Sounds of the Moon slow radio soundscape on Radio 3. Why do I bother? What next? Sounds of bin day? Sounds of traffic on the M1? I'd tear up the license if I hadn't already done so...
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Sir Michael Tippett
The Rose Lake
The Midsummer Marriage - Ritual Dances.
BBC NOW, Richard Hickox.Don’t cry for me
I go where music was born
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From the Moon - Are you sure it wasn't a film studio?Originally posted by Mal View Post
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Yes, I was driving to work and ended up putting my USB stick to good use!Originally posted by Mal View PostComment
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Bela Bartók. Concerto for Orchestra.
Marin Alsop conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Naxos, 2009)
Explaining to Mrs. PG that John Williams' possibly pinched the 'Cello line at the end of the first movement for a certain movie involving a shark...!
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About to start listening to the Fabulous Philadelphians via WRTI (Nico Muhly, Grieg, Rachmaninoff):
Unfortunately, this cuts into the Bournemouth SO Prom this afternoon (afternoon from this side of the pond, of course). Decisions must be made....
PS: For pg, you may want to spare a thought for the Baltimore SO, as they seem headed into institutional meltdown:
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Thanks for that link, bsp. Alas, it doesn't work here due to 'copyright issues'. However, I have been keeping up to date on 'Slipped Disc' and sympathise with the orchestra's plight.Originally posted by bluestateprommer View PostAbout to start listening to the Fabulous Philadelphians via WRTI (Nico Muhly, Grieg, Rachmaninoff):
Unfortunately, this cuts into the Bournemouth SO Prom this afternoon (afternoon from this side of the pond, of course). Decisions must be made....
PS: For pg, you may want to spare a thought for the Baltimore SO, as they seem headed into institutional meltdown:
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Beethoven: Symphony no. 3 in E flat major op. 55 ('Eroica')
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto no. 1 in E flat major op. 11 *
William Caballero (*), Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra / Manfred Honeck
Hugely impressive performance of the Eroica.
Elgar: "Enigma' Variations op. 36
Holst: The Planets op. 32
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Edvard Grieg Kor / Andrew Litton
Superb new release (which BIS boss Robert Von Bahr describes as being "almost interminably delayed for all kinds of stupid reasons" — the Elgar recording dates from 2013, the Holst from 2017). Whatever the reasons for the delay, it's certainly well worth the wait. The Planets is wonderful (Saturn and Uranus especially fine), while the performance of the Elgar really comes into its own magnificently in the Finale.Comment
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Das Buch der hängenden Gärten), Op. 15 (Roswitha Trexler, John Tilbury):
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Schumann Violin Sonatas Nos. 2; 1; 3. ALBA 24/88.1/CD.
Eriikka Maalismaa (Bellosio/Gagliano ca.1770)/Emil Holmström (Erard 1862).
Leaping to the top of my list for these astounding works, this is miraculous musicianship and sound on every level.... such freedom and precision-within-freedom....the whole gamut from delicacy to power.... individual yet faithful....
(Mentioned this on New Releases a coupla weeks ago to a deafening silence.
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Probably my Record of the Year so far, certainly for chamber music... (in a very good year for new releases already...)...
And a perfect companion for the Schayegh/Schultsz Brahms Sonatas from earlier this year.
(I hope The Barrett is onto this one..... Returning the Brahmsian favour Richard...!)
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NB... there's a new Missa Solemnis out from Frieder Bernius & Hofkapelle on Carus/SWR2 worthy of any HIPPS-authenticist's attention...Last edited by jayne lee wilson; 22-07-19, 07:36.Comment
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Fauré violin sonata No.1 - Kyung-Wha Chung/Kevin Kenner
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Wonderful piece! - one of those great A major violin sonatas along with the Kreutzer, Brahms's second, the Franck and the much lesser known Joseph Marx...Originally posted by Joseph K View PostComment
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Shchedrin
‘The Sealed Angel’ a Russian liturgy for soloists, two boy’s voices, mixed chorus a-cappella & flute
Inese Romancane (soprano), Zane Zilberte (mezzo-soprano), Jurgis Liepnieks (tenor)
Boys voices: Patriks Stepe (soprano) and Matiss Circenis (alto), Dita Krenberga (flute),
Latvian State Choir / Masis Sirmais
Recorded live 2009 Great Basilica, Kloster Eberbach, nr. Weisbaden, Germany
Wergo
Scriabin
Complete Études
Opp. 8, 42, 49/1, 56/4, 65
3 Pièces for piano, Op. 2
Quasi Valse, Op. 47
Poèmes, Op. 69 Nos. 1 & 2
Dmitri Alexeev (piano)
Recorded 2009/10, Champs Hill, West Sussex
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Long had the CD but very glad to find this video and its companion was posted last year.Comment
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Originally posted by Bryn View Post
Long had the CD but very glad to find this video and its companion was posted last year.
Elgar
The Music Makers, Op.69
Dream Children, Op.43; Elegy, Op.58
Sursum Corda, Op.11; Sospiri, Op.70
Chanson de matin, Op.15/1
Chanson de nuit, Op.16/2
Salut d’amour, Op.12
Jean Rigby
BBC SO & Chorus
Sir Andrew Davis.Don’t cry for me
I go where music was born
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