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- Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Some works we just don't like and don't know why. Why?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 30943
Re: Some works we just don't like and don't know why. Why?
Same here with the Elgar. My problem with the piece is entirely me. Each of the 4 movements registers with me differently as if they don't belong together in a same piece of work. The open solo introduction reminds me of Bach's chaconne, 2nd movement is similar to an ancient Chinese tune General's M...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:35 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 | Jordi Savall with Le Concert des Nations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 741
Re: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 | Jordi Savall with Le Concert des Nations
I have upload the radio program download here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lvt9H2 ... p=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lvt9H2 ... p=drivesdk
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 | Jordi Savall with Le Concert des Nations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 741
Re: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 | Jordi Savall with Le Concert des Nations
Anyone interested in a period style influenced Beethoven 9 should check out this years Berlin Radio New Years concert under Canellakis. My first experience of this conductor was the Beethoven 5 with Melbourne Symphony on Youtube pre pandemic. Completely out of ignorance and curiosity I clicked on a ...
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:48 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Webcast for Jörg Widmann's oratorio ARCHE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 401
Webcast for Jörg Widmann's oratorio ARCHE
There will be a webcast of Dutch premier of Jörg Widmann's oratorio ARCHE tomorrow on NPO Radio 4 if anyone is interested. Canellakis will be leading the RFO plus all the extras. Here is the link:
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/ba37 ... tige-arche
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/ba37 ... tige-arche
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:35 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Will Thielemann Succeed Muti as Music Director in Chicago?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1631
Re: Will Thielemann Succeed Muti as Music Director in Chicago?
The union contract guarantees a number of off-weeks for the musicians. Naturally they want to plan these mini vacations as early as possible. As not all concert series are created equal, quite often many principals would collectively delegate first chair duties to their assistants or even second des...
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:49 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Will Thielemann Succeed Muti as Music Director in Chicago?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1631
Re: Will Thielemann Succeed Muti as Music Director in Chicago?
I hope Bychkov is interested and returns to Orchestra Hall, as he will be by first choice. Canellakis, on the other hand, had a memorable debut with the CSO back in April. Veteran concertgoers at the CSO know that a conducting debut of a young conductor usually means a night off for many of the sect...
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:23 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Before Riccardo Muti Leaves Chicago, a Verdi Farewell
- Replies: 2
- Views: 971
Re: Before Riccardo Muti Leaves Chicago, a Verdi Farewell
Muti's grand tour of Verdi's work with the CSO is a triumph. This review is spot on. Here are a few of my personal takeaways after attending Thursday night's concert. With performances such as this, staging and costumes can be a distraction and no longer necessary. While the details are in the libre...
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: David Oistrakh Conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2: 1969 Video
- Replies: 1
- Views: 498
Re: David Oistrakh Conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2: 1969 Video
Thank you for that. It is wonderful.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: America's vaccine failure
- Replies: 291
- Views: 66342
Re: America's vaccine failure ?
What the public doesn't understand is everyone of us, vaccinated or not, is a walking bio weapons test lab. Every time the virus divides using the human cell, there is a random chance for a new variant to emerge. Given enough time and iterations, a new more deadly variant will emerge. The virus will...
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Comparative recordings of Rachmaninoff’s Paganini Rhapsody
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3757
Re: Comparative recordings of Rachmaninoff’s Paganini Rhapsody
Anyone heard Denis Matsuev's recording of the Rhapsody? I saw him live with Montreal Symphony under Kent Nagano. It was a stupendous performance. Some of the syncopated sections were highlighted to be given a swing like character. It reminded me that when Rachmaninoff wrote this piece, he had alread...
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:47 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Gianna Rolandi, Spirited Soprano With a Radiant Voice, Dies at 68
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3250
Re: Gianna Rolandi, Spirited Soprano With a Radiant Voice, Dies at 68
I was once an avid subscriber at the lyric opera in the 2000’s and I remember well that David was memorable in many productions including Billy Budd, Dialogue of Carmelites, Boris Godunov, Parsifal, Salome, Elektra, and Der Frau. During that time Gianna Rolandi was in charge of Lyric Opera’s apprent...
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: Corner Pub
- Topic: Ransomware
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5204
Re: Ransomware
The company I work for got hit by ransomware twice this year. Fortunately, we have a fairly robust company back up procedure, and only lost about 2 days work time. For anyone concerned about data loss or cyberattacks, I would suggest the following: have cloud services to back up your data if possibl...
