Ton Koopman - Mozart - Symphony No.40 in G minor K550 : Molto Allegro
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it looks like he's boxing ... trying to dodge invisible punches
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YES! This is EXACTLY how a conductor should take Mozart's "molto allegro" in the 1st movement. Ton Koopman has brought us Mozart's 40th as it was meant to be heard.
Now to track down the rest of the symphony ...
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Koopman has been my favorite since I was about 12 or 13. I remember not liking Mozart until about a year ago.... I was in the car and turned on the radio. The announcer said "And now.... some Mozart!" I thought "Oh great, I just might as well listen" I remember liking it. After they finished they said "And that was Ton Koopman with the A.B.O." It was the first time I actually liked Mozart. I could hear everything!!!! It was not romantic slush...
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isn't it true that a conductor without the baton looks like a lunatic?
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@SachaFels I don't mean to be rude, I hope you understand that Koopman's not just a conductor/performer. He's a historian, like any good early keyboard player. I think he may have a slightly more expert interpretation based on several factors beside 'affekt'.
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Well, it's beautifully transparent and versatile. But to me, the heart of Mozart's g-minor has to do with a crystalline sort of sadness. Koopman's interpretation is just too slender. This piece is not Mozart's expression of zest, is it.
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I agree, you don't understand.
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I confirm.... really orrible!!!
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@Boneggio historically informed performance is much more sophisticated than "baroque" and "not baroque"
phenomenal, thanks
tacosychelas 2 years ago 6
It is wonderful. Thank you.
6134447 2 years ago 4