T.D. Posted June 6 Report Posted June 6 The Ben Johnston (microtonal) string quartet cycle. Starting with this, the other 2 discs probably later. Quote
T.D. Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 Finished up with the Ben Johnston quartets. The more I listen to these, the more I like them and the more "important" I consider them. But not "easy listening". Quote
JSngry Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 1 hour ago, T.D. said: Finished up with the Ben Johnston quartets. The more I listen to these, the more I like them and the more "important" I consider them. But not "easy listening". Remember the poster here 7:4! He was a microtonal composer himself and swore by this guy. I have yet to go there (yet) but it sounds like it's just a matter of time. I need more time... Quote
T.D. Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 32 minutes ago, JSngry said: Remember the poster here 7:4! He was a microtonal composer himself and swore by this guy. I have yet to go there (yet) but it sounds like it's just a matter of time. I need more time... Yes, David Beardsley who I recall going way back to rec.music.classical.contemporary days, long before I knew of this forum. There are some good Ben Johnston interviews on the interwebs: Ben Johnston Interview with Bruce Duffie . . . . . . . Paris Transatlantic: Johnston Interview A Conversation with Ben Johnston - New Music USA Quote
mjzee Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 Riccardo Muti - The Complete Warner Symphonic Recordings, disc 65. Quote
T.D. Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 (edited) 31 minutes ago, JSngry said: Panocha? Really strong ensemble named after their (I assume lead) violinist, many recordings on Supraphon. You can trust anything they record to be good, especially Czech composers. Â Edited June 7 by T.D. Quote
JSngry Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 That's the leader's name then? The way I learned Spanish, it means something altogether different... Quote
Peter Friedman Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 String Quartet in C major  and  G minor  -  Parkanyi Quartet Quote
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