24-07-2013, 09:19
Yes, when he wrote the notation, he certainly knew how it all sounded, the balances, the harmonies. He knew his score in creation perfectly, because of his profound musical knowledge and experience. Not to mention genius, for that he was, without a doubt. He was dynamic, at at the same time so humanly and touchingly poetic. Poetic in the second movement of the 5th concerto for piano and orchestra. As powerful as the introduction in his fifth symphony. I chanced upon one of his love letters of late and realized this man also knew how to write, nearly moved me to tears. Such love and unutterable sadness. Thanks for the dialogue, SteveO. It's nice to share these things with genuinely interested people.