What are you listening to?

I beg your pardon, Kissin's concert was conducted by Karajan, not Celibidache!

Lately I have been listening to the music of the composer Alberto Colla:

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These days I am listening to a lot of Mahler again, especially the Fifth and the Ninth. It is one of those types of music that changes completely depending on when you listen to it: sometimes it overwhelms you, other times it seems almost distant and contemplative. At the same time, I am also revisiting some piano Debussy, especially the Preludes, which I find perfect late at night with headphones. The reference to Busoni is interesting, a composer who in my opinion is still listened to less than he deserves, especially for his ability to stand halfway between Romanticism and something already twentieth-century. As for Alberto Colla, I admit I know little, but those few pieces I have heard gave me the impression of a very refined writing style that is never gratuitous.

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i have noticed that this forum is missing a discussion about what each person listens to during the day; I believe it is an essential thread in a classical music forum!

today i listened to Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, in a couple of versions (Kissin and Barenboim, both with Celibidache conducting)

now i am listening to this album from the Naxos series dedicated to Busoni's piano music

i beg your pardon, Kissin's concerto was conducted by Karajan, not Celibidache!

I listen to Frank Sinatra's compilation, his so-called "gold collection" on a turntable (because generic mp3 no longer satisfies me).

These days I am listening to a lot of Mahler again, especially the Fifth and the Ninth. It is one of those types of music that changes completely depending on when you listen to it: sometimes it overwhelms you, other times it seems almost distant and contemplative. In parallel, I am also recovering some pianistic Debussy, especially the Preludes, which I find perfect late at night with headphones. The reference to Busoni is interesting, a composer who in my opinion is still listened to less than he deserves, especially for his ability to stand halfway between Romanticism and something already twentieth-century. As for Alberto Colla, I admit I know little, but those few pieces I heard gave me the impression of a very refined writing style that is never gratuitous.

By the way, lately I am realizing how much the way of listening also changes with age and with the time truly dedicated to music. Years ago, I tended to listen mostly to the great "explosive" moments of symphonies or concertos, whereas today certain suspended, almost silent passages strike me much more. With Mahler, this is very evident to me. I am also re-evaluating Debussy immensely, precisely because of his work on colors and nuances. And I also understand those who return to vinyl or anyway to a slower and more concentrated listening: with classical music, in my opinion, the level of engagement changes completely compared to simply having a playlist in the background.

Good morning... lately I have returned to listening to a lot of Bach, in particular the Cello Suites, even though I study piano. They help me a lot in managing anxiety before sitting down at the instrument :)

As far as Busoni is concerned, I agree with TimikaPerez... he is a truly fascinating and complex author.