The truly splendid Johann Strauss II Edition on Marco Polo/ Naxos. Light music of sheer genius...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH7nhdz_OPXVQHyZb5XCIzbm4Gt4Jk4q3

Will this pleasure never end? Now it's Alfred Cellier's 1886 comic opera "Dorothy" which ran for 931 performances, which seriously made Arthur Sullivan anxious since "The Mikado" ran for 672. Oops! He needn't have worried since "Dorothy" was largely forgotten until this recent excellent recording:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nPh04U0ldwugB2E8tf5VGl3AA88GzB8pw

 

Quote from: cilgwyn on August 28, 2025, 01:56:00 pm

Und vot self respecting toilet vood be complete vizout zum Krapp?!

When I saw "Handel" I was expecting a reference to Water Music. Or, if curried sprouts had been on last night's dinner menu, Royal Fireworks.

 

You've got them...........WHERE?!!



I hope they're well shielded! I'd be afraid I might miss!!!!


A bit smaller now! Some people might wonder just what kind of forum they've logged onto?!!
I must admit,I used to keep my Time Out Film Guide next to mine. Until it all fell to bits (The Time Out Guide not the loo! )

How about some Ludvig Schytte or Samuel Scheidt?

 

This is fantastic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMIzHnyuiNY

 

I had considerable involvement with this CD "from soup to nuts" as it were, since I recommended the five-movement suite to Mike Repper for inclusion, and so I feel  a little self-conscious making this post but I'm sure members will be pleased to note that the album hit the streets on Friday, and that it is freely available for streaming on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5a0_g6lprY&list=OLAK5uy_n20aqKWqlF38ZGoWzA62NoOmBwOQsyALo The only thing you'll be missing is my brilliant booklet note  and other words of wisdom from Mike Repper and violinist Curtis Stewart. The only way to get that is to buy the album or stream it on one of the subscription services such as Qobuz! It's worth it, trust me!

Lionel, thank you so much for this. It is a wonderful disc and can only serve to enhance Coleridge-Taylor's reputation as a composer on a large scale with a highly distinctive voice (i.e. NOT the British Dvorak). You (and the late Patrick Meadows) deserve great credit for bringing this music back to life. "Toussaint L'Ouverture" stands out in particular but it is all worthwhile. Any more projects in the pipeline? You did mention "Zara's Earrings" (aka "Bab's Bangles")...

 

Oh,good! As they say in Journey into Space,"Whacko!" It's good to see you post here again,Albion. I'm hoping your health will allow you to post more. British music needs your kind of enthusiasm
It's good to see cpo continuing their Cipriani Potter series although I feel like a hypocrite in admitting that I won't be buying it in the immediate future*. That said,I'm hoping I'll be able to see the back of sardines for dinner in the next couple of months at which point I will be stocking up! There have been so many interesting releases;all that's missing is some more Holbrooke! ("Please cpo,can I 'ave some more?!!")

* in other words I am!

I would love them to tackle the major Holbrooke choral works "Queen Mab", "The Bells" and the "Dramatic Choral Symphony: Homage to Poe". These days, German choirs have an impeccable command of the English language so that should not prevent recordings. And thanks for enquiring into my health. I've recently had a stroke and a heart attack but somehow seem to keep plodding on. Please continue to keep posting on any random subject that takes your fancy, including Marmite!

 

I'm supposed to be posting about music,aren't I?!

It's not obligatory...