Bespin 8,475 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Toccata and fugue in D minor is a good improvisation work that is surely by Bach, but done after an existing theme, which is surely not by Bach. Does it make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 A plausible theory, yes. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,499 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Yes, the theme comes from Zimmer's The Kraken. The Illustrious Jerry and Fabulin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 2/24/2019 at 8:33 PM, The Illustrious Jerry said: BARTOK: Violin Concerto No. 1-2 Isabella Faust, violin Daniel Harding and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra No. 2, it's almost a kissin cousin to Miklos Rózsa's violin concerto, betraying the hungarian folk roots of both. More 'conventional' than Bartok's barnstormers, both are still full of brilliant timbres and contrasts. Also, does anyone know if the great Vaughan-Williams piece 'Oxford Elegy' exists without narration? The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,475 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Good organ works, if not the only ones, are the Trio Sonatas by J.S. Bach. Try Robert Quinney he has a good sound. SteveMc and The Illustrious Jerry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,510 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 A lot of fun: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Yesterday: Maurizio Pollini plays Chopin An excellent album. Lovely selections. Great Saturday morning material. Today: Phillips' Mozart Edition: String Quartets 1-15 Maybe a little too much Mozart; four discs of fairly good but all too typical Mozart writing. Past Week: Mozart: Piano Concertos 24-27 A+. I prefer Mozart's 20-23 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,510 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,510 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 ^ I plan to listen to them all...sometime. Charming. Goes to show how much Korngold has in common with "jazz harmony". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Nice @publicist! I'd highly recommend exploring other Borodin's works, especially his symphonies, string quartets, and piano works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Sitting with this strange beast today... The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 PROKOFIEV: Piano Concertos No. 1-2 I am currently going through a Prokofiev cycle of sorts. To begin, I'm starting with the BBC Philharmonic's recording of his complete piano concertos. These first two works were at times alla grave, although often molto espressivo . The overall mood of the orchestra backing the piano is powerful, but very appropriate and defining for Russian works of the early 20th century. Prokofiev has always been a bit of a dark horse composer for me. He's not neccesarily the most popular, but his compositions are right up there with the greats. My love for his work started from a very young age with his symphonic children's suite Peter and the Wolf, which ended up being my first classical CD bought with my own money (I was quite proud). Now more recently I've revisited Prokofiev's work as a whole and have come to love titles such as Romeo and Juliet and For The Love of Three Oranges, as well as the symphonies. Now I'm trying to do the most extensive listening I can, checking off the symphonies, suites, and concertos in a rather fun musical experience. Happy listening! Score and Loert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score 770 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: PROKOFIEV: Piano Concertos No. 1-2 I am currently going through a Prokofiev cycle of sorts. To begin, I'm starting with the BBC Philharmonic's recording of his complete piano concertos. These first two works were at times alla grave, although often molto espressivo . The overall mood of the orchestra backing the piano is powerful, but very appropriate and defining for Russian works of the early 20th century. Prokofiev has always been a bit of a dark horse composer for me. He's not neccesarily the most popular, but his compositions are right up there with the greats. My love for his work started from a very young age with his symphonic children's suite Peter and the Wolf, which ended up being my first classical CD bought with my own money (I was quite proud). Now more recently I've revisited Prokofiev's work as a whole and have come to love titles such as Romeo and Juliet and For The Love of Three Oranges, as well as the symphonies. Now I'm trying to do the most extensive listening I can, checking off the symphonies, suites, and concertos in a rather fun musical experience. Happy listening! If I may give a suggestion, check the piano sonatas as well, especially the last ones (the 7th is the most famous, mainly for its exciting finale), and many piano solo pieces such as the Toccata, Sarcasms... in addition to the obvious orchestral warhorses (the Scythian Suite and the Alexander Nevsky Cantata are also pieces that you don't want to miss)! The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 12 hours ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: Nice @publicist! I'd highly recommend exploring other Borodin's works, especially his symphonies, string quartets, and piano works. I just listened to Intrada's new 'American Tail', so i'm deeper in Borodin than ever! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,510 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 This keeps appearing in my Youtube recommendations for some reason, hopefully now that I've listened to it it will go away... Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Being a wind band player, and having enormous love for the film Howards End, I’m predisposed to admire Grainger. But even I can only take it in carefully measured doses. Loert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,510 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 A masterclass in writing music with humour: ins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 In my opinion, the Symphonic Ode is the greatest American composition to come out of the 1920s. It's just awe-inspiring. I could (and have) listen to it over and over and over. Because Copland has such a mastery of musical flow (la grande ligne!) it's always difficult to zero in on specific parts to demonstrate how wonderful a piece overall is. I highly recommend listening to the whole thing. But if you want to sample, please listen to the second section of the piece. This section is just face-meltingly amazing. A perfection of imaginative melodic development, orchestration, and musical narrative. I defy you to not let it keep playing! The third section is gorgeous and aching. 4:22 - 8:58 This masterpiece has sadly only been recorded four times. It's notorious for requiring a lot of rehearsal time to get the rhythms and transitions down. Of the four recordings, the ones by Copland himself and Tilson Thomas are recommended. The recordings by Schwarz and Wilson are pretty poor IMO. The Illustrious Jerry and SteveMc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Stu your apparent appreciation for Magritte and "the long line" only encourage me further to officially endorse you as my successor. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, Knox Harrington said: Matisse Magritte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,475 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Monet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Magritte! Typo fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I only just noticed this is a different thread than the classical music thread I'm used to.... why was a second one needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Compare the thread titles. The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I still don't think it makes sense to have two. It's not like people weren't using the other one just to say what they've been listening to. I certainly used it for that often. I'm exclusively using the original thread in future. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 It's not like there's too many classical music threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I guess I have a weird (yes, unnecessary) nostalgia for the "recommendation" thread. It's always been a place of calm, measured discussion in my time on the forum. It's a special thread! SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 The more classical music threads, the better, I say! Btw, @Disco Stu, perhaps we should just make a Copland thread for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: I only just noticed this is a different thread than the classical music thread I'm used to.... why was a second one needed? The justification is that the original has become more of a place to share and recommend more obscure works. The only advantage with having two threads is that it divides the load, makes the threads load easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Then I think people were perceiving a snobbishness that wasn't there. Of course you're free to talk about Eine Kleine Nachtmusik or whatever in that thread! Nobody would've looked down on that in my experience at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 I'm sorry that this thread serves no purpose to you, Stu. I did, however, clearly state my reasons for its existence in the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Sorry if I caused offense. I thought I clarified myself in a way where it would be clear nothing was meant personally. The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Sorry if I caused offense. I thought I clarified myself in a way where it would be clear nothing was meant personally. None taken, I continue to post in both threads. Thanks for the recommendations, especially on the Copland front. I was trying to dive into his work while you were on leave, but decided to wait until you got back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I love Solti's punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,510 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Very interesting sonority at 21:49 Bayesian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue WALTON: Crown Imperial MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 21 That piano concerto is undoubtedly the best of Mozart's many, IMO. What an Andante, cushioned in between two other amazing movements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Mozart's 21st piano concerto is great, Jerry, but I prefer the 20th, one of only two he composed in minor mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,510 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 . SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 The second movement is very nice indeed. Am I wrong, or do I hear melodic and harmonic elements reminiscent of Horner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,510 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Why does she have a beard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I roll my eyes at you and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,024 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 No need to brag about it. Perhaps she's wearing a beard in order to be taken more seriously as a composer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Loert 2,510 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 William Bolcom - Inventing Flight Great recording and performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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