What are you listening 2 now?

[steve ridgway]

Music of a quite experimental nature like Schnittke, Gubaidullina, Edison Denisov, etc. was performed and sold on LPs in the USSR.

Was that more in the 70s? Ligeti was 50s.

[Que]

 

Disc 9: Magnificat Primi Toni alla quatta più alta, Magnificat Sexti Toni
Manuel Tomadin plays the restored 1674 organ by Luca Neri of the Collegiata San Nicolò in Collescipoli.

I was starting to wonder if this set was not too much of the same thing, but this disc made me sit up again and listen. What a beautiful organ!

I noticed that Harry listend to the same disc two years ago and was pleased with it as well. 

[Florestan]

[Roasted Swan]

NP:

Schmidt
Chaconne
Malmö SO
Sinaisky



A fantastic orchestration of the organ work of the same name from Schmidt. Since I'm not much of a fan of the organ, I'm glad this orchestration exists.

I agree about the work - a real rarity in the Schmidt recorded orchestral catalogue.  But that apart I think this Naxos/Schmidt cycle is very fine.  Not heard the recent Paavo Jarvi cycle which caused a stir but that's because I'm happy with this Sinaisky.

[Harry]

 

Disc 9: Magnificat Primi Toni alla quatta più alta, Magnificat Sexti Toni
Manuel Tomadin plays the restored 1674 organ by Luca Neri of the Collegiata San Nicolò in Collescipoli.

I was starting to wonder if this set was not too much of the same thing, but this disc made me sit up again and listen. What a beautiful organ!

I noticed that Harry listend to the same disc two years ago and was pleased with it as well. 

Correct, I was well pleased with this organ! And I am glad you like it too.

[Harry]

PHILIPPUS DE MONTE MADRIGALI SPIRITUALI.
MECHELEN, 1521 – PRAGUE, 1603.
See back cover for details.

Recordings: Chapel of Church of Czech Brethren, Prague (Czech Republic) & Jezuïetenkerk, Heverlee (Belgium. 2023.

@Que was in feathers about this recording, and he was right to be so. Outstanding performance of the Cappella Mariana, without doubt! This CD is dedicated to the sacred madrigals, and it is a privilege to listen, and to grasp all the artistry and absolute beauty of of these compositions from the late 16th century. Excellent and detailed sound!

[Harry]

Hamilton Harty.
Violin Concerto.
Variations on a Dublin Air.
See back cover for details.
Recorded: 1979.

A classic to my ears, and quite wonderful too. Holmes his Violin is positively singing and swinging, and the Orchestra is never far behind. Thomson knew how to handle the material at hand, and  Chandos knew from the beginning how to make a good recording, which you can hear clearly. I remember how happy I was when Harty's music was released, and I still am holding all of the releases in high regard.
Despite all wanderings, happiness is always found within a small radius, and Harty's music belongs to what I call happiness.

[Traverso]

Toccata

Here is a collection of fine organ works played by Bram Beekman.

[Harry]

Serge Taneyev.
Symphonies No.1 & 3.
See back cover for details.
Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Valery Polyansky.
Recorded:2004, Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatory.

I am very satisfied with this performance and recording. It puts this composer in the right frame of interpretation, which so often is not the case with other performances. And besides, I love his music.

[JBS]

Breakfast for the ears.

[Harry]

Verdi.
Preludes, Overtures, and Ballet Music.
Volume I.
See back cover for details.
Recorded: 1997.

I love the series with his music, and did not nearly play it as much as I wanted to, so now is the day to start anew. I understood from one of my contacts at Chandos, that they did not sell as well as they expected, a bit of a disappointment so to say. There is no reason to dislike them. The music is excellent, the performances sublime, and SOTA sound to boot. It is a virtual feast to listen to this music. Honestly!

[Que]

Correct, I was well pleased with this organ! And I am glad you like it too.

I believe in that post you mentioned that you couldn't find the specifactions of this organ.

I found this page with all the information:
https://www.fabiociofini.it/en/l-neri-1647-organ/

[SonicMan46]

Beethoven, LV - Piano Trios last few days with the two groups below - Dave

 

[Irons]

Hamilton Harty.
Violin Concerto.
Variations on a Dublin Air.
See back cover for details.
Recorded: 1979.

A classic to my ears, and quite wonderful too. Holmes his Violin is positively singing and swinging, and the Orchestra is never far behind. Thomson knew how to handle the material at hand, and  Chandos knew from the beginning how to make a good recording, which you can hear clearly. I remember how happy I was when Harty's music was released, and I still am holding all of the releases in high regard.
Despite all wanderings, happiness is always found within a small radius, and Harty's music belongs to what I call happiness.

I was fortunate to hear Ralph Holmes in a chamber setting (Finchcocks). Lovely man and his premature passing very sad.

[Mirror Image]

I agree about the work - a real rarity in the Schmidt recorded orchestral catalogue.  But that apart I think this Naxos/Schmidt cycle is very fine.  Not heard the recent Paavo Jarvi cycle which caused a stir but that's because I'm happy with this Sinaisky.

Yeah, the Sinaisky series is quite good, but I like both Järvi cycles, Luisi and the newer one with Jonathan Berman (w/ the BBC National Orchestra of Wales) --- are you familiar with the Berman?

[Mirror Image]

Continuing on with the Pettersson Complete Edition set on BIS ---

NP:

Symphony No. 3
Norrköping SO
Leif Segerstam

[Harry]

I believe in that post you mentioned that you couldn't find the specifactions of this organ.

I found this page with all the information:
https://www.fabiociofini.it/en/l-neri-1647-organ/

Many thanks for this, I could indeed find no info about this organ. You solved the riddle.

[Harry]

I was fortunate to hear Ralph Holmes in a chamber setting (Finchcocks). Lovely man and his premature passing very sad.

Indeed it was a sad to hear about his premature passing, for he had that special "It". A lovely tone, beautiful bowing technique, and the ability to express every ounce of detail with the greatest care.

[Irons]

Indeed it was a sad to hear about his premature passing, for he had that special "It". A lovely tone, beautiful bowing technique, and the ability to express every ounce of detail with the greatest care.

Perfectly put.

A recording made at Finchcocks.

[brewski]

Margaret Brouwer: Symphony No. 1, "Lake Voices" (1997). Marin Alsop, conductor / ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. First hearing of this recording released last month, and an attractive piece, about 17 minutes.

-Bruce