What Classical Music Are You listening to Now? III

[Bryn]

At some point the word "classical" was added to the title of this thread, for some reason I'm not aware of, so it seems that someone here feels that the content of the thread needs to be restricted in some way. But of course then the problem arises of what counts as "classical" and what doesn't. I am strongly against any such labels. What are they needed for? On my CD shelves Captain Beefheart is next to Beethoven. Personally I would prefer to have one "what are you listening to now?" thread that encompasses everything everyone might be listening to. But opinions seem to differ on this.

I've said that I don't think of what I do as "classical" but if others see it in that way, that of course is up to them!

Though, on my shelves, Beefheart, Zappa, VU, Reed, Cale and Nico have their own not-so-little section. For some reason which illudes me, the widow Reed has her own section.

[Bryn]

This morning, the last three Mozart Symphonies, edited from the recent Prom without their introductory presentations, plus the interval feature. This afternoon, once I get back from having a couple of stitches removed from my right ankle, the last four, from an earlier manifestation of the same orchestra directed by Sir Charles Mackerras.

[silvestrione]

Though, on my shelves, Beefheart, Zappa, VU, Reed, Cale and Nico have their own not-so-little section. For some reason which illudes me, the widow Reed has her own section.

I like the neologism....

[Joseph K]

Ferneyhough - SQ4, Ardittis. Their earlier recording.

[Bryn]

I like the neologism....

I'll leave that particular typo uncorrected, then. Not sick, just tired, and not on MDMA, either. (I hope that's not an obscurity too far.)

[Joseph K]

and not on MDMA, either.

That's a shame!

Thoroughly enjoying this Ferneyhough. Must listen to their more recent recording later, see how it compares...

[Serial_Apologist]

That's a shame!

Thoroughly enjoying this Ferneyhough. Must listen to their more recent recording later, see how it compares...

Does a vicar who takes mind-altering substances have an altar ego??

[Richard Barrett]

And the winner of Non-Sequitur of the Month is...

Does a vicar who takes mind-altering substances have an altar ego??

[Stanfordian]

‘French Works for Saxophone & Orchestra’
Schmitt
Légende for saxophone & orchestra
d'Indy
Choral Varié for saxophone & orchestra
Tomasi
Ballade for saxophone & orchestra
Debussy
Rhapsodie for saxophone & orchestra
Milhaud
Scaramouche for saxophone & orchestra
Johannes Ernst (saxophone)
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Vladimir Jurowski
Recorded 1998, Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Dahlem, Berlin
Arte Nova

Déodat de Séverac – Mélodies
François Le Roux (baritone) & Graham Johnson (piano)
with Patricia Rozario (soprano)
Recorded 1998
The Hyperion French Song Edition, CD

[LMcD]

Does a vicar who takes mind-altering substances have an altar ego??

I'm sure Tom Service will know.

[Serial_Apologist]

I'm sure Tom Service will know.

Well I'll be damned!

Right - carry on - as you were, etc.

[Joseph K]

Schubert - piano sonata no. 21 D960 - Klara Wurtz

BTW I looked on Presto to find out who the pianist is and discovered the complete piano sonatas are even cheaper - 3.79 quid.

[Suffolkcoastal]

Score following - Days 399-401

R Vaughan Williams:
Symphony No 5 In D major
String Quartet No 2 in A minor
A Song of Thanksgiving (vocal score)
Symphony No 6 in E minor
An Oxford Elegy (vocal score)
The Sons of Light (vocal score)
The Pilgrim's Progress (vocal score)

[Mario]

ELGAR Sir E

S No 01 in Ab Maj Op 55
Phil O – Barbirolli Sir J (1962)

Mario

[Stanfordian]

J.S. Bach – ‘Revelation’ – Alto Arias – Zvi Emanuel-Marial
Cantata Geist und Seele wird verwirret, BWV 35
& arias from St. Matthew Passion, St. John Passion, Christmas Oratorio & Mass in B minor
Zvi Emanuel-Marial (countertenor)
Sebastian Breuninger (solo violin)
Michaela Kuntz (solo oboe / oboe d'amore)
Shalev Ad-El (direction / organ)
Plus unnamed chamber ensemble
Recorded 2020 Christuskirche, Berlin-Oberschöneweide
Hänssler Classic, new release

Richard Strauss
Ein Heldenleben
Burleske, for piano and orchestra
Bertrand Chamayou (piano)
Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia / Antonio Pappano
Roberto González-Monjas (concertmaster: Ein Heldenleben),
Recorded Live, 2018 (Heldenleben) & Studio, 2020 (Burleske), Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome
Warner Classics, recent release