What are you listening to now ?

[Chaszz]

Beethoven - Symphony No. 2 (Zinman)

This is the Beethoven symphony I tend to neglect for some reason, and every once in a while I get the urge to come back to it, and every time I do it's better than I remember.

I will not say how old I am, but I am OLD. Well, maybe I can just say Old. With one capital letter instead of 3. During my long life, I’ve probably listened to only the 5th and the 9th more than the 2nd and the 8th. I just really love those two even-numbered treats.

Right now, as per other recent postings, I’m exploring music from Gluck’s opera Orpheus and Eurydice. Some exquisite arias and instrumental adagios. The several ballets in acts two and three give more scope for instrumental pieces than other operas.

[Peter]

I will not say how old I am, but I am OLD. Well, maybe I can just say Old. With one capital letter instead of 3. During my long life, I’ve probably listened to only the 5th and the 9th more than the 2nd and the 8th. I just really love those two even-numbered treats.

Right now, as per other recent postings, I’m exploring music from Gluck’s opera Orpheus and Eurydice. Some exquisite arias and instrumental adagios. The several ballets in acts two and three give more scope for instrumental pieces than other operas.

Not as old as Beethoven though Chaszz and he's still going strong! I've always loved the 8th as well - somehow it's the only one of the 9 that I don't have to go a while before hearing again.

Listening to Delius (who couldn't stand Beethoven!) conducted by Thomas Beecham - seems just right for the arrival of Spring, but I'm still waiting to hear the first Cuckoo!

[Harvey]

A most wonderful Mesiah performance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlR9AAYMa3A
The live concerts by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square have been cancelled due to COVID-19. However, the previously-recorded 2018 Messiah performance by the Choir and Orchestra, with world-class soloists, has been refreshed for a new premiere experience on YouTube.

CONDUCTOR
Mack Wilberg
ORGANISTS
Andrew Unsworth and Brian Mathias
SOLOISTS
Amanda Woodbury, soprano
Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano
Tyler Nelson, tenor
Tyler Simpson, bass-baritone

[Peter]

John Foulds: "April - England" - on a very cold April day here!

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMbIJ1lo6JE&ab_channel=AntPDC[/YOUTUBE]

[Peter]

Some lovely music here (particularly the opening movement) from Josef Suk's 'Fairy tale'

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sbqu4d25hg&ab_channel=RiaBrezova[/YOUTUBE]

[Michael]

Listening to Delius (who couldn't stand Beethoven!) conducted by Thomas Beecham - seems just right for the arrival of Spring, but I'm still waiting to hear the first Cuckoo!

Love his "On Cooking the First Hero in Spring."

Along with Parry's "Best Pair of Nylons."

[Sorrano]

Love his "On Cooking the First Hero in Spring."

Along with Parry's "Best Pair of Nylons."

Thanks, I needed that!

[Michael]

Thanks, I needed that!

I'm sure.

[Sorrano]

I'm sure.

In the 20 minutes each morning that I drive to work I hear that particular Delius work more often than I hear all the works by Beethoven in that time on the local radio. It drives me cuckoo!

[Michael]

In the 20 minutes each morning that I drive to work I hear that particular Delius work more often than I hear all the works by Beethoven in that time on the local radio. It drives me cuckoo!

I never realized Delius was that popular outside the UK. Or is it just an enthusiast on your local radio?
At least it's preferable to the "Cuckoo Waltz".

[Sorrano]

I never realized Delius was that popular outside the UK. Or is it just an enthusiast on your local radio?
At least it's preferable to the "Cuckoo Waltz".

I think it's the local radio. For a long time they were into Bizet and I heard every imaginable iteration of Carmen that I thought was possible. It even came to the point that I could tune into his Symphony in C at any given spot and know that is what was playing.

[Harvey]

Was not familiar with Schubert until a friend encouraged me to listen to some symphonies. I am hooked, Just purchased this set. Only thing is that the liner notes are not in English in this set. Nice packaging, clamshell, cardboard sleeves, nice artwoork on the sleeves and disks.

[Peter]

Was not familiar with Schubert until a friend encouraged me to listen to some symphonies. I am hooked, Just purchased this set. Only thing is that the liner notes are not in English in this set. Nice packaging, clamshell, cardboard sleeves, nice artwoork on the sleeves and disks.

A good friend indeed! If you're not too familiar with Schubert, aside from the lovely Impromptus and Moments Musicaux, the last 2 piano trios, the String quintet and last 3 piano sonatas (especially the Bb major) are a must.

[hal9000]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuhLElaCeis

Krystian Zimerman's recent Beethoven piano concerto cycle is currently up on youtube for a limited time. I had tickets to see him perform them but due to obvious reasons I missed out. Hopefully one day.

[Sorrano]

A good friend indeed! If you're not too familiar with Schubert, aside from the lovely Impromptus and Moments Musicaux, the last 2 piano trios, the String quintet and last 3 piano sonatas (especially the Bb major) are a must.

Don't forget the songs!