Leos JANACEK (1854-1928)
Piano Works
Rudolf Firkusny
Who better to present a recital of a composer's music than an artist who studied with him? Rudolf Firkusny began his musical career under the tutalage of Leos Janacek, which gives his intepretation of Janacek's solo piano works special significance.
All of Janacek's major works for the instrument are present: Piano Soanta 1.X.1905, On an Overgrown Path, and In the Mists. It's difficult to say exactly how, but Firkusny's playing seems imminently suited to these works. Just as Czech orchestra can make Dvorak sparkle in a way that seems elude ensembles from other countries, so to does Janacek's music benefit from the touch of a sympathetic countryman.
It's clear that Firkusny understands Janacek's music and it's likely he discussed the finer points of interpretation with the composer. The folk-inspired passages sound forthright and simple, while the more complex develop organically. Janacek relied heavily on the cumulative dramatic effect of short phrases and motifs, and Firkusny delivers them with a sure hands. He knows how to draw the connections between the musical thoughts to present a cohesive whole.
With most other performers, Janacek's music seems to me beautiful, yet static. In these performances Firkusny imbues them with a sense of forward motion that's leading to an inevitable climax.
All of Janacek's major works for the instrument are present: Piano Soanta 1.X.1905, On an Overgrown Path, and In the Mists. It's difficult to say exactly how, but Firkusny's playing seems imminently suited to these works. Just as Czech orchestra can make Dvorak sparkle in a way that seems elude ensembles from other countries, so to does Janacek's music benefit from the touch of a sympathetic countryman.
It's clear that Firkusny understands Janacek's music and it's likely he discussed the finer points of interpretation with the composer. The folk-inspired passages sound forthright and simple, while the more complex develop organically. Janacek relied heavily on the cumulative dramatic effect of short phrases and motifs, and Firkusny delivers them with a sure hands. He knows how to draw the connections between the musical thoughts to present a cohesive whole.
With most other performers, Janacek's music seems to me beautiful, yet static. In these performances Firkusny imbues them with a sense of forward motion that's leading to an inevitable climax.
5 comments:
Firkusny, a master of the trade in these works. It is possibly the ONE recording of these works that one cannot pass by. It is a benchmark in Janacek's works for the instrument. I've been acquainted with Firkusny in these works for many years and I won't trade him for anyone else's versions..... Thank you, Horacio!!!
Many thanks!
Dear Horacio,May I please request a re-up of this? Many thanks
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