What Classical Music Are You Listening To Tonight?

[ehoove]

A bit of tape this evening:
Copeland's Greatest Hits
Eugene Ormandy/Phiidelphia Orchestra
Arthur Fiedler/Boston Pops
Wonderful 7.5 ips tape
RCA Red Seal ARL1-C109 Stereo (1973)
Regards,
Jim

[cma29]

Today I enjoyed this...

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Gewandhausorchester, Riccardo Chailly



Outstanding music, performance and recording. What else can you ask for?

[eljr]

Vilde Frang
Mozart: Violin Concertos 1 & 5; Sinfonia Concertante

nice 2015 release from this Norwegian violinist

[tima]

Newly arrived from Germany, a beautiful set of complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas. 11 mint condition LPs in a linen covered box. DGG SKL 901-911 with lots of big fat tulips. Circa 1965, his second recording of the werke but first in stereo,I believe this is the first edition of this set.

Performed by Wihelm Kempff. He can play lightly with a firm touch, subtle, spontaneous, yet classic performances, Lot's of pianists to choose from, particularly on CD; not as many on vinyl as there was once. If you're looking, WK is a solid choice that will stay fresh over time.

Sonics are delightful for solo piano. Clear water. Neither boomy nor edgy with little evidence of post production fiddling. Supposedly the mono version is even better.



Apologies for the large graphic.

[Haydn]

Bach on the Stradivarius 'Servais' cello:
Anner Bylsma
Sony Vivarte, 1992
2 discs.
Great sound and performance
Recorded at the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

[Antonmb]

Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5
London Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch conducting
Philips

I picked this up for a couple of $ at a used record shop, and it's a pleasant surprise - a solid performance and good sound, and only a couple of ticks and pops.

[Antonmb]

Earlier today:

A very nice collection of harpsichord performances by the great Zuzana Ruzickova, and very nice sound from Supraphon.

[cma29]

This today...

Chopin:
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
Ingrid Fliter (piano)
Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Jun Märkl



Just gorgeous and an absolutely beautiful interpretation of these concerti. The Linn sound quality (on the SACD layer) is superlative with great presence and transparency. Everything comes across clearly and with proper impact especially the brass. The piano sound is some of the best I've heard. This is a winner on all counts.

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[bart]

Bartók - Eötvös - Ligeti
Patricia Kopachinskaja, violin
Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bartók, Eötvös)
Ensemble Modern (Ligeti)
Peter Eötvös, conductor



Interesting and beautiful modern works.
Very good recording.

[bart]

Penderecki - Violin Concerto No. 2 "Metamorphosen"
London Symphony Orchestra, Krzysztof Penderecki
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Bartók - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2
Lambert Orkis, piano



I was in the mood for more of the above posted: modern and exciting music.