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Ben Gernon chooses his favourite recording of the complete ballet of Ravel's Mother Goose
Ben Gernon chooses his favourite recording of Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No 2. This concerto is full of glorious melodies and deserves a place in everyone's collection. Prokofiev was on a concert tour when he wrote the piece and later wrote, "the number of places in which I wrote the Concerto shows the kind of nomadic concert tour life I led then. The main theme of the 1st movement was written in Paris, the first theme of the 2nd movement at Voronezh, the orchestration was finished in Baku and the premiere was given in Madrid." The concerto is more conventional than Prokofiev's early experimental works and its romantic heart has made it a perennial favourite.
Jess Gillam and pianist Zeynep Özsuca talk about the music they love. With music by Robert Schumann, Handel, Stevie Wonder and Woodkid. Playlist: Robert Schumann - Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op.44; I. Allegro brillante (Jerusalem Quartet and Alexander Melnikov) Woodkid - Iron Brahms - Symphony no. 3 (Op.90) in F major, 3rd movement; Poco allegretto (Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, Daniel Harding) Joby Talbot - Ink Dark Moon; III. Allegro vigoroso (Milos, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ben Gernon) Stevie Wonder - Ebony Eyes Bach - Prelude and Fugue in E minor from Book 1 No. 10 BWV 855 (András Schiff) Handel - Rinaldo, HWV 7a / Act 2 "Lascia ch'io pianga" (Magdalena Kozena, Venice Baroque Orchestra, conductor Andrea Marcon) Ferde Grofe - Grand Canyon Suite: Sunset (Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Felix Slatkin)
New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher
2021-05-12 07:02:00
Duration (h:m:s): 39:17
Miloš Karadaglić — The Moon & the Forest (Decca) Jump to CD giveaway form “Joby Talbot's piece Ink Dark Moon is a modern masterpiece and Howard Shore's concerto, The Forest, has a classical elegance to it,” said guitarist Miloš Karadaglić about the two new guitar concertos composed for him and his new album, The Moon & the Forest. Also featured on the album is Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Shelley, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Ben Gernon. Why do you consider this new recording your personal fairy tale come true? “Ever since I started recording, it's been my dream to inspire composers to write guitar pieces. To have those composers, Howard Shore and Joby Talbot, to write for me has really been a dream come true.” Tell us about the musical journey we hear in Talbot’s Ink Dark Moon? “Everything I heard reminded me of the moon. I said to Talbot that in the second movement, particularly how the open strings evolve from lighter textures, to richness then suddenly emptiness, is similar to the phases of the moon. I am also reminded of how the moon transforms nightly with shades of gray and blue which are so intense and seductive.” How does the orchestration and the guitar line in the third movement break the glass ceiling of possibilities? “I don't have to be a shy guitarist all the time. I said, ‘Give me fireworks.’ I want to break my nails and fingers and play like there's no tomorrow. He came up with passages which are incredibly fast and loud which are also difficult to play. The piece really just explodes. That's why I say it's breaking a glass ceiling. Every time I've played it live or in the studio I felt it is the best thing I have played. It's just so much fun.” How did the Canadian National Art Center commission Howard Shore to write The Forest for you? “I remember during the 2014-15 concert season, I was playing The Aranjuez Concerto all over the world, and one of the performances was in Munich with the wonderful young British conductor Alexander Shelley. It was such a success that afterwards we where talking about collaboration in the future and thought, ‘Why don't we ask Howard Shore?’ Also, while I was learning Shore’s concerto I would come across references to other works which were like little fossils you would find inside a rock. Can you give me an example of some of the references that you found in this concerto? “There is an interesting reference to the theme from The Aranjuez Concerto in the tutti section of the second movement. I asked Shore afterward, ‘Why did you do that?’ and he responded, ‘I wanted to honor composer Joaquín Rodrigo for writing one of the most beautiful pieces ever written, not just for guitar, but in the whole world. Also, because of this piece, I am here with you writing another work.’” To hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch now You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy. This giveaway is subject to the Official Giveaway Rules. Note: Due to the coronavirus quarantines, we cannot send physical product at this time. Winners will be notified at the conclusion of the giveaway and will receive their prize as soon as possible after the crisis abates. Resources Miloš Karadaglić — The Moon & the Forest (Decca) Miloš Karadaglić — The Moon & the Forest (Amazon) Miloš Karadaglić (Official site)
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