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Post by julesd68 on Jan 18, 2020 11:30:37 GMT
When was the last time you listened to an Oboe Concerto? C.P.E. Bach: Oboe Concertos
Xenia Löffler (oboe)
Akademie für Alte Musik BerlinWonderfully sprightly and zestful performances all round bring a real freshness to this generous helping of CPE. Ms Löffler plays a modern copy of a period instrument with exquisite tone and timbre. I think the recent Gramophone review sums things up most eloquently - ‘Mingling athletic precision and devil-may-care abandon, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin relish the music’s seething energy and harmonic and dynamic shocks…Löffler is all you could ask in this repertoire, phrasing and colouring with spontaneous flair, bringing a twinkling sense of fun (not a word readily associated with CPE) to the finales and a singing eloquence to the slow movements.”Here is her discography, which I will be exploring further for sure - xenialoeffler.com/en/discography/Try the opening Concerto in E flat Major and if you like it play on!  |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 18, 2020 13:34:37 GMT
To answer your question, Jules - yesterday, but they were by J.S. rather than C.P.E. I've only got C.P.E.'s Eb Maj and Bb Maj and I can't help feeling that I should remedy that so, great choice.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 18, 2020 14:05:17 GMT
Ha - excellent!
I love the sound of an oboe, particularly that of a baroque instrument and the extra depth it brings.
Hope you enjoy it.
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Post by Slinger on Jan 18, 2020 15:10:06 GMT
You can't beat a nice bit of Baroque 'n' Roll on a Saturday afternoon. Of course, I was getting my sonatas (sonatae?) and my concertos (concerti?) mixed up. C.P.E. only wrote two Oboe Concertos, so it's hardly surprising that I've only got two of them. DOH!  Sadly, I'm not going to hear this version on a 'decent' system as Amazon currently want forty-eight quid for it. I can hear enough to know that I like this recording though. Top marks. |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 18, 2020 17:35:40 GMT
It's very pleasant and well played. There isn't much spark for me but no downside either. He is not the giant that his father was, though. 2/3.
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 18, 2020 20:49:13 GMT
Coincidentally, the equivalent Hungaraton recording has been a feature of my playlist for quite a while. They take a more Romantic view with slower pacing and imo more emotive playing - I find Loffler's playing rather detached and straitlaced. Top marks for the music.  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 18, 2020 22:07:04 GMT
Thank you J - I guess the purist in me prefers a more HIP baroque infused, understated sound, but plenty of room to enjoy both approaches!
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 19, 2020 15:17:47 GMT
I reckon MikeMusic should have a listen, as he likes a bit of baroque 'n roll!  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 19, 2020 15:38:20 GMT
I reckon MikeMusic should have a listen, as he likes a bit of baroque 'n roll! Okey dokey Queued up |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 21, 2020 1:18:01 GMT
Only queued up??
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 22, 2020 14:45:35 GMT
I save myself up for headphones
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 22, 2020 15:12:29 GMT
I save myself up for headphones .... it's just TOO embarassing for others to know I listen to classical music |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 22, 2020 16:48:46 GMT
I save myself up for headphones .... it's just TOO embarassing for others to know I listen to classical music  There's only the boss. If it's a link and I'm downstairs I play on the laptop and headphones |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 7, 2020 14:35:57 GMT
Playing on the office system.
Hmm. Has interest
It's ok. Goes on a bit without doing much for me
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 7, 2020 16:30:15 GMT
Well not a complete disaster!  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 7, 2020 16:39:34 GMT
Reminded me of bits of New York Rock Ensemble where they use twiddly bits to intro.
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 7, 2020 16:57:20 GMT
Hmm, that sounds intriguing, got an example Mike?
I'm guessing you are referring to the Baroque 'ornamentation'?
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 7, 2020 18:54:25 GMT
New York Rock & Roll Ensemble Faithful Friends
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 8, 2020 18:30:45 GMT
I think I'm not hearing what you're hearing!
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