Regulars may recall my request for Robert to produce his Bachian 'Consecration of the House', a Sinfonia from one of his canatatas, and he has duly obliged. I've uploaded it for everybody to try and make comment upon. See the link below:
http://www.mysharefile.com/v/3519218...fonia.wma.html
A pleasant enough piece though the organ meandering grates after a while. It seems a little too prominent in the recording mix which doesn't help. To be honest I was expecting something grander, more substantial to compete with Beethoven's. See what you think.
As a Brucie bonus I have the similarly festive Overture from Handel's oratorio 'Deborah' from the Robert King/Hyperion recording that was discussed here briefly in another chain:
http://www.mysharefile.com/v/8602457/Deborah.wma.html
It's a typical Handel 3 part affair grave-allegro-minuet. King's direction could be a touch tighter. The minuet you will instantly recognise as it was reused and developed further in the Fireworks music.
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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin
[This message has been edited by Rod (edited 07-22-2006).]
http://www.mysharefile.com/v/3519218...fonia.wma.html
A pleasant enough piece though the organ meandering grates after a while. It seems a little too prominent in the recording mix which doesn't help. To be honest I was expecting something grander, more substantial to compete with Beethoven's. See what you think.
As a Brucie bonus I have the similarly festive Overture from Handel's oratorio 'Deborah' from the Robert King/Hyperion recording that was discussed here briefly in another chain:
http://www.mysharefile.com/v/8602457/Deborah.wma.html
It's a typical Handel 3 part affair grave-allegro-minuet. King's direction could be a touch tighter. The minuet you will instantly recognise as it was reused and developed further in the Fireworks music.
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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin
[This message has been edited by Rod (edited 07-22-2006).]
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