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In Reply to: RE: Boulez calls Shostakovich a "second-rate composer" posted by ahendler on January 20, 2016 at 10:47:58
Could never understand why Boulez was so recorded and admired? Thank God he stayed away from opera? And as composer compared to Nono, Maderna and Carter he's ridiculous, 'serially..'
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He didn't stay away from opera entirely, at least not on record. There are good performances of Pelleas and Melisande, Wozzek, Lulu, and of course the Ring cycle.
His Lulu 1966 is fabulous. Sorry I was careless. Never thought he has a feel for voice. By the way Shostakovich wrote magnificent 'leider' ..Must admit I never knew of the Ring. Wow!
The Boulez/Chereau Ring cycle was one of the greatest and was my own introduction to Wagner when BBC TV transmitted the entire cycle from Bayreuth. They only operated 2 channels in those days so this was a major commitment for a broadcaster.
I guess that what the BBC did would probably be regarded by their current management as too elitist so I wouldn't expect something similar again.
Thank you! A 'Socialist Ring'. Fabulous. That he upset the orchestra-just as fabulous. I just hope it is still available. I am partial to the Furtwangler RAI performances and Levine when he was well. But I believe Boulez more than capable of taming the monster. Thanks. UT
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