» The symphonic poem »Cantabile« [mp3 download] (English)

[Gareth]

You are doing something alright, I call that modern classical.

[sondance]

Hi Frederik:
Thanks for the link. I enjoyed this movement tremendously. Has a nice "edge" to it while maintaining a sense of expansive beauty. I hope it was as satisfying to hear it performed live as it was for me to enjoy.
SD

[Miguel Fernandes]

Hello. This is my first time and I'm trying to get used. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Frederik Magle

You're welcome. I'm glad you like the poem(s).

It's a concentrate of both the original French poem by H.R.H. Prince Henrik (The Prince Consort) and the Danish translation, or rather "re-creation" by the writer Per Aage Brandt. Even though the sections are (mostly) in the original chronological order the fact that it in a way is two poems may account for some of the "choppyness" (that, and my somewhat rusty French ). However, when used in the musical context it flows like it's supposed to.

[naiomie]

Dear Mr. Magle,

your music really touches me. Thank you very much.

N.

[Frederik Magle]

Thanks for the comments! I am so glad you like the first movement of Cantabile - and hope you will enjoy the three following movements as well

[susangio]

I am just discovering this forum and your music, Mr. Magle. I am curious that this movement was performed...3 years ago, but is not yet available on a recording, and perhaps this is the situation with some of your other work, as well. Is there a reason for that? Your work is Wonderful! Another fan, from the U.S. Susanne in Eugene, Oregon.

[Krummhorn]

Hi susangio,

Welcome to MIMF ... your comments regarding Frederik will be passed on to him for certain.

You might try this internal link which is the discrogaphy page of Mr. Magle's homepage. If there is something specific that you don't find available, you might send him a PM inquiry.

[susangio]

Originally Posted by Krummhorn

Hi susangio,

Welcome to MIMF ... your comments regarding Frederik will be passed on to him for certain.

You might try this internal link which is the discrogaphy page of Mr. Magle's homepage. If there is something specific that you don't find available, you might send him a PM inquiry.

Thanks! I did find that page already. I've never used a forum before so if I'm at least in the right "thread" I guess I'm learning Susanne.

[Krummhorn]

Originally Posted by susangio

Thanks! I did find that page already. I've never used a forum before so if I'm at least in the right "thread" I guess I'm learning Susanne.

You are welcome, Susanne ... the staff is always available via PM to help you wind your way through this forum .

[Contratrombone64]

Frederik - I bow low at your abundant and efulgent talent, wow. Fantastic.

[Frederik Magle]

A very much belated thanks to Susanne! »Souffle le vent« is not yet available on CD, but it will most like be though not until the whole of »Cantabile« has been given its first performance. I may have something to announce regarding this later this year. Don't ask, please

Cb64, thanks a lot for that great comment (ps: you will be receiving a reply to your request very soon )

Best regards,
Frederik

[musicsmithnz]

Hey thats a cool excerpt you have there.

Thats the kind of stuff I want to learn how to write. Meaning modern kind of music that is harmonious rather than dissonant such as alot of todays modern composers.

I'm studying music at uni and we are getting right into modern music there. Alot of it seems to be so thought intense that it takes the focus off the music itself. It seems to be a musical distraction the same way that pop music is saturated with images promoting its performers as heroes.
The kind of stuff you're writing I don't believe has alot of musical distractions. Its the kind of music that can be enjoyed without involving yourself in the social culture of composition, philosophy or the worshiping of musicians(who in pop music are often inferior musicians anyway).
When the focus of music is put on the wrong things then people listen to the music for the wrong reasons, eg to feel smart or superior, or to have a hero to worship.
I think its possible that people enjoy good music instinctively. For example no matter what culture you're in an octave or perfect 5th has the illusion of consonance. Whether its human instinct or a physical vibration that the brain is attracted to I don't know, but I think music that surpasses culture and social scenes can be appreciated by anyone else who chooses to surpass their culture and social scