truly a song that forces you to believe your waking up in a forest as some sort of mythical creature. Reminds me of The Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy, at least in that aspect--not musically.
Good genes count for a lot. His father made it to 106. He had tremendous energy most of his long life. Listen to the last mvt.. of the 8th sonata if you want evidence.
I really don't feel I should comment. I've just been pleased that pianists have chosen to record my father's music so that listeners can enjoy them. Both of these performances are more than adequate to illuminate this beautiful piece. Who needs more? The music speaks for itself.
The beginning of the video tells you — in this case it's Marthanne Verbit. There is also another version by Sarah Cahill. Both versions tell you at the outset who the pianist is.
Thank you for this piece and the Long Remenbered Sorrow. I have played both these pieces for my mother's funeral. Typically the church members didnt understand it, but I had a "go-f**k-off" look on my face while perfoming this. Ishould have played Wild Man's Dance to really express how I felt about these methodist jerks that didnt like classical music! Nevertheless I wish that my mother had heard these.... she may have uplifted herself knowing that I was still doing artful music as this.
Once again, simply marvelous. Adventurous, yet fresh and not pretentious. I appreciate the pianist's use of dynamics here and expressiveness. To new listeners, may I also recommend Mr. Ornstein's "To a Grecian Urn" and "Solitude" both also here on Youtube.
Lots of notes filling an amorphous piece...
MrPaevo 1 week ago
Leo Ornstein is one of the best composers I've ever had the privilege of listening to.
KeithWhalen11 1 year ago 3
@KeithWhalen11
Thank you. Yes, his music deserves more attention than it has recevied. I trust that time will correct this.
severo9876 1 year ago 4
truly a song that forces you to believe your waking up in a forest as some sort of mythical creature. Reminds me of The Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy, at least in that aspect--not musically.
ktm64 1 year ago
@ktm64 Thanks. Yes it's a truly wonderful piece.
severo9876 1 year ago
After 1 sec of listening I said "this is Ravel"
After 3 seconds: "no, it's Debussy"
After 30 seconds: "?"
So strange, but magic!
newFranzFerencLiszt 2 years ago
You ask if you can post some of these. The answer is yes.
severo9876 2 years ago
Oh, ok! :D
And maybe do you know where I can find the scores? It would be great (and better) to post them with the sheet music
newFranzFerencLiszt 2 years ago
sorry...
I saw the site, but I couldn't find the downloadable links...
now I see what can I do
newFranzFerencLiszt 2 years ago
Leo Ornstein's work is a marvel. To have progressed as far as he did compositionally and retain his creative impulse undiminished is a rare thing.
daniel15671 2 years ago
Good genes count for a lot. His father made it to 106. He had tremendous energy most of his long life. Listen to the last mvt.. of the 8th sonata if you want evidence.
severo9876 2 years ago
severo: DO you like this version or Cahill's better?
khbsflabhklsrblfauhk 2 years ago
I really don't feel I should comment. I've just been pleased that pianists have chosen to record my father's music so that listeners can enjoy them. Both of these performances are more than adequate to illuminate this beautiful piece. Who needs more? The music speaks for itself.
severo9876 2 years ago
Very nice indeed!
pianopera 2 years ago
Nice, but who is the pianist?
Starwalker6978 2 years ago
The beginning of the video tells you — in this case it's Marthanne Verbit. There is also another version by Sarah Cahill. Both versions tell you at the outset who the pianist is.
severo9876 2 years ago
Thanks for the information and upload, I must not have watched, but only listened.
Starwalker6978 2 years ago
Thank you for this piece and the Long Remenbered Sorrow. I have played both these pieces for my mother's funeral. Typically the church members didnt understand it, but I had a "go-f**k-off" look on my face while perfoming this. Ishould have played Wild Man's Dance to really express how I felt about these methodist jerks that didnt like classical music! Nevertheless I wish that my mother had heard these.... she may have uplifted herself knowing that I was still doing artful music as this.
musicencyclopedia 2 years ago 6
Wonderful soothing piece of music. Thanks for posting it.
lggardner 3 years ago
Once again, simply marvelous. Adventurous, yet fresh and not pretentious. I appreciate the pianist's use of dynamics here and expressiveness. To new listeners, may I also recommend Mr. Ornstein's "To a Grecian Urn" and "Solitude" both also here on Youtube.
jaymusic143 3 years ago
His sonatas are also really colorful. This guy spans the spectrum.
ownage1810 3 years ago
I don't usually cuss, but I fucking love this piece. My favorite use of polyrhythms.
ownage1810 3 years ago 2