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« on: 10:30:55, 31-12-2007 » |
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What are your musical hopes and resolutions for 2008?
I look forward to some excellent new opera productions coming up with the goods, especially the new Don Carlos at Covent Garden, which should prove a real highlight, as should Birtwistle’s The Minotaur.
2008 is the 50 year anniversary of Vaughan William’s death and there are already some events to look forward to – Pilgrim’s Progress at Sadler’s Wells in June. I wonder what the Proms will offer?
I suspect that RVW will fare better than Rimsky-Korsakov, who died in 1908. Sure, we’ll get a slew of recordings/ concerts of Scheherazade, but I really hope that his operas will get a chance in 2008. Wexford are putting on The Snow Maiden. What odds on The Mariinsky or Bolshoi appearing in July/August with Tsar Saltan, The Golden Cockerel or Sadko? Or Philips providing a new issue in their opera series which seems to have stalled? I do hope so.
It’s also 150 years since Puccini was born. Most of his operas are standard rep, of course, but I hope we might have the chance to see some lesser known fare – Edgar? Le Villi?
Any other anniversary composers waiting in the wings for the New Year?
Resolution-wise, after a year where lots of CDs have been purchased, but not necessarily always played straight away, I shall try to listen more. There are a number of boxed sets I’ve only dipped into, such as the Russian Legends doorstep or operas such as Messiaen’s Saint François d’Assise which require a proper sit-down with libretto in hand. There are only three ‘series’ of discs I’m collecting (the Gardiner Bach Pilgrimage, Brautigam’s Beethoven Sonatas and the Naïve Vivaldi Edition) but otherwise, I shall keep the ‘itchy credit card’ safely in the wallet for a while, barring any of my ‘musical hopes’ magically appearing on disc!
Anyway, let me take this opportunity to wish you all the best for a wonderful, musical 2008!
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« Reply #1 on: 11:00:15, 31-12-2007 » |
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Many thanks, IGI!
I fear an overdose of Carter + Messiaen, neither of whom need the publicity. Although it would be good to hear a live performance of Olivier's Fetes des belles eaux - some hope! It's for 6 ondes martenots.
Aarre Merikanto died in 1958, but probably nobody outside Finland will mark that. Over here it's Michael Parsons' 70th birthday, but I guess he will remain as underpublicised as ever.
Sorry for the lack of positive cheer!
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« Reply #2 on: 11:06:48, 31-12-2007 » |
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I must make time to play the piano again. I should set aside an hour's regular practice but somehow there's always so much else to do....
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« Reply #3 on: 11:51:52, 31-12-2007 » |
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... it would be good to hear a live performance of Olivier's Fetes des belles eaux - some hope! It's for 6 ondes martenots.
Also, to do it properly, you would need the Seine, the water jets and the light show to complete the son et lumière of the original. Still, at least there are a couple of fairly modern recordings of the music to be found on CD, (though not without a bit of searching). |
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« Reply #4 on: 12:02:37, 31-12-2007 » |
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I haven't done a solo recital for ages. I'm going to work up a new programme and get a couple of dates in the diary for the end of the year. I think I'll lay off so much (mediochre) orchestral playing for a bit too.
I suppose I should also commit to more viola - which I haven't touched in months, but really do enjoy when I do it. OK then, twist my arm - I'll learn Enescu Konzertstucke, Viextemps Elegie, Viextemps Capriccio, and a Brahms Sonata.
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Il Grande Inquisitor
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« Reply #5 on: 12:11:58, 31-12-2007 » |
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OK then, twist my arm - I'll learn Enescu Konzertstucke, Viextemps Elegie, Viextemps Capriccio, and a Brahms Sonata.
Sounds good, Tommo. As a (not-very-good) clarinettist, I should spend more time practising and the Brahms op.120 no.2 would be a good place to start. If I manage to move to a larger house next year, (  ) one thing I would like to do would be to learn the piano; something I've long wanted to do but cannot for lack of space here. |
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« Reply #6 on: 12:22:59, 31-12-2007 » |
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Il Grande Inquisitor,
Thanks for an interesting topic of a thread.
I wish you good luck with learning piano. Relaxation is the most important thing. I found that DVD (Yoga for musicians) that I posted on Christmas presents thread is very very useful (for clarinet playing too).
