What Classical Music Are You Listening To?

[HutchFan]

Sibelius' Second Symphony, as heard in this set:

[Peter Friedman]

[HutchFan]

Mahler's Third Symphony, as heard in this set:

[Chuck Nessa]

[T.D.]

The Ben Johnston (microtonal) string quartet cycle.

Starting with this, the other 2 discs probably later.

[Peter Friedman]

[HutchFan]

[Peter Friedman]

Op.18/6  and Op.135

[T.D.]

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".

[JSngry]

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...

[T.D.]

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

[JSngry]

Thanks!

[Referentzhunter]

Ts-find

[Referentzhunter]

Ts-find

[Peter Friedman]

[Peter Friedman]

[mjzee]

Riccardo Muti - The Complete Warner Symphonic Recordings, disc 65.

[Peter Friedman]

[JSngry]

1 hour ago, Peter Friedman said:

Panocha?

[T.D.]

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.

 

Edited June 7, 2025 by T.D.

[JSngry]

That's the leader's name then?

The way I learned Spanish, it means something altogether different...

[JSngry]

Oh my, it's a Czech name...awkward...

[HutchFan]

More Beethoven from Bruno Walter:

[Peter Friedman]

String Quartet in C major  and  G minor  -  Parkanyi Quartet

[psu_13]