Roon Music Blog: Classical Community Conversations [2025]

[Rugby (aka Daniel or Big Dan)]

The six Trios from 1718 dedicated to Frederick II of Saxony. I really enjoyed this.

[eclectic]

I enjoyed that too.

Also there is the series of Telemann violin concertos by Elizabeth Wallfish on the CPO label. There’s some good stuff on there. 8 volumes..

[Bauer]

I’m enjoying this performance of some of my favourite Elgar and Delius works.
It’s also an excellent recording (as usual) by Channel Classics, released in January 2025.

[Saturn94]

Another Telarc favorite. I would love to hear this live.

[Bolivar_Pou (BPou)]

Sharing this album with my friends. Interesting to compare the first and final versions of Mendelssohn violin concerto. The orchestration of Fanny M. Quartet is also done very delicately and with good balance and taste. Great sound too.

[Mike_O_Neill]

Rave review in Gramophone, well worth a listen

Excellent recording quality

[Mike_O_Neill]

Always good for giggle

[Stefan_Weiss (Stefan)]

La Petite Écurie is incredible!

[Bauer]

New release 19/9/25.
I’m enjoying it, so far…

[Bauer]

Listening to this again. IMO, (as I think I commented previously) it’s a fine performance of some of my favourite Vaughan Williams and Elgar works…

[woodford]

is Zuckerman conducting as well?

[Bauer]

Yes, he is.

[Bauer]

New release 19/9/25 (Remaster)

I’m enjoying this ‘classic’ performance (remastered in 24/192).

[Bauer]

New release (5th September 2025)

Mozart & Schubert [Pure DSD] [Exclusive Early Release] - NativeDSD Music

[Stefan_Weiss (Stefan)]

For cello lovers!

[Arindal]

Possibly one of the most touching yet not easily accessible pieces of sacred music:

The number of available recordings is inexplainably limited, and just a handful do the piece justice in terms of choir and soloists. One might argue that this particular one, by Marek Janowski, is slightly neglecting the deeply spiritual, catholic and emotionally overwhelming character of the composition, in favor of an almost choral-symphony-like approach. That’s exactly why I prefer it. It is giving the piece some sort of universal spirituality, prioritizing the admiration of music over its inherent Catholicism, if that makes sense.

[Stefan_Weiss (Stefan)]

Does anyone like this version, especially of No. 3 where plenty of versions available?

I am a big fan of the Quatuor Mosaiques and the Chiaroscuro Quartet when it comes to hip versions, but I have really issues hearing Spunicunifait.

Now I have changed to

[Bauer]

A diverse assortment of works, both contemporary and ‘classic’ recordings, from my library.

[Stefan_Weiss (Stefan)]

A wonderful new release by Akamus and Isabelle Faust playing on her Sleeping Beauty.

[Bauer]

Following up with another selection of favourite works which are (IMO) excellent performances, and good recordings/HDTT tape transfers.