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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Barber, Faure, suggestions? posted by JTimothyA on February 22, 2000 at 19:34:06:
In my opinion, Barber's music is at it's best when he leans either towards sheer beauty, or sheer power. I am less interested, but not uninterested, in his more "abstract" sounding music -- which can often be found in his music for voice.That said, my first recommendation includes vocal music :-)
There is a CD that includes Barber's "Knoxville - Summer of 1915" along with Aaron Copland's "Eight Poems of Emily Dickenson" with the London Sym. Orch. conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, and sung by Barbara Hendricks. Barbara Hendricks has one of the most gorgeous voices you'll ever hear. This CD also includes the famous "Adagio for Strings". DDD recording. I'd start here. EMI 55358.
Others...
Barber & Britten Cello Concertos -- Yo-Yo Ma (cello) Baltimore Sym. Orch., Zinman (cond.)
Columbia House (CBS?) MK 44900. This is also DDD, and may be in the catalog with a new, reissue number.Barber & Korngold Violin Concertos -- Gil Shaham (vln.) London SO, Andre Preven. DG 439886.
Barber Symphony No. 1 + Other Orchestral Works -- Baltimore Sym. Orch., Zinman. Argo 436288.
Along with Copland, Barber is perhaps the greatest of American composers. The next "tier" includes David Diamond, Walter Piston and Howard Hanson. All great, and worth seeking out.
Regards
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