Kalliwoda, born in Bohemia, spent his days as kappelmeister at the court of Donaueschingen up to the Revolution of 1848. His genius was eclipsed by the great romantics as Schumann. It is a pity since his works are of the highest quality and would deserve to be resurrected. He composed a lot, in particular six symphonies, which follow the protoromantic style. This symphony is gorgeous, well built and orchestrated, with a beautiful impetus.Thank you for posting.
Thanks to You Tube we are able to discover that the list of the immortals of classical western music is endless. What a pity that the works of great creators like Kalliwoda and his ilk are neglected by our orchestras.
This symphony is wonderful. On par with some of Beethoven's with 1 deficiency. None of the symphonies have the trademark defining singable melody that virtually all famous work consist of 1 or more. Beethoven's 5,6,7,9 are his most popular and each has that distinct knowable, singable, memorable melody, the others do too, to a lesser extent. look at Mozart. His most popular symphonies are the later ones all of which has that jingle too. For any classical connoisseur that catch phrase is not required as we love the music in general and our ear is developed to find the beauty in whole composition. But for everyone else everything except the jingle is forgotten. For our ear we can find brilliants and entertainment in Bach's passacaglia but most will prefer "Air on the G" for is simply beautiful melody line. Enter Pacabels "Canon in D". Probably on the most popular works in the non-connoisseur listener. Nothing special there other than the completely recognizable, singable, memorable melody/progression. Bolero same, the melody is memorable upfront and then the pieces hammers it homes who know how many times. There are many other's symphonies and works that are lost to mainstream due for this exact reason. Orchestras play what sell seats and there are not enough of us to fill those seats day in day out, year to year. But there is a multitude of classical top 40-ers that keep the business going. So intelligently the business of live classical music caters to the masses in order to sustain/flourish.
@@amotkram99 The main theme of the second movement is very memorable. The majority of people just don't pay close enough attention to classical music to remember it.
How beautiful is the Andante!! I would have guessed that it was from Dvorak, so it becomes obvious to me that there is something special in the Bohemian musical language with regard to melody and harmony that both composers could express. The other movements do not so much speak to me.
This painting by C.G. Hellqvist of Valdemar Atterdag holding Visby to ransom is such a moving piece. I can literally feel the burgermeister’s rage as he shakes his fist at Valdemar, and at the same time I feel the utmost compassion and sadness for his wife as you can clearly see the tear in her eye.
Thank you for that one too, KuhlauDilfeng2. It is a magnificent composition overall. To be honest, I think the First Movement is quite a revelation of Kalliwoda's humour - it starts and progresses quite seriously, but it ends with a 'homeric laughter' that makes my day whenever I feel sad!
Spectacular symphony! I hear a lot of foreshadowing of Brahms in this symphony. Kalliwoda was true a genius in symphonic composition.! Kaliwoda really should be a part of the standard repertoire. I can't wait until I can get recordings of all 7 symphonies!
Notevolissima opera. Concordo con Katachi e Brian circa la presenta di elementi che anticipano lo stile di Brahms. Questo compositore merita la massima valorizzazione.
Thoroughly enjoyable and noble music of the highest order. A coherent and cohesive symphony that stands up to time. Looking forward to exploring more of his work.
Nous sommes en mesure de découvrir que la liste des immortels de la musique occidentale classique est interminable. Quel dommage que les œuvres de grands créateurs comme J.W. Kalliwoda et ses semblables soient négligées par nos orchestres !
Kalliwoda, born in Bohemia, spent his days as kappelmeister at the court of Donaueschingen up to the Revolution of 1848. His genius was eclipsed by the great romantics as Schumann. It is a pity since his works are of the highest quality and would deserve to be resurrected. He composed a lot, in particular six symphonies, which follow the protoromantic style. This symphony is gorgeous, well built and orchestrated, with a beautiful impetus.Thank you for posting.
Thanks to You Tube we are able to discover that the list of the immortals of classical western music is endless. What a pity that the works of great creators like Kalliwoda and his ilk are neglected by our orchestras.
Seven symphonies, actually, even if the Sixth (1843), following the Seventh (1841), was the last.
