For the Pfitzner fans ..

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For the Pfitzner fans ..

Post by slofstra » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:19 am

Well, I missed the 5 AM start today for the BPO concert featuring a brief extract from Pfitzner's Palestrina.
http://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/concert/2457
However, for anyone who is interested, this concert will be available soon in the archive, and can be enjoyed for under $15 with other concert items on a 48 hour ticket.
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Re: For the Pfitzner fans ..

Post by stenka razin » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:51 am

Henry, 'Palestrina' is a gorgeous opera and the interludes are very beautiful. Thanks for the tip, my friend. 8)


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Re: For the Pfitzner fans ..

Post by erato » Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:51 pm

It's very beautiful, but also very stern. Like Parsifal without the laughs.
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Re: For the Pfitzner fans ..

Post by maestrob » Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:15 am

Palestrina is a magnificent work, full of interesting harmonies and compelling music. The Act I Prelude is probably the most accessible and beautiful music Pfitzner wrote. Here's my favorite recording of the piece, on what is one of Thielemann's finest discs:

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