SummerFest 2002: Two by Salonen

[weas89el]

The violin piece is a solo version of his large orchestral work Insomnia.

[FlutistMary]

If you really think this^ why are you searching for it, listening to it, and taking the time to comment on it?

Sounds like someone may have a little too much time on their hands, hmm?

A childish comment begs a childish reply:

- let's see you do better.

[halpwalker]

Only if it's a crappy composer.

[artseam]

Nice setting of Sappho's verses,great orchestration, clear structure of piece,very convincing performance.Too bad that the only Greek music piece he knows is 'Zorbas' - a lot there to discover.

[artseam]

The violin piece is very dramatic, effective use of tremolo,double-stops and harmonics. Gratifying performance..

Overall, once more, Salonen proves to be a very,very inspiring musician.

[artseam]

Nice setting of Sappho's verses,great orchestration, clear structure of piece,very convincing performance.Too bad that the only Greek music piece he knows is 'Zorbas' - a lot there to discover.

The violin piece is very dramatic, effective use of tremolo,double-stops and harmonics. Gratifying performance..

Overall, once more, Salonen proves to be a very,very inspiring musician.

[artseam]

Nice setting of Sappho's verses,beautiful orchestration,very convincing performance/conducting.Too bad the only Greek music Salonen knows is 'Zorbas'..

Violin piece very dramatic, effective use of tremolo, double stops and harmonics.. and definately a well-played piece.

Once more,Salonen proves to be a very inspiring musician.

[gab1279]

Great program, nice to hear Salonen discussing the Sappho songs. A lesser-known gem in his work. The way he tonepaints the text is amazing. I love Salonen's chamber music, these pieces deserve to become more well-known...