Transcriptions

[mc ukrneal]

I suppose it would be interesting to create a place where all transcription links would live We all know they exist, they are scattered all over YouTube, but let's take a closer look. I also wonder if any transcriptions are recorded on CDs.

There are lots of transcriptions on CDs. If you look for Grainger, Reger, and Godowsky, you will find many of their transciptions and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Liszt is a huge name in this discussion. He did transcriptions of all the Beethoven symphonies that are pretty fascinating, as well as many other works (I particularly like some of the opera transciptions). There are many Bach transcriptions as well. Schubert...well, the list goes on.

There are many many more...I'll makesomesecific recommendations when I have the time.

[Dax]

As for the other stuff, the only thing that isn't available commercially so far is Krenz's arrangement of the Szymanowski. So here it is, in mediocre sound I'm afraid, but still good enough to appreciate the arrangement:

DownloadLink: http://rapidshare.com/files/38675567/Szymanowski__Karol__oprac._Jan_Krenz__Maski_op._34.mp3

File-Size: 21,73 MB

Any chance of a repeat posting of this link please?

[Maciek]

I can't find it!

(The sound was absolutely abysmal, if that's any consolation.)

[mahler10th]

Does anyone know of Organ transcriptions of Bruckners symphonies 1,2,3?  I thought they would be easy to find what with Anton being an Organist and reflecting that in the grandeur of his symphonies...alas, not much success in finding any worth having...can't think why.   

[Sergeant Rock]

Does anyone know of Organ transcriptions of Bruckners symphonies 1,2,3?  I thought they would be easy to find what with Anton being an Organist and reflecting that in the grandeur of his symphonies...alas, not much success in finding any worth having...can't think why.   

Berky's Bruckner discography ( http://www.abruckner.com/discography ) lists organ transcriptions.

The First:

Brand, Helmut   Evangel. Church Organ Tuttlingen Edition Gaus CD 1757-063-0500 (only the third movement)   

The Second (only the second or third movements):

Boenig, Winfried   Hohen Dome Organ - Cologne   13-16/8/04   Motette SACD MOT 13255
Horn, Erwin   Bruckner Organ - St. Florian   22/10/07   Motette CD MOT 13551
Horn, Erwin   Organ of the Basilika Waldassen   Sep-83   Mitra LP 16170
Prammer, Bernhard   Organ of St. Nikolaus Bad Ischl Weinberg Records CD SW 010215-2   

The Third:

Stender, Ernst-Erich   Organ of St Marys in Luebeck   2001   Ornament CD 11458

I don't own any of them but do own the Mahler transcription for piano of the Third Symphony



Sarge

[mahler10th]

Has anyone HEARD organ transcriptions for Bruckner Symphonies?
They should be as grand as heaven and hot as hell - but ARE THEY?
When I settle on something, it has to be good, big and noisy.  And it must be a Bruckner piece before 1877.
It is shocking to think that only a paltry offering of such transcriptions are available...I have a good mind to learn the bloody Organ and transcribe ALL his symphonies myself.      
I'm sure his symphonies were concieved and played on the organ as he created them.
Pah!  I am in a bad mood now. 
But there is PM help from Soapy Molloy which might sort things out... 

(This is part of my research, and the piece I settle on will be incorporated into the Hans Rott screenplay.)

[mahler10th]

But there is PM help from Soapy Molloy which might sort things out... 
(This is part of my research, and the piece I settle on will be incorporated into the Hans Rott screenplay.)

Soapy to the rescue!
Thank you very much 'soapy' for settling the Organ transcriptions matter, and in such a comprehensive way.  Now I can listen to some impressive renditions, and see our Anton on the Organ platform pounding out symphonies 3, 4, 7 and 8.
Thank you Soapy, this is of great value to me (and helps me develop my current project).
I'll post on WAYLT thread as they're listened to...

[Dax]

The word "transcription" suggests to me "recomposition" rather than the transfer from one medium to another, so here's an "arrangement" of Alkan's Ouverture op 39 no 11 for tuned percussion.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8ij0oo

[Brahmsian]

Has anyone listened to this, and if so, how is it?  I was really close to buying it.   

Goldberg Variations, arranged for String Trio

[Scarpia]

Has anyone listened to this, and if so, how is it?  I was really close to buying it.   

Goldberg Variations, arranged for String Trio

I have it and don't really like it.  There is another recording of the same transcription which I prefer



but it is not really outstanding either.  The best is

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and I just ordered this one (not received yet)

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[Brahmsian]

Scarpia, thanks for advising and posting those other recordings.

[Scarpia]

Scarpia, thanks for advising and posting those other recordings.

No problem.  the DG recording has a "tentative" sort of articulation which gets on my nerves.  My only gripe with the orchestral version on Nonesuch is not playing the repeats for most of the variations.

[knight66]

Has anyone listened to this, and if so, how is it?  I was really close to buying it.   

Goldberg Variations, arranged for String Trio

I have it and enjoy it immensely. Obviously it is well played. It is not supposed to be a HIP performance, but there is clearly that atmosphere of people coming together to 'make music'. The sound is quite close, which is how I like it.

Mike

[Lethevich]

Has anybody heard this disc?

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It looks mouth-watering, but I've encountered a few professional reviews who have claimed that the technical faculties of the instrumentalists are not fully up to the demands of the works. The problem I have with this concern is if the performers are struggling with the notes of these virtuoso transcriptions, will the essential arc/sweep needed in the form of the chaconne be lost?