Popular Classical Music
- Thread starter Light - Man
- Start date
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
Manuel de Falla Seven Spanish Folksongs // Principal Cello David Cohen
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
Yesterday wonderful concert in Madrid. The first part was to me perfect. Spanish National Orquestra conducted by David Afkham played Beethoven Piano Concerto number 2 with the marvelous pianist Mitsuko Ushida. She was amazing. The second movement became unforgettable after such a beautiful performance. Such delicate playing. She gave us a little encore: a piece by Schumann. Perfect.
Mrs Uschida has the whole Beethoven series with the Berliner. The video bellow Is a fragment. Do not miss the interview! Fascinating to me.
The second part was excellent.The piece, much more difficult to me, was Zemlinsky’s Lyrical Symphony. Beautifull in many parts, less in others, it was wonderfully played by the orchestra. I particularly liked the soprano. I was also surprised to see Mrs Uchida seating in the audience in the second part. I have not seen this often (Janine Jansen last year I recall ) but like it to see the performer is also an avid listener.
Mrs Uschida has the whole Beethoven series with the Berliner. The video bellow Is a fragment. Do not miss the interview! Fascinating to me.
The second part was excellent.The piece, much more difficult to me, was Zemlinsky’s Lyrical Symphony. Beautifull in many parts, less in others, it was wonderfully played by the orchestra. I particularly liked the soprano. I was also surprised to see Mrs Uchida seating in the audience in the second part. I have not seen this often (Janine Jansen last year I recall ) but like it to see the performer is also an avid listener.
Light - Man
Headphoneus Supremus
Hello Luis, great that you enjoyed last nights concert!
Which Soprano was it that you mentioned above?
I used to go to classical concerts on a weekly basis with Her Lightness for over 20 years until I broke an ear on Friday 13th 2019.
You have me yearning to go back but Her Lightness is not too keen, to be closely packed in a concert hall, ever since COVID.
Which Soprano was it that you mentioned above?
I used to go to classical concerts on a weekly basis with Her Lightness for over 20 years until I broke an ear on Friday 13th 2019.
You have me yearning to go back but Her Lightness is not too keen, to be closely packed in a concert hall, ever since COVID.
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
Hello Luis, great that you enjoyed last nights concert!
Which Soprano was it that you mentioned above?
I used to go to classical concerts on a weekly basis with Her Lightness for over 20 years until I broke an ear on Friday 13th 2019.
You have me yearning to go back but Her Lightness is not too keen, to be closely packed in a concert hall, ever since COVID.
Hi John,
The soprano is this Christiane Karg
Ravel: Shéhérazade ∙ Christiane Karg ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Stanisław Skrowaczewski
I’m living now a phase where live concerts are a big part of my life. Previously with work, family etc I could attend a lot less. That can always change, but to me digging music, live or otherwise is the main thing.
My better half is a big fun of concerts too which makes it even better. Yesterday we had a nice meal with some Rioja red wine … heaven! Even some times we have dinner with friends after the concert. Wonderful!
Take care and continue digging the music!
Last edited:
Light - Man
Headphoneus Supremus
Beethoven - Violin Concerto Op.61 - Clara-Jumi Kang, Andrzej Boreyko & Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
A comment in the YT video worth a mention
''Just listen and look at 20:05, there we have something extraordinary, the way Clara-Jumi plays, the way she handles the difficulties of playing on more than one string, with such a masterhood.''
0:00 Allegro ma non troppo (Cheerful but not too much )
24:45 Larghetto
33:44 Rondo: Allegro
46:42 encore: J.S. Bach - Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Major
A comment in the YT video worth a mention
''Just listen and look at 20:05, there we have something extraordinary, the way Clara-Jumi plays, the way she handles the difficulties of playing on more than one string, with such a masterhood.''
0:00 Allegro ma non troppo (Cheerful but not too much )
24:45 Larghetto
33:44 Rondo: Allegro
46:42 encore: J.S. Bach - Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Major
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
She’s amazing! She plays with so much feeling
Light - Man
Headphoneus Supremus
Indeed! She is also very easy on the eye with a very pretty smile.
She is one that I would have liked to see live. Have you ever seen her?
here in the third movement I have played this part several times starting at 40 minutes into the video
Last edited:
Light - Man
Headphoneus Supremus
Arvo Pärt - "Swansong" - Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrzej Boreyko
here I sense the swan floating into the music after about 2 minutes
here I sense the swan floating into the music after about 2 minutes
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
Totally agree! She is a very attractive lady!
I saw her live. Unforgettable concert, Bruch's. Unfortunately could see that beautiful smile with pandemic
Clara-Jumi Kang: Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
08 APR 2021, MadridOrquesta Sinfónica de RTVEPablo González, ConductorVideo Chapters:00:00 | 1st mov - Vorspiel: Allegro moderato09:09 | 2nd mov - Adagio 18:08 | 3rd mov - Allegro Energico20:22 |
The moment we've been waiting for!
Last edited:
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
Serge Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances Movement 3 // Sir Antonio Pappano & London Symphony Orchestra
Luis Mad
Headphoneus Supremus
The Sound of Art: Deutsche Grammophon Stories - Episode 1: Early Days and a 125th Birthday
Users who are viewing this thread
