#gregor piatigorsky

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“this trio was written during the happiest period of a life that was essentially happy throughout” - vinyl back cover write up opener

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Not a Piatigorsky fan, I take it? 🤔

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Dr. George Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 – August 23, 2018) was a composer, pianist, and organist, who was the first African American to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He received the Pulitzer for his work Lilacs.

He was first exposed to music at the age of five when he began to play the piano. He was admitted to the Oberlin Conservatory at 14 and to the Curtis Institute of Music to study piano with Rudolf Serkin, chamber music with William Primrose and Gregor Piatigorsky, and composition with Rosario Scalero, teacher of Samuel Barber. He received his doctorate from the Eastman School of Music. He taught at Rutgers University in New Jersey for several years.

He taught at Dillard University in New Orleans for one year before entering the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree Program at the Eastman School of Music. He became the first Black recipient of a Ph.D. from that institution as well as an Artist Diploma in Piano. He was awarded both a Fulbright Fellowship and a John Hay Whitney Fellowship. He was the first composer to receive the Whitney Award. He embarked upon another tour, playing concerts in France, Holland, and Italy. After a recital in London in Wigmore Hall that was sponsored by Mrs. Efrem Zimbalist, he received an honorary membership in the Frederic Chopin Society there.

His first major orchestral work was The Address for Orchestra. His Lyric for Strings is his most performed orchestral work. He composed many works including five sonatas for piano, a mass, a cantata, many songs, choral works, organ pieces, sonatas for cello and piano, violin and piano and viola and piano, a brass quintet, and a woodwind quintet. He published over 90 works and received commissions from the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and many other ensembles. He was the recipient of six honorary doctoral degrees.

He was the father of two sons, violinist and composer Gregory Walker, and playwright Ian Walker. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Birthdays 4.17

Beer Birthdays

Jesus Christ, who turned water into beer (6 BCE)

William O. Poth (1876)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Daffy Duck; cartoon character (1937)

Nick Hornby; English writer (1957)

Rooney Mara; actor (1985)

Liz Phair; rock musician (1967)

Harry Reasoner; television journalist (1926)

Famous Birthdays

Cap Anson; Chicago White Stockings 1B (1852)

Chris Barber; jazz trombonist (1930)

Sean Bean; actor (1959)

Victoria Beckham; English pop singer (1974)

Alexander Cartwright; baseball co-inventor (1820)

Samuel Chase; U.S. Supreme Court justice, signer of the Declaration of Independence (1741)

Isak Dinesen; Danish writer (1885)

Boomer Esiason; Cincinnati Bengals QB, sportscaster (1961)

Jennifer Garner; actor (1972)

William Holden; actor (1918)

Olivia Hussey; actor (1951)

Nikita Khrushchev; Russian politician (1894)

Don Kirshner; music publisher (1934)

Arthur Lake; actor (1905)

James Last; bandleader (1929)

J. Pierpont Morgan; businessman (1837)

John Oates; pop singer (1949)

Gregor Piatigorsky; Russian cellist (1903)

Artur Schnabel; Austrian composer, pianist (1882)

Pete Shelley; rock musician (1955)

William Gilmore Simms; writer (1806)

Bert Wheeler; actor (1895)

Thornton Wilder; writer (1897)

Leonard Woolley; archeologist, explorer (1880)

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Johannes Brahms Double Concerto in A Minor, Op 102 (1951)

