What classical music did you listen to today?

[Muza]

oh, thats very interesting. did you personally know the great grand nephew? Where do you live?

I love both, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky - both great representations of Russian soul, i think. Dont you worry, you have discovered Rachmaninoff, so you will be fine now !!!!

 

[Corno Dolce]

Hi Muza,

Check your PM box.

Cheers,

CD

 

[Kromme]

Mahler - Symphony No.8.Gary Bertini and WDR Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Köln

 

[methodistgirl]

Jesu Joy of Man's Desire-Bach
judy tooley

 

[Contratrombone64]

Metamorphosis scene, from Daphne, Richard Strauss...great music and a great way for a woman to avoid the unwanted advances of a man: turning herself into a tree.

 

[marval]

Be my love Mario Lanza

From his essential listening cd.

to be followed by Luciano Pavarotti


Margaret

 

[Mat]

L. van Beethoven:

Symphony No.3
Symphony No.5
Symphony No.9

 

[Corno Dolce]

Shostakovich's "Leningrad" Symphony.

ps. Hi Mat - where is Intet? Has he gone underground? I hope that he is alright.

 

[methodistgirl]

Beethoven's 9th complete symphony. I loved it.
judy tooley

 

[Mat]

Hello, CD. He is somewhere abroad, I believe. He said he had some plans. He also told me he would be back either on Wednesday or on Friday. So, don't worry. Everything's fine. I'm sure he's having a great time no matter where he is. I'm sure he'll be happy when he finds out that we are looking forward to see him around the forum.

Cheers,
Mat


On topic:
Final of piano concert in a minor by R. Schumann

 

[Kromme]

On Saturday it was the 100th anniversary of Herbert von Karajan's birth so i listened to his cycle of Beethoven's 9 symphonies recorded in 1961 and 62.

 

[Corno Dolce]

"Trio Elegiaque" by Rachmaninoff.

 

[Contratrombone64]

I hate Karajan's Beethoven, it's just so absurdly self indulgent, like all of his conducting. Being self indulgent works for hugely romantic music, but not classical, in MY humble Opinion. That said, I listened to Karjan's Ein Heldenleben recently (BPO), and loved it.

 

[Ouled Nails]

Apr 07, 2008
Music Written About Chicago
Frederick Stock: Symphonic Waltz, Op. 8
Lindberg: Chick-a-Bone Checkout
Stravinsky: Symphony in C
Golijov: Rose of the Winds
Turnage: Chicago Remains

 

[Corno Dolce]

"The Wurst Of PDQ BACH" by Peter Schikele.

 

[Kromme]

I hate Karajan's Beethoven, it's just so absurdly self indulgent, like all of his conducting. Being self indulgent works for hugely romantic music, but not classical, in MY humble Opinion. That said, I listened to Karjan's Ein Heldenleben recently (BPO), and loved it.

I agree but you know he was the birthday boy...Really give me Furtwaengler,Böhm or Klemperer anyday over Karajan in Beethoven.
I like Karajan's Ein Heldenleben too but i think no matter what period of music you conduct you should not think yourself higher than the composer which Karajan did so oftenly.

 

[Contratrombone64]

Kromme - Karajan certainly had an ego, but having just listened to a feature on him (radio feature) I have a slightly different (perhaps more enlightened) opinion. He wasn't a tyrant whilst conducting, and worked closely with his orchestras (Phiharmonia, Berlin) to get the exact sound he needed. He wasn't one to get up and yell his head off or throw a tantrum. Still, I'm not a fan of his Beethoven at all. I much prefer John Elliot Gardner's version

 

[methodistgirl]

Bach(Bwv 620) and Trumpet Tune.
judy tooley

 

[Corno Dolce]

Rachmaninoff's "Symphonic Dances".

 

[methodistgirl]

Dienel sonata#4 in D major.
judy tooley