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[Coopmv]

Now playing CD2 - T5 from this set for a first listen ...

[SonicMan46]

For this afternoon, doing some re-listening to the 4-CD box below:

Rolla, Alessandro (1757-1841) - Chamber Works w/ Ruggero Marchesi et al - now on the 4th disc of 'violin & piano' compositions from 1811 - the piano used is described as a pianoforte but w/o further details in the liner notes and sounds like a modern piano (of course we've had this discussion before regarding the meanings of fortepiano vs. pianoforte); actually sent Marchesi an e-mail (address from his website), and he responded; indeed the instrument used was a modern piano. 

[Antoine Marchand]

For this afternoon, doing some re-listening to the 4-CD box below:

Rolla, Alessandro (1757-1841) - Chamber Works w/ Ruggero Marchesi et al - now on the 4th disc of 'violin & piano' compositions from 1811 - the piano used is described as a pianoforte but w/o further details in the liner notes and sounds like a modern piano (of course we've had this discussion before regarding the meanings of fortepiano vs. pianoforte); actually sent Marchesi an e-mail (address from his website), and he responded; indeed the instrument used was a modern piano. 

Well, I think the usual Italian word for piano (modern piano) is "pianoforte".

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD2 - T5 from this set for a first listen ...

The performance was quite good with burst of energy in the finale, though I am not convinced it is better than the recording made by Karajan and the VPO in 1984, which is also in my collection ...

[Coopmv]

Time for some very refined English choral works, albeit composed by a German.  Now playing this CD from my Handel collection ...

[Henk]

Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras no. 4
Padding - Eight Metal Strings
Bach - WTC Book II, BWV 878-885

   

The Padding is really great stuff! Get that disc, people.

[Mirror Image]

The performance was quite good with burst of energy in the finale, though I am not convinced it is better than the recording made by Karajan and the VPO in 1984, which is also in my collection ...

One of my favorite Tchaikovsky 5ths is from Abbado and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The way he handled that second movement was masterful, especially in the beginning with those volume swells from the string section. Absolutely gorgeous.

[Coopmv]

Now playing CD1 from this set, which I bought a few years ago for a second listen ...

[Brian]

How do you like Rangstrom, Coop? I only know the Atterberg cycle - felt Peterson-Berger was a little dull in comparison.

KAPUSTIN | Sonatas Nos 1 and 2
Steven Osborne, piano

Inspired by another thread 'round these here parts!

[SonicMan46]

Bach, JS - Secular Cantatas w/ Koopman - this was a download (MP3) from Classicsonline - playing off my iPod on the den stereo - enjoying - 

[Coopmv]

Bach, JS - Secular Cantatas w/ Koopman - this was a download (MP3) from Classicsonline - playing off my iPod on the den stereo - enjoying - 

Dave,  I have this cantata on a DVD by Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir.  It was a joy to watch the performance ...

[Conor71]

Good morning .

[jlaurson]

Late Night Scotch & String Quartets


L. Janáček
String Quartets
Panocha Quartet
Supraphon

Scotch: Glenfarclas, 15 Yr.

[Coopmv]

How do you like Rangstrom, Coop? I only know the Atterberg cycle - felt Peterson-Berger was a little dull in comparison.

KAPUSTIN | Sonatas Nos 1 and 2
Steven Osborne, piano

Inspired by another thread 'round these here parts!

Brian,

Symphony No. 1 and Dityramb: Allegro Deciso E Con Passione found on CD1 are decidedly modern and the style kind of reminds me of Sibelius.  Unlike some modern classical music, it is not all percussion and actually has some melodic movements.  It certainly does not sound dull to me. 

-Stuart

[SonicMan46]

Dave,  I have this cantata on a DVD by Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir.  It was a joy to watch the performance ...

Stuart - that would be a FUN watch for me - just checked Neflix and there is the DVD shown below w/ the Coffee Cantata et al - is that the DVD you're thinking about?  If so, 5* on Amazon & only 3* on Netflix (but the latter is no surprise w/ that clientele) - I'll do a rental if you suggest - Dave 

[Conor71]

[Mirror Image]

I take it you like Kyung-Wha Chung. She is a great violinist no doubt about it.

[Coopmv]

Stuart - that would be a FUN watch for me - just checked Neflix and there is the DVD shown below w/ the Coffee Cantata et al - is that the DVD you're thinking about?  If so, 5* on Amazon & only 3* on Netflix (but the latter is no surprise w/ that clientele) - I'll do a rental if you suggest - Dave 

Yes, that is the one.  Bill (aka Bogey) poked fun at my ownership of classical music performance on DVD and I must admit "watching" is believing.  I have Karl Richter and his Munich Bach Orchestra performing the Brandenburg Concertos on both CD and DVD.  The conventional wisdom suggests that Karl Richter was completely non-HIP, but not until you watch that DVD and see how he re-scaled his orchestra accordingly while both Karajan and Klemperer would have performed all the concertos with their full orchestra.

[Conor71]

I take it you like Kyung-Wha Chung. She is a great violinist no doubt about it.

Yes shes a fine Violinist for sure - I have a mini-collection of some of the great Violin Concertos with her performing and enjoy the playing in them a lot! 0:).

[SonicMan46]

Yes, that is the one.  Bill (aka Bogey) poked fun at my ownership of classical music performance on DVD and I must admit "watching" is believing.  I have Karl Richter and his Munich Bach Orchestra performing the Brandenburg Concertos on both CD and DVD.  The conventional wisdom suggests that Karl Richter was completely non-HIP, but not until you watch that DVD and see how he re-scaled his orchestra accordingly while both Karajan and Klemperer would have performed all the concertos with their full orchestra.

Stuart - I'll put it on my Netflix rental list - have rarely WATCHED classical music performances, so will be a new experience for me - thanks for the suggestion!  Dave