Summary
Rachmaninov's compositions are still unevenly appreciated, but his "Isle of the Dead," written at age 36 in 1909, is one of his supreme orchestral creations. Inspired by Arnold Bocklin's painting "Toteninsel," it evokes that brooding, funereal image through a powerful 20-minute contemplation of human mortality, expressing moods of melancholy, lamentation and despair. Even in the most densely written passages, conductor John DeMain kept textures clear.
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From Russia, with Gusto
From Russia, with gusto
The Madison Symphony performs rarely heard masterpiecesThe Madison symphony Orchestra's latest concerts at Overtur...See the full content of this document
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