"Oblivion" is one of the most favorite pieces for me. I have written about it played by different ensemble/solist or just a topic in my memory as follows.
https://nuttycellist-unknown.blogspot.com/search?q=oblivion
As written elsewhere, I have played this piece in a piano trio some 15 years ago. The piano trio members have gathered at the violinist's home once a month and have played this one as well as several other piano trios. Every moment was really like time of gem for me. Sunray coming through the window and most intimate time was flowing slowly. We had continued the trio for a few years until both violinist and pianist got married
At that time, I found this source in Youtube. The image/sound quality was not best. But these young musicians played it in most mesmerizing way. They seemed to be colleague at Juliard School. The violinist is outstanding. Technically perfect musicality and beautiful sound. I was chuckling at him in restless looking while the violin part was off the tune. He seemed originally from Phillipines. Recorded this piece in 2002, he has come back to his mother land and has been active as a violinist and, recently, as a conductor. The cellist, seemingly a Japanese, and the pianist both must have built up track records as musicians, respectively.
https://youtu.be/ps6oylPDr98?si=PTrOKI3_A4tXdHHP
I have listened it as a reference that 15 years ago. The other players than the violinist must have accumulated achievements and have got certain position. Again, time has passed for everyone including me.
I have listned to various renditions for this piece. Among them, this trio named "Fournier Trio" sounds best to me. The cellist is really outstanding. This group still seems to go on their activity. The cellist seems to have got the seat of the principal cellist at an orchestra in Scottland.
Good morning Shin-San! As it is 0730 on a very cold and blustery Sunday here in Austin Texas, USA. I went to the lake and did my usual weekly walk of seven miles yesterday and am very glad I did as walking today would be miserable! For some reason I was not able to get the App to work so could not listen to the lovely work you posted. I know nothing at all about classical music other than I like it very much, especially the works performed by small ensembles. It is very nice to see your posting as it reminds me on the hundreds of Morse code amateur radio chats we had over many years. I will be moving (“QSYing” in our unique lingo) to a “senior living” arrangement in the next year so my time “on the air” will be less, if at all. Unfortunately, losing my dearest Diana changed everything. Best to you and your family. I cannot remember your lovely wife’s name any longer. (Sad face) Take care my dear friend. Jim (N3BB) George in Austin, Texas USA
ReplyDeleteJim, thanks for the comment. You have decided to move to a facility for senior people, haven't you? It must be a big and difficult decision for you. I only wish Diana were with you. But our lives will go on. My mother used to tell me "Everyday is new to me" when she got pretty old. Now I have become close to that her age when I could understand what she meant. In other words, everyday is a struggle for survival! Let's enjoy it together, my old friend. In addition, exercise like walking is quite important. I would post about a research on the effect on our health later. It's amazing how exercise works on us. Researchers are elucidating the effect from genomic to tissue level as well as from the animal to human study. When you move somewhere next year, still keep walking! Get in touch with me, JIm.
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