Quote from: eschiss1 on Wednesday 29 August 2012, 01:03I'd agree completely with that, Eric.
(If Vierne's quintet hasn't been given a thumbs-up/shout-out, I will do so... )
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Show posts MenuQuote from: eschiss1 on Wednesday 29 August 2012, 01:03I'd agree completely with that, Eric.
(If Vierne's quintet hasn't been given a thumbs-up/shout-out, I will do so... )
Quote from: JimL on Tuesday 28 August 2012, 16:53That's assuming the pedal-part moves more or less step-wise, rather than containing any wide leaps!
It seems to me that the only obstacle would be playing harmonies with the pedals. You would be unable to use the dynamic pedals in that event. But, like in organ playing, you can use a heel-toe maneuver to play melodic lines with one foot while manipulating the dynamic pedals with the other. I see Mr. Prosseda doing this in several places during the video.
Quote from: semloh on Monday 27 August 2012, 22:18Nice to know you are keeping up appearances!
Thanks.
I can now rest assured that when I casually mention his name at one of my candlelight suppers there will be no embarrassing faux pas!
Quote from: minacciosa on Monday 27 August 2012, 23:19Mediafire seems to be giving you unreliable "management information" because I can confirm that I downloaded both versions of the Epithalme et Scherzo on 23 August (and I agree about its beauty).
Looking at my Mediafire folders it seems that no one has downloaded Jongen's Epithalme et Scherzo. I encourage all to do so, for it is beautiful and exciting work completely successful in all aspects.
Quote from: semloh on Sunday 26 August 2012, 22:09Thanks, chaps; glad to be of assistance. The ability to read a score comes from what feels like about 100 years of practice!
Lionel, I am so envious of your ability to read a score so well. Silas is a new name to me, and I echo Alan's thanks for taking the trouble.
Quote from: edurban on Tuesday 21 August 2012, 14:59If only Henry VIII himself had been smart enough to drop the idea of Jane Seymour...
Another note: the programme mentioned that the original libretto had a fifth act introducing Jane Seymour, but Saint-Saens et al. dropped this early in the planning stages. A terrible idea dramatically, of course, but intriguing, none the less.
David
Quote from: JimL on Monday 20 August 2012, 19:50Oh yes, I totally agree with that. I also agree that there is a Spanish flavour to it but maybe it's just not as 'picante' as in the later works!
The thematic transformation is still reminiscent of Liszt, however.