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2022-06-03 17:53:00
W. T. Matiegka: Six Sonatas, Op 31 (CD review)
David Starobin. Bridge Records Bridge 9567.By Bill HeckThis is getting to be a habit: several of my recent reviews have explored lesser-known corners of classical music, finding interesting and delightful works in unexpected places. (I apologize to the dedicated and knowledgeable musicians for whom the corners are well-known, and the places expected, but I believe that I speak for many readers here.) Well, not to bury the lede: here we go again.Wenzeslaus Thomas Matiegka is hardly a household name today, but in the burgeoning classical music scene of early 19th century Vienna, it certainly was. Born in rural Bohemia (then part of the Hapsburg empire) in 1773, he moved to Vienna, the city of Beethoven and Schubert in 1800, starting as a piano teacher. Matiegka quickly adopted a new instrument and blossomed into one of the city’s most influential composers for guitar – this at the time of a guitar craze […]
2022-06-02 05:47:00
W. T. Matiegka: Six Sonatas, Op 31 (CD review)
David Starobin. Bridge Records Bridge 9567.By Bill HeckThis is getting to be a habit: several of my recent reviews have explored lesser-known corners of classical music, finding interesting and delightful works in unexpected places. (I apologize to the dedicated and knowledgeable musicians for whom the corners are well-known, and the places expected, but I believe that I speak for many readers here.) Well, not to bury the lede: here we go again.Wenzeslaus Thomas Matiegka is hardly a household name today, but in the burgeoning classical music scene of early 19th century Vienna, it certainly was. Born in rural Bohemia (then part of the Hapsburg empire) in 1773, he moved to Vienna, the city of Beethoven and Schubert in 1800, starting as a piano teacher. Matiegka quickly adopted a new instrument and blossomed into one of the city’s most influential composers for guitar – this at the time of a guitar craze […]
2021-07-22 04:00:00
Giuliani: Solo Guitar Music Performed on 19th-Century Guitar (David Starobin)
Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) Grande Ouverture, Op. 61 Lecons Progressives, Op. 51 (excerpts) Six Variations on an Original Theme for Guitar, Op. 20 Six Preludes for Guitar, Op. 83 (excerpts) Six Rondeaux Progressives for Guitar, Op. 14 (excerpts) Choix de mes fleurs cheries, Op. 46 (excerpts) Variations sulla Cavatina favorita 'De calma oh ciel' Op. 101 Davis Starobin, Guitar (Period Instruments) Bridge BCD 9029 (1991) [Flac & Scans]
2019-08-20 21:29:00
My review of Poul Ruders's new opera, The Thirteen Child, is now posted at SFCV. As you will see, I found it unimpressive, with a weak libretto, unmemorable music, and mediocre conducting.Some reviewers felt similarly: Heidi Waleson, WSJ (She mentions the falsetto business, which I didn't bother with, and she's right about how unconvincing it is. There's an explanation in Zachary Woolfe's review.) Zachary Woolfe, NY Times Maria Nockin, Broadway World William, Opera Warhorses In addition: The Grimm fairy tale, "The Twelve Brothers" Here's a fairly positive review of the recording, which you can consult if you want to compare your reactions with mine and those of other reviewers. The recording itself, at Bridge. Note that only Tamara Mumford appeared in Santa Fe and on the recording. Allan Kozinn, NY Times, preview. Interview with David Starobin, which contains some background about the opera. […]
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