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Posted by Romy the Cat on
09-28-2009
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fiogf49gjkf0d The Carlos Kleiber’s instructions to Chicago symphony: “Do not play together. I just will move my hand down slowly and each of you start when you feel is right”
The Cat
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Posted by Paul S on
09-29-2009
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fiogf49gjkf0d This is as good an explanation as I have heard for my current favorite orchestral mode, namely what I presently thnk of as the "historical" mode, where each section and even each instrument plays "vital" ensemble like it has a life of its own, too.
I have also become fascinated lately with a related phenomenon, involving some of the "elite" orchestras under the direction of a Kleiber, or a Horenstein (or a Furtwangler). In this case, the first chairs are strong, which engenders sectional homogeneity; but the conductor just drives everyone until the "creamy-ness" shatters and the orchestra re-assembles as a group where every voice must account for itself, temporally, tonally, etc., etc.
Naturally, the version of this I now favor ass-u-mes excellent musicianship and ensemble play on every one's part (of course).
Best regards,
Paul S
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Posted by Romy the Cat on
02-04-2011
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fiogf49gjkf0d
A phenomenal new film about Carlos Kleiber in 5 parts. I insanely love the man and I absolutely adore anything about him.
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Posted by Romy the Cat on
06-28-2013
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Posted by Paul S on
06-28-2013
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fiogf49gjkf0d Thanks, Romy!
Does anyone know if there is a recording of the exact Wagner performance that opens and closes this documentary? I have heard it played like this before, but only in my mind, without apparent force from the musicians, and so slowly that to think of it as a performance like this, it should fly apart in pieces; yet it not only retains its gravity but it IS gravity, and so coherent... Incredible.
Paul S
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