What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.VIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2011
With 2012 almost upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
On CD:-
Symphony #4, Haitink's first recording with the RCO. A much darker, brooding reading than most others. The orchestra's simmering cello section is irresistible.
Cheers,
EJ
Same here! [at least i think it is]
no.4 ~ I hear what you mean about the cello section, very nice.
I find Bruckner's symph's often go off in a direction i don't expect, which is fine but sometimes they can be far too relaxful so if i'm the least bit tired i can fall asleep : )
Strange how he has a Symphony no.0
How did he explain that?
Debs
on CD
Well it will be all over tomorrow. Not sure what I am going to do without all this sport on telly? Oh I know listen to more music. By the way this is very good .
PS Just read in the Times that Pink Floyd are playing at the closing ceremony 
Regards Graham.
Antony and the Johnsons - Cut The World
A sumptuous recording IMHO this makes some of the songs sound like new. The Danish National Chamber Orchestra takes these versions to a new level. Essential for any Antony fans.
Cheers
Flettster
Camera works - tick 
Symphony #4, Haitink's first recording with the RCO. A much darker, brooding reading than most others. The orchestra's simmering cello section is irresistible.
Cheers,
EJ
Same here! [at least i think it is]
no.4 ~ I hear what you mean about the cello section, very nice.
I find Bruckner's symph's often go off in a direction i don't expect, which is fine but sometimes they can be far too relaxful so if i'm the least bit tired i can fall asleep : )
Strange how he has a Symphony no.0
How did he explain that?
Debs
Debs, there is evidence that symphony #0 originally held the number 2, but, after completion, was disregarded (annulled) by Bruckner.
EJ
About to embark on a hedonistic day out with some "very old" friends - it seemed apt. Oh and played v loud indeed!!
First ...
... and now
on vinyl.
Mitternacht works perfect in an early morning, starting with Chopin's Nocturne Op. 9 No 1.
We had Bat Man.TOTPs, Thunderbirds, The man from.U.N.C.L.E. The Invaders.
And this album.
And not a worry or care in the world.
Stu.
This reminds me of another one
I was three when this come out but I have been told that I was constantly trying to sing Yellow Submarine (Yellow Icebreaker though in Finnish). That must have been a pain since I do not have any voice now and I do not believe I had then. However, later I discovered all the great music included in this album.
Symphony #4, Haitink's first recording with the RCO. A much darker, brooding reading than most others. The orchestra's simmering cello section is irresistible.
Cheers,
EJ
Symphony #5, which I'd rank with #8 and #9 as Bruckner's greatest symphonies. Only one conductor had the key to this symphony for me: Sinopoli - his recording for DG is still available, get it while you can. However, there are many valid alternatives that stop just short of that benchmark: Thielemann's recent one from München is good, as are Wand/Berlin and this one, from Haitink's complete set. The fifth receives a solid performance but Haitink doesn't quite make the stop-and-go nature of I. work as well as Sinopoli, and the sad, second subject of II, one of the most beautiful melodies Bruckner composed, isn't carved out as sharply (but it's close!). But there are compensations: Philips' recording as well as the playing by the orchestra here are even superior to Dresden.
EJ
On CD
Lovely music for a summer’s afternoon. Make's me feel like I am in the South of France not South Yorkshire
Graham
J. S. Bach: Maria Joao Pires (klavier)
Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
English Suite No. 3 in g minor, BWV 808
French Suite No. 2 in c minor, BWV 813
Frédéric Chopin: Arthur Rubinstein
Specifically, only listening to the Impromtus:
Impromptu for Piano no 1 in A flat major, B 110/Op. 29
Impromptu for Piano no 2 in F sharp major, B 129/Op. 36
Impromptu for Piano no 3 in G flat major, b 149/Op. 51
Impromptu for Piano no 4 in C sharp minor, B 87/Op. 66 "Fantaisie-Impromptu"
Frédéric Chopin: Alfred Cortot
Specifically, only listening to the Impromtus:
Impromptu for Piano no 1 in A flat major, B 110/Op. 29
Impromptu for Piano no 2 in F sharp major, B 129/Op. 36
Impromptu for Piano no 3 in G flat major, b 149/Op. 51
Impromptu for Piano no 4 in C sharp minor, B 87/Op. 66 "Fantaisie-Impromptu"
Frédéric Chopin: Murray Perahia
Specifically, only listening to the Impromtus:
Impromptu for Piano no 1 in A flat major, B 110/Op. 29
Impromptu for Piano no 2 in F sharp major, B 129/Op. 36
Impromptu for Piano no 3 in G flat major, b 149/Op. 51
Impromptu for Piano no 4 in C sharp minor, B 87/Op. 66 "Fantaisie-Impromptu"
Between the chores.
Friendly Fires - Pala
So far today - Chatham County Line, Mindy Smith, Shelby Lynne, Midtown Dickens
