Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Joshua Weilerstein

Clarinet, Timpani, Performing, Trombone, Cello, Trumpet, Bassoon, Classicalmusic, Performing Arts, Arts, Violin, Flute, Piano, Conductor, Music, Weilerstein

4.9 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 October 2021

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Rachmaninoff’s music is often described as many different kinds of chocolate cake, but this piece, if it's chocolatey at all, would be that 85% dark chocolate - more bitter than sweet. It might be Rachmaninoff’s greatest orchestral work, and one that is inextricably linked to his tumultuous life. Throughout the Dances we hear references to war, to nostalgia, to Rachmaninoff's past failures, and so much more. This is one of the underrated masterpieces of the 20th century - join us to learn all about it!

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Sticky Notes, the Classical Music Podcast.
0:10.0	My name is Joshua Weilerstein, I'm a conductor, and I'm the Music Director of the Phoenix
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0:53.0	So I'm actually back in London this week working with the incredible Guildhall School
0:57.4	of Music Chamber Orchestra on a program of Copeland, Grant Stil, Anders Peneufnick, and
1:02.9	Roxana Peneufnick.
1:04.2	It's been really exciting, the concert is this evening, as I'm recording this on Wednesday,
1:09.5	and I'm really looking forward to it.
1:11.3	And next week, I'll be heading off to Alborg, Denmark, for a really wacky program with Beethoven's
1:17.2	Leonor overture number one.
1:19.6	I didn't see major cello concerto, and a second half that is so difficult, I don't
1:22.9	know why I chose to do this.
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