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Pianist Denis Kozhukhin's Brahms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1040
Re: Pianist Denis Kozhukhin's Brahms
Kozhukhin is a student of Kirill Gerstein. He came to visit Chicago around 5 years ago and played the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No 2 with the CSO. After that superb performance of technical ferocity, as an encore he played a Scarlatti sonata, which showcased his sensitivity to shapes and timbre. In m...
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:39 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: What pieces bring you to tears?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3607
Re: What pieces bring you to tears?
I find myself quite susceptible to Brahms music. Here are a few examples on YT that usually get me to respond emotionally immediately. Heinrich Neuhaus in Op. 118 No 2 https://youtu.be/qTrQUJ4okM4 Kathleen Battle in German Requiem https://youtu.be/cpDv4VVsHgI Karina Canellakis in Schicksalslied http...
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:13 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: A Trailblazing Female Conductor Is Still Alone on the Trail
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2655
Re: A Trailblazing Female Conductor Is Still Alone on the Trail
I am scratching my head as to why journalists don't think Buffalo is a major orchestra. Their list of directors includes Bychkov, MTT, Krips and Steinberg. As for Canellakis, she is also principle guest conductor at Berlin Radio. I am sure that she will be offered a position in a premium U.S. orches...
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:48 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: A Trailblazing Female Conductor Is Still Alone on the Trail
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2655
Re: A Trailblazing Female Conductor Is Still Alone on the Trail
Is Falletta stepping down from Buffalo Philharmonic as well?
- Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:45 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Want More Diverse Conductors? Orchestras Should Look to Assistants
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4280
Re: Want More Diverse Conductors? Orchestras Should Look to Assistants
As assistant conductors, they rarely get a chance to lead their own orchestras in subscription programs. If there is a cancellation, with far enough notice, top tier orchestras will typically call in a guest conductor instead of utilizing the assistant. Part of this could be due to the lack of a sub...
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: 10 Classical Concerts to Stream in June
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1478
Re: 10 Classical Concerts to Stream in June
For anyone feeling missing out on the Beethoven's 250 birthday bash, there will be a live stream of all 9 Beethoven symphonies in sequential order on Sunday June 6.
https://www.arte.tv/sites/presse/files/ ... n-tour.pdf
https://www.arte.tv/sites/presse/files/ ... n-tour.pdf
- Fri May 21, 2021 4:09 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: MAGIC! (Please!)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7577
Re: MAGIC! (Please!)
Back in the days when I was very young, I had listened to Karajan’s digital recording of the Egmont Overture with the BPO many times. I was so familiar with it that I could almost hum the whole thing. Then I happened upon an recording by the Cleveland Orchestra under Szell. I was shocked by the timp...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:06 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: What I listened to today
- Replies: 3189
- Views: 2398446
Re: What I listened to today
Caught this one. An unusual Bruckner 6 and very enjoyable.
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/9598 ... etails6613
https://www.nporadio4.nl/concerten/9598 ... etails6613
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:14 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Willian Grant Still: Miss Sally's Party
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3078
Re: Willian Grant Still: Miss Sally's Party
Just found a youtube link for this piece.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3qB-ch2k2M
and here is a fresh live performance of Still's Afro-American Symphony conducted by Karina Canellakis, all the more relevant given the recent events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dVPsrE2aCg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3qB-ch2k2M
and here is a fresh live performance of Still's Afro-American Symphony conducted by Karina Canellakis, all the more relevant given the recent events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dVPsrE2aCg
- Thu May 16, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Hillary Hahn plays Sibelius VC live
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8112
Re: Hillary Hahn plays Sibelius VC live
It is now intermission time at the Chicago Symphony. Hahn just perform the Sibelius VC under Alsop. Absolutely fabulous. Technically prowess aside her ability to achieve extremely long musical lines is staggering. Amazingly until now this wonderful musician had only one subscription appearance with ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:44 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Karina Canellakis to Detroit???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10419
Re: Karina Canellakis to Detroit???
Watch her in action with Royal Stockholm Philharmonic in Dvorak 7th on their website here: https://www.konserthuset.se/en/play/dvorák-symphony-no.-7/ Shortly afterwards she was invited by them to conduct the 2018 Nobel Prize concert. Video of that concert may be available later in the year. YouTube ...
