The fanfare of the first movement presents us the cathedral of Strasbourg with its famous column of the Angel, in which four cherubim raise their trumpets towards the four cardinal points. The greatness of the coda is also related to the temple. The movement represents also the exciting life of the young Goethe. The second movement is related to the cathedral, as clearly indicate the bells of its end. In the third movement the atmosphere darkens, corresponding to the maturity of Goethe. The last movement is titled ''Once upon a time'', alluding to the fact that Goethe never again visited Strasbourg. In addition, the dynastic line of the poet died with him. His only son had died before his own death.
Having heard and largely digested all 32, this one, along with its predecessor (No 6, Tragica) (both written in 1948j are in many respects the best, certainly the most direct in appeal.
Yeah, those symphonies definitely better than early ones, including sloppy Gothic, which I LOVE regardless. But I'd throw the fifth amongst the greatest list, very underrated, mahlerian symphonic lied type shit. Tight.
Pleine d'invention sonore cette symphonie... Tout un monde étonnant auquel le romantisme ne nuit pas... Orchestrations toujours souples et adaptées... Sa musique vaut bien Nielsen et tant d'autres. Et souvent elle est plus riche et surprenante dans ses idées et leurs interactions...
I'm celebrating Mr. Brian's birthday (29 Jan) for the first time. I listened to symphonies 2, 1, and 28 from other sources until I stumbled upon this fabulous channel. I think I'll need more than one day to celebrate. Thank you, Mr. Cánovas for creating such a wonderful and insight-filled resource.
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The fanfare of the first movement presents us the cathedral of Strasbourg with its famous column of the Angel, in which four cherubim raise their trumpets towards the four cardinal points. The greatness of the coda is also related to the temple. The movement represents also the exciting life of the young Goethe. The second movement is related to the cathedral, as clearly indicate the bells of its end. In the third movement the atmosphere darkens, corresponding to the maturity of Goethe. The last movement is titled ''Once upon a time'', alluding to the fact that Goethe never again visited Strasbourg. In addition, the dynastic line of the poet died with him. His only son had died before his own death.
Having heard and largely digested all 32, this one, along with its predecessor (No 6, Tragica) (both written in 1948j are in many respects the best, certainly the most direct in appeal.
Yeah, those symphonies definitely better than early ones, including sloppy Gothic, which I LOVE regardless. But I'd throw the fifth amongst the greatest list, very underrated, mahlerian symphonic lied type shit. Tight.
The solo violin passage in the adagio is absolutely sublime
Thank you for uploading Hargeval Brian.
Pleine d'invention sonore cette symphonie... Tout un monde étonnant auquel le romantisme ne nuit pas... Orchestrations toujours souples et adaptées... Sa musique vaut bien Nielsen et tant d'autres. Et souvent elle est plus riche et surprenante dans ses idées et leurs interactions...
I'm celebrating Mr. Brian's birthday (29 Jan) for the first time. I listened to symphonies 2, 1, and 28 from other sources until I stumbled upon this fabulous channel. I think I'll need more than one day to celebrate. Thank you, Mr. Cánovas for creating such a wonderful and insight-filled resource.
Thank you for your kind reply.
My favorite Brian symphony. The solo violin at 30:00.