This collection of essays on the interpretation of twenty-two unusual concert pieces was assembled partly with a view to more imaginative program planning. There are many composers who may have written only one or two masterpieces, yet failed to leave a worthy oeuvre; these sadly are often forgotten or overlooked when conductors assemble programs. This compilation spans a little over a hundred years from the 19th and 20th centuries and all the works are colorful and attractive.
Once again Norman Del Mar brings his expertise in handling the orchestra to a wide variety of styles. His infectious enthusiasm and broad knowledge make him an invaluable guide to the aspiring conductor, the expert, and the music-loving listener. The essays range from Russia to Spain, from Schoenberg to Kod?ly, from Wolf to Poulenc, with such established favorites as the overture toLa Forza del Destinowith its unexpected tricky moments and the Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes for which Del Mar offers suggestions from Britten himself, with whom he worked for many years.
Balakirev:Tamara Bizet:Symphony in C Bloch:Schelomo Britten:4 Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes Chabrier:Espa?a Chausson:Po?me, for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 25 Dohn?nyi:Variations on a Children's Song, Op. 25 Dukas:L'Apprenti Sorcier Falla:3 Dances from The Three-Cornered Hat Falla:Nights in the Gardens of Spain Kod?ly:Dances of Galanta Kod?ly:Summer Evening Liszt:Mephisto Waltz No. 1 Mussorgsky:A Night on the Bare Mountain Mussorgsky/Ravel:Pictures from an Exhibition Poulenc:Les Biches, Ballet Suite Roussel:Le Festin de l'Araign?e: Fragments Symphoniques Sch?nberg:Five Orchestral Pieces, Op. 16 Sch?nberg:Kammersymphonie No.1, Op. 9 Verdi:Olă.
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