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Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by George P, May 29, 2015.

  1. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    I like them both but, in the few concertos both have recorded, I probably listen to JF more often.
     
  2. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

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    JF is a bit better with baroque works ...
     
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  3. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    Mendelssohn
    Lobgesang
    Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
    Frieder Bernius
    Carus, 2008

    This is a fine recording, but I am also enjoying Christoph von Dohnányi's.
    Mendelssohn
    Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52 "Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise)"
    Vienna Philharmonic
    Christoph von Dohnányi
    Decca, 1991
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  4. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying this SACD for a first spin.
     
  5. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    First time I saw that. I have all of the works on it but not in surround. Let us know what you think of the performances and sound if you get the chance. Thanks.
     
  6. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    Spinning this CD.
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  7. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    The sound is lovely, but it's my first time with these works, so I have nothing to compare to, sorry.
     
  8. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    If this is the first time you have heard Britten's Sea Interludes, I think you will be blown away by them....no pun intended. :D
    Think I will give it a go as well.

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  9. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    :righton::laugh:
     
  10. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

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    Now playing the following CD from my Schumann & Franck collection ...

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  11. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying Elgar's first symphony from the above set.
     
  12. Satellite Sky

    Satellite Sky Forum Resident

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    I really like Florence Price’s symphony 3 a lot but nothing else I’ve listened to by her has made much of an impression. Like her violin concerto 1 was good but didn’t really stand out compared to others in the genre. Any suggestions? I do still need to try her other symphonies.
     
  13. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Sorry, I am not familiar with her work. Hopefully others in the thread are. Welcome to the thread! :wave:
     
  14. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying disc one from this set, a recent find in the used bins for $6. It was originally released on the Dorian label in all digital recordings and later licensed by Brilliant Classics. For awhile, Brilliant had a knack for scooping up some superb OOP recordings.
     
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  15. Mirror Image

    Mirror Image 200 Years Of Anton Bruckner

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    You're not missing anything.
     
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  16. drh

    drh Talking Machine

    First off, Satelite Sky, I'll second George's welcome. Thanks for joining the discussion!

    Now, as to Florence Price: she has become something of a "flavor of the month" composer lately, but without making a study of it or systematically seeking it out, what I've heard of her music has struck me as well enough crafted but not terribly interesting. Rather the same reaction I've had to just about everything I've ever heard by Clara Schumann (again, in fairness, not all that much). If you're looking for a female composer with more to say, my advice would be to sample Fanny Mendelssohn and Louise Ferenc.

    [edit] For a contrary view and more info about Florence Price, you might have a look at a (highly opinionated) blog called "On an Overgrown Path." The blogger there, formerly a senior member of EMI's staff, was an early champion of her music as unjustly neglected. Note: the guy tends to go off at length about Eastern religions, so you'll need to do some wading to get his musical musings.
     
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  17. Mirror Image

    Mirror Image 200 Years Of Anton Bruckner

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    I'll say if someone wants to hear a great female composer, then they should check out Lili Boulanger. Her life was cut short, but what magnificent music she composed. Stylistically, she's at a crossroads between Fauré and Debussy. Another favorite female composer of mine is Sofia Gubaidulina. Incredible composer.
     
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  18. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Now enjoying disc two from this set.
     
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  19. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    now enjoying...
    Gabriel Eduard Xavier Dupont 1878-1914
    Les Heures Dolentes (1905)
    Giuseppe Taccogna, piano
    Piano Classics, 2023
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  20. coopmv

    coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011

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    Now playing the following CD from my S. Richter collection ...

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  21. Ando II

    Ando II explorer

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    BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 (1989, ASV)
    Xue Wei/The Philharmonia Kees Bakels
     
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  22. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    It was high time I returned to my favorite set of the 4 Chopin Ballades, contined in this live recital from 1979.
     
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  23. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

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    one example of an interesting eccentric composer,
    Charles Koechlin
    Les Heures Persanes / The Persian Hours
    (orchestral version)
    Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Heinz Holliger
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  24. Ando II

    Ando II explorer

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  25. George P

    George P Notable Member Thread Starter

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    Enjoying Gould's first recording of the Goldbergs.
     
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