What are you listening to now?

[Henk]

[aligreto]

Symphony No. 8 from this set....





This is a strong performance from these forces.

[aligreto]

Brahms: Cello Sonatas....





Strong, bold, assertive performances from both instrumentalists.

[André]

Wagner: Orchestral excerpts from Der Ring des Nibelungen plus Meistersinger: Prelude to Act 1 and Tristan und und Isolde : Prelude and Liebestod. George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra. A fabulous exercise in orchestral excellence and exactitude. Szell reminds the listener that Wagner wrote for the classical orchestra. This is an exacting demonstration that less can be more. Fascinating. One of the greatest musical masterclasses ever caught on the gramophone.

[TheGSMoeller]

No.14...

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...followed by...

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[Todd]

Disc 2.  Some slower sonatas are included on this disc, letting Ms Huangci display more than just nimble fingerwork.  And she allows herself some notable freedom.  Huangci's ornamentation for Kk 443 is unique and delightful, for instance.  A most satisfying release.  I do hope Ms Huangci records some Mozart, and post-haste.

[SimonNZ]

Bach's "Coffee" and "Peasant" cantatas - Emma Kirkby, soprano, Christopher Hogwood, cond.

[Wakefield]

Bach's "Coffee" and "Peasant" cantatas - Emma Kirkby, soprano, Christopher Hogwood, cond.

Lovely disk!

Here:

Albinoni: Oboe and Violin Concertos
Pierre Pierlot (oboe) Jacques Chambon (oboe), Piero Toso (violin)
I Solisti Veneti
Claudio Scimone

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Even playing modern instruments, Scimone and his orchestra are a must on this repertory. 

[SonicMan46]

Dave my friend, Volume 4 and 5 were also in the MDG sale, so I wondered why you did not order them too???

Hi Harry - LOL!    I did see the other MDG Glazunov chamber offerings but had set my limit to order 12 items, plus I had never heard these works before so was not sure if I'd like them and/or the performances - WELL, wish that I had added the other two - assume that you enjoy these recordings - Dave

[TheGSMoeller]

Selections from this lovely gem...

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[Brian]

Not bad, not bad at all! In fact, pretty darn freaking good!

An English pianist born to Nigerian parents plays Schubert on an American piano in a French studio. I wonder if the composer could have imagined such a thing.

The more I listen, the more I like. Sound is a little over-bright, however.

[SimonNZ]

Lovely disk!

Yup. And Kirkby and Hogwood are so talented they can even make what should be a Worst Covers candidate photoshoot seem acceptable.

playing now:



Bartok's String Quartets 2, 4 and 6 (ie.disc two) - Novak Quartet

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No.14...

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...followed by...

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Pounds the table! Great stuff!

[Mirror Image]

Now:



Arnold's poignant farewell to life.

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Now:



Listening to A Celtic Symphony. Great stuff.

[Mirror Image]

Now:



Listening to Chavez's Sinfonía romántica. Of his six symphonies, this is his greatest IMHO.

[Harry]

Hi Harry - LOL!    I did see the other MDG Glazunov chamber offerings but had set my limit to order 12 items, plus I had never heard these works before so was not sure if I'd like them and/or the performances - WELL, wish that I had added the other two - assume that you enjoy these recordings - Dave

Both volumes were as good as the first 3 of them 

[Que]

Morning listening - disc 2:

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Charming and inventive music, with awesome playing by Italian harpsichordist  and organist Simone Stella.

It also reminds me that Brilliant's recording efforts in the Baroque harpsichord & organ repertoire have resulted in a number of landmark recordings of neglected repertoire. My life as a colector and music lover wouldn't be the same without them  - bravo!

Q

[SimonNZ]

on the radio:

Bacewicz's Symphony For String Orchestra - Mariusz Smolij, cond.

[Henk]

Not bad, not bad at all! In fact, pretty darn freaking good!

An English pianist born to Nigerian parents plays Schubert on an American piano in a French studio. I wonder if the composer could have imagined such a thing.

The more I listen, the more I like. Sound is a little over-bright, however.

I also enjoyed it much. Terrific playing, only lacks a bit of earthiness maybe.