The introspective nature of the first two movements does indeed cast a melancholy, almost tragic, nature to Piston's Eighth; I'm sure the critics fortunate enough to be at its first performance expected a more upbeat work with more volume and vivacity, akin more to a Sibelius Second than a Sibelius Fourth. The nature of the first movement even seemed almost Mahlerian to me. (No, I don't know how these comparisons get into my head.)
I would really like to know about the painting provided with this symphony. I could take a guess at who was the artist having some knowledge of American painters, but would prefer to learn of the title as well as the artist. Perhaps it was selected with this symphony because for the first time in a major symphonic work, Piston utilized the 12-tone system in the 1st movement?
The painting is titled "Flood Disaster" (1951) by the American painter Thomas Hart Benton. Answering your question, I have chosen it because I think it matches well with the music, which is rather darker and dramatic than previous symphonies.
@@SergioCánovasCM -- Piston....ALL of his....are GREAT! Yes, Benton is appropriate....you could hardly juxtapose Bierstadt with the mood here....BRAVO!
@@SergioCánovasCM Yes I agree it is appropriate, and I am familiar with Mr. Benton's works having spent many teen years after flute or piano lessons going to an art museum!!
Poor water piston... Forever, throughout his career, a man who wanted to be a composer, but simply didn't know how to do it. Anything anyone here is in this endeavor is purely the emperor's new clothes in musical terms. Sorry to report this.
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What a phenomenal piece of music 🎶
Nice series. Thank you.
a very special symphony
The introspective nature of the first two movements does indeed cast a melancholy, almost tragic, nature to Piston's Eighth; I'm sure the critics fortunate enough to be at its first performance expected a more upbeat work with more volume and vivacity, akin more to a Sibelius Second than a Sibelius Fourth. The nature of the first movement even seemed almost Mahlerian to me. (No, I don't know how these comparisons get into my head.)
Hi Sergio ... just wondering if you knew about the added video by ShoeOnHead on this Walter Piston playlist?
Oh added it by mistake. It's fixed now. Thanks for telling me.
I would really like to know about the painting provided with this symphony. I could take a guess at who was the artist having some knowledge of American painters, but would prefer to learn of the title as well as the artist. Perhaps it was selected with this symphony because for the first time in a major symphonic work, Piston utilized the 12-tone system in the 1st movement?
The painting is titled "Flood Disaster" (1951) by the American painter Thomas Hart Benton. Answering your question, I have chosen it because I think it matches well with the music, which is rather darker and dramatic than previous symphonies.
@@SergioCánovasCM -- Piston....ALL of his....are GREAT! Yes, Benton is appropriate....you could hardly juxtapose Bierstadt with the mood here....BRAVO!
@@SergioCánovasCM Yes I agree it is appropriate, and I am familiar with Mr. Benton's works having spent many teen years after flute or piano lessons going to an art museum!!
Poor water piston... Forever, throughout his career, a man who wanted to be a composer, but simply didn't know how to do it.
Anything anyone here is in this endeavor is purely the emperor's new clothes in musical terms. Sorry to report this.