The truth is that it's magnificent interpretation of Stokowski's work has had great influence, however I think it is a message other than the work as conceived by Bach
(unknown fact) bach was an orphan child, found by a belgiun chocolate maker, as a child he roamed the beach in serch for shell which reminded him of his lost family, on occasion he would find money,and in turn would spend it on pictures of old dusty pots and pans, One find winters eve, he set out apon the coast to whimsicaly find a shell or two,when in the distance stood a figure,a figure he knew...it was ludwick van beethovan, he was speaking secretly to a horse about a wolf? and some sheep?
@jbhchan You are right this was the Stokowski Symphony mix of Phila core and NY Phil a great combo but yes phila has that sound that is so warm and intense
Interesting to listen to this - very sumptuous, etc. But Bach would be turning in his grave if he heard the liberties taken with the tempo in this rendition. The first section makes my stomach churn. I wonder whether Stokowsky was the first to fail to apply the appogiatura correctly on the 4th beat of the second measure - a mistake commonly heard today.
interesting comment serendip. i know that stokowski was a product of his time... living hearing, playing music in a way he knew, which i know is obvious and certainly beyond 'style' this is a musical interpretation of great beauty. as stokowski said in interviews, 'bach was a red-hot blooded man, he probably would be turning in his grave if he heard my orchestrations'.
Ha! Stokowsky agreed with me! But I must say that I rather like what he did with the Toccata and Fugue in D minor in Fantasia - although a Toccata certainly lends itself to bravura and whimsy. I loved it when I saw the movie as a five year old, and I suspect it triggered a life-long passion for the music of Bach.
@Serendip123 Agree with you strongly about the excessive rubato, if I am remembering my musical terminology correctly. On the other hand, it's a very interesting rendition if only because of the way he brings out some of the voices.
i am still mesmerized by it. i know that there are performance practices in place now but... the aesthetic and the trust of his musicians and viceversa, make this stokowski recording one that will forever be 'definitive' in intensity as well as care, depth and even tenderness regarding Bach's air on the g string.
The truth is that it's magnificent interpretation of Stokowski's work has had great influence, however I think it is a message other than the work as conceived by Bach
negoni08 6 days ago
One hell of a party tune
fus1234444 3 months ago
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feels like daydreaming on the cloud without noticing time clicking~~
parkthoven 5 months ago
Great love making music.
rgkrenkel 7 months ago
@rgkrenkel indeed!
ozielich 7 months ago
@safetheory I agree, it sounds like they're sight reading it for the first time.
forkhead 11 months ago
(unknown fact) bach was an orphan child, found by a belgiun chocolate maker, as a child he roamed the beach in serch for shell which reminded him of his lost family, on occasion he would find money,and in turn would spend it on pictures of old dusty pots and pans, One find winters eve, he set out apon the coast to whimsicaly find a shell or two,when in the distance stood a figure,a figure he knew...it was ludwick van beethovan, he was speaking secretly to a horse about a wolf? and some sheep?
papbaffle 1 year ago
@papbaffle what?
tbradrocks 9 months ago
too slow, loses the emotional power of the piece. the bass sounds tentative.
safetheory 1 year ago 2
Antmenah wrote 11-07-2010, An endless border of beauty and a sweet token of tenderness and love
antmenah 1 year ago
I do not think it is the Philadelphia Orchestra Stokowski used to conduct? Am I right?
The Phil. Orchestra cellos had more warmth and touch! Listen to -Youtube jbhchan -for this Aria by Stokowski and the Philadelphia Symphony.
jbhchan 1 year ago
@jbhchan You are right this was the Stokowski Symphony mix of Phila core and NY Phil a great combo but yes phila has that sound that is so warm and intense
ozielich 1 year ago
Interesting to listen to this - very sumptuous, etc. But Bach would be turning in his grave if he heard the liberties taken with the tempo in this rendition. The first section makes my stomach churn. I wonder whether Stokowsky was the first to fail to apply the appogiatura correctly on the 4th beat of the second measure - a mistake commonly heard today.
Serendip123 1 year ago
@Serendip123
interesting comment serendip. i know that stokowski was a product of his time... living hearing, playing music in a way he knew, which i know is obvious and certainly beyond 'style' this is a musical interpretation of great beauty. as stokowski said in interviews, 'bach was a red-hot blooded man, he probably would be turning in his grave if he heard my orchestrations'.
ozielich 1 year ago
Ha! Stokowsky agreed with me! But I must say that I rather like what he did with the Toccata and Fugue in D minor in Fantasia - although a Toccata certainly lends itself to bravura and whimsy. I loved it when I saw the movie as a five year old, and I suspect it triggered a life-long passion for the music of Bach.
Serendip123 1 year ago
@Serendip123 Agree with you strongly about the excessive rubato, if I am remembering my musical terminology correctly. On the other hand, it's a very interesting rendition if only because of the way he brings out some of the voices.
hedgehogbooks 1 year ago
magnificent
i3ish 2 years ago
i am still mesmerized by it. i know that there are performance practices in place now but... the aesthetic and the trust of his musicians and viceversa, make this stokowski recording one that will forever be 'definitive' in intensity as well as care, depth and even tenderness regarding Bach's air on the g string.
ozielich 2 years ago
This music, the performance, and the interpretation is ethereal. Thanks for reminding us of one of the all time best, Oziel.
riotdiva 2 years ago