This symphony is wonderful. On par with some of Beethoven's with 1 deficiency. None of the symphonies have the trademark defining singable melody that virtually all famous work consist of 1 or more. Beethoven's 5,6,7,9 are his most popular and each has that distinct knowable, singable, memorable melody, the others do too, to a lesser extent. look at Mozart. His most popular symphonies are the later ones all of which has that jingle too. For any classical connoisseur that catch phrase is not required as we love the music in general and our ear is developed to find the beauty in whole composition. But for everyone else everything except the jingle is forgotten. For our ear we can find brilliants and entertainment in Bach's passacaglia but most will prefer "Air on the G" for is simply beautiful melody line. Enter Pacabels "Canon in D". Probably on the most popular works in the non-connoisseur listener. Nothing special there other than the completely recognizable, singable, memorable melody/progression. Bolero same, the melody is memorable upfront and then the pieces hammers it homes who know how many times. There are many other's symphonies and works that are lost to mainstream due for this exact reason.
Orchestras play what sell seats and there are not enough of us to fill those seats day in day out, year to year. But there is a multitude of classical top 40-ers that keep the business going. So intelligently the business of live classical music caters to the masses in order to sustain/flourish.
@@amotkram99 The main theme of the second movement is very memorable. The majority of people just don't pay close enough attention to classical music to remember it.
Actually, he wrote seven symphonies!
What the beautiful music! I have never heard of this composer before.
How beautiful is the Andante!! I would have guessed that it was from Dvorak, so it becomes obvious to me that there is something special in the Bohemian musical language with regard to melody and harmony that both composers could express.
The other movements do not so much speak to me.
what a joy to listen to this fine symphony
another fine composer who should not be forgotten - thanks!
This painting by C.G. Hellqvist of Valdemar Atterdag holding Visby to ransom is such a moving piece. I can literally feel the burgermeister’s rage as he shakes his fist at Valdemar, and at the same time I feel the utmost compassion and sadness for his wife as you can clearly see the tear in her eye.
Thank you for that one too, KuhlauDilfeng2. It is a magnificent composition overall. To be honest, I think the First Movement is quite a revelation of Kalliwoda's humour - it starts and progresses quite seriously, but it ends with a 'homeric laughter' that makes my day whenever I feel sad!
I hope one day a major orchestra will record all Kalliwoda symphonies.
Spectacular symphony! I hear a lot of foreshadowing of Brahms in this symphony. Kalliwoda was true a genius in symphonic composition.! Kaliwoda really should be a part of the standard repertoire. I can't wait until I can get recordings of all 7 symphonies!
My impression exactly: incipient Brahms. I wonder whether Brahms ever heard Kalliwoda's works.
+Brian Knapp Me lo auguro proprio.
superbe symphonie grandiose à souhait avec une douce mélodie sur l'Andante
Good to have the final of Kalliwoda's seven symphonies that have not appeared on You-Tube - the Sixth. Thanks!
Notevolissima opera. Concordo con Katachi e Brian circa la presenta di elementi che anticipano lo stile di Brahms. Questo compositore merita la massima valorizzazione.
Thoroughly enjoyable and noble music of the highest order. A coherent and cohesive symphony that stands up to time. Looking forward to exploring more of his work.
The starting theme of the second movement sounds Irish. Very emotive and touching.
It reminds me Schubert very much. Not so harmonic rich as Brahms... Very inspired by Schubert´s symphonies V, VI, VII!
Painting: Valdemar Atterdag holding Visby to ransom, 1361 (1882) [Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden] -- Carl Gustaf Hellqvist (Swedish; 1851 - 1890)
Sinfonia che riflette lo spirito Boemo.., però alquanto accademica e senza particolare estro e tecnica creativa.
The complete movement information:
I. Andante - Allegro non tanto
II. Andante con moto
III. Scherzo: Presto
IV. Finale: Molto vivace
Short echo of the third movement of Schubert's C Major Quintet here: 27:09
I am not a huge fan of this era, but this is a pretty good work.
Nous sommes en mesure de découvrir que la liste des immortels de la musique occidentale classique est interminable. Quel dommage que les œuvres de grands créateurs comme J.W. Kalliwoda et ses semblables soient négligées par nos orchestres !
Good but not memorable.