Today, dear friends, after section several days around here a little music and e-mail, saturadillo message that I could not attend, which I regret very much, tried to return to a situation of a little more peace, tranquility, peace and joy. We are moving for reasons of health, my auntie's house so as to be with her and have it more contraladita and cared for.
By the way I've been doing a little "theft or rescue" some albums that were in his house and those who have found some very interesting and had almost no memory of his existence. These appeared this exceptional CD Ormandy with the interpretation, quite frankly amazing, three of the most famous and wealthiest Respighi, musical triptych that precious are the works, Pini di Roma, Fontane di Roma Feste romane and.
that I have any other interpretation of these works by other directors such as Bernstein, Karajan (stunningly beautiful), and especially that of Celibidache, as always different, spectacular and wonderful in the transitions and rhythms of the pieces. But reescucha Ormandy CD has led me to a time of admiration for the sound of American orchestras, a deep respect for directors who did a tremendous job and never well diffusion weighted musical. A time when Mitropoulos, Reiner, Szell, Bernstein, dominated the American music scene and its pluses and minuses were the great figures of American and world music, supported by exceptional American labels that managed to expand the musical culture of his nation and bring many influences other nations and cultures.
Ormandy was one of those great, very great directors. In the same CBS titanic struggle was with Bernstein and somewhat less between the latter and the large Szell. Newsprint often it was up to CBS. Then each was a leader, true masters of the soul shapers of their respective orchestras.
Szell got a unique and unrepeatable, leading the Cleveland Orchestra to greater heights, comparable to any world orchestra. Ormandy compacted by the exceptional and unique soloists of his group and did an incredible job with the Philadelphia Orchestra. And Bernstein lived in New York and "raise it to an orchestra of international repute, with expanded repertoire, new talent, lectures and educational activities in addition to achieving a flexible band, fair, accurate and suitable for all, very much in line with its Mitropoulos loved and admired.
In this particular case presented Ormandy disc with recordings of Respighi me as a unique example and great for the sheer quality of the Philadelphia Orchestra and so simple, bright, accurate and beautiful that it's Ormandy conducting.
works lend themselves to showcasing, individual, group and overall. Very rich in color, brightness, timbre, spatial sound wonderful, superb instrumental and orchestra play powerful, compact, thin, precise execution and with an amazing taste in music in performance.
Respighi, a musician of wide external training, capacity was a perfect integration of musical languages modern and knew the importance of rescue and use of traditional music was able to integrate so wonderful in his works.
's first symphonic poem Fontane di Roma, attempts to explain the sensations experienced with the observation of four main sources of Rome. The pastoral reasons, the joy and happiness of the sounds of Triton, triumphant and impressive aspects of Trevi are finalized in the wonderful peace of Medici with mild sadness and nostalgia, to end the day with a sweet and serene that integrates smoothly into night. It had its first performance by Antonio Guardieri on March 11, 1917 in the Augustus of Rome and a few months then by Toscanini in Milan on February 11, 1918.
The Pini di Roma is performed for the first time on December 14, 1924 and shortly after its American premiere Toscanini said. Alternate descriptions gay, military marches, dances of the first part (Borghese) with self-shadowing of the entrances to the catacombs with their air mysterious and beautiful profiles of the Gianicolo until that final step of the Via Appia, vigorous, reflection of past glorious and dominating, increasing tension up impressive and powerful. Games instrumental powerful and beautiful, so well treated that it is a pleasure to listen verdedero.
In New York on February 21, 1929, Toscanini introduced the symphonic poem cycle third Roman author, the beautiful Feste romane. Pure beauty, clear reflection of festive evocations expressed and implemented to achieve the maximum orchestral color and sound.
Together we sincerely works that are a delight for the senses and the heart that is filled with beauty, musicality, rhythm and energy. And I think Ormandy is capable of transmitting all that is needed. Is splendid, boundless, overflowing energy of, direction states that the orchestra starts impressive performance (Karajan apart) and manages transitions and buildings increased in intensity, absolutely electrifying and a superb musical and technical care.
I leave this little drive, great in content and music, a great composer and an amazing director who found himself in the Philadelphia Orchestra the most appropriate instrument that could ever dream of.
Enjoy.
Respighi Fountains of Rome
Pines of Rome Roman Festivals
Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra
23 de marzo de 1958 y 14 de abril de 1957 13 y 20 de noviembre de 1960
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