Have to say, much as I love this piece, my favorite part remains the Tango of the Merchant's Daughters (4:21 - 7:50). The sinuous sensuality of that segment never fails to put a smile on my face. Definitely some of Piston's best work.
What an amazing performance of this fantastic piece! I had goosebumps all the way through! Leave it to the Spaniards to really make the most of those great rhythms. And their flutist really is incredible! _¡Olé!_
I don't think I'm imagining things, but the main theme (16:15) seems almost identical to the theme of the last movement of Kabalevsky's Comedians. Written same year, too. Hmm...
Have to say, much as I love this piece, my favorite part remains the Tango of the Merchant's Daughters (4:21 - 7:50). The sinuous sensuality of that segment never fails to put a smile on my face. Definitely some of Piston's best work.
A few years ago I could not find a recording of this ANYWHERE, and now it's all over TH-cam!
And thank God for that! :)
What an amazing performance of this fantastic piece! I had goosebumps all the way through! Leave it to the Spaniards to really make the most of those great rhythms. And their flutist really is incredible! _¡Olé!_
I'd like to see a Piston revival! He's a real master builder of music! How about some of his chamber music!
Really love the last 3 minutes!!
The incredible Walter Piston!
The contrast between the all-male and all-female sections are very noticeable.
HUH?
Mejor fijarse en la música
The Final Polka would be perfect for Max and the Wild Things to dance around in a circle to.......
I don't think I'm imagining things, but the main theme (16:15) seems almost identical to the theme of the last movement of Kabalevsky's Comedians. Written same year, too. Hmm...
1:23 Entrance of the Vendors
hey Reagan
Why is this never performed as a ballet? Why do we never hear the whole score? Was is it a flop?
My questions exactly. I got to play this in an orchestra many years ago, and it was one of my favorite pieces ever. This is an excellent version!
I think that this IS the whole score. As to why it isn't in the repertoire, well, why aren't Copelands ballets?
I will go out on a limb and say that the reason is economics.
@@music68man71 It's Balanchine, he's to blame for everything.
8:12 anyone else notice that violin coming in early? lol. We've all done it. Otherwise this recording was amazing
I have to be honest, I did not hear it! Went back over the spot a few times.
How crude of you.
How pedantic and superficial of you!
Who's the blonde violinist? She's pretty.
Ryan's Channel My wife
@@tarzan2857 Are you joshing me?
Ryan's Channel It's a joke man..
@@tarzan2857 Oh. Lol, sorry for falling for it.
No. She's MY wife. Get your hands off her!
The timpanist is very handsome.
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