I know this was posted a long time ago, but this is by far the clearest and prettiest copy of the song I have heard. Personally, I love this concerto, and was wondering if you were able to post the entire concerto. That would be amazingfulltasticulous :D
I rather disagree with your assessment of this work as unfocused. It is very much part fantasie, but cast within the concerto form. All of Saint-Saens' concerti are full of dialog between the soloist and the orchestra, often done with exceptional subtlety. As you indicate it is a haunting piece, richly melodic and beautifully structured. thank you!
@baltoman24 My own opinion resembles the uploader's, and he has chosen the most "focused" section, but I would allow Saint-Saens more liberty this late in his life. Clearly he was looking inward, perhaps too much so, but he had much to be proud of.
The best recording of this composition is with Nicanor Zabaleta on harp, recorded 1970. The last two movements of this composition in that recording are probably my favourite 4 minutes of recorded music. The 2nd movement, which you've posted here, is taken slower by Zabaleta, but the rhythm of the piece, in all four movements, flows far better in the Zabaleta recording. The recording you posted was released on the 'Spartacus and other compositions' cd about ten years ago: poor performances IMHO
@maceason Do you know if the Zabaleta performance has been reissued on CD? I too, find it the most rewarding; as I recall it was with Jean Martinon conducting. This is another of the very beautiful concerti by that master, Saint-Saens. Thank you!
~Wonderful... I have the whole Opus 154 for Harp & Orchestra on an old much beloved vinyl album. I think it was/is Saint-Saens' greatest Great Work of the Symbolist time. Merci`
beautiful concert
jovad1 7 months ago
I know this was posted a long time ago, but this is by far the clearest and prettiest copy of the song I have heard. Personally, I love this concerto, and was wondering if you were able to post the entire concerto. That would be amazingfulltasticulous :D
SirBob202 10 months ago
I rather disagree with your assessment of this work as unfocused. It is very much part fantasie, but cast within the concerto form. All of Saint-Saens' concerti are full of dialog between the soloist and the orchestra, often done with exceptional subtlety. As you indicate it is a haunting piece, richly melodic and beautifully structured. thank you!
baltoman24 1 year ago
@baltoman24 My own opinion resembles the uploader's, and he has chosen the most "focused" section, but I would allow Saint-Saens more liberty this late in his life. Clearly he was looking inward, perhaps too much so, but he had much to be proud of.
mctous1 11 months ago
could you upload the other movements please?
rolcantu 1 year ago
I heard this song in a ballet dedicated to Proust, with music by Saint Saens, Debussy, Cesar Franck .... lovely
mfecchi46 1 year ago
Sorry but do you have the other parts of this concerto? I'd be very glad to hear them!
Juwwww 1 year ago
The best recording of this composition is with Nicanor Zabaleta on harp, recorded 1970. The last two movements of this composition in that recording are probably my favourite 4 minutes of recorded music. The 2nd movement, which you've posted here, is taken slower by Zabaleta, but the rhythm of the piece, in all four movements, flows far better in the Zabaleta recording. The recording you posted was released on the 'Spartacus and other compositions' cd about ten years ago: poor performances IMHO
maceason 1 year ago
@maceason Do you know if the Zabaleta performance has been reissued on CD? I too, find it the most rewarding; as I recall it was with Jean Martinon conducting. This is another of the very beautiful concerti by that master, Saint-Saens. Thank you!
baltoman24 1 year ago
Gracious and wonderful!
AngeIake 1 year ago
Superbe!
LuciusAlexandre 1 year ago
Enchantingly beautiful.
Musicalfreak5 2 years ago
wonderful!
wildjasminegirl 2 years ago
Unless I'm very much mistaken this was among the last pieces by Saint-Saens. Wasn't he 82 or something when he wrote it?
Fuliginosus 2 years ago
Merci, sa fait plaisir de voir de la si belle musique.
Marielle Nordmann joue magnifiquement bien.
vaxe9177 2 years ago
~Wonderful... I have the whole Opus 154 for Harp & Orchestra on an old much beloved vinyl album. I think it was/is Saint-Saens' greatest Great Work of the Symbolist time. Merci`
ThunderboltSnake 2 years ago
Thank you Lindoro Rossini for uploading this Last heard it in 1981
frank19593 2 years ago
enchanting....
caijpp 3 years ago
gracias : ) very beautiful indeed
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lasultanica 3 years ago
Very beautiful rendition!
imusiciki 3 years ago