Publication date 1951 Nathan Milstein Violin Gregor Piatigorsky Cello Fritz Reiner Conductor The Robin Hood Dell Orchestra Of Philadelphia Johannes Brahms, a renowned composer of the Romantic era, crafted a masterpiece with his Double Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102. Composed in 1887, the Double Concerto marked a significant period in Brahms' career. It was a time when he sought to reconcile traditional musical forms with the innovative trends of the late Romantic era. The composition emerged as a testament to Brahms' maturity as a composer and his ability to push the boundaries of musical expression while remaining true to his classical roots. The Double Concerto in A Minor is a concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra, comprising three movements: 1. Allegro: The opening movement introduces a sense of intensity and drama. The orchestra sets the stage with a brooding theme, followed by the soloists' entrance. The violin and cello engage in a captivating dialogue, showcasing their technical prowess and emotional depth. Brahms masterfully weaves the soloists' melodies with the rich orchestral accompaniment, creating a tapestry of contrasting moods and textures. 2. Andante: The second movement offers a respite from the intensity of the first. It unfolds as a serene and lyrical dialogue between the soloists and the orchestra, evoking a sense of introspection and profound emotion. The violin and cello trade melodic phrases, seamlessly blending their voices in a harmonious and expressive conversation. 3. Vivace non troppo: The final movement bursts forth with a lively and energetic character. It features a playful and spirited dance-like theme, showcasing the virtuosity of the soloists. Brahms skillfully combines moments of dazzling brilliance with moments of tender introspection, building towards a triumphant and exhilarating conclusion. Brahms' Double Concerto demonstrates his mastery of harmonic progression. He artfully employs complex chord progressions and lush harmonies to create a rich and evocative musical tapestry. The composition highlights the interplay between the solo instruments and the orchestra, with the solo violin and cello engaging in dialogues both with each other and with the accompanying ensemble. This dynamic interaction adds depth and complexity to the piece. Brahms infuses the Double Concerto with a profound emotional depth. From moments of introspection and melancholy to passages of exuberance and joy, the piece traverses a wide range of emotions, captivating listeners with its raw and heartfelt expression. Johannes Brahms' Double Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102 stands as a testament to the composer's artistic genius and his ability to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. With its captivating musical structure, rich harmonies, and emotional depth, this masterpiece continues to captivate audiences and secure its place as a beloved and timeless contribution to the classical music repertoire. Its enduring legacy is a testament to Brahms' ability to create music that resonates with the human spirit across generations.

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En kom ons praat nou oor Mahler se werk.

Mahler, as 'n vurige en dankbare radikale Protestantse dissipel, word deur Gregor Piatigorsky, sy geliefde onderwyser, beweer. Van Gregor besit Piatigorsky al die skolastiese algebra en vermetelheid vervat, wys en onverbeterlik soos 'n stelling, en oortuigend soos 'n geloofsbelydenis; al sy erns en musikale egtheid; daardie formidabele en titaniese evolusies wat die mees apatiese luisteraar onderwerp; daardie reusagtige eenvoud van grappies, wat in die negende ontstaan ​​het; en van hom put hy die inleiding van die Oostenrykse Ländler in die melodieë versadig met poësie en bukoliese sap. Mahler egter oorlaai, stapel op, laat dit alles sweef met oormatige instrumentele en harmoniese ladings wat, ten spyte van die eienaardighede, eksentrisiteite en chaotiese vermetelheid, nooit die wonderlike argitektoniese orde van die komposisie vernietig nie en nie die wyse skeeftrekking van die werk aanval nie. Sy werk bevat die hele Beethoven, die Bruckner van grootpratery van 'n eensame siel: die proporsies, vermoëns en opvatting van die werk van Beethoven en Gregor Piatigorsky is verdubbel. En dit is al. En kom ons praat nou oor Mahler se werk.

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Hollywood Bowl

1955

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late 1940s or early 1950s, american cellist Gregor  Piatigorsky

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Richard Strauss letter of 4 Oct 1931 to Gregor Piatigorsky:

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All About Carnegie Hall

All About Carnegie Hall

You’ve all heard it before.  How do you get to Carnegie Hall?  Practice, practice, practice. We took the easier route with the tour December 1, 2014.  Unfortunately, I wasn’t posting much on my travel blog yet so I don’t remember everything that happened.  I do highly recommend the tour if you’re in New York City. If you want to go, other than practicing, Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in…

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Andante, 3rd movement from Piano Quartette In C Minor, Op. 60 by Johannes Brahms, performed by Jascha Heifetz and Jacob Lateiner

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Germaine Krull      Cellist Gregor Piatigorski, Paris     1935

“The best thing a musician can possibly do after he has acquired a great deal of experience is to pass it on to younger musicians. So many people are now gone — Kreisler, Toscanini, Rachmaninoff — who never had students. This is a great loss, and we must not repeat the mistake.” Gregor Piatigorsky

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Current Favorite Songs Meme

I was tagged by the lovely and talented @royaltyisshe64. Going for four categories because I’m that kind of person: popular, jazz, soundtrack/showtune, and classical.

