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[imperfection]

Tried listening to Beethoven's 9th again..... mainly, this (and the 6th) are some of the most annoying pieces of music I've ever heard (at least in classical). This is listen number 5, i think... i still find the Scherzo to be extremely bland, and during the Adagio, every time I just zone out and then force myself to focus on the music and then realize that it's painful to listen to.

(and i'll repeat this again- I LOOOOVVVVVEEEE the 7th, and like a few of his other symphonies).

I don't know why, but Beethoven's 9th, which is possibly the most celebrated piece in classical music (if there is one), happens to be so painful to listen to in a bad way- sitting through this thing is about as irritating as sitting through church service on Sundays- and thank God I don't have to do that any more. I literally feel like smashing my brains out on the wall and then crying whenever i listen to this symphony and actually paying attention. It's immeasurably monotonous and boring...

My friend, this is the most daring post you have made in the 2 years and 2 months + that you've been around here...

[Lethevich]

A Chamber Nut rec, neat so far.

[Florestan]

I don't visit the Google homepage often, so I learnt about Stravinsky's birthday very late after visiting "his thread" at GMG.


http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/5tGA6bpscj8

Excellent. Thanks for posting it!

[Valentino]

[Das Rheingold, an alternative synopsis] Karajan.

And Solti. Again.

[RussellG]

Another great recommendation from this forum:

[ChamberNut]

SIBELIUS | Symphony No 5
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Colin Davis

I chose this recording knowing the finale is a disappointment. But tonight my yen was not for the rapturous finale but rather for the tumultuous first movement. Perhaps one could take it as a sign that my reaction to this symphony is maturing from emotive wonder to a higher-minded sort of awe.

I LOVE the 7th on this disc (assuming it's the Pentatone one)?

[Drasko]

[ChamberNut]

You told me all along!  It is more than a good wow.  This is one of the finest, and that's saying something.

Happy to hear that, John! 

[ChamberNut]

Enjoyed this so much last night, it's making my Thursday morning list  0:)

Brahms

String Sextet in B flat, op.18
String Sextet in G, op.36

Amadeus Quartet
DG

[Cato]

Marvelous performance with the clarity of Kammermusik.

[Christo]

I don't visit the Google homepage often, so I learnt about Stravinsky's birthday very late after visiting "his thread" at GMG.

http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/5tGA6bpscj8

Great video, played it a couple of times to celebrate the birthday of one of the indisputed masters of the century. It doesn't fail to move me each time again. Excellent, many thanks!

[Dr. Dread]

Bach bach bach bach...

[Opus106]

Excellent. Thanks for posting it!

Great video, played it a couple of times to celebrate the birthday of one of the indisputed masters of the century. It doesn't fail to move me each time again. Excellent, many thanks!

You are welcome. He seems very content, satisfied with the performance and very pleased by the audience's response, right at the end.


Thread Duty:

Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131
Alban Berg Quartet

I listened to it a couple of days ago, and late this afternoon I listened to the following clip...

http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/vowyz8A7rSE

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so now I want to listen to the whole thing again.

[Opus106]

Bach bach bach bach...

..and only Bach till you reach The Goal.

[Dr. Dread]

..and only Bach till you reach The Goal.

Ha.



No.

[DavidRoss]

Marvelous performance with the clarity of Kammermusik.

Complete agreement from me.  This has become my favorite recording of one of my favorite works, winning my heart (these days, at least  ) over Baker with Kubelik and Haitink, Ludwig with Klemp, and--because of Urmana--the new MTT with Hampson.

Current listening:  Kempff, Beethoven Piano Sonatas from the stereo set (#8 just starting).

[karlhenning]

Great video, played it a couple of times to celebrate the birthday of one of the indisputed masters of the century. It doesn't fail to move me each time again. Excellent, many thanks!

Очень хорошо.

[Haffner]

Beethoven op.127 (Juilliard SQ)

By far my favorite performance of one of my favorite pieces. All subtleties audible.

[Christo]

Очень хорошо.

Совершенно

[Fëanor]

Tried listening to Beethoven's 9th again..... mainly, this (and the 6th) are some of the most annoying pieces of music I've ever heard (at least in classical).
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Balderdash!

Here are a couple of delightful versions of Beethoven's 6th that I've listen to in the last couple of days ...