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:26 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Jaap van Zweden
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4667
Re: Jaap van Zweden
About 10 years ago, Chailly canceled in Chicago, and JvZ stepped in and changed the program from Mahler 10 to Bruckner 5. I remember on the first performance was so fine that I bought another ticket immediately. He has been a regular visitor in Chicago ever since. Top shelf Bruckner and Shostakovich...
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:26 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: The highest price you've paid for a CD?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10831
Re: The highest price you've paid for a CD?
I remember reading on this very site that a few years back that the Zimerman Brahms piano sonatas and ballads set on DG was sold on eBay for $2000 or some thing like that. That averages out to 1 grand per CD. I still have mine in excellent condition, any takers? But seriously, my limit is in the $40...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:49 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Who are the TOP conductors today, in your view?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 34157
Re: Who are the TOP conductors today, in your view?
Semyon Bychkov, Jaap Van Sweden. One has been around for a while, one is still starting up; neither holds any prestigious posts currently, but they are both tops imo.
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:30 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Boulez withdraws from US dates
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3375
Re: Boulez withdraws from US dates
I did not know he had emergency eye surgery in Chicago back in October 2010. He was in Chicago then subbing in for Muti, and did Mahler 7, which was videotaped and can be seen on youtube. Last February even though he cancelled the performances with CSO and Cleveland, he was still in town to oversee ...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:16 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Boulez withdraws from US dates
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3375
Boulez withdraws from US dates
I just got email notification from the CSO that Boulez has to withdraw from his upcoming March dates in Chicago. The Cleveland Orchestra announced the same for their dates with Boulez citing health reasons. Since he cancellation last year, I don't know know how may concerts he has done. I surely hop...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:28 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: It's Time For Dale Clevenger To Retire From C.S.O.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9732
Re: It's Time For Dale Clevenger To Retire From C.S.O.
Update on Dale Clevenger:
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/23763.html
Looks like the rumor that he will retire at the end of this season may indeed be true.
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/23763.html
Looks like the rumor that he will retire at the end of this season may indeed be true.
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:24 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Pianist to Watch: Daniil Trifonov
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9819
Re: Pianist to Watch: Daniil Trifonov
Also saw him doing Tchaik with CSO and Dutoit a few months back. Unfortunately it was not a good performance. I was not happy about the fact that he refused to take his foot off the pedal the entire evening. There were problems with the tuning/voicing of the piano too, so maybe he was frazzled by th...
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:36 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Finally, some news about Golijov.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7631
Re: Finally, some news about Golijov.
I used to be inspired by people, to conceive of music as a theater of sounds. I find this quote quite poignant, as he was branded a plagerist by the press a couple of years ago. I still remember attending a concert performance of Ainadamar some years ago. Unfortunately it will be difficult to re-in...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:48 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: It's Time For Dale Clevenger To Retire From C.S.O.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9732
Re: It's Time For Dale Clevenger To Retire From C.S.O.
I attend the CSO concert almost on a weekly basis. The hit/miss ratio for Clevenger's playing is alarming. Because of the dry acoustics in the hall, and because the entire horn section goes for broke every time they play (and yes that why we love them so much), every mistake he makes is exposed. 3 W...
- Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:40 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians begin strike
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6673
Re: Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians begin strike
I am only a regular subscriber to the CSO, but I will predict that this thing is going to get settled in about a week, and the Carnegie opener will happen. I see the issue is not really about the money, but about equality and respect. The union will not allow a contract that when factoring in the ra...
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: What are the best seats....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8746
Re: What are the best seats....
Lowe Balcony is always the the best choice: good sound and visuals. However avoid the first two rows, as the parapet wall may cut into your vision. Upper Balcony only the first row is acceptable to me sonically. Gallery: Tricky place. With conventional orchestra seating, the center, and left is alwa...
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:48 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: MET HD: Reviewing the Experience
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7179
Re: MET HD: Reviewing the Experience
I have been to 2 screenings: Nixon in China and Anna Bolena. The theater I went to just opened a couple of years ago, and with very comfortable seats and up to date equipment. Unfortunately I still have reservations about my experience on both occasions. Nixon in China was going along fine until the...
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:15 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Interview with CSO piano tuner
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4127
Re: Interview with CSO piano tuner
Baldwin's pianos may be good, but the company lost its way in the '60s, diversified unwisely, filed for bankruptcy twice, and is now a subsidiary of the Gibson Guitar Corporation. Any time in the last 50 years would have been a good time to switch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_Piano_Company...
- Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:50 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Interview with CSO piano tuner
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4127
Interview with CSO piano tuner
I came across this article, and it reminded me of Lance. I am posting the link here for your reading pleasure.
http://timeoutchicago.com/music-nightli ... -interview
http://timeoutchicago.com/music-nightli ... -interview
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:03 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Fistfight at Chicago Symphony
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4977
Re: Fistfight at Chicago Symphony
It gets all explained here, by none other than our esteemed neighbor and rival, Frank Almond, concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony.
http://www.insidethearts.com/nondivisi/ ... -breaking/
http://www.insidethearts.com/nondivisi/ ... -breaking/
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:00 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Fistfight at Chicago Symphony
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4977
Re: Fistfight at Chicago Symphony
I was there. It happend in a private box, so no one would have known what happend other than those in that box. To the rest of the audience it was just a loud thud of a door being slammed. There was no shouting or yelling of any kind. Muti waited about half a minute to make sure all was well before ...
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:49 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Argerich and Lang Lang duet!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11193
Re: Argerich and Lang Lang duet!
I am watching this at work with NO sound, and I nearly fell to the floor laughing becuase of LL's goofball faces.
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:23 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Mariusz Kwiecień, Polish baritone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4237
Re: Mariusz Kwiecień, Polish baritone
After having seen his Onegin and Count Almaviva, I agree with everything John F has said. Not just a fine singer, he is born for the stage.
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:00 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: most definitions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6536
Re: most definitions
ok, give us a hint, how many definitions are we talking about? anyway, if it is in any way music related, I would say bar.
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:27 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Attn West Coast
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1787
Attn West Coast
I just came back from a second helping of the Schubert/Clyne program by CSO/MUTI. One word to describe it: STUPENDOUS!
CSO is taking this program and the one from last week (Honegger/Bates/Franck) on tour to California starting next Tuesday. Do not miss it.
CSO is taking this program and the one from last week (Honegger/Bates/Franck) on tour to California starting next Tuesday. Do not miss it.
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:19 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: orchestration quiz
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4239
Re: orchestration quiz
Concert staples? I guess you don't mean Ameriques, which is the fist thing that pops up in my mind. The second would be The Rite of Spring.
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:02 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Left Unfinished And Completed Posthumously
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10206
Re: Left Unfinished And Completed Posthumously
For nearly half a century, Alban Berg's Lulu was left unfinished. He took time away from his opera to write his violin concerto, only to succum to the poisonous effects of a bug sting before he was able to complete the final act of Lulu. He had first 2 acts and some portions of the 3rd act completed...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:59 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Guardian: Why There Are So Few Female Composers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3651
Re: Guardian: Why There Are So Few Female Composers
Since the mid 80's, the local band here in Chicago has had a composer in residence. So far 6 have been appointed: John Corigliano, Shulamit Ran, Augusta Reed Thomas, Mark Anthony Turnage, Osvaldo Golijov, Mason Bates and Anna Clyne. 3 men and 3 women. I just heard back to back concerts with premiere...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:40 am
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Nathalie Stutzmann - contralto & conductor! (on DGG)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1434
Re: Nathalie Stutzmann - contralto & conductor! (on DGG)
Please do give us your impressions after hearing this. And thank you for pointing out the correct search on Amazon for the Schumann set. I was able to order a copy
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:30 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Nathalie Stutzmann's Schumann lieder recordings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2822
Re: Nathalie Stutzmann's Schumann lieder recordings
I have her Brahms lieder disc with Sodergren, and it's a gem. Difficiencies in her projection in a live setting should not stop one from enjoying her studio recordings. Is this Schumann set available on Amazon? I can't seem to find it.
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:41 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Remembering the 80's: The Last Decade that Music Mattered
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9663
Re: Remembering the 80's: The Last Decade that Music Mattere
Portable cassette players which I preferred to the CD walkmans, because they were smaller, and didn't skip. Karajan, Solti, Bernstein, Giulini were still with us. Kleiber's new year concert Horowitz, Richter, Stern, Rostropovich. Mutter was still considered a prodigy, but then there came Kissin and ...
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:58 pm
- Forum: Classical Music Chatterbox
- Topic: Opinions on Gerhard Oppitz?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7230
Re: Opinions on Gerhard Oppitz?
Never listened to his recordings, but heard him live once with Muti/CSO doing Martucci's Piano Concerto 2. Throughout the entire affair I wish another pianist were playing, maybe a Lisitsa or Feltsman, you know people with real "balls". Lang Lang would have done a much better job. Oppitz played all ...