I just listened to the full thing and I was blown away. It was like someone molded Stravinsky and Beethoven (two of my favorite composers). I have heard Symphony of the Psalms loved it, his three ballets and his Violin Concerto and I liked all of them, but this was just as good if not better than that. It was simply amazing. Anyone else have thoughts on his Symphony in C?
2007-12-12 11:10:55 · 4 answers · asked by Exo_Nazareth 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
It is quite fitting that you thought about the melding together of Stravinsky and Beethoven because the Symphony in C was written at the height of Stravinsky's 'neo-classical' period in which he took classical models as the springboard for this inspiration (his Violin Concerto also does this).
It took me a while to get used to this strange, quirky symphony but repeated listenings paid off and I love it now. You don't mention the Symphony in Three Movements in your question. Try that - it has elements both of neo-classicism but also some of the more astringent and rhythmically exciting qualities of the three early ballets (they are not the only ballets, by the way - he wrote Agon and Apollon Musagète as well). Some of the Symphony in Three Movements is quite jazzy in feel.
Explore further and enjoy!
2007-12-12 11:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by del_icious_manager 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's a very moving and almost personal account. Like the emotional turbulence of a living being. Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique you are probably familiar with it is another piece I would put in the same category. Great music - should be performed more often.
2007-12-12 11:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Estrella E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love symphony in c i am learning how to play it on my violin i have most of it down!
2007-12-12 11:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like E better
2007-12-12 11:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Matt S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