On 08/08/2000 16:48, Philip Sherburne said in living color:
quoted 5 lines (Just think about Bach, Beethoven, and the classical trope of "theme &
> (Just think about Bach, Beethoven, and the classical trope of "theme &
> variations" - for a contemporary take on this, check out Frederick Reszewski's
> excellent "The People United Will Never Be Defeated"
> (http://www.newalbion.com/NA063/) - a set of variations based on the Chilean
> protest song.)
Wow... I'm surprised to read something about Rzewski's "The People..." on
this list... I can't pass up the opportunity to recommend this piece...
<drooling mode on>
This is such an *amazing* piece. Really. If you've have the slightest
interest in contemporary classical music (or, if you're not very well
acquainted with the genre but would like to dabble in), you must get a
recording of this. An incredible synthesis of writing techniques and
eclectic aesthetics (try to say that one fast ten times in a row...). Still,
a very strong, coherent and cohesive unit. And, it *also* manages to be very
expressive. And accessible. And stunning. OK...
Also, might I suggest Marc-André Hamelin's incredible recording on Hyperion.
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http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/details/67077.html>
</drooling mode off>
We now return you to your regular idm "programming" (hah).
g.
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