Listening to chamber music of Franz Schubert -- Quintet in A ("Trout"), D.667 and the Nocturne in E-Flat Major, D.897. Performed by Austrian pianist Jörg Demus and members of the Collegium Aureum on original instruments. Deutsche Harmonia Mundi LP / German press / 1971 Recorded at Cedernsaal (Cedar Hall) in the German 16th century Schloss Kirchheim. The hall (pictured below) is named for it's coffered ceiling made of cedar wood. The Collegium Aureum frequently performs & records here.
Spinning in the CD player: First listen. Hans Abrahamsen, Arditti String Quartet* – String Quartets No. 1 - 4 Winter & Winter – 910 242-2
I ended up listening to the full Beethoven Violin Sonata recordings from the new Menuhin Century box Ludwig van Beethoven Yehudi Menuhin & Louis Kentner Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12, No. 1 Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12, No. 2 Violin Sonata No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12, No. 3 Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23 Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, "Spring" Violin Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30, No. 1 Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2, "Eroica" Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30, No. 3, "Champagnersonate" Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer" Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96
Is that really 16th century? The earliest room with an unsupported (by pillars) flat ceiling that big in the UK is Queen Anne's hall in Greenwich, which is (I think) late 17th century. The technology to support it from above and so have a wide open uncluttered hall was an innovation of that era. edit: Queen's House was built early 17thC, but still that room looks amazing.
Recorded 5/74 & issued 1975 by Vox Productions on their Turnabout label. Musical Supervision: Joanna Nickrenz & Marc J. Aubort. Engineering: Elite Recordings, NYC. A Quadraphonic record using the Sansui QS matrix encoder. Susskind (1913-80) was born in Prague and fled to England at age 25. He had posts in Scotland, Australia and Canada and was conductor in St. Louis 1968-75. Human interest: in his 50s a married an 18-year old.
Bright and early this morning. A sprightly composition, featuring a pianist I know nothing about. I will search for information shortly. This was a 1958 release originally. Edit: Munch was her uncle by marriage. He featured her as pianist over the years in both Boston and Paris.
Another excellent release. It truly was a golden age in performance and in recording technology. Analog recordings achieved a status the best of them still enjoy today even after the strides which have been made with the latest in digital recording and reproduction technology. This one first issued in 1958.
The Fantasias, on CD, and I feel as though they are new to me. Very pleasant listening this morning. Speaking of new, I feel as though I should introduce myself, and this is the best way I can think of: And a very good morning to you all
Listening to "Plain-Chant - Cathedrale D'Auxerre, XVIII Siecle" performed by Ensemble Organum on Harmonia Mundi.
The Schloss Kirchheim was built in the 16th century (you can Google that for more info). As for the Cedernsaal within it's walls, that hall could very well have been built or heavily modified later.
Welcome! I'm a huge fan of Katchen's highly romantic approach to Brahms and have many of his LPs on the London label.
Thanks, I may well research that. Has anyone here started a thread on best classical venues/architecture?
Welcome! I have my eyes on that Brahms set, I just need to find a bargain on it. Yes, I am a cheap bastard.
On the turntable: J.S. Bach Toccatas BWV 910, 912, & 913. Glenn Gould, piano. Recorded in Eaton Auditorium, Toronto, October & November 1976. Columbia Masterworks LP / U.S. press "white label" promo/ 1979
Not that I know of, but some of us post pictures of those venues and recording sessions--along with the album cover shot--on this thread. Feel free to do so! Many of us find it fascinating.
Lots of fire and drama going on the turntable now. Music of Wagner, courtesy of Ormandy & The Philadelphia Orchestra.What a brass section!! Columbia Masterworks LP / 2-eye gray label / Orig. released in 1965 -- I bought my copy in 1971.
Now playing: The Telemann concertos on this one are pretty meh, but the Bach is fine. Honestly I'd listen to the sounds of opossums mating played on an oboe.
