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Post by julesd68 on Aug 16, 2015 20:08:22 GMT
This thread is for introducing each other to your favourite little known works by any composers you like ...
I'm going to get the ball rolling with a gem of an early work by Rachmaninov, the 'Caprice Bohemien', Op12. It's a symphonic poem, a "fantasy on gypsy themes" and I just love the brooding and colourful atmosphere he manages to evoke in this short work, which is best served with the volume turned up loud ... It doesn't really get a look in with live performances, but you never know ...
I have a powerhouse recording of this with Svetlanov / USSR Symphony Orchestra on Melodiya - ASD3315.
Here's the Russian State Symphony Orchestra under Valeri Polyansky -
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Post by Slinger on Aug 16, 2015 22:51:23 GMT
Great idea for a thread, and a terrific piece of music too. It's too late to play it too loud, but I'll definitely come back to it.
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Post by jandl100 on Aug 20, 2015 8:43:53 GMT
Interesting idea.
Lessee ...
Bruckner string quartet. A very early work. No, not the more famous and imo inferior quintet. Quite a few recordings now, mostly not up to much imo. But the Naxos recording of it is excellent. I discovered the work on an old Onyx LP with the Keller quartet.
Gently melancholic and sad. Very tuneful. I love it! |
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Post by jandl100 on Aug 23, 2015 6:53:00 GMT
Dvorak - well known for several of his symphonies, concertos and chamber works - but I suspect that his choral pieces are often overlooked. Try the Requiem and Stabat Mater - very beautiful music.  |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 23, 2015 9:04:32 GMT
Yes, the Requiem is a fabulous work!
Will check out the Bruckner when back from hols...
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Post by MartinT on Aug 23, 2015 9:11:19 GMT
Poulenc's Stabat Mater. A little known work of his, but utterly mesmerising in his highly recognisable style. A simply wonderful piece that you won't regret trying out. This is my favourite performance:  |
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Post by jandl100 on Aug 23, 2015 9:17:42 GMT
Poulenc's Stabat Mater. A little known work, but utterly mesmerising in his highly recognisable style. A simply wonderful piece that you won't regret trying out.
I tried it, Martin.
Yes, all too recognisable. You are quite wrong, though - I regret it deeply! As a general rule, I can't stand Poulenc's music.  |
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Post by MartinT on Aug 23, 2015 9:55:23 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 23, 2015 21:46:39 GMT
I'm with Mr T on this one - that's a great work and recording IMO...
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 3, 2015 11:47:53 GMT
Back from hols now and catching up on some music …
Just been enjoying the Bruckner String Quartet that Jerry recommended - found a live HD performance here on YouTube. The performance isn’t totally consistent with some intonation issues but there is much to enjoy. As Jerry said, it is melancholic but most tuneful at the same time … I will keep an eye out for this in future concerts but it is rarely performed.
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 3, 2015 20:25:18 GMT
Ha ha! - I think you'll have to wait a long time for a concert performance! Just get the Naxos CD, it's excellent. |
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