What are you listening to? (Vol VII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2010
Vol VI - https://forums.naimaudio.com/ev...8019385/m/9042967727
Vol V - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/9962941917/p/1
Vol IV - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/1832985817
Vol III - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/6192934617/p/1
Vol II - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/3112927317
Vol I - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/6532968996
AND - this might be of interest:
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...962920617#1962920617
Haim, I am patiently waiting for Shostakovich’s two piano trios (No.1 Op 8 and No.2 Op 67) recording, from The Florestan Trio, that I recently ordered. Probably old news but what I didn't realize, until a couple of days ago, is that this will be the last recording of the The Florestan Trio after 16 years together 
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What a pity, Doug, since they are so good. On the positive side, their absence might slow down your new music purchasing ventures...
Interesting theory but there seems to be an abundance of old and new to fill the gap. So far in August though I've managed to behave and restrain myself (42 hours)! I hope to still be able to say the same come August 31. Once the mail stops flowing with treats though I think the cold sweats and the shakes will start and then I can't say...
One of those wonderful discs which cost ($1.25 for a used, 'as new' copy) less than half of the shipping charges.
On top of Kozena's crystalline voice, Musica Antiqua Koln are playing delightfully. Highly recommended.
This just came in the mail yesterday...really good, and really glad I bought it. What a shame that this man was as tragic as he was talented.
On CD:-
On Vinyl:-
Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor
Andantino
Scherzo, Vivace
Intermesso Allegro moderato
Finale, Allegro tempestoso
Peter Rösel piano
Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Leipzig ~ Heinz Bongartz
Recorded in 1970
Piano concerto no.4 in D major (for the left hand)
Vivace
Andante
Moderato
Vivace
Siegfried Rapp piano
Loh-Orchester Sondershausen ~ Gerhart Wiesenhütter
Recorded in 1963
[ADD] edel classics CD © 2002
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Earlier this evening...
... and now. Two highlights of my collection!
Cheers,
EJ
Highly recommended! Working with a larger group of musicians, this is a big step forward for Held, good though his previous two piano trio albums are.
Anyone interested in Beethoven, even in the slightest, I would highly encourage you to stray off the well beaten track of the Sonatas, Concertos, Symphonies etc. and check out any of the Variations or Bagatelles. Absolute gems! I think Pletnev also is a remarkable player who really brings these miniatures to life.
Among others, for the last few days I cannot get the C minor Bagatelle (Op. 119, #5) out of my head. Marked Risoluto, it has such a determined feel to it. In fact, I think this piece is like a blueprint - a piece of DNA - that largely describes a very typical characteristic of Beethoven's personality. It is a style of music that maybe rightly earned Beethoven that stereotype of being uncompromising, resolute, and stubborn and complete with furled brow and all, of course.
So many other examples of this characteristic but tonight I'm thinking of the C minor section in the Rondo movement of the Op. 7 (E-flat major) sonata or even the opening Allegro di molto e con brio from the Op. 13 sonata in C minor. I think C minor was a real anchor for Beethoven and in expressing this sort of temperament.
Having a sample-listen on Spotify Free...
This is nice and soothing...
Handel: 7 De torrente in via bibet
perfect while i get ready for bedtime : )
Debs
Anyone interested in Beethoven, even in the slightest, I would highly encourage you to stray off the well beaten track of the Sonatas, Concertos, Symphonies etc. and check out any of the Variations or Bagatelles. Absolute gems! I think Pletnev also is a remarkable player who really brings these miniatures to life.
Among others, for the last few days I cannot get the C minor Bagatelle (Op. 119, #5) out of my head. Marked Risoluto, it has such a determined feel to it. In fact, I think this piece is like a blueprint - a piece of DNA - that largely describes a very typical characteristic of Beethoven's personality. It is a style of music that maybe rightly earned Beethoven that stereotype of being uncompromising, resolute, and stubborn and complete with furled brow and all, of course.
So many other examples of this characteristic but tonight I'm thinking of the C minor section in the Rondo movement of the Op. 7 (E-flat major) sonata or even the opening Allegro di molto e con brio from the Op. 13 sonata in C minor. I think C minor was a real anchor for Beethoven and in expressing this sort of temperament.
Sounds excellent but quite expensive on Amazon. Added to my wishlist hoping for a fall in price!
a fantastic muddy album. Really like the feel on this one
atb
kk
Cheers,
EJ
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