Sinopsis
We are convinced that lovers of classical music include people who are always looking for (1) music that they have not heard before that might attract them, and (2) the best performance of music that they are familiar with and already enjoy.This website was created to help these music lovers achieve both goals. We are uniquely able to fulfill this mission because we bring together two exceptional resources that are not available on any other classical music website: (1) a classical music record collection that includes over 60,000 recordings of more than 35,000 different pieces of music from every corner of the globe, representing every historical period from biblical times to the present one of the largest collections of classical music in the world; and (2) the expertise of some of the best professional music commentators, musicians, and composers involved in the classical music world.With these unique resources we present three specialized podcasts and the opportunity to respond to them through our blog: (1) "Buried Treasure" will introduce music from all periods and places, providing an opportunity to explore rarely heard works; (2) panel discussions on the interpretation of classical music in which well-established record critics will review recordings of more familiar works, play excerpts of the performances under review, and explain their individual standards for judging performance; and (3) a podcast in which one of the leading composers in New York interviews notable performers and composers, discussing with them the latest developments in classical music.
Episodios
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![Symphony No.4 in G Major – First Movement]()
Symphony No.4 in G Major – First Movement
17/09/2010 Duración: 28minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Bedächtig, nicht eilen. (Deliberate, without haste) Key: G major. Time Signature: 4/4 (with a few measures in 3/4 and 2/4) Form: Modified sonata form
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![Symphony No.4 in G Major – Introduction]()
Symphony No.4 in G Major – Introduction
17/09/2010 Duración: 16minListening Guide The Work Date(s) of Composition: 1899-1900; published by Universal (1901, rev. 1903, 1910) Place of Composition: Maiernigg and Vienna Premiere: 25 November 1901, Munich Orchestration: 4 flutes (3rd and 4th doubling with piccolo), 3 oboes, (3rd doubling with English Horn); 3 clarinets in Bb, A and C (2nd doubling with E-flat clarinet, 3rd […]
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Sixth Movement]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Sixth Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 51minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Langsam, ruhevoll, empfunden. (Slow, restful, deeply felt). Key: D major (modulating to F-sharp minor, C sharp minor, etc.) Time Signature: 4/4. Form: Elements of rondo and sonata form with variations on two principal themes.
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Fifth Movement]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Fifth Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 51minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Lustig in Tempo und keck in Ausdruck (In a merry tempo and bold expression). Key: F major (D minor in the middle section) Time Signature: 4/4 Rhythm: lively march. Form: strophic (ABCA) Orchestration: alto solo, women’s and children’s choruses, 4 flutes, 3 horns, 5 clarinets (including bass clarinet), 3 bassoons, […]
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Fourth Movement]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Fourth Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 51minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Sehr langsam. Misterioso. Key: D major/minor Time Signature: 2/2, changing to 3/3 (with one measure of 3/4) Form: through-composed song form (Introduction-ABAB) Text: The Midnight Song from Also Sprach Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche (sung by alto voice) O Mensch! O Mensch! Gib Acht! Gib Acht! Wie spricht die tiefe Mitternacht? […]
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Third Movement]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Third Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 51minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast. (Without Haste). Key: C minor/major (Trio in F major/minor) Time Signature: 2/4 alternating with 6/8 (6/8 in Trio) Rhythm: binary dance form (bourrée) as in Ablösung im Sommer Form: Rondo (ABACABCA)
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Second Movement]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Second Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 19minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Tempo di Menuetto. Sehr mässig. (Very moderate) Key: A major (with contrasting sections in F-sharp minor) Time Signature: mostly triple meter (3/4, 3/8, 9/8) with occasional duple meter (2/4) Basic rhythm: minuet or slow ländler alternating with quick-step dance rhythms Form: ABABA (rondo with variations)
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – First Movement]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – First Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 51minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Kräftig . Entschieden. (Forcefully and decidedly) Key: D minor to F major with numerous intermittent modulations Time Signature: 4/4, changing to various other meters throughout the movement Form: Extended sonata form with introduction and coda Principal Material: funeral march and popular military march in alternation
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![Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Introduction]()
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Introduction
10/09/2010 Duración: 15minListening Guide The Work Date(s) of Composition: 1895-1896; published by Weinberger in 1898; Universal Edition in 1901; revised 1906. Place of Composition: Steinbach Premiere: 9 June 1902, Krefeld Orchestration: 4 flutes (one doubles with piccolo); 4 oboes (4th doubles with English horn); 3 clarinets in B-flat (3rd doubles with bass clarinet); 2 clarinets in E-flat […]
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![Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Fifth Movement]()
Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Fifth Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 01h26sListening Guide The Work Tempo: In ruhig fliessender Bewegung (In calmly flowing motion) Principal Key: C minor (C major in the trio) Time Signature: 3/8. Rhythm: fast ländler with a sixteenth-note ostinato. Form: Scherzo and trio. Chorus Auferstehn, ja auferstehn wirst du, Mein Staub, nach kurzer Ruh! Unsterblich Leben Wird, der dich rief, dir geben. […]
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![Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Fourth Movement]()
Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Fourth Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 11minListening Guide The Work “Urlicht” (“Primal Light”) from “Des Knaben Wunderhorn” Tempo: Sehr feierlich aber schlicht (Choralmässig) (very solemn but modestly simple) [Like a chorale] Key: D-flat major (middle section begins in B-flat minor) Time Signature: 4/4 (with alternating meter shifts). Form: Though-composed in ABA structure. O Röschen rot! Der mensch liegt in größter Not! […]
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![Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Third Movement]()
Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Third Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 20minListening Guide The Work Tempo: In ruhig fliessender Bewegung (In calmly flowing motion) Principal Key: C minor (C major in the trio) Time Signature: 3/8. Rhythm: fast ländler with a sixteenth-note ostinato. Form: Scherzo and trio.
