Comments on: Thought Experiment, continued http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/ The glamorous life and thoughts of a concert pianist. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:34:50 -0500 hourly 1 By: nissimmusic: music and news from composer nissim schaul » earnest Germans from All http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-3930 nissimmusic: music and news from composer nissim schaul » earnest Germans from All Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:57:23 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/#comment-3930 [...] Brahms could have done to a motive like this, and I’m reminded of Jeremy Denk’s post(s) on Brahms and motives (and Tchaikovsky). And since the Fauré is kind of modal, I’m even more [...] [...] Brahms could have done to a motive like this, and I’m reminded of Jeremy Denk’s post(s) on Brahms and motives (and Tchaikovsky). And since the Fauré is kind of modal, I’m even more [...]

]]> By: eire http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-3296 eire Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:41:21 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/#comment-3296 I am one of the new readers who would fall into some sub-category beneath the “seems to enjoy it” heading. Having next to no formal musical training, it was certainly a stretch to intellectually comprehend the technical aspects of this post, which I managed to process to my satisfaction with a sort of “emotional sonar” rather than intellect. It isn’t possible to send feedback to Rachmaninoff, or Myra Hess, e.e. cummings or Victor Hugo after listening to a recorded performance or reading a written composition; (so, thanks to Al Gore inventing the internet), I can now give feedback, and I am so pleased to be able to express my deep appreciation for your work. You writing inspires in me the same soul-resonance as your performing. It satisfies in me what I can only describe as an ever present homesickness, which I am certain finds its source in that evolutionary force, that mitochondrial demand to know oneself. After I read this posting for about the sixth time, particularly the part following the “third unpredictable step”, I took a deep breath, wiped away the tears and I am just so certain I caught a glimpse of a leprechaun… I am one of the new readers who would fall into some sub-category beneath the “seems to enjoy it” heading. Having next to no formal musical training, it was certainly a stretch to intellectually comprehend the technical aspects of this post, which I managed to process to my satisfaction with a sort of “emotional sonar” rather than intellect.

It isn’t possible to send feedback to Rachmaninoff, or Myra Hess, e.e. cummings or Victor Hugo after listening to a recorded performance or reading a written composition; (so, thanks to Al Gore inventing the internet), I can now give
feedback, and I am so pleased to be able to express my deep appreciation for your work.

You writing inspires in me the same soul-resonance as your performing. It satisfies in me what I can only describe as an ever present homesickness, which I am certain finds its source in that evolutionary force, that mitochondrial demand to know oneself. After I read this posting for about the sixth time, particularly the part following the “third unpredictable step”, I took a deep breath, wiped away the tears and I am just so certain I caught a glimpse of a leprechaun…

]]> By: suzanne http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-3295 suzanne Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:49:30 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/#comment-3295 Tchaikovsky-hater. Tchaikovsky-hater.

]]> By: Rui http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-3294 Rui Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:07:57 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/#comment-3294 Thanks for the ad-hoc music education. i actually got myself a copy of the score and now i'm reading the score while listening to the kogan recording, which has sortof become my favourite. Thanks for the ad-hoc music education. i actually got myself a copy of the score and now i’m reading the score while listening to the kogan recording, which has sortof become my favourite.

]]> By: The Omniscient Mussel on Classical Music & Culture » Friday Links http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-3293 The Omniscient Mussel on Classical Music & Culture » Friday Links Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:05:50 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/#comment-3293 [...] Denk continues his Thought Experiment about Brahms G major violin sonata. This is a piece Miss Mussel knows very well and its nice to be [...] [...] Denk continues his Thought Experiment about Brahms G major violin sonata. This is a piece Miss Mussel knows very well and its nice to be [...]

]]> By: Juilliard DMA '87 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-3285 Juilliard DMA '87 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:14:42 +0000 http://jeremydenk.net/blog/2007/10/31/thought-experiment-continued/#comment-3285 Dr. Denk, About that coda to the finale of Op. 78: you rightly suggested that it is Schumannesque. Are you willing to go a step further and acknowledge what has always seemed to me the great probability that it is a quote from the first of Schumann's Davidsbündlertänze? That Brahms brought together in this moment a song of his, a piano piece by his mentor, and a motive originating with his great muse Clara just seems far too good not to be true. This suggestion has been met with skepticism when I've made it in the past, but I'm curious to know what you think. J' DMA '87 Dr. Denk,

About that coda to the finale of Op. 78: you rightly suggested that it is Schumannesque. Are you willing to go a step further and acknowledge what has always seemed to me the great probability that it is a quote from the first of Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze? That Brahms brought together in this moment a song of his, a piano piece by his mentor, and a motive originating with his great muse Clara just seems far too good not to be true. This suggestion has been met with skepticism when I’ve made it in the past, but I’m curious to know what you think.

J’ DMA ‘87

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