daring style in comparison to the more conventional harmonies of Jenkins, which makes for delightful contrasts on this album. Both musicians are highly skilled performers, and their debut CD as a duo, is a gorgeous one. Not only is it a SOTA recording, it is also perfectly played. For me this is a welcome surprise, on which I stumbled browsing through Qobuz's library. I must say that I would like to stumble more often......

Thank you, Harry. Listening now)

[Harry]

Antonio Caldara.
Trio sonatas, Opus 1-Nr.4-6,12 & op.2 Nr.2,4,8,11.
Amandine Beyer, violin, Leila Schayegh, violin.


Amandine Beyer and Leila Schayegh have already fascinated audiences individually with their artistry, and now the two violinists have joined forces for a new recording of trio sonatas by Antonio Caldara. The Venetian Caldara is known today, as he was during his lifetime, primarily as a composer of oratorios and operas. Since Corelli, however, every self-respecting composer has succeeded with at least one series of trio sonatas. We get a selection from Opus 1 and 2 in captivating interpretations.  Both violinists are in the same technical legue, so the matching is balanced, and they play well together. The BC play their cards admirably too, so I would say, Caldara at its best, in good sound.

[Harry]

Thank you, Harry. Listening now)

Of course I am curious what you make of it?

[AnotherSpin]

Of course I am curious what you make of it?

Yes, I like it) Sorry for short answer. Maybe not in a state of health to think and give more sensible comment.

[SonicMan46]

Onslow, George (1784-1853) - String Quintets w/ the Elan Quintet - Onslow wrote 34 'String Quintets' - this group has recorded 8 and was assumed they would complete a full cycle but Vol. 4 appeared in 2020 (first 3 released annually from 2015-17) - I actually own 20 of 34 so 12 others with different groups.  Dave

P.S. Reviews attached for the interested - his most famous quintet is the Bullet, Op. 38 (story HERE) - BTW, he also wrote 36 String Quartets.

     

[Harry]

Yes, I like it) Sorry for short answer. Maybe not in a state of health to think and give more sensible comment.

Let me know if I can give you some solace in your situation.

[Karl Henning]

Varèse - Octandre

Great, quirky, quirky little piece!

[Karl Henning]

The viola concerto is magnificent!

Hmm, I don't know it yet!

[Karl Henning]

Copland: Short Symphony.

Dynamite piece!

[AnotherSpin]

Let me know if I can give you some solace in your situation.

Thank you Harry. Nothing out of the ordinary, I hope)

[Spotted Horses]

Hmm, I don't know it yet!

I think you'll like it.