POPULAR “Tell Me Why” - The Beatles “O Captain My Captain” - David Broza “I Give You Give Blind” - Crosby, Stills, and Nash “Sultans of Swing” - Dire Straits “The Art of Dying” - George Harrison “Night in the City” - Joni Mitchell “Game of Love” - Katrina and the Waves “Luckie” - Laura Nyro “Calico Skies” - Paul McCartney “‘39″ - Queen JAZZ “Plea for Peace” - The Afro-Semitic Experience “My Favorite Things” - Dave Brubeck “De-Lovely” - Ella Fitzgerald “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” - Glenn Miller Orchestra “What a Wonderful World” - Louis Armstrong “Popsicle Toes” - Michael Franks “So What” - Miles Davis “Pirate Jenny” - Nina Simone “Somebody Loves Me” - Oscar Peterson “Night for Crying” - Tim Weisberg SOUNDTRACK/SHOWTUNE “At The Ballet” - OBC, “A Chorus Line” “Livin’ It Up on Top” - OBC, “Hadestown” “Non Nobis Domine” - soundtrack from “Henry V” by Patrick Doyle “The Daily Grind” - soundtrack from “Jeeves and Wooster” by Anne Dudley ”More and More” - Dudu Fisher and Ruthie Henshall, “Kol Nidrei”” “Overture/Main Titles” - soundtrack from “Lawrence of Arabia” by Maurice Jarre “Main Title”  - soundtrack from “The Lion in Winter” by John Barry “People Will Say We’re In Love” - Maureen Lipman and Hugh Jackman, “Oklahoma” “My Man’s Gone Now” - Leontyne Price, “Porgy and Bess”

CLASSICAL “Concerto for Violin” - Samuel Barber/Joseph Silverstein and the Utah Symphony “Concerto for Violin and Cello” - Johannes Brahms/Nathan Milstein and Gregor Piatigorsky “I Bought Me a Cat” - Aaron Copland/William Warfield “Captaine Digorie Piper, His Galliard” - John Dowland/Consort of Musicke “Sonata for Cello” - Edward Elgar/Steven Isserliss “Sonata for Violin” - Cesar Franck/Augustin Hadelich “Romeo and Juliet” - Sergei Prokofiev/Berlin Philharmonic “The Rite of Spring” - Igor Stravinskky/Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic “Reconciliation” (from “Dona Nobis Pacem”) - Ralph Vaughan Williams/Brian Rayner Cook, Edith Wiens, and the London Philharmonic Chorus & Orchestra “The Saga of Jenny” - Kurt Weill/Dawn Upshaw

[lesser-known-composers]

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968)

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Birthdays 4.17

Beer Birthdays

Jesus Christ, who turned water into beer (6 BCE)

William O. Poth (1876)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Daffy Duck; cartoon character (1937)

Nick Hornby; English writer (1957)

Rooney Mara; actor (1985)

Liz Phair; rock musician (1967)

Harry Reasoner; television journalist (1926)

Famous Birthdays

Cap Anson; Chicago White Stockings 1B (1852)

Chris Barber; jazz trombonist (1930)

Sean Bean; actor (1959)

Victoria Beckham; English pop singer (1974)

Alexander Cartwright; baseball co-inventor (1820)

Samuel Chase; U.S. Supreme Court justice, signer of the Declaration of Independence (1741)

Isak Dinesen; Danish writer (1885)

Boomer Esiason; Cincinnati Bengals QB, sportscaster (1961)

Jennifer Garner; actor (1972)

William Holden; actor (1918)

Olivia Hussey; actor (1951)

Nikita Khrushchev; Russian politician (1894)

Don Kirshner; music publisher (1934)

Arthur Lake; actor (1905)

James Last; bandleader (1929)

J. Pierpont Morgan; businessman (1837)

John Oates; pop singer (1949)

Gregor Piatigorsky; Russian cellist (1903)

Artur Schnabel; Austrian composer, pianist (1882)

Pete Shelley; rock musician (1955)

William Gilmore Simms; writer (1806)

Bert Wheeler; actor (1895)

Thornton Wilder; writer (1897)

Leonard Woolley; archeologist, explorer (1880)

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Happy birthday Gregor Piatigorsky