Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra ... Friday, September 28, 1984
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"Any program of instrumental pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770- 1827), Robert Schumann (1810-1856), and Franz Liszt (1811-1886) is certain to display rather emphatically the progressive musical priorities of the early nineteenth century. Each in brilliant careers shaped and ultimately defined the enduring musical sensibilities of his time. Beethoven, whose imposing "shadow" intimidated most major composers until the twentieth century, had shown the way to a new world of personalized expression, and Schumann and Liszt--each ardent Beethovenites--acted on his legacy, not as imitators but as champions of a point of view correctly associated with the master. At the heart of their common philosophy was a compelling idea that simultaneously redefined the purpose of music, explained its power, and justified new methods. This idea may be expressed through a motto particularly associated with Liszt, but equally applicable to the other members of this triumvirate: "the renewal of music through its inner connection with poetry." The reference here is not so much to literal poetry or specific poems (although that path was to be explored), but to an attempt to capture or communicate through music the "poetic spirit"--the deeply subjective, intensely emotional substance of contemporary Romantic poetry. It is generally conceded that few others ever realized such a goal with the success of these three men."--Program Notes.
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Program: "Consecration of the House" Overture Op. 124 / Ludwig van Beethoven -- Concerto No. 2 in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra / Franz Liszt -- Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 / Robert Schumann
Includes: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Biography ; Misha Dichter and Leonard Slatkin: Biographies ; St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Roster ; Program Notes by Michael Budds ; Upcoming Events
Includes: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Biography ; Misha Dichter and Leonard Slatkin: Biographies ; St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Roster ; Program Notes by Michael Budds ; Upcoming Events