Having given the history of the "New World" in Part I, it seems wise to preface Part II with some words about how the symphony is constructed. The movements are:
I. Adagio; Allegro molto II. Largo III. Scherzo: Molto vivace IV. Allegro con fuoco
Unusually, every movement starts with an introduction. The first movement's is the most famous: starts with a striking slow introduction that establishes the current of nostalgia for, or homesickness for, the composer's native Bohemia. Another reminder of this comes with the famotus flute solo -- or does it? Some have remarked on its similarity to "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," but this is not so much a quote as a paraphrase, so to speak; small bits of "Chariot" are elided into something new that mingles many flavors: African-America spiritual, yes, but also Native American music and Bohemian folk music, which share a pentatonic flavor.
Note that the...
I. Adagio; Allegro molto II. Largo III. Scherzo: Molto vivace IV. Allegro con fuoco
Unusually, every movement starts with an introduction. The first movement's is the most famous: starts with a striking slow introduction that establishes the current of nostalgia for, or homesickness for, the composer's native Bohemia. Another reminder of this comes with the famotus flute solo -- or does it? Some have remarked on its similarity to "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," but this is not so much a quote as a paraphrase, so to speak; small bits of "Chariot" are elided into something new that mingles many flavors: African-America spiritual, yes, but also Native American music and Bohemian folk music, which share a pentatonic flavor.
Note that the...
- 12/7/2014
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
A classicist using Romantic harmonies, Johannes Brahms (1833-97) was hailed at age 20 by Robert Schumann in a famous article entitled "New Paths." Yet by the time Brahms wrote his mature works, his music was thought of as a conservative compared to the daring harmonies and revolutionary dramatic theories of Richard Wagner. But in the next century, Arnold Schoenberg's 1947 essay titled "Brahms the Progressive" praised Brahms's bold modulations (as daring as Wagner's most tonally ambiguous chords), asymmetrical forms, and mastery of imaginative variation and development of thematic material.
The son of a bassist in the Hamburg Philharmonic Society, Brahms was an excellent pianist who was supporting himself by his mid-teens. His first two published works were his Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 and 2, and throughout his career he penned much fine music for that instrument, not only solo (including the later Piano Sonata No. 3) and duo but also his landmark Piano Concertos Nos.
The son of a bassist in the Hamburg Philharmonic Society, Brahms was an excellent pianist who was supporting himself by his mid-teens. His first two published works were his Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 and 2, and throughout his career he penned much fine music for that instrument, not only solo (including the later Piano Sonata No. 3) and duo but also his landmark Piano Concertos Nos.
- 5/8/2014
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Berlin, Feb 25 (Ians/Efe) German conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch died at his home in the Bavarian city of Grassau, in southern Germany, the Bayerische Staatsoper, or Bavarian State Opera, said Sunday. He was 89.
Sawallisch, who directed the opera's orchestra for 20 years, died Friday.
"With his great personality and his unmistakable art he left his imprint for decades on the Bayerische Staatsoper" and up until today Sawallisch's influence can be noted on the members of the orchestra and the public, the artistic director of the Bayerische Staatsoper, Nikolaus Bachler, said.
The musician attracted international public attention.
Sawallisch, who directed the opera's orchestra for 20 years, died Friday.
"With his great personality and his unmistakable art he left his imprint for decades on the Bayerische Staatsoper" and up until today Sawallisch's influence can be noted on the members of the orchestra and the public, the artistic director of the Bayerische Staatsoper, Nikolaus Bachler, said.
The musician attracted international public attention.
- 2/25/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Lorengar/Johnson/King/Fischer-Dieskau/Greindl/Deutsche Oper Orchestra and Chorus/Sawallisch
(Arthaus Musik)
One of the most influential singers of the 20th century, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau died last May, aged 86. Primarily associated with the German repertoire, he was also a fine Verdian, particularly noted for his performances as Posa in Don Carlos, which he sings in this 1965 telecast from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He's in marginally better voice than on his famous studio recording of the work for Decca, though it's the subtle physicality of his acting that is the real revelation here. He's by no means the only reason for watching: Pilar Lorengar is immensely touching as Elisabeth; Patricia Johnson makes Eboli a figure of tremendous complexity; and there's grand, intense conducting from Wolfgang Sawallisch. Less convincing are Josef Greindl and James King, miscast as Philip and Carlos respectively. The psychologically astute, if severe production is by Gustav Rudolf Sellner.
(Arthaus Musik)
One of the most influential singers of the 20th century, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau died last May, aged 86. Primarily associated with the German repertoire, he was also a fine Verdian, particularly noted for his performances as Posa in Don Carlos, which he sings in this 1965 telecast from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He's in marginally better voice than on his famous studio recording of the work for Decca, though it's the subtle physicality of his acting that is the real revelation here. He's by no means the only reason for watching: Pilar Lorengar is immensely touching as Elisabeth; Patricia Johnson makes Eboli a figure of tremendous complexity; and there's grand, intense conducting from Wolfgang Sawallisch. Less convincing are Josef Greindl and James King, miscast as Philip and Carlos respectively. The psychologically astute, if severe production is by Gustav Rudolf Sellner.
- 12/13/2012
- by Tim Ashley
- The Guardian - Film News
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