Articles tagged 'Copland'
Xenakis and Stravinsky in America, Mahler too (via Copland)
Copland invited Xenakis to Tanglewood in 1963, and between 1967 and ’72, Xenakis taught at Indiana University.
Xenakis and Stravinsky in America, Mahler too (via Copland)
Copland invited Xenakis to Tanglewood in 1963, and between 1967 and ’72, Xenakis taught at Indiana University.
Three Concerts
I’m startled to realize how well today’s pattern of Overture — Concerto — Symphony actually works.
Three Concerts
I’m startled to realize how well today’s pattern of Overture — Concerto — Symphony actually works.
In 1908…
In 1908 Mahler (48) made his Metropolitan Opera debut in New York with Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde (Jan. 1), wrote Das Lied von der Erde, and premiered his Seventh in Prague (Sep. 19).
In 1908…
In 1908 Mahler (48) made his Metropolitan Opera debut in New York with Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde (Jan. 1), wrote Das Lied von der Erde, and premiered his Seventh in Prague (Sep. 19).
String Theory 20: Mostly Violin (with Piano Accompaniment)
With coarse harmonies and a rhythmic engine requiring a few cranks before it hums, the two-movement Sonata emerges brooding and severe, wonderfully modern and unfamiliar.
String Theory 20: Mostly Violin (with Piano Accompaniment)
With coarse harmonies and a rhythmic engine requiring a few cranks before it hums, the two-movement Sonata emerges brooding and severe, wonderfully modern and unfamiliar.
String Theory 15: Piano Trios, Quartets and Quintets, etc.
This two-CD set’s anchor is the big Piano Quintet, whose music went missing after initial performances. The autograph score was delivered anonymously to the Schnabel archive in 2001 and this is its first recording. At three movements spanning 55 minutes, it’s a monster.
String Theory 15: Piano Trios, Quartets and Quintets, etc.
This two-CD set’s anchor is the big Piano Quintet, whose music went missing after initial performances. The autograph score was delivered anonymously to the Schnabel archive in 2001 and this is its first recording. At three movements spanning 55 minutes, it’s a monster.
Used Bin Troll Tweets N.
Powerful, unpredictable but engaging melodic contours tell forgotten stories, like reshuffled Copland pages molded into Sibelian peaks.
Used Bin Troll Tweets N.
Powerful, unpredictable but engaging melodic contours tell forgotten stories, like reshuffled Copland pages molded into Sibelian peaks.
Used Bin Troll Tweets L.
Gorgeous sound and stupendous playing in this sundry program of solo viola da gamba pieces.
Used Bin Troll Tweets L.
Gorgeous sound and stupendous playing in this sundry program of solo viola da gamba pieces.
Used Bin Troll Tweets K.
Alas, they don’t make them like this anymore!
Piano Factory 11.
Finnissy’s huge and nigh impenetrable opus suggests that music may comment only upon itself.
Piano Factory 11.
Finnissy’s huge and nigh impenetrable opus suggests that music may comment only upon itself.
Mostly Symphonies 18.
The late 18th-century American musical experience during the Washington, J. Adams and Jefferson presidencies would have included medleys alternating popular tunes and Continental fare.
Mostly Symphonies 18.
The late 18th-century American musical experience during the Washington, J. Adams and Jefferson presidencies would have included medleys alternating popular tunes and Continental fare.
Mostly Symphonies 11.
This revealing 2007 compilation reaches back to recordings from 1966-67 and 1983-84, which opened a largely neglected chapter of Czech music.
Mostly Symphonies 11.
This revealing 2007 compilation reaches back to recordings from 1966-67 and 1983-84, which opened a largely neglected chapter of Czech music.
Golden Oldies: The Sony Leon Fleisher Reissues
To those of us of a certain age, the name Leon Fleisher conjures memories of a lavishly gifted American pianist whose Columbia and Epic recordings schooled us in many of the basic works of the piano literature.
Golden Oldies: The Sony Leon Fleisher Reissues
To those of us of a certain age, the name Leon Fleisher conjures memories of a lavishly gifted American pianist whose Columbia and Epic recordings schooled us in many of the basic works of the piano literature.