Monday, October 23, 2006

[sublime noise] what is your fondest memory

"It must be generally admitted that Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is the most sublime noise that ever penetrated the ear of man," wrote E.M. Forster in Howard's End. Sublime … yes. But how about this: Leeds’ Lord Mayor, members of the Clothworkers’ Foundation and music enthusiasts from across the region heard Murray Perahia’s virtuoso performance of Schubert’s Impromptu in E flat. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Sugden, said: “We are honoured and privileged to have witnessed such a sublime performance in this stunning hall.” So what is the most sublime noise you’ve ever heard, by whom and where? Brahms’ Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano or perhaps Juan Garcia de Salazar’s Dixit Dominus?

1 comment:

  1. You have reminded me that I must order Brahms Trio for Clarinet, I am an aspiring clarinetist myself and would love to be able to play the Adagio from Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. I bet you are spoilt for concerts in Russia.

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