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[stlukesguild]

Just finished listening to this:



A fascinating work played by Japanese musicians on traditional instruments and rooted in traditions of Japanese music... and yet clearly Modernist, as well. Very evocative... almost "Impressionistic"... yet sounding nothing like Impressionism.

Now listening to this:



The evocative mood in many ways echoes the Takemitsu. I especially like the chant-like first selection by Anders Hillborg... but Laci Boldemann's settings of poems from Edgar Lee Master's Spoon River Anthology are also quite interesting.

[SonicMan46]

My main listening today was in the office on a boombox - Boccherini Clavier Quintets on fortepiano & period instruments - outstanding 4-CD box from Brilliant - 

[Antoine Marchand]

A very successfull enterprise from Brilliant, but I so wish they would get on with it. The last issue was two years ago!

I also like very much that cycle, Harry, and certainly Brilliant has delayed the project.

But I believe they will get it on because Messori is like an artist of the house.

Actually, some months ago I bought his Clavier Übung III (2 SACD set on historical organs) and Brilliant has announced Die Kunst der Fuge, Musikalische Opfer & Canonische Veränderungen über das Weihnachtslied Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her (3 CD), performed by Messori (harpsichords and Trost organ) and the Cappella Augustana.

 

[Antoine Marchand]

Chopin - Nocturnes
Adam Harasiewicz
Brilliant Classics, 2 CDs
Recording: 1961/1963. The Netherlands.
Licensed from Decca. ADD

These oustanding, wonderful performances took me totally by surprise....

(CD3 & CD4 of the Chopin Complete Works, Brilliant)

[Bogey]

 

Bill,  How do you like this CD?  I have about 5 CD's by Anonymous 4 and intend to get their remaining recordings.

Same here....this stands up with the rest, Stuart.

[Bogey]

The Schumann from:

[Conor71]

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11, "Year 1905" - Barshai/WDRSO

[karlhenning]

(* wonders if Bill made it to the Library *) 

[Que]

Morning!

Q

[Harry]

I also like very much that cycle, Harry, and certainly Brilliant has delayed the project.

But I believe they will get it on because Messori is like an artist of the house.

Actually, some months ago I bought his Clavier Übung III (2 SACD set on historical organs) and Brilliant has announced Die Kunst der Fuge, Musikalische Opfer & Canonische Veränderungen über das Weihnachtslied Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her (3 CD), performed by Messori (harpsichords and Trost organ) and the Cappella Augustana.

 

That would be fantastic, Antoine.

[Harry]

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11, "Year 1905" - Barshai/WDRSO

Really one of the best Shostakovich symphony cycles around.

[Harry]

CD 2 of this fantastic set. This is really some enterprise. I don't think that I heard Marais ever better played as on this set.

[Lethevich]

Hehe - the Stargate theme tune ripped off the end of this symphony quite severely

[Harry]

Les vice-Royaumes du Perou et de Nouvelle-Espagne.


Estacio Lacerna: Tiento de sexto tono
Lucas Ruiz Ribayaz: Chaconas; Pabanas; Xacaras; Filias;
Achas; Buelta del Hacha; Zarabandas; Rugero; Bacas;
Villano; Galeria del amor; Paradetas
Maestro Cabrera del Peru: Fantasia "Scale celite"
Bocanegra: Hanacpachap cussicuinin
Carreira: Con que la lavare
Juan Bermudo: Pange lingua; Conditor alme siderum; Ave
maris stella; Veni creator spiritus
San Juan de Lima: Diferencias
Manuel J. De Quiros: Luzid fragante rosa
Sebastian Duron: Claro arrebo
Soler: Sonatas de clarines.

Cristina Garcia Banegas. Organ. (Uruguay)


The second CD from this box, and what a lot of surprises. Very good sound, excellent performances. This is really a treasure for organ lovers, and for the price, 9,99 for 3 cd's this a no brainer really.

[Harry]

For me this recording of Suppe's operetta, is one of the big surprises so far this year. A modern recording that I really like, a miracle, if you consider the many pre 60 recordings I possess. Andrea Bogner has a fabulous voice, clear like a bell, no screaming whatsoever. Julian Heyn is also a marvel to hear. But of course this composition by Suppe is really to blame for its success with me. Compact, just 48 minutes, but packed full with excellent melodies and catchy themes. A orchestra that follows in a very precise way, and gorgeously recorded, with a fine stage image, front to back.
Budget price, 7,99. JPCde.

Choir des Theaters der Stadt Koblenz.
Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, Thomas Eitler.

[Harry]

The first release from CPO, by the composer Johan Wagenaar, is a resounding success. His music is easily accessible, performed in a most excellent way, topnotch recording, and some of the most gorgeous compositions you can think of. If this is anything to go by, we are in a for a treat, with the rest of the volumes, which I believe to be his complete Orchestral and Chamber music.

[Harry]

From this fine box the seventh Symphony.

[George]

First spin and so far the performance and sound is magnificent! Much thanks to those who suggested this set in another thread.

[Sergeant Rock]

I love that one too.

Listening now to Havergal Brian's 28th.

Sarge

[George]

I love that one too.

Listening now to Havergal Brian's 28th.

Sarge

Yo, Sarge!