Tommo, I played Enesco Konzerstucke in March or April with a good viola player from Cork (plus several other pieces). I enjoyed that Konzertucke very much. I wish you learn it. Brahms is always good to play.
I practice solo piano pieces, but I doubt I will play in public solo again. What I really hope for is to play in a chamber group.
I like to learn more interesting pieces. Now I have a violinist who is learning Grieg last violin sonata. I wish he will decide to have a concert again. Also I want to play Haydn striong trio. There is only one cellist here who has a family and not much time. However, may be she will agree if the cello part is easy (as you said).
For your cellist it is good to conterballance Haydn trio with something more challenging. Do yo know trios with difficult cello part?
Autoharp, I don't know Merikanto or Parsons. I am delighted to play Bowen. I memorized one of the preludes and are working on memorizing the second one. Happy New Year and let all wishes come true.
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« Reply #7 on: 12:28:28, 31-12-2007 » |
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My resolutions are the same as last (this) year's: Do More Playing and Performing. Do More and Better Listening. It's not that I feel I failed entirely with these intentions this year, but that I didn't get nearly close enough to my ideal composing/teaching/playing/listening balance. Not that I'm sure precisely what that balance would be, but I figure I'll know it when I find it.  |
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« Reply #8 on: 12:33:03, 31-12-2007 » |
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Do More and Better Listening. Like you, much the same resolution for me each year! But this year comes with a twist - once the PhD's out of the way I want to spend some time catching up on all the repertoire I've not had space for in the last few years. I may also join my local library to help out in this respect. As for hopes - given the last month, I'd just be happy if fewer major musical figures died in 2008.  |
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« Reply #9 on: 13:03:51, 31-12-2007 » |
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I resolve to pass my Grade 8 (I restarted lessons after a 16 year gap just before Christmas but for personal reasons have to stop again. Will resume later in the year. After all, I've already played 2 of the 3 pieces so that helps).
I also intend to listen to more music.
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« Reply #10 on: 13:30:35, 31-12-2007 » |
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I must make time to play the piano again. I should set aside an hour's regular practice but somehow there's always so much else to do....
As should I. A couple of years ago we gave a home to a really nice unwanted Edwardian upright piano, and I have been meaning to start playing again properly after a gap of nearly thirty years, but have never made the time or found a teacher. Must do better!  |
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At every one of these [classical] concerts in England you will find rows of weary people who are there, not because they really like classical music, but because they think they ought to like it. (Shaw, Don Juan in Hell)
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« Reply #11 on: 13:32:01, 31-12-2007 » |
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... it would be good to hear a live performance of Olivier's Fetes des belles eaux - some hope! It's for 6 ondes martenots.
Also, to do it properly, you would need the Seine, the water jets and the light show to complete the son et lumière of the original. Still, at least there are a couple of fairly modern recordings of the music to be found on CD, (though not without a bit of searching). Any hot tips on recordings, Bryn? (no pun intended) |
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« Reply #12 on: 13:38:08, 31-12-2007 » |
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I need to compose 5 pieces this year (I'm slow, but 3 of them are already well under way).
Hey IGI, where'd you get that prayer emoticon?
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« Reply #13 on: 13:39:53, 31-12-2007 » |
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My musical resolutions are: Do MORE performing Go to FEWER live performances  (I make the same resolutions every year and somehow they never happen  ) |
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« Reply #14 on: 13:55:57, 31-12-2007 » |
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My music-buying/listening was very random in 2007, I'd like to find some composer(s) to really get to know.
A list for another thread, maybe, as well as Vaughan Williams d. 1958 and Rimsky-Korsakov d. 1908 other centenaries to expect attention in 2008:
Messiaen b. 1908
Elliot Carter b. 1908
Edward Macdowell d. 1908
William Balfe b.1808 - opera revival ??
Leo Blech d. 1958
Anton Diabelli d. 1858
Albert Dietrich d. 1908 - revival?
J.F. Fasch d. 1758
Joseph Holbrooke d. 1958
Daniel Lesur b. 1908
Luigi Tomasini d. 1808
Geirr Tviett b. 1908
also might hear more recordings of
Edith Mary Coates (mezzo) b. 1908
Karajan b. 1908
David Oistrakh b. 1908
and celebration of the work of
Francis Galpin b. 1858
Percy Scholes d. 1958
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