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[Conor71]

Schubert: String Quartet No. 7 In D Major, D 94


Schubert's early quartets dont match the genius of his later efforts but they are still a pleasant listen - now listening to Disc 3 of this excellent set of complete quartets

[mahler10th]

Today I dedicate to Tchaikovsky, for not appartent reason.

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I think the violins playing the main theme in the 4rth should be absoloutely wrenching, biting their own tongues and crying their hearts out.  Ozawa does it well.  But Mravinskys Tchaikovsky is as 'Russian' as it can get.

[Florestan]

http://www.youtube.com/v/7yJoyOWA8Sw&feature=related

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Another composer that has surprised me many a time with his wonderful Symphonies, but is equally impressive with the violin Concerto opus 7 in E minor, as with the rest of the works on this CD, namely the Varmlands Rhapsody opus 36, & Overture opus 4 in A minor. A fine disc, performed well by Ulf Wallin on Violin, and the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Roger Epple. Sound is fine too!
The Violin Concerto has some very beautiful moments, Atterberg at his best, but then all the compositions have. Essential for lovers of his music. No disappointments here.

[mahler10th]

Two of my most valued composers in a row!!

The Violin Concerto has some very beautiful moments, Atterberg at his best, but then all the compositions have. Essential for lovers of his music. No disappointments here.

I don't have that Harry.  But its not on my wishlist.  Now that you've put it out here, it is on my GET NEXT agenda.  Great.  Atterbergs music is shining brilliance.

http://www.youtube.com/v/7yJoyOWA8Sw&feature=related

Rangstrom!  Not mentioned very often in GMG, and not as well known as he should be.  All those Scananavian compsers from the turn of the last century onwards, Alven, Atterberg, Rangstrom et al...they tapped into something, an exciting form of music, that I just love.  The Witches is great!

[Florestan]

JOhn, check this out as well.

http://www.youtube.com/v/zSdTNpzGcO4

[Willoughby earl of Itacarius]

Another disc from last year that made quite a impression. Primarily for the rendition of the Arensky's Violin Concerto. Its in a higher league as the recent Naxos recording, which is pretty good, but in the Hyperion recording there is more magic, and its better rehearsed also. Gringolts has this Concerto thoroughly  in his fingers, and the music flows better, due to a very well led Orchestra. More detail, and a fine nuance, and well, a more intrinsic adventure all around. So if you can afford the Hyperion, buy it, if not Naxos's recording is a steal too.
Sergei Taneyev's "Suite de Concert" is a gem , not often heard, and that's a pity, for this is a beautiful work, that sits comfortable next to the Arensky. The recording is top notch. Recommended.

[Florestan]

Schubert - Sonata for arpeggione and piano in A minor, D. 821 (1824)

Yes, it's on arpeggione and it rocks. 

[Karl Henning]

Now:

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Listening to The Fall of Berlin. Great stuff!

Well, certainly very good stuff : )

What consistently impresses me in both Shostakovich & Prokofiev is how they handle even "mundane" musical projects with artistry and integrity.

[Karl Henning]

Today I dedicate to Tchaikovsky, for not appartent reason.

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Dude, the music is the reason! : )

[TheGSMoeller]

Good morning, friends. 


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Prokofiev: SQ #2
Emerson SQ

[mc ukrneal]

A little moody listening to the moods and impressions of Fibich! Some interesting music here.
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[Karl Henning]

Good morning, friends. 

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Prokofiev: SQ #2
Emerson SQ

Mmm, nice!

[nesf]

Good Afternoon all.

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Some new music to start my day's listening.

[TheGSMoeller]

Good Afternoon all.

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Some new music to start my day's listening.

Two Prokofiev SQ listens on the same page! Love it! I've read great remarks on this disc.

[Karl Henning]

Two Prokofiev SQ listens on the same page! Love it! I've read great remarks on this disc.

Yes, I've wish-listed that disc.

Meanwhile, I'll join you both:

Сергей Сергеевич [ Sergei Sergeyevich (Prokofiev) ]
String Quartet № 1 in b minor, Op.50
Emerson Quartet

[nesf]

Two Prokofiev SQ listens on the same page! Love it! I've read great remarks on this disc.

The playing to my inexpert ear is good. The music is challenging me. Which is also good.

[not edward]

Two Prokofiev SQ listens on the same page! Love it! I've read great remarks on this disc.

... and you'll probably continue to read them, because it really is that good. In particular, I found the recording of the first quartet to be absolutely revelatory.

Talking of Russian music of the early '30s, revisiting Popov's first symphony.



If Shostakovich 4 is Mahler 11, as some have not entirely frivolously quipped, that probably means Popov 1 is Mahler 10.5.

[nesf]

... and you'll probably continue to read them, because it really is that good. In particular, I found the recording of the first quartet to be absolutely revelatory.

So it's all downhill for me from here with respect to Prokofiev's String Quartets?

[Florestan]

CD 4

Piano Sonata in A major D 664
Piano Sonata in B-flat major D 960

The contrast between these two is as stark as it gets. The A major is light-hearted; whatever bittersweet melancholy there is only enhances its overall mood. It was written in 1819, during one of the happiest periods in Schubert's life, for Josephine von Koller, a young lady who according to Schubert "is very pretty and plays the piano well". This line and the music itself impart a Haydnesque feeling to this marvelous sonata.

The B-flat major is another thing altogether, written in Schubert's bleakest hours: a long spiritual journey from dark to light, from despair to transfiguration, from sorrowful resignation to serene acceptance that leaves one emotionally drained. A masterpiece of Early Romanticism.