What classical music did you listen to today?

[White Knight]

Mahler--Symphony No.1 as played by the Utah Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maurice Abravanel.Originally recorded in 1974 and re-issued in 1995 on Vanguard Classics.

 

[JHC]

Some well known melodies in that one Steve

 

[White Knight]

Yes, Colin. There seem to be a lot of folk influenced themes in this wonderful symphony.As well, I think that I recognized some of the French song ''frere jacque" {spelling?} in one of the movements. I really do enjoy listening to this work and intend to sample the rest of his symphonies. Luckily for me, my father has a complete set of Mahler's works, so I know from whom I'm going to be borrowing!

 

[JHC]

Well at least you started in the right place. The first Mahler sym I heard was his 9th it put me off for years

 

[White Knight]

Well at least you started in the right place. The first Mahler sym I heard was his 9th it put me off for years

Colin, can you say why it turned you off so much?

 

[JHC]

It was a shock to the system, quite complicated for me to follow at the time (about 35 years ago) and the tonal sound a bit too much for ears that were locked into the classical and early romantic, it was Karajan and the BPO on DG + its a work that goes on for about 1 1/2 hrs, I am ok with it now but must admit it is not my favourite Mahler Sym

 

[Mat]

If I had to choose one of Mahler's symphonies, I'd go with the 1st.

Currently listening to Schumann's Eb major symphony, as played by Cleveland Orchestra with G. Szell.

 

[Alban Berg]

I like Mahler...Unfortunately this guy never composed an opera...I am an opera guy...I prefer his "cousins", Zemlinsky and Schreker...
Mahler composed the overture for Zemlinsky's first opera, Sarema. Wonderful indeed.

Martin, out of the blue

 

[JHC]

If I had to choose one of Mahler's symphonies, I'd go with the 1st.

Currently listening to Schumann's Eb major symphony, as played by Cleveland Orchestra with G. Szell.

aha Schumann much better than "whats his name oh yeh Brahms"

Mahler's 2nd 4th and 5th are good ones Mat

 

[White Knight]

Colin, Martin and Mat: Thank you all for your input re: Mahler. I intend to borrow the complete cycle of his symphonies {1-10} from my father very shortly. I really do appreciate all your observations and opinions.

 

[Alban Berg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsUbmCoMP1Y

I bought the 2 CDs set!

Awesome!


:angel:

Martin

 

[White Knight]

Mahler--Symphony No. 1 in D Major, performed by the Utah Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maurice Abravanel. An exquisite and triumphal work indeed. I especially enjoy the lushness of the third and fourth movements.

 

[JHC]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsUbmCoMP1Y

I bought the 2 CDs set!

Awesome!


:angel:

Martin

A great work and one of my favourites.

 

[Contratrombone64]

Been listening to Wilhelm Backhaus playing Beethoven piano sonatas for much of the day, in heaven. He is such a master.

 

[White Knight]

Brahms Symphony No.1 in C Minor, performed by the Berliner Philarmoniker conducted by Herbert Von Karajan. I found the last movement of this work to be especially stirring and powerful.

 

[JHC]

Brahms Symphony No.1 in C Minor, performed by the Berliner Philarmoniker conducted by Herbert Von Karajan. I found the last movement of this work to be especially stirring and powerful.

Giving Mahler a rest eh

 

[White Knight]

Absolutely right, Colin.

 

[JHC]

He is not the easiest composer to get to grips with some people never do

 

[White Knight]

He is not the easiest composer to get to grips with some people never do

So I've heard, Colin. I'm going to give it my best shot, though.

 

[Mat]

Beethoven's 1st and 3rd. Karajan/BPO