What are you listening 2 now?

[Karl Henning]

As Gurn plainly observes, any day is a good day to listen to Haydn

CD 13

"Papa"
Symphony in E^b « Le Philosophe » Hob. I:22
Symphony in C « La Roxelane » Hob. I:63
Symphony in d minor Hob. I:80

[André]

A cool work!

NP:

Schnittke
Violin Concerto No. 3
Gidon Kremer, violin
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Eschenbach

I have the original cd release on Teldec (without the Warner logo). Is this a new one ?

[Traverso]

Dowland

Second Book of Songs

These songs touches the heart...

[classicalgeek]

The Dvorak 8 from the older (analog) Neumann cycle:

[SonicMan46]

Granados, Enrique (1867-1916) - Spanish Dances in versions other than solo piano - Dave

 

[vers la flamme]

Josquin Desprez

Still very nice recording,the Hilliard at their best.

One of my favorite renaissance polyphony discs.

[Carlo Gesualdo]

Hello folks, I finally received  two LP via ordering online, one super good Palestrina on Eterna Label East Germany of the 60'' whit Missa Papae Marcelli whit sacred motets on B side, that a win win situation and more finally arriving the mail, holy mother, it's Hildegarde on German Labe called :Psallite '' Gesang'' recorded in 1969, wow what a good year, the name of the album is Gesange Der hl. Hildegarde Von Bingen, it's an amazing album so pretty sleeves, such a powerful and rare recording of Germany, the first LP of Hildegarde Von Bingen, officially very very impressive thick slab of vinyl practically mint!!

Holy Grail this is  ishe wow 

[Irons]

Arnell: 3rd Symphony.

From the opening call of arms by the trumpets cutting through the soft strings I was hooked. I should have known to trust without question Jeffrey's advocacy of this work but was slightly concerned of the word "epic" repeatedly used to describe Arnell's symphony by reviewers. Mahler on steroids is not my cup of tea. My worries were soon dispelled, Arnell does use a large orchestra but with care and taste, there is a chamber like quality of orchestral colour.
A bit of a bugbear of mine is when the same old stuff is repeated over and over. Rob Barnett on Musicweb International is a fine reviewer but just because Arnell was born in England it does not necessary follow that he is influenced by the same old crew that is always trotted out. Mind you, Bax! Where did that come from!
http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2006/apr06/Arnell_CDLX7161.htm
Odd as it may sound the composer I was reminded of repeatedly, especially in the writing for strings, is the symphonic Beethoven.
I would be very surprised indeed if Arnell's 5th Symphony is not my CD of 2021.

[JBS]

Listening to Bournemouth Air Show. I have gone out and watched it a couple of times in past years but only found about 5% of any interest. I suppose I shouldn't begrudge it to those who get enjoyment from it but it makes any serious music listening impossible during the afternoon - my peak listening period. I managed to get in a couple of Saint-Saens symphonies (Nos   1 & 2, Soustrot/Malmo SO) before the racket started.

In my late 20s I lived close to a Naval Air Station which hosted an air show annually.  Which meant that my apartment building got "strafed" by the Blue Angels not only during the show but also during the four or five days of on-site rehearsal that preceded it.

[Karl Henning]

No surprise:

CD 14

"Papa"
Symphony in e minor « Mourning » Hob. I:44
Symphony in B^b Hob. I:77

[Daverz]

No surprise:

CD 14

"Papa"
Symphony in e minor « Mourning » Hob. I:44
Symphony in B^b Hob. I:77

I've been enjoying Orpheus's No. 91 lately.  Now playing:

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

[Karl Henning]

I've been enjoying Orpheus's No. 91 lately.  Now playing:

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

Sweet!

[VonStupp]

I once heard Delius's A Mass of Life in St Paul's Cathedral in London and it knocked me for six.

This recording under Sir Charles Groves uses the German original, which is was Delius actually set.

A great recording. I think I like the accompanying Songs of Sunset and An Arabesque just as much as the Mass, perhaps due to having Dame Janet Baker and John Shirley-Quirk on hand.

I doubt I will ever have the chance to hear any of this music live West of the Atlantic. 

[kyjo]

The Atterberg symphonies are taking time to work their magic, I will give 5 a listen. All is not lost though, I listened yesterday to "Alven" The River and thought this symphonic poem outstanding. Atterberg's orchestration is wonderful.

Interesting how we all react differently to certain music! To me, Atterberg has always been an "instant gratification" composer whose music speaks directly to me without any obstacles. Nos. 2, 3, and 5 are probably his finest symphonies IMO but they're all excellent! Also gorgeous are the Cello Concerto and Sinfonia for Strings. And you're right, his way with orchestration is absolutely miraculous!

[Madiel]

Sibelius: Andante Festivo (Emerson Quartet) - Incredibly, I don't recall ever hearing this miniature. My nephew auditioned for his college orchestra and sent me a violin part, unmarked except for "Sibelius," and asking if I knew what it was. Later he got the details from the conductor.

Anyway, charming and worth the 3 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkZmqbr6bpU

--Bruce

It's more commonly done in the orchestral guise (and hence with more gravitas than here). But yes it's hella good.

[T. D.]

[classicalgeek]

On Spotify, just finished listening to George Lloyd's Symphony no. 4:


Continuing a survey of 20th- and 21st-century symphonies, trying to draw some inspiration for my own composition. One of the items on my 'bucket list' is to complete a symphony, and as my own style is basically tonal (with some added dissonance for spice), I'm liking Lloyd's work. Some of his symphonies might be overly meandering (no. 4 lasted over an hour), but they're tuneful and emotionally satisfying... and he could write a slow movement with the best of them!

[JBS]

Goodman's second recording of the concerto

Prefaced by Opus 6 number 12.

[Carlo Gesualdo]

Pierre Luigi DA Palestrina, a far out solid release of Motets and sacred works incredible ensemble, some people maybe perceived as contrapuntal polyphony, square kind off and by the book, well yes and no, his Charming simplicity & straightforwardness is so riveting, Palestrina is like Eggplant and Turnip an acquire taste or you don't it or never, me  when I realize eventually he was one of the latest most importand and greatest genie of polyphony, I started to listen and love more and more Palestrina on analogue old recording and seen the light amen   

[Mirror Image]

I have the original cd release on Teldec (without the Warner logo). Is this a new one ?

No, I couldn't find a decent image with the Teldec logo, so I used this one.