What are you listening 2 now?

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Now playing Roussel Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4, Opp. 7 & 53



The third movement Soir d'été in Roussel's 1st never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

[Symphonic Addict]

Three string quartets + a short movement for string quartet called In Memoriam Marie Steiner. Some tender and contemplative music for the most part in a late-romantic idiom, exquisitely written. I found the passionate first quartet more of my interest, right from the opening I was hooked. The 2nd SQ feels more reflective, whereas the 3rd SQ in one continuous movement with its organic development struck me like the most original one of the bunch. The last short piece is a heartfelt homage on the passing of an acquaintance.

Now expecting the 2nd volume (hopefully released soon). My curiosity was piqued.

[Number Six]

Okay, so you went to General under System Preferences and Dark is selected under Appearance? Hmmm...that's odd that Apple Music isn't dark also. It should automatically switch over to dark after you select it. I haven't the foggiest idea what could fix this unless there's a way you can uninstall and then reinstall the Apple Music app.

Weirdness.

Anyway, back to topic before I derail us too much more, and the members of this thread riot. 

[steve ridgway]

Xenakis - Ergma - Quartetto Danel, 2012

I found this string quartet quite enjoyable on the second listen after the shock had worn off .

[steve ridgway]

Takemitsu - Asterism

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Last work for the night --- Mahler Rückert-Lieder

[steve ridgway]

Reimann – Inane, Monolog Für Sopran Und Orchester

Something dramatic seems to have been going on .

[foxandpeng]

Kernis: Symphony in Waves (Symphony No. 1)

There's a rich variety of ideas flowing in this quite cool symphony that never sounds boring or mainstream. A very inventive work.

Yep. Like this, too!

[Roasted Swan]

Even though Raff might be considered a little conservative, I've come to appreciate many of his works enormously, mostly the chamber ones, a field where he really excelled. Some symphonies are very good, namely 3, 5 and possibly 8 and 9. In some respects, he reminds me of Dvorak, the symphonies have good melodic material and a good use of the orchestra; harmonically speaking he's less adventurous, though. I might suggest to try his most famous symphony, i.e. the fifth 'Lenore', but if you don't like it, probably Raff is not for you.

That set contains some orchestral suites which happen to be delightful, so that could be another starting point.

Excellent succinct overview of Raff's symphonies - I agree with every word.  I find I enjoy listneing to them when they are playing and have forgotten about them pretty soon afterwards.......!

[Traverso]

España


One of the LPs I never got rid of is this one with, when I was still very young I was impressed by these recordings. Later I got the CD with a somewhat more extensive content.

[Que]

Lamentations in full-fledged Neapolitan Baroque style! This recording is from my early collecting days, and still absolutely wonderful to return to. A German production... Apart from Diego Fasolis (Arts) - a performance I don't like BTW - all Italian period ensembles seem to have neglected this lovely music.. which is a real shame.

[Harry]

Lamentations in full-fledged Neapolitan Baroque style! This recording is from my early collecting days, and still absolutely wonderful to return to. A German production... Apart from Diego Fasolis (Arts) - a performance I don't like BTW - all Italian period ensembles seem to have neglected this lovely music.. which is a real shame.

Blimey I even have this in my collection, and listen only once to it, and that was many moons ago. When it was released I bought it apparently .

[Harry]

Milhaud/Poulenc/Ibert.
See back cover for Works.
Ulster Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier.
Recorded in 1991, Ulster Hall, Belfast.

This is an gorgeous recording, with works I admire and enjoy. It's simply a lot of fun. This orchestra performs wonderfully adequate under Tortelier. And as a present a clear and detailed sound.

[San Antone]

Bach - Cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen BWV 182
Soller | Netherlands Bach Society

The festive cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen – recorded here for All of Bach with Johanna Soller – is a hit. And that was just what Bach intended it to be. He wrote the cantata on the occasion of Palm Sunday as well as the Feast of the Annunciation, and to impress the Weimar court, where he was that day making the transition from organist to concertmaster. On this double festive day Bach pulls out all stops: four singing parts, solos for recorder and himself (!) on violin, two violas, a partly independent cello part, and continuo for organ and double bass.

[Traverso]

Beethoven

Symphony No.1

Listened to three symphonies and so far very positive. The performance is very crips and the influence of the HIP practice is very clear, although framed in a concept of two worlds. The interplay is very precise and free of romantic sentiments. I am curious about the Eroica and the seventh.

[Iota]

Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Bavouzet always sounds like he's enjoying himself, his playing is full of spontaneity and imagination, flitting around from phrase to phrase like a hummingbird with its iridescent feathers shimmering in the ever-changing light. Along with a feeling of natural affinity for Ravel's music, such qualities all result in an absolutely superb Tombeau. 

[Roasted Swan]

Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Bavouzet always sounds like he's enjoying himself, his playing is full of spontaneity and imagination, flitting around from phrase to phrase like a hummingbird with its iridescent feathers shimmering in the ever-changing light. Along with a feeling of natural affinity for Ravel's music, such qualities all result in an absolutely superb Tombeau. 

What a great description!

[foxandpeng]

Camargo Guarnieri
Symphony 2, 'Uirapuru'
Symphony 3
John Neschling
Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra
BIS

These symphonies really are extremely good. #3 particularly stands out, I think.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Ned Rorem symphonies.

[foxandpeng]

Ned Rorem symphonies.

I seem to remember liking these very much. Thanks for the prompt.

Thread:

Camargo Guarnieri
Symphony 5
Symphony 6
John Neschling
Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra
BIS

What a great symphony cycle. I imagine I'll run through these again over Easter. Very, very engaging.

Portuguese speaking symphonists, huh? Maybe Freitas Branco next... they are also pretty good.