What are you listening to right now? (VOL II)
Posted by: Adam Meredith on 23 March 2008
~<>~ Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) ~<>~
Gurrelieder
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon Rattle
Karita Mattila ~ soprano
Anne Sofie von Otter ~ mezzo-soprano
Thomas Moser ~ tenor
Philip Langridge ~ tenor
Thomas Quasthoff ~ bass-baritone
I'm very glad it's sung in German, i hate to know what's going on and it allways sounds much worse for it when sung in English.
This 2cd set, a lend from a friend... i need more time for this really, and to be in the mood. The musik is very calm and beautiful at times but much of the singing is quite loud and rowdy... there is something going on that's for sure! : )
nymph
quote:Originally posted by Voltaire:
You didn't get that for 33.33p did you? Another classic record from the amazing Mr Walker (Engel) - Philips BL7816 (mono) or SBL7816 (stereo) - only £25 this time
I've only got it on CD
Mathilde, Montague Terace, My Death (cheery album), but very very good nonetheless.
An old Led Zeppelin concert that's rather good
Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions: Suzanne EP
quote:Originally posted by naim_nymph:
~<>~ Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) ~<>~
Gurrelieder
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon Rattle
[cast of soloists]
I'm very glad it's sung in German, i hate to know what's going on ...
nymph
I have had the privelege to be at a concert of Rattle leading the CBSO in this work. It is the only time that I walked out of a concert during the music. I sat in the bar and had a beer in time for the next train back to Worcester.
Rattle had no idea how to balance an orchestra with solo singers. It would not have mattered whether they were in English or German as they were completely inaudible. This demonstrates an ill-formed idea of what music and, in this case, being the accompanist, is all about.
My view of Rattle, the musician, became rather uncharitable after that. I was already struggling with him as a human being, but no doubt the BPO will have taken the rough edges off him somewhat. It seems they are soon to hold an early general meeting to see if the consensus is that he should be asked to leave early, or run until his contract runs out. I am not surprised by this. Important people are already leaving the orchestra in a sad flow. One must hope that the BPO will recover from the Rattle era ...
The Only Schoenberg I actually like is the "Transfigured Night," but I am not over fond of late romantic music and struggle with serialism ...
George
quote:Originally posted by munch:Howard,quote:Originally posted by BigH47:quote:Howard! Looks like my kind of record cover!
George
After the vodka?
The next time George is down you have to come over for the whole night
Dear Howard!
But don't expect to drive home till the afternoon of next day! I had not thought of the distortion that might creep into vision from Wodka! In fact I am due another Party, Tomorrow as it happens! Hic!! First in ages!
ATB from George
Hooray!
2nd CD marked as DVD but seems to be an "enhanced" audio thingy. You can get the lyrics which is good.
Warners re-issue arrived with The Doors box set. Wow! This is great.
I do enjoy working from home.
Under The Covers Vol. 1, Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
Under The Covers Vol. 1, Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
One of the best from this great, underrated band.
quote:Originally posted by JamieWednesday:
Warners re-issue arrived with The Doors box set. Wow! This is great.
Honestly, this is unbelievably good. You have got to hear this.
quote:Originally posted by droodzilla:
One of the best from this great, underrated band.
Definitely. This album was my introduction to the band.
from the library:
Nanci Griffith "Winter Marquee"
Nanci Griffith "Winter Marquee"
Sharon's second album from 1994. Excellent blend of Irish traditional and European folk.
SJB
Oh Laura.
A Song Inside My Head A Demon In My Bed.
from the library:
Shelby Lynne "Suit Yourself"
Shelby Lynne "Suit Yourself"
Hank Mobley - Soul Station, brilliant late night jazz
