Eleanor Steber "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" 2/2
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ending notes are beautiful!
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when you think of Agee's tragic life: I can see that backyard, slanting upwards, under the trees, under the stars -- it has planted a place in my heart.
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A magnificent artist and singer. She will live forever in our hearts. A very special person.
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Did I miss it somewhere? Does anyone know who the pianist is? Definitely written for orchestra. The "reduction" was done by Samuel Barber, who was an exceptional pianist.
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No, it was originally written for orchestra. It was essentially commissioned by Steber to sing with the Boston Symphony. Later, a piano setting as well as a setting for small chamber orchestra (of about 10) were done.
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The piece was written for piano and later orchestrated, according to what I've read. I rather like this version.
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superb. Although the piece necessarily suffers greatly in a piano reduction, sadly this pianist is better than the dreadful pickup orchestra which did the first recording with Steber.
Steber versus Price, piano versus orchestra...Can't make a choice they're both so special. Think I'll just cherish both versions.
eyesk8er 1 year ago 3
her vanessa is breathtaking!
kylegreerrocks 1 year ago 3