That one really is - no-one else comes close to such dancing over the keys.
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That one really is - no-one else comes close to such dancing over the keys.
This is interesting.
A recent review in Fanfare opined that the Gal concerto is so good it should join the Elgar and Dvorak in the core repertoire.
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My CD copy arrived yesterday, and yup, it's a very fine concerto that is continuing to grow on me after a couple of listens. Ruminative and soulful for most of the first 2 mvts, with a (over, in parts?) perky finale.
The Elgar is said to be a revelatory performance as well, but I've not tried that yet.
This
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I enjoy all of the Takemitsu that I've heard, but I find these later works particularly engaging.
Here's a recording of one the key pieces from this collection.
I really must try some Takemitsu sometime. It's a real hole in my collection. Any hint on what to start with?
It depends what you like I guess.
Denon's 'Orchestral Works' collection, in four volumes, contains a good mix of pieces from throughout his career (nice recordings too).
Here are amazon links for I and II. These include some of the later works in which he introduces elements of traditional Japanese music - really interesting.
If you like more minimal arrangements, I heartily recommend this "chamber music" collection - it's the set that really switched me on to Takemitsu.
Thanks, Tom.
Pleasure :)
Takemitsu. Yes, there's a definite fascination to his music. I keep feeling that I almost get it - but never quite achieve oneness with the music!
Yesterday -- my fascination with the Saint Saens piano concertos continues with this well reviewed CD -->
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Hmm.
As with many of Hough's recordings, the playing is spectacular, but he doesn't seem to be involved much at an emotional level. It's all kind of gee-whiz matter of fact.
And I picked up this double CD for £1 in a good ol' charity shop last week.
I'm very impressed - the Beethoven Pathetique sonata may well be perfect!
The Schubert and Liszt are wonderful, too. Not so sure about the Brahms sonata, but hey, you can't have everything!
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Takemitsu's 'From me Flows What You Call Time' is well worth seeking out. It is available on the Sony label.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
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Thanks, Barry.