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radsiarai · 27 days

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Hector Berlioz Overture, Les Francs Juges

Publication date 1951

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

OF RADIO BERLIN

SERGIU CELIBIDACHE, conductor

Hector Berlioz, a visionary composer of the Romantic era, left an enduring legacy in the realm of orchestral music. His overture "Les Francs Juges" stands as a testament to his innovative approach to orchestration, thematic development, and dramatic storytelling.

Composed in 1826, "Les Francs Juges" Overture represents a significant milestone in Berlioz's early career and showcases his penchant for dramatic expression and innovative orchestration. The overture is inspired by a play of the same name by Auguste Anicet-Bourgeois and Amable de Saint-Hilaire, which revolves around themes of justice, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom. Berlioz's musical interpretation of this dramatic narrative is characterized by its bold, expansive orchestral palette and its evocative portrayal of the play's thematic depth.

The overture opens with a commanding and majestic introduction, immediately drawing the listener into a world of grandeur and intrigue. Berlioz's masterful use of orchestration becomes apparent as the music unfolds, with sweeping melodies, vibrant harmonies, and dynamic contrasts that capture the essence of the dramatic narrative. The interplay of thematic material conveys a sense of urgency, heroism, and conflict, reflecting the overarching themes of the play and immersing the listener in a world of emotional intensity.

One of the most striking aspects of "Les Francs Juges" Overture is Berlioz's bold and innovative approach to orchestration. The work features a rich symphonic tapestry, characterized by the interweaving of brass, strings, woodwinds, and percussion to create a vivid and dynamic sonic landscape. The orchestration heightens the dramatic tension of the narrative, with powerful climaxes, poignant lyrical passages, and intricate contrapuntal textures that showcase Berlioz's mastery of symphonic expression.

Despite its initial reception being somewhat muted, "Les Francs Juges" Overture has garnered appreciation for its bold and innovative approach to orchestration and its evocative portrayal of dramatic narrative. Berlioz's ability to infuse the overture with thematic depth and emotional resonance has solidified its place as a landmark in the repertoire of Romantic symphonic music.

In conclusion, Hector Berlioz's "Les Francs Juges" Overture stands as a triumph of Romantic grandeur, showcasing the composer's visionary approach to orchestration and his ability to convey dramatic narrative through the transformative power of music. Its bold thematic development, innovative orchestration, and emotional intensity invite listeners to embark on a compelling sonic journey, immersing them in a world of heroism, conflict, and emotional depth.

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queercomposerkarlsson · 4 months

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This piece takes you on at trip through central Siberia, from the throat-singing peoples and beautiful mountains in the south to the arctic tundra and deep shamanic traditions of the north.

This was my biggest project of 2023. I wrote this piece and an essay as my final degree project in composition, all about Siberian indigenousgroups and their music.

The essay (in Swedish) can be found here:

https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-106984

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raleksd · 6 months

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(via Impression rigide avec l'œuvre « SONG GOIN' HOME LARGO ANTONIN DVORAK LA SYMPHONIE DU NOUVEAU MONDE » de l'artiste Frantz CIALEC)

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yalilguerra · 1 year

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Another great rehearsal with La Verne Symphony Orchestra tonight. What a joy playing music 🎼with these talented artists. #yalilguerra #laverneuniversity #symphonyorchestra #arts #california (at University of La Verne) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClF8KmouziE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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jicasas · 11 months

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Closing out the 2022-2023 SPO concert session with a flourish and with such talented friends on the stage, dear friends off the stage. Can’t say much because I’m still burning off a concert high but I do know I can say congratulations to all, with us on stage or in spirit, and especially to one of the most supportive and caring viola sections I know. It’s always an honour and I’m so grateful. 🙏🎻 #concertphotos #musicblogger #musiclover #musicphoto #onstage #musiclove #nowplaying #musicismylife #musiclife #livemusic #seattlephil #seattlephilharmonic #seattlephilharmonicorchestra #communitymusic #classicalmusic #symphonyorchestra #communityorchestra June 04, 2023 at 12:59AM https://instagr.am/p/CtD5pe_uICH/

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stars-on-a-cloudy-night · 4 years

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Classical Rivalries: The War of the Romantics

Just like any field of profession, the world of classical music has seen its fair share of professional rivalries. Here’s a quick look into the complicated relationships, and classical clashes that have gone down in history.

‘The War of the Romantics’ is a term popularly used by many music historians to describe the division among the prominent musicians during the late 19th century; The Conservatives and The Radical Progressives. Members of the Conservatives included Johannes Brahms, Joseph Joachim, Clara Schumann, among others, and the Progressives consisted of composers mainly from Weimar (a city in Germany) such as Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner, and other members of the ‘New German School’. This feud had far-reaching effects, being German and Central European in origin, and spreading to countries like France, Italy and even Russia. The ‘war’ was carried out with compositions, words and even concert scenes, making it one of the most artistic and entertaining rivalries western history has seen.

