What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.IX)

Since Friday's work end:

Elgar. Severn Suite. LSO, Elgar on EMI from HMV in 1931

Beethoven, Piano Concertos One and Two. Barenboim, Klemperer on EMI

Schumann, Overture Manfred. Klemperer on EMI

Beethoven, Choral Fantasy. Barenboim, Klemperer on EMI

Sibelius, Karelia Overture, Collins, LSO on Decca [Beulah transfer from Decca mono tape].

Handel, Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba [from Solomon]. LPO, Beecham

My Funny Valentine. Ella Fitzgerald.

The Ella Fitzgerald Berlin Concert from 1960 - Deutchlandhalle from radio tapes on Verve.

Bach Violin Concertos in A Minor and E Major. Elizabeth Walfisch on Virgin

Handel Watermusic, Pinnock on DG

Now just finished the Impromtus of Schubert with Edwin Fischer. 1937 HMV issued on CD by Testament.

Totally eclectic selection that might appeal to nobody else!

ATB from George

First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar

Holy smokes - look how thin JC was!

Hybrid SACD. 

Kathrin Rabus - violin

Hartmut Rohde - viola

Nikolai Schneider - cello

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This sounds wonderfully soothing after listening to old recordings of clanky-piano trios last night.

That's the nice thing about String Trios : )

Debs

On CD:-

nosound - The Northern Religion of Things

Ruthie Foster - Let It Burn

Why?

Because it has just had a clean on the Moth!

Another to get the Moth treatment...

Haydn Symphony Number 98 in B flat. Otto Klemperer with the Philharmonia on EMI.

Superbly joyous performance of a fairly rarely heard symphony from the great series of twelve called the London Symphonies.The second movement is loosely based on phrases that resound in God Save The King, though only enough to pay tribute to his London hosts! There is no sense of it being a set of variations on the anthem, but just thematically linked in a way that is delightful.

Another favourite of mine is 99 in E flat, which is almost as rarely heard nowadays!

When you investigate these wondrous late works from a master of [and inventor of] the symphony [as a musical form], these two superb pieces make a great supplement to the more famous, Clock  [101], Military [100], and Surprise [94!

A good place to start actually. I recommend as a starting set the ultra-budget issue on Philips played by the Amsterdam Concertgebeou Orchestra under Colin Davis' direction. I also recommend the isolated recordings of Haydn by Otto Klemperer,and the estimable complete set that Nimbus recorded with the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra conducted by Adam Fischer.

ATB from George

Hi George.

Nice to see you over here with the music lovers again.

Regards Graham. 

Original vinyl

On CD:-

Arrived today limited edition pink and white vinyl LP + CD for the car all for £8. One of Stu's recommendations to re-educate an old hippie. It's not bad at all.

Steve. 

Just missed this on Sat. Once a  hippie always a hippie. Enjoy

Graham.

Yes Graham, I was looking at my emails as Stu's email arrived. I bought it immediately, there were only 3 left, and 5 minutes later the last one went up to over £20. I was just lucky I guess.

Dear Graham,

As I have sorted out my replay for the duration, then it is time to listen and share experiences here, in the Music Room!

Can't guarantee a posts a day, but hopefully something like it. Not just what, but something about it and what might be a good recording to investigate.

At least I can make that contribution!

ATB from George

George.

Its always good to read your posts. Your knowledge of classical music is to extensive not to share with the rest of the forum. I for one  would like to get into classical music, but not sure where to start. Maybe you could help me and others with some recommendations from time to time.

Take care Graham.  

Maybe I'll posts some good starting points this weekend. Just a few choice morsels of greatness that actually appeal to everyone I've ever introduced them to.

Once started the music-journey in the classic will last a lifetime!

ATB from George