Prokofiev - Symphony no.1 'Classical' (2)
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Never heard this before, but I'm very taken with the melodiousness and joyful energy of the writing (and performance). The video is well-made too - I like the inclusion of paintings especially! Anticipating more to come...
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It sounds like an accordion at 1:51. Strange, I've never heard this detail in other performances:-) Gives it a Russian sound.
Thanks for the upload!
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No es una respuesta, es la segunda parte.
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Isn't the gavotta the same as the gavotta from Romeo and Julia?
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The flutes are taking some those D's down an octave. :(
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What do you mean by "the newer conductors?" What do they do that you don't like?
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It's my favorite symphony =) 4# movement is great
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I played this. They sure are better than we were. :]]
Very pretty and happy.
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I much prefer this to the newer conductors....this seems faster than the Toscanini versions, but I adore Koussevitsky...
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interesting how the beginning section is the same as one of his gavottes
This was one of the first 'neo-classical' compositions - Prokofiev took Haydn for his model. One feature that comes through in this performance is the fantastic sense of rhythm which one often finds with the Russians; Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky are other good examples. Small wonder they rule the world when it comes to ballet!
Mimameior 4 years ago