Carnival of the Animals - The Swan

(continued)So, then, ¿what´s your point? True artistry is in the sound, not in anybody´s face. Faces do not enhance the performances quality. And if you want a superb performance of Falla´s Fire Dance, listen (cd) to Thomas and Patrick Demenga play it. I know them and, again, no faces.

A musician can or can not show emotions while he plays, that´s not what I´m arguing about. It´s the emotions THE MUSIC project, and the quality of the performance I´m concerned about, and that´s what I don´t like about Maisky. Wether he puts faces or not, or feels certain emotions does not change the quality of his music making. Watch Starker, Perenyi or Fournier play: no faces and the music making is wonderful. Watch Yo-Yo Ma or Tortelier play: lots of faces and still wonderful playing.

this is the music to my ballet pointe dance! its sooooo pretty!!!!

It's all on account of the piano substitution of the harp. The piano is three harps turned horizontal played simultaneously with a hammer in a resonating chamber. Hence the big bows Maisky has to use and the resulting lack of color, simplicity, and gentle delicacy. The deep big cello sound used is to come through piano texture. I agree in panning this performance but not the players.

I like it when it is played by a flute!!!

Roger more!

der schwanz

And an extraordinary performance!

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, no doubt.