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![Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Second Movement]()
Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Second Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 11minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Im Tempo des Scherzos; Wild herausfahrend; Langsam, Allegro energico, nicht zu schnell; Kräftig; Mit einem Male etwas wuchtiger; Mit etwas drängendem Charakter; Langsam. Misterioso, etc. (In the tempo of the Scherzo; a wild outburst; slowly; energetically fast, without rushing; powerfully; somewhat weightier; somewhat pressed; slowly, mysteriously etc.) Key: C minor/major, […]
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![Symphony No.2 in C Minor – First Movement]()
Symphony No.2 in C Minor – First Movement
10/09/2010 Duración: 30minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Allegro Maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck. (with serious and solemn expression throughout). Principal Key: C minor (second subject in E major) Time Signature and Rhythm: 4/4, slow funeral march. Form: Modified and expanded sonata allegro form.
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![Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Introduction]()
Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Introduction
10/09/2010 Duración: 11minListening Guide The Work Date(s) of Composition: 1888-1894; published by Hofmeister, Leipzig in 1897 Place of Composition: Leipzig, Hamburg and Steinbach Premiere: first three movements: 4 March 1895; complete symphony: 13 December 1895 both given in Berlin under Mahler’s direction. Orchestration: 4 flutes (doubling with piccolo); 4 oboes (3rd and 4th double with English horn); […]
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![Symphony No.1 in D Major – Fourth Movement]()
Symphony No.1 in D Major – Fourth Movement
10/08/2010 Duración: 35minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Stürmisch Bewegt (With Stormy Agitation). Energisch. Mit Grosser Wildheit (Energetic. With Great Fury) Key: F Minor/D-Flat; Numerous Keys During Development (G Minor; C Major; D Major, F Major/Minor) Ending In D Major (B-Flat To D Major) Time Signature: Alla Breve (With 4/4 During The Return Of Symphony’s Introduction) Form: Expanded Sonata […]
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![Symphony No.1 in D Major – Third Movement]()
Symphony No.1 in D Major – Third Movement
10/08/2010 Duración: 20minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Feierlich Und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen (Solemn And Measured But Not Too Dragging) Key: D Minor, Trio In G-Flat, Reprise Of March In E-Flat Minor Time Signature: 4/4 Form: ABACABA
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![Symphony No.1 in D Major – Second Movement]()
Symphony No.1 in D Major – Second Movement
10/08/2010 Duración: 17minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Kräftig Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell (Powerfully Agitated, But Not Too Fast) Key: A Major (Trio In F Major) Time Signature: 3/4 Form: Scherzo And Trio
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![Symphony No.1 in D Major – Blumine Movement]()
Symphony No.1 in D Major – Blumine Movement
10/08/2010 Duración: 06minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Andante Alegretto (Sic) Key: C Major (With A Middle Section In A Minor) Time Signature: 4/4 Form: ABA
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![Symphony No.1 in D Major – First Movement]()
Symphony No.1 in D Major – First Movement
10/08/2010 Duración: 29minListening Guide The Work Tempo: Langsam. Schleppend (“Wie Ein Naturlaut”); Immer Sehr Gemächlich (Slowly. Dragging (Like The Sound Of Nature); Always Very Relaxed) Key: D Major, D Major Time Signature: 4/4 And Alla Breve (Cut-Time) Form: Modified Sonata With Introduction And Coda.
