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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2021 12:08:04 GMT
Do you really not like the Symphony No. 1, Jerry? It's such a fun piece and very well written.
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 6, 2021 12:26:57 GMT
Ah well, Prokofiev's 1st symphony I class with Mahler 1st - early works that don't reflect what his mature style was like.
Must admit I find Prokofiev's effort a rather irritating pastiche of early classical style. I don't know what he was up to with that one, there must have been a reason for him taking that particular approach - I dare say I could look it up but as I'm not interested in the music I can't be bothered!
Mahler 1 stands in its own right as a great symphony but isolated from the rest of his music.
All just imo of course!
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 6, 2021 12:40:42 GMT
... well, I kind of intrigued myself about Prok's Classical symphony. Wiki, of course, provides good background. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._1_(Prokofiev)Seems like it was a blend of cocking a snoot at his music academy professors, and using it as a simple piece to practise his orchestral skills on, and providing a populist piece to boost his rep. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2021 14:11:32 GMT
Both his and Mahler's first symphonies earn respect in my eyes. Marvellous and unique early creations.
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 7, 2021 4:35:33 GMT
Vasks 3rd symphony
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 7, 2021 4:42:03 GMT
Vasks 2nd symphony
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 7, 2021 5:38:59 GMT
Vasks 1st symphony
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 7, 2021 12:11:04 GMT
Handel organ concertos, I could listen for hours and hours
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 7, 2021 16:54:14 GMT
What knucklenut thought of this idea?
Mahler 10th completed and orchestrated for chamber ensemble.
Yes, it sounds as feeble as you'd imagine.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 7, 2021 17:06:28 GMT
That is never going to work.
I did have a quick listen. It needs SCALE!
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Post by MartinT on Feb 7, 2021 18:53:38 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 9, 2021 10:00:18 GMT
Lovely lively baroque, with nice blatty brass!
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 9, 2021 12:57:32 GMT
I'd better check it out if it has 'blatty brass'!  |
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 9, 2021 18:04:37 GMT
This is a fine Mahler 6th, Ben Zander and the Boston Youth SO
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 10, 2021 12:27:24 GMT
This is fun, big orchestral at times but light on its feet and delightfully tuneful.
Tomas Breton symphonies.
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 11, 2021 18:12:59 GMT
Bruckner symphony 5a - aka a full orchestration of his string quintet which was composed around the same time as the 5th.
This works really well, actually! An enthusiastic review in Fanfare put me on to it.
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 11, 2021 19:18:19 GMT
Lovers of deep, powerful bass drum will like this album!
If your speakers are up to it, it will shake your room.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 11, 2021 20:48:11 GMT
Playing it now. Beautiful recording, vivid and not just the bass drum. You can hear the acoustic very clearly.
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 11, 2021 23:16:52 GMT
Yes, I agree, it is an exceptional recording. The music is quite enjoyable as well!
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 14, 2021 12:35:42 GMT
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