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Author: TareeDawgTareeDawg Date: Jun 5, 2008 19:44
I notice that being sold at several on-line stores, is the Miaskovsky
'symphonies and other orchestral items' set (16 CDs), on Warner
Classics, all conducted by Svetlanov.
I have heard a few individually, but as I know there are some Miaskovsky
'freaks' here, maybe they can add as to why I might need this set. Did,
for instance, Miaskovsky get better towards the end, or did he have a
slump in form, or whatever. Is this *essential* music for one interested
in 20th century music in general?
I could be persuaded, as the set is on 'special', and I can commence
putting more pennies in my piggy bank.
Dawg (Taree)
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Author: new_to_aus_railnew_to_aus_rail Date: Jun 5, 2008 22:27
TareeDawg wrote:
> I notice that being sold at several on-line stores, is the Miaskovsky
> 'symphonies and other orchestral items' set (16 CDs), on Warner
> Classics, all conducted by Svetlanov.
>
> I have heard a few individually, but as I know there are some Miaskovsky
> 'freaks' here, maybe they can add as to why I might need this set. Did,
> for instance, Miaskovsky get better towards the end, or did he have a
> slump in form, or whatever. Is this *essential* music for one interested
> in 20th century music in general?
In my view, Miaskovsky is one of those composers who wanders for much of
the time but occasionally shows real inspiration. So the question would
be - are you willing to put up with the vacuous stuff to get the rest?
I would describe the Elgar symphonies and violin concerto (but not other
Elgar works) in exactly the same terms, which would probably create a
furore in some quarters but I think is a valid parallel. Both composers
give the impression (to me) of finding difficulty filling in the gaps
between the bright ideas.
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Author: CharlesSmithCharlesSmith Date: Jun 6, 2008 01:55
On 6 Jun, 03:44, TareeDawg bigpond.com> wrote:> I notice that being sold at several on-line stores, is the Miaskovsky
> 'symphonies and other orchestral items' set (16 CDs), on Warner
> Classics, all conducted by Svetlanov.
>
> I have heard a few individually, but as I know there are some Miaskovsky
> 'freaks' here, maybe they can add as to why I might need this set. Did,
> for instance, Miaskovsky get better towards the end, or did he have a
> slump in form, or whatever. Is this *essential* music for one interested
> in 20th century music in general?
>
> I could be persuaded, as the set is on 'special', and I can commence
> putting more pennies in my piggy bank.
>
> Dawg (Taree)
I'm one of those 'freaks'. I don't think it's a question of him
getting better or worse, but a set of phases. The early symphonies are
primarily Russian epic - culminating in numbers 5 & 6. Of these 6...
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Author: notesetternotesetter Date: Jun 6, 2008 08:42
Thanks, Charles, for a concise word on these very interesting works.
I have 10 or so Miaskovskys in various single disc editions. I have
just listened to Svetlanov conduct Symphony 18 in C major. It's full
of jaunty Russian tunes with a touch of Gallic sensibility - brings to
mind Milhaud in many spots. Its discmate, #2 in C sharp minor is very
dark - at least 2 contrabassoon solos by my count.
My impression, based on what I've heard so far, is that all 27 have
enough variety and quality to sustain repeated sampling of the cycle.
So Dawg, I'd say go for it - and shortly I'll be literally putting my
money where my mouth is.
Bruce
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