What Classical Music Are You Listening To Tonight?

[oddeophile]

Originally Posted by eljr

Funny thing is, I never intended to retire. Loved what I did and I don't know how to relax. Never could just relax, seemed like a waste of time to me.



How ironic that I retired young, at age 55. Not by choice, health. It's also why I no longer buy expensive audio.



I still do a little consulting for my buddies but just a couple hours now and then. I can only handle so much now without rest. 2 naps a day is about what I need.



But, the blessing in all this, I now get to read and listen to music all day long.

Same for myself except the consulting. For me it was 58 with a genetic condition (more than one). Life throws unexpected curve balls.

[bart]

Originally Posted by oddeophile

Same for myself except the consulting. For me it was 58 with a genetic condition (more than one). Life throws unexpected curve balls.

I hope you and Ed stay healthy to enjoy life and music!

[bart]

Originally Posted by bart

Peter Eötvös - DoReMi - Cello Concerto Grosso - Speaking Drums
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Peter Eötvös
Midori, violin
Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello
Martin Grubinger, percussion




We saw the last piece live yesterday.
It was composed especially for Grubinger, and is so difficult to play that no other 'drummer' has performed it.
Spectacular!!
Will do a review later.
Good recording, quite close to the concert we heard.

Second listen.
I'm beginning to really appreciate this composer.

[bart]

Evaristo e Joseph Dall'Abaco - "Padre e figlio"
Les Basses Réunies, Bruno Cocset




A sonic delight.
And a musical one too.

[oddeophile]

Originally Posted by bart

I hope you and Ed stay healthy to enjoy life and music!

Thank you so much for the kindest thoughts. Indeed, the system keeps me mentally and emotionally centered. I use it daily for about 5-7 hrs in the early morning until about noon to keep pain and discomfort at bay. What do I spin mostly? Classical and then Old jazz for the last few hrs typically. Thank
Heavens for Music and tubes.

[bart]

Originally Posted by oddeophile

Thank you so much for the kindest thoughts. Indeed, the system keeps me mentally and emotionally centered. I use it daily for about 5-7 hrs in the early morning until about noon to keep pain and discomfort at bay. What do I spin mostly? Classical and then Old jazz for the last few hrs typically. Thank
Heavens for Music and tubes.

You're most welcome.
Music has indeed a wonderful healing effect.
I also listen mostly to classical and jazz... through tubes.

[eljr]

Originally Posted by oddeophile

Same for myself except the consulting. For me it was 58 with a genetic condition (more than one). Life throws unexpected curve balls.

yes it does however, on occasion we are fortunate to hit one or two of those curve balls out of the park. Not all curve balls are strikes.

[bart]

Starting this newly acquired box set:

Rued Langgaard - The Symphonies
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Danish National Choir, Thomas Dausgaard




I had this set a long time on my wish list, after a recommendation in this thread, and having heard other works from him.
As it was seriously discounted now, I purchased it.


SACD 1: Symphony no. 1 "Klippepastoraler" ("Mountain Pastorale")

Composed in 1908-11, when Langgaard was still very young (born 1893).
Powerful yet romantic work.
Listening to it, I smile!

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by bart

As it was seriously discounted now, I purchased it.

Where?

[bart]

Kal, Amazon Germany:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B001MUJSF0/?tag=hraudiode-21