Melodie de Orfeo, Abram Chasin's Transcription, Performed By Abbey Simon

Originally composed by C.W. von Gluck, this version was transcribed by Abram Chasins and performed by Abbey Simon.

I enjoyed this version better over Sgambati's mostly because Chasins's transcription had octaves and 12th note stretches, which made the piece more robust. It also had some interesting chords and cross-chords, which made it a little more tuneful and melodic, while still conveying it's solemn mood.

The Sgambati transcription had a lot of third chords which ran repeatedly from right hand to left hand, back and forth, which made it rather tiresome, monotonous and boring to play.

I hope you all enjoy this rare recording of Chasins's beautifully transcribed version, and try out the piece if you get the chance to.

Cheers!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Melody
• Melodie
• Orfeo
• Orpheus
• Gluck
• Abram
• Chasins
• Abbey
• Simon
• Sgambati

[arwenaldarion]

How can I get a copy of this please? =)

[sparkle1272001]

@arwenaldarion - Are you interested to get a copy of the scores or the recording? Do send me an email thru Youtube with your email address and I'll attach a file. Cheers! :)

[southSorbet]

@sparkle1272001 can i have scores please??

[sparkle1272001]

@southSorbet Please send me your email address, and I will send you the scores. I cannot post scores on Youtube unfortunately. :(

[MrNimblefingers36]

Absolutely gorgeous sound along with a tempo that totally grabs the listener. I personally prefer the simplicity of the Sgambati transcription, but thank you for uploading this. Wonderful soulful playing!

[francis363]

Excelente version. Good new transcription. Congratulations!

[yuehchopin]

danke für die Sendung!

[aardvaark069]

Oh lord! Simon draws the most beautiful sound out of his piano. What an exquisite performance.

[cefinow]

this is really beautiful. i was looking for something by abbey simon, he came to our town and he was the first concert pianist i ever saw. also the pictures of gluck, chasins and simon are a nice touch at the end. ALSO i like the transcription showing at the same time as the music! thanks

[urrutiasanchezcarmen]

La danza de los espíritus de "Orfeo y Eurídice" de Glück es una de las más bellas melodías que he escuchado y la escuché por primera vez por allá por los años 60 en la interpretación de Abbey Simon, en un ensayo previo a su recital en el Teatro Municipal de Lima. Gracias por ponerlo en el Youtube