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'Death in Venice' introduced me to Mahler. I went to a concert with the L.A. Philharmonic for the first time as a youngster just to hear the 5th Symphony Adagio used in the film only to find the rest of the work just as enjoyable.
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Mar 31, 2014 - 6:08 AM
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I think it's just you. It's excellent tone poem: Ha, I can assure you it's not just me, but to each his own, enjoy! Oh on second thoughts I'm sure you're right, it was just me, I was the only one in the world that thought it was a disappointment after that amazing opening. And remembering (way) back, I didn't even buy it. I listened to it in a booth in the big HMV shop in London's Oxford Street. Those were the days (60's) when you could listen to the record, but after about 10 minutes I thought this is boring...& sneaked out when the guy wasn't looking. I now have four recordings of this piece ... I love it! But what I find about most of these classical works is that you do need a few listens. Some grab you from the word go but others need further exposure. If you're not taken with this work do try his Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration), Op.24 ... it's wonderfully melodic. Mitch Yeah, fair enough, some composers just don't do it for you, & I didn't get into full classical mode until the early 70's.
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It was through Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING that I discovered the music of Krzysztof Penderecki, and I am grateful for that.
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It was through Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING that I discovered the music of Krzysztof Penderecki, and I am grateful for that. Me too on Penderecki and also Bartok - I wasn't aware of the Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta until then - and it's been a favorite for 34 years!
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