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Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:58 pm
by Diapason
Jared wrote:Diapason wrote:Despite considering Bach as the greatest composer ever to walk the earth, and despite admiring fugue more than virtually any other form, I find the Art of Fugue to be hard going in one sitting.
yes, it's comments like this which have been putting me off a purchase... ;-)
It's just such a massive intellectual achievement it's probably worth having it.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:00 pm
by Jared
fergus wrote:
Cavalli was most likely a pupil of Monteverdi and certainly replaced him at San Marco after Monteverdi’s death. There are, therefore, loud echoes of Monteverdi’s style as well as the Gabriellis but Cavalli does have a voice of his own. This is a very nice CD all round.
Fergus, do you own this disk?
although it is a recreation of Monteverdi's final Vespers (1643), it also contains the wonderful Psalm: Lauda Jerusalem (for 2 choirs) by Cavalli. very lovely.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:02 pm
by Jared
Diapason wrote:I think I play a few movements from Tallis voluntaries. Possibly more fun for player than listener.
I'll happily take your word for this... ;-)
I'll keep my eye open on the price for you.. if its any consolation, I dithered too long on a couple of other box sets, which I am also regretting, post price-hike.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:03 pm
by Jared
Diapason wrote:
It's just such a massive intellectual achievement it's probably worth having it.
one day my friend... one day.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:19 pm
by Jared
Sonatas 42-47... 1st listen.
although these early sonatas appear to be structurally quite simple, they are absolutely addictive, and thoroughly delightful to hear.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:04 pm
by bombasticDarren
Walton -
Facade,
Gloria,
Orb and Sceptre,
Te Deum &
Crown Imperial (Louis Fremaux, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, EMI)
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:58 pm
by fergus
mcq wrote:
I must look that one up Paul.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:00 pm
by fergus
Jared wrote:
Fergus, do you own this disk?
although it is a recreation of Monteverdi's final Vespers (1643), it also contains the wonderful Psalm: Lauda Jerusalem (for 2 choirs) by Cavalli. very lovely.
No Jared but Cavalli is one that I will investigate more of in the future.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:03 pm
by fergus
More Dowland lute music....
The music is very appealing for those that may not be aware of it and is very well played on these inexpensive CDs.
Re: What are you listening to?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:49 am
by Seán
fergus wrote:mcq wrote:
I must look that one up Paul.
That set has been resting in my Amazon basket for far too long now, I must get it.