What are you listening to now?

[Joy]

Today via the radio is Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93 with
The Minnesota Orchestra and conductor Osmo Vanska.
The Minnesota Orchestra is getting a lot of praise from critics for its recordings of the Beethoven symphonies. One of them was nominated for "Best Orchestral Performance" at Sunday's Grammys.

[Johan]

Today from several versions of this piece I own
Fantasia in C minor op. 80
with Menahem Pressler, piano, Chor des Mitteldeutschen Rundfunks, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig conducted by Kurt Masur.

A really good version of this piece!

[Johan]

Today via the radio is Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93 with
The Minnesota Orchestra and conductor Osmo Vanska.
The Minnesota Orchestra is getting a lot of praise from critics for its recordings of the Beethoven symphonies. One of them was nominated for "Best Orchestral Performance" at Sunday's Grammys.

Joy!

How did you yourself find Osmo Vänskäs conducting?

[Joy]

Joy!

How did you yourself find Osmo Vänskäs conducting?

Sadly I did not make it home on time to hear this performance so I can't comment on it.

I did find a quote from him which expresses his views on classical music: “Classical music can change people’s lives,” he says. “Music can go deep into our hearts and souls. It can help us to cry and to feel joy and all things in between. It is a cleansing process for the heart and soul. When that happens, the next morning is easier.”

[Salvador]

exloring Beethoven's early works

piano trio op. 1 no. 1
in the excellent version of the Trio di Parma

tomorrow nos. 2 & 3

[Phil Leeds]

exloring Beethoven's early works

piano trio op. 1 no. 1
in the excellent version of the Trio di Parma

tomorrow nos. 2 & 3

I love all the piano trios I believe Haydn advised B not to publish the 3rd one, much to Ludwig's chagrin.
I have The Florestan Trio recordings

[gprengel]

I listen to Opere fragments "L'oca del cairo" from Mozart from the time between the "Abduction from the Serail" and Figaro. I can't tell you how great these are - almost on the level of the Figaro. In the slow middle part of the overture there is one of the most beautiful melodies from Mozart I ever heard. And many good aria ... does anyone of you know this?

Gerd

[Salvador]

I listen to Opere fragments "L'oca del cairo" from Mozart from the time between the "Abduction from the Serail" and Figaro. I can't tell you how great these are - almost on the level of the Figaro. In the slow middle part of the overture there is one of the most beautiful melodies from Mozart I ever heard. And many good aria ... does anyone of you know this?

Gerd

Hi

it's not the first time that I read enthusiastic evaluations of Mozart's unfinished and fragmentary Operas
it's time to know them
what version are you listening to?
will you recommend a good performance?

thank you

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now I'm listening to the wonderful first movement of LvB opus 1 n.3

[Peter]

Handel - L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato - contains the ravishing duet 'as steals the morn'.

ruudp's excellent link to youtube on the following post made me decide to add this link for you to sit back and indulge in the sheer beauty of this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZCTBvS47tI

[ruudp]

Last movement of Grieg's a-minor concerto performed by Leif Ove Andsnes on the BBC Proms. My good lord what power,vitality and just stunning strength does Leif Produce here. The orchestra is top notch aswell.
Enjoy..

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl9H4f...eature=related

[Johan]

Handel - L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato - contains the ravishing duet 'as steals the morn'.

ruudp's excellent link to youtube on the following post made me decide to add this link for you to sit back and indulge in the sheer beauty of this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZCTBvS47tI

Thank you, Peter! This piece of his work is SO lovely!

[ruudp]

My lord...thank you Peter. I never heard this piece and am blasted away by the rich harmonics in the beginning. The voices are exceptional as well. We saw theodora in music class last week. The setting *by peter sellars* was sublimely done, as were the voices *dawn upshaw among them* but the music at points struck me as a bit tedious. *at points*.

[Sorrano]

Dvorak's 2nd Symphony was on the menu for tonight. This is a very enjoyable treat!

[Hofrat]

Hi Sorrano;

The Dvorak 2nd symphony is a favorite of mine. It is the longest of his symphonies. The scherzo of this symphony is absolutely amazing, especially when you realize that it is his opus 4.

[Sorrano]

Hi Sorrano;

The Dvorak 2nd symphony is a favorite of mine. It is the longest of his symphonies. The scherzo of this symphony is absolutely amazing, especially when you realize that it is his opus 4.

I thought, too, that it was refreshing to have the "slow" movement 1st and I really liked the 2nd, as well. It is a very nice work, indeed!