What were you listening to? (CLOSED)

[MN Dave]

Whoa, what is that and how is it?

It's on a digital album called 20th Century and Contemporary Classical Selections, Vol. 3.

And it's real good.

[Sid]

Lutoslawski - Symphonic Variations; Little Suite; Symphony No. 2; Piano Concerto (Paleczny/Polish NRSO/Wit) Naxos

This album spans works across Lutoslawski's output, from the early rather Britten-like Symphonic Variations to the late Piano Concerto. I especially like the orchestration of the Little Suite, and how he uses chance elements in the Symphony No. 2. The highlight of the album is the Piano Concerto, which some say is a comparatively light work. I disagree, I think it is full of tension, darkness & even despair. This & the superb Cello Concerto is all I have heard so far from this great composer, I will be getting more in the future...

[Sid]

Varèse: Déserts - Polish National Symphony Orchestra/Lyndon-Gee

I'm also a fan of that recording. It's great how they include the electronic interludes from that piece. I can't imagine it to make as much sense if I heard a version without them in it...

[Harry]

I like it!

[Lethevich]

[Harry]

 

The sextet is scored for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, and Piano, and is a very well balanced composition. Contrast and conjunction, with the Piano as a murmur in the background. Technically its a very advanced work indeed.
His Piano Quintet was his second attempt at the form and dates from 1897-1901, and was dedicated to the composer and conductor Max Schillings, whom was quite a figure in the musical life of Munich. The piece won approval right away from his contemporaries. Its a work that is multi coloured all the way, with great melodic tunes, and technically on a high level. Very condensed in its execution and well performed and recorded.
Recommended.

[val]

BRUCKNER:   Symphony n. 8                   / NDR Orchestra, Schuricht  (1954)

Much better than the 7th by the same interpreters. But the orchestra is not very good and Schuricht plays the first movement too slow and seems too dense and heavy, with a poor dynamic. Besides he never reaches the dramatic and spiritual greatness of Jochum, Furtwängler or van Beinum.

[Que]

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[Harry]

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Let us know what you think of this project Que!

[Harry]

 

[Todd]

Worked through Hamelin's second twofer of Haydn solo piano music.  It's as good as the first twofer!  Wonderful, clear, fun, lively - Hamelin once again proves he can be more than just technically flawless.  (Of course, those who didn't care for the first volume probably wouldn't care for this one.)  SOTA sound.

[karlhenning]

Bah, not in the mood for the above piece. Not even sure I like it much.

Stravinsky: The Fairy's Kiss - Chicago/Reiner

How do you like Le baiser, Dave?

[PaulR]

Symphony #5

Heard #6 and the violin concerto from this set.  I like it a lot so far

[karlhenning]

Wuorinen
Second Piano Quintet (2008)
Peter Serkin & The Brentano Quartet

[Brian]

First listen to this:

[Coopmv]

Now playing this CD, which arrived from BRO yesterday ...

[ChamberNut]

Beethoven

Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, op.7

Barenboim
EMI Classics
1970

Largo con gran expressione......tres sublime  0:)

[SonicMan46]

Brahms, Johannes - Complete Trios w/ the Gould Piano Trio; includes horn & clarinet trios - Website HERE - not sure that I needed another set of these works, but excellent reviews & 3-CDs for about 9 pounds from MDT!

The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book w/ Martin Souter et al - well recommended here & elsewhere - comin' up next! 

 

[Brian]

First listen to this:

Okay. I'm sick of happy, light-hearted music. First listen to this:



Two first listens in a row? Must be Maiden Listen Monday! 

[Opus106]

Two first listens in a row? Must be Maiden Listen Monday!  

Where I live it's Too-Late-for-that Tuesday.