Walton : Viola Concerto / André Previn, Nigel Kennedy [reblog]

from Oannes *

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Από τις σημαντικές φυσιογνωμίες του μήνα, και της εποχής γενικότερα, ο André Previn [1929 – 2019], διευθυντής ορχήστρας, κλασικός και jazz πιανίστας, συνθέτης “σοβαράς” μουσικής αλλά και soundtracks. Θα αναφερθούμε, Θεού θέλοντος, σε όλες τις πτυχές του έργου του, ξεκινώντας από αυτήν του μαέστρου : διαλέγουμε το Κονσέρτο για Βιόλα του αξιόλογου Βρετανού συνθέτη του 20ου αιώνα William Walton [απ’ τους πολλούς που δεν προλάβαμε να καλύψουμε στο αφιέρωμα του προηγούμενου μήνα].
Ακούμε το πρώτο μέρος του, Andante Comodo, με τον AP στη διεύθυνση της Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Στη βιόλα, για μοναδική φορά στην καριέρα του, ο βιολιστής Nigel Kennedy.

Among the important figures of the month, and of the era in general, was André Previn [1929 – 2019], conductor, classical and jazz pianist, composer of “serious” music and soundtracks. We will refer, God willing, to all aspects of his work, starting with the one conductor : we pick Viola Concerto by the remarkable British composer of the 20th century William Walton [one of too many we didn’t manage to cover on previous month’s tribute].
We hear the first part of it, Andante Comodo, with AP conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
On the viola, for once in his career, violinist Nigel Kennedy.

Enjoy!


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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!