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On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:47:18 -0500, Boater wrote:
There are many themes in Russian music that are based upon folk tunes, are nationalistic and are used by numerous composers. There are also tonal similarities in the pieces you brought up. Pictures at an Exhibition was written by its composer for solo piano. As such, it is among the most difficult to learn and play collection of piano pieces in the repertoire. I don't much like the Ravel orchestration. I find it heavy and overwrought. The best recordings of the piece *as written* date back a few decades to performances in the old Soviet Union by Russian piano superstars. This modern young fellow ain't bad, though: http://www.serg.vangennip.com/www/piano.html In fact, he's very good, and he is playing the piece *as written* by Mussorgsky. It's best not to listen to solo piano music on super high-tech speakers. They tend to be without...warmth. -- John |
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