Author: Tim2
Date: 1999-08-16 02:41
BG sneaks in here in a lot of posts. I have heard a recording of the Mozart by BG, I think it's fine, also. You have to know it's BG. I wouldn't know about the Nielson and BG.
The first phrase of the Nielson is so nice and one thinks they are going to have a melodious neoclassical piece to listen to, _and then the truth comes out_. And it keeps coming out and coming out, until the end when that theme comes back. Where were we?? What a journey. I'm tired from going around in one big circle. It probably grows on you?
IMHO, a lot of works written later in this century are more accessable to even trained ears as shorter works or works written in short movements. I think of Hillandale Waltzes of Babin, Lutaslawski Dance Preludes Stavinski Three Pieces, and multitudes of other SHORTER works (clarinet [& piano], I know). The harmonies deviate but they are not one long continuous piece. Dazzling technique in portions. I suppose that's tough to do in an orchestral setting. People don't write like that, hey?
Even the Rudolf Jettel Studies have _form_ - "Preliminary Studies to 'The Accomplished Clarinettist'" Book One. ABAB coda (more or less), except #4 which is variations and a coda. They are more musical than the Nielson.
Also: Mozart has no audience appeal? Sorry, I disagree on this one.
When I heard Sabine Meyer perform the Mozart earlier this year, she got a big ovation. People told me that they did not know the piece but it was wonderful. One woman saying, "Now I know why that is my husband's favorite piece by Mozart." Her husband is NOT a clarinetist. Sabine is an exceptional performer. She brought the Mozart to life as it should be. Any performer should do this, obviously. The Mozart had great audience appeal that night. We knew what country we were in on that journey.
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