Johannes Brahms (Left), Franz Liszt (Right)

Now, both sides looked at Beethoven as an artistic hero, and had immense admiration for him, though that’s where the similarities end. The Conservatives saw Beethoven as an incomparable peak, while the Progressives saw his work as a new beginning in the realm of classical music. The two groups openly disagreed on topics concerning traditional and new musical forms. This disagreement stemmed from the earlier debate of the use and intentions of symphonies, which were earlier meant for entertainment purposes, but were slowly including more and more social, moral and cultural ideals into the genre. Here, the Progressives believed in the motto ‘New wine requires new bottles’ in that they believed classical music naturally should evolve and blend music with narrative and pictorial ideas. The Conservatives on the other hand were averse to this idea. And that’s where the real ‘war’ began.

One of the major events which took place was the signing of the Conservatives Manifesto against the bias of the Neue Zeitschrift Für Musik (a German music journal). This manifesto was actively canvassed and many signatories where obtained. However, before the last few signatories were able sign the manifesto, it found its way into the editorial offices of the Berliner Musikzeitung Echo (a German Journal), from which it was leaked to the Neue Zeitschrift itself, which parodied it on May 4, 1860. Two days after this humiliation, the manifesto made its first official appearance in the Berliner Musikzeitung Echo, showcasing more than twenty more signatories. The Manifesto read:

The undersigned have long followed with regret the pursuits of a certain party, whose organ is Brendel's "Zeitschrift für Musik" The above journal continually spreads the view that musicians of more serious endeavor are fundamentally in accord with the tendencies it represents, that they recognize in the compositions of the leaders of this group works of artistic value, and that altogether, the contentions for and against the so-called Music of the Future are concluded, and the dispute settled in its favour. To protest against such misinterpretation of facts is regarded as their duty by the undersigned, and they declare that, so far at least as they are concerned, the principles stated by Brendel's journal are not recognized, and that they regard the productions of the leaders and pupils of the so-called New German School, which in part simply reinforce these principles in practice and in part again enforce new and unheard-of theories, as contrary to the innermost spirit of music, strongly to be deplored and condemned.

This Manifesto catalyzed the spreading of the conflict to the German press at large. Liszt did not use words to express his comments on the issue, but simply allowed his music to speak for itself.

At the premiere of Brahms first piano concerto which was taking place in Leipzig, we see that his first orchestral piece to be played publicly was received with hisses. Reputations were at stake, and the tension was high. Musicians actively tried to embarrass their adversaries in public settings. One such example is when the Weimar school held an anniversary celebration of the Neue Zeitschrift in R. Schumann's birthplace, and did not invite members of the Conservative group (including Clara Schumann, German pianist and Robert Schumann's widow).

Even Wagner poked fun at the Conservatives in his essay ‘On Conducting’ when he portrayed the group as a ‘musical temperance society’ who are ‘awaiting a Messiah’.

Despite the attempts to humiliate the Conservative side, the Radical Progressives were often inconsistent in their views. By 1860, Liszt himself was becoming more and more interested in church music and began embracing some conservative music ideals of the Catholic Church. He had fascination for the music of Meyerbeer who was a composer despised by both the New German School and also by Wagner (whose essays were often anti-Meyerbeer).

These are just a few examples of the rift in the world of western classical music, during the late eighteen hundreds, and though the actual hostilities between the two sides eventually died out, the ‘war’ was clear demarcation between what is seen as traditional and modern music. Such categories which still carry on till this day.

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siempreabzurdah · 4 years

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xjennersonx · 4 years

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@rachface826 took me to see the movie music of @johnwilliams.music at Benaroya Hall Saturday night and it was soooooo awesome. I get wayy too emotional. #datenight #johnwilliams #bestcomposer #benaroyahall #seattlesymphony #symphonyorchestra (at Benaroya Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4vZ_txpzub/?igshid=naw7qjqweq3y

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5xworldchampionbodypainter · 5 years

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Excellent afternoon at the @wssymphony - We thrilled to the opening performance featuring “The Rite of Spring”, also debuting new Conductor, Tim Redmond. Seated front row center, we had an incredible vantage point to really watch the musicians WORK! It was glorious. #wssymphony #igorstravinsky #theriteofspring #symphonyorchestra #classicalmusic (at UNC School of the Arts Stevens Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4JR8UWpV-x/?igshid=1jy2t4srlnur

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trishcausey · 4 years

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thearijitsingh · 4 years

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jicasas · 1 year

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Helped my friends at an Emerald City Music event on Friday, played in an event on Saturday and there were so many reminders of the effect being around so many talented musicians has on me. I love watching my friends succeed, whether it be selling out their venue and getting ready to announce their 8th season, or winning a concerto competition, or nailing a particularly challenging passage, I’m so grateful to be in their presence and it makes me happy to cheer them on and be a witness to their triumph. I’m also grateful beyond words to have so many supporters showing up in the hall, sure, but I’m also even more grateful for the privilege of being able to call them friends, too – and dear friends at that. For these past two days: thank you. 🙏🎶💙 #concertphotos #musicblogger #musiclover #musicphoto #onstage #musiclove #nowplaying #musicismylife #musiclife #livemusic #seattlephil #seattlephilharmonic #seattlephilharmonicorchestra #communitymusic #classicalmusic #symphonyorchestra #communityorchestra April 16, 2023 at 01:45AM https://instagr.am/p/CrFz5DuO2j1/

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