What Classical Music Are You Listening To Tonight?

[AudioNut]

Listening to . . . . . the beautiful chroral music LP . . . . LAUDATE !

Musik från Stormaktstiden ur Dübensamlingen

Uppsala Akademiska Choir, Drottningholms Baroque Ensemble

A Proprius LP

Posted this here before and listening to it again (and again) because this is possibly the best choral LP I happen to own. A true audiophile recording and a Stereophile "Record to Die For"

I've owned this for years and play it so often I've had to buy additional copies. Very highly recommended.

[Antonmb]

John Field - Nocturnes of John Field

Performed by John O'Conor, a Telarc CD


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I find Field's nocturnes very pleasant if a little light-weight, compared to Chopin for instance, but it's a nice recording and I love O'Conor's playing. He has a beautifully gentle touch and, for me at least, perfect rhythmic and dynamic variation for this music. His Beethoven sonatas are among my favorites.

[cma29]

Rainy morning here in Missouri and in the mood for baroque music. Listening to...

Johann Christian Bach: Berlin Harpsichord Concertos in D, B flat & F, The Hanover Band, Anthony Halstead



This is music from JS Bach's other son, Johann Christian. JC Bach's and CPE Bach's music sound similar particularly these harpsichord concerti. Charming music with some inventive touches. Playing is alert and the balance between strings (no winds used here) and harpsichord is excellent. The CPO recording is quite fine.

[cma29]

Changing gears from the baroque to Richard Strauss...

Strauss, R: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30, Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28, Don Juan, Op. 20, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan



The playing by the BPO in this set is glorious and in Strauss Karajan is hard to beat. The 1973 recording, done at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche, is very good indeed.

[cma29]

Ok. Something different to wrap up the work week...

Dietrich Buxtehude: Opera Omnia Vl, Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
Aria in C, BuxWV 246
Suite in E BuxWV 236
Air with Two Variations in A minor, BuxWV 249
Suite in F BuxWV 239
Suite in A BuxWV deest
Canzonetta in D Minor, BuxWV 168
Suite in A BuxWV 244
Suite in C Bux 227
Toccata in G, BuxWV 165
Aria Rofilis in d BuxWV 248
Suite in G BuxWV 240
Suite in E BuxWV 237
Canzona BuxWV 166
Suite in G minor, BuxWV 241
Suite in C BuxWV 229



Dietrich Buxtehude was a German composer and organist who lived c.1637-1707 and is better known for his influence on JS Bach than for his own music. Too bad because the music on this release is very good.

This CD was selected as Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice for May 2008. Here is what they said "Ton Koopman completes the exquisite solo oeuvre by Buxtehude with captivating élan. Witness the sheer richness of Buxtehude's luminous textures, as well as the finely drawn and grateful melodic contours." As president of the International Dieterich Buxtehude Society, Koopman is considered to be the world’s leading authority on his music.

The Challenge Classics recording is distinguished.

[bart]

Time for some classical after all that pop earlier this evening.
This is a very fine album:

Telemann - 12 fantasies for solo viola
Ori Kam



We've been talking about Telemann the last days.
About how great a composer he was.
Well, these solo violin pieces, carefully transcribed into solo viola pieces, show his true genius.
Disc of the month in "Stereo" about 9 months ago.
Seriously recommended!

[bart]

Originally Posted by cma29

Ok. Something different to wrap up the work week...

Dietrich Buxtehude: Opera Omnia Vl, Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
Aria in C, BuxWV 246
Suite in E BuxWV 236
Air with Two Variations in A minor, BuxWV 249
Suite in F BuxWV 239
Suite in A BuxWV deest
Canzonetta in D Minor, BuxWV 168
Suite in A BuxWV 244
Suite in C Bux 227
Toccata in G, BuxWV 165
Aria Rofilis in d BuxWV 248
Suite in G BuxWV 240
Suite in E BuxWV 237
Canzona BuxWV 166
Suite in G minor, BuxWV 241
Suite in C BuxWV 229



Dietrich Buxtehude was a German composer and organist who lived c.1637-1707 and is better known for his influence on JS Bach than for his own music. Too bad because the music on this release is very good.

This CD was selected as Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice for May 2008. Here is what they said "Ton Koopman completes the exquisite solo oeuvre by Buxtehude with captivating élan. Witness the sheer richness of Buxtehude's luminous textures, as well as the finely drawn and grateful melodic contours." As president of the International Dieterich Buxtehude Society, Koopman is considered to be the world’s leading authority on his music.

The Challenge Classics recording is distinguished.

I saw and heard Ton Koopman last year, performing Buxtehude on the organ. Impressive musician. He has his own label by the way.



Ton Koopman

[cma29]

Welcome back to the "cool" music thread, Bart.

[Toccata]

I've been on a long road trip from Northern CA to Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., so I've been at the mercy of Sirius Radio! Fortunately, they've played some great music. I did find a brick and mortar CD/LP store in Victoria and bought this SACD:



I'm looking forward to firing it up at home next week! Oh, I suppose I could listen to it in the car, but I'd rather savor it in all its glory at home.

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by Toccata

I've been on a long road trip from Northern CA to Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., so I've been at the mercy of Sirius Radio! Fortunately, they've played some great music. I did find a brick and mortar CD/LP store in Victoria and bought this SACD:


I'm looking forward to firing it up at home next week! Oh, I suppose I could listen to it in the car, but I'd rather savor it in all its glory at home.

Jonathan Plowright solo Brahms on this recording is excellent. I love the Handel Variations. I also have Arrau's recording from the 70s. I look forward to hearing more Brahms from Plowright.