Here is a very delicate piece of chamber music of Franz Schreker, who wrote mainly operas. It exists a marvellous kammersymphonie, which can be found on TH-cam.
It might be of interest that Schreker reused material from the second movement of "Ein Tanzspiel", written at approximately the same time. The passage in question can be found at 2:10 - 2:33.
Certainly there are impressionistic flavors in this piece. Not necessarily Ravel, though. I hear more Debussy. But it's the whole-tone scales, light yet dense and undulating pianistic figuration, shifting tonal centers, extended harmony, as well as the overall aesthetic quality especially prominent in the first couple minutes that give rise to its impressionistic character.
@@stephenjablonsky1941 I do not say it mockingly, on the contrary, I think that Schrecker is an impregnable genius who, although an Austrian, has the sensitivity of the French Impressionists.
Die Geschichte ist folgende: Die berühmte Tänzerin Grete Wiesenthal hatte für eine Tanzperformance ganz bestimmte Vorstellungen, teilte diese Franz Schreker mit, und (Zitat Wiesenthal): :...er machte die Musik nach meinen Angaben.". Allerdings "...die Musik war mir immer noch zu illustrierend."
This is a fascinating piece. One wonders if he was just a bit too romantic to be included in the pantheon of 20th century modernists. His music is superbly crafted by lacks the moments of magic that would qualify him for inclusion.
Great piece and great musicians!
Here is a very delicate piece of chamber music of Franz Schreker, who wrote mainly operas. It exists a marvellous kammersymphonie, which can be found on TH-cam.
Excellent performance!
woah how beautiful!
He Music is Good🎼🎵🎶💙💜
It might be of interest that Schreker reused material from the second movement of "Ein Tanzspiel", written at approximately the same time. The passage in question can be found at 2:10 - 2:33.
Superbe !!!
Ravel's influence! So beautiful!
You find Ravel's influence here? That is interesting. In which domain, melody? harmony? Tones?
Certainly there are impressionistic flavors in this piece. Not necessarily Ravel, though. I hear more Debussy. But it's the whole-tone scales, light yet dense and undulating pianistic figuration, shifting tonal centers, extended harmony, as well as the overall aesthetic quality especially prominent in the first couple minutes that give rise to its impressionistic character.
There is no Ravel here. Only Schreker...unfortunately.
@@stephenjablonsky1941 I do not say it mockingly, on the contrary, I think that Schrecker is an impregnable genius who, although an Austrian, has the sensitivity of the French Impressionists.
@@gerardbegni2806 I knew I'd see a comment questioning this. There you are!
This is a beautiful piece! Does anyone know if there is choreography for it? I'd love to perform it with dancers on a recital!
Die Geschichte ist folgende: Die berühmte Tänzerin Grete Wiesenthal hatte für eine Tanzperformance ganz bestimmte Vorstellungen, teilte diese Franz Schreker mit, und (Zitat Wiesenthal): :...er machte die Musik nach meinen Angaben.". Allerdings "...die Musik war mir immer noch zu illustrierend."
Look to: Choreography for Franz Schreker's The Wind! On Google.
This is a fascinating piece. One wonders if he was just a bit too romantic to be included in the pantheon of 20th century modernists. His music is superbly crafted by lacks the moments of magic that would qualify him for inclusion.
"Lacks the moments of magic"???
Have you heard his Chamber Symphony? It's full of them.
@@towardthesea_ I listened to the Chamber Symphony, followed the score, and have posted my comment.
@@towardthesea_ Totally agree
The beauty and brilliance of his music transcends labels like “20th Century Modernist.” Schreker was a genius.