I've yet to warm up to Weinberg yet either but we kind of have similiar tastes because I've got a fair amount of sibelius in my collection also. Finishing up my review of the Scherber symphony no 2 which my conductor friend in Europe was kind enough to send to me. Will post review when completed. Tom
When we lived within an hour or so's drive from The Proms during the 90s, a Sibelius-based concert was always one that both Mrs TG and I could be guaranteed to enjoy. We once sat next to a very old Scandinavian lady who claimed to have known the composer when she was a child.
Driving through the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside on the way back from Skipton this afternoon, I played Weinberg's Third Symphony, which (especially in the first half) is as close to sounding like Sibelius's 8th Symphony as anything you're likely to find.
Driving through the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside on the way back from Skipton this afternoon, I played Weinberg's Third Symphony, which (especially in the first half) is as close to sounding like Sibelius's 8th Symphony as anything you're likely to find.
I must say I agree with you; a wonderful symphony.
When we lived within an hour or so's drive from The Proms during the 90s, a Sibelius-based concert was always one that both Mrs TG and I could be guaranteed to enjoy. We once sat next to a very old Scandinavian lady who claimed to have known the composer when she was a child.
Wow! Isn't that something. The Gran of my oldest friend used to tell us of how she sang in a choir for Vaughan Williams and knew the man well, I think she also knew Gustav Holst but my memory is very vague on that ( she is on some recordings but my memory is just too vague on this ), unfortunately we were too young and frankly unimpressed to ask and find out more information and she'd died before we were both in our teens and had more interest in classical music.
In Switzerland I once shook the hand of an old man who told me he'd shaken the hand of Adolf Hitler. Degrees of Kev Bacon come to mind though I'd prefer someone a tad more admirable
In Switzerland I once shook the hand of an old man who told me he'd shaken the hand of Adolf Hitler. Degrees of Kev Bacon come to mind though I'd prefer someone a tad more admirable
That's pretty amazing - anyone you've ever shaken hands with is unknowingly only a couple of steps from just about the most notorious figure of the 20th century. Just goes to show.
Great sharing Tim. I once had a cigarette with Jerry Goldsmith at the intermission of one of his concerts in San Diego. We both smoked coffin nails (Camels) at the time.
And speaking of Sibelius I just go a new recording of his 1st and 6th symphonies by Sonderergard and the BBC orchestra of Wales. First listen was uninspiring but will give it another shot.
In Switzerland I once shook the hand of an old man who told me he'd shaken the hand of Adolf Hitler. Degrees of Kev Bacon come to mind though I'd prefer someone a tad more admirable
That's pretty amazing - anyone you've ever shaken hands with is unknowingly only a couple of steps from just about the most notorious figure of the 20th century. Just goes to show.
Indeed. It's just that the majority of the time you won't get any history that goes with any handshake.
Not really a fan of Boulez's Rite of Spring. Too slow where it matters. Gimme Ozawa and the CSO any day.
Also: Just listened to the Gavazzeni/Pavarotti recording of Cavalleria Rusticana. Probably not as good as Karajan's with Bergonzi but still worthy (and it comes with what is still the best Pagliacci ever)
listening to one of my favorite piece Schubert's Unfinished symphony. A fsmos movie used it playing at the Hollywood Bowl. Who can name the film from memory without looking it up.
listening to one of my favorite piece Schubert's Unfinished symphony. A fsmos movie used it playing at the Hollywood Bowl. Who can name the film from memory without looking it up.
Any particular recording - [your] favorite? I enjoy this symphony ... I have thirteen recordings (though three have yet to be played) but I can't say I could name one as being a better listening experience than another.
And yet the performances are different, running from 21'12" (Bruno Weil / The Classical Band / 1991) to 29' approx (Carlo Maria Giulini / Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / 1995) - though this last version is a live recording.
Notwithstanding I've played the ten recordings on numerous occasions I can't say I know the music well enough to say one is played much faster than another, or if repeats in the music have been eliminated.
As for your film ... sorry, I can't recall hearing of this though when I know the answer I shall probably kick myself.
I've always liked Reiner's old Living Stereo recording of the Unfinished 6th, but mainly because of its pairing with Reiner's awesome recording of Beethoven's 5th.
I've always liked Reiner's old Living Stereo recording of the Unfinished 6th, but mainly because of its pairing with Reiner's awesome recording of Beethoven's 5th.
6th? ... I know it's sometimes referred to as the 7th (there being no such numbered symphony in Schubert's list of works) ... typo?
Anyhow: you've nominated one I don't have despite me owning a large number of works performed by Fritz Reiner
The film I was thinking about was Double Indemnity! My favorite recording is Tintner and the Nova Scotia Symphony. While I don't have thirteen I probably have 5 or 6. My CD's are arranged by record label so I'm not sure. Tintner is a good conductor and gave an exceptional conducting performance. It is available on Naxos.
