In Reply to: Re: Norrington Sucks - Here' s Why - Darkest Secrets Uncovered posted by Timbo in Oz on November 25, 2002 at 22:43:44:
It's not a matter of speed. Heck, Scherchen went nearly as fast, and sometimes faster, as did Paray and lot's of others.It's the whole package, which as another post in this thread pointed out, presents a cold and unfeeling look at the music.
Besides, know one can really say for sure what tempo Beethoven really wanted. More evidence shows that he varied tempo a whole lot, unlike one-speeder Norrington, and veried it even more from performance to performance. So the whole question is a matter artistry rather than HISTORY or AUTHENTICY, the latter of which is impossible (unless you happen to have been there).
Of greater concern is the orchestral size, which Norrington distorts with impunity. My research (real research) indicates that after Symphony #6, Beethoven, having heard a large orchestra, never went back to small ones, IF HE COULD AVOID IT. I'l post details when I find my notes.
I only use caps to make a point, not to shout. Do you think it's overdone?
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Follow Ups
- Speed - Severius! 18:12:51 11/26/02 (1)
- Re: I only use caps to make a point, not to shout. Do you think it's overdone? - Timbo in Oz 21:36:10 11/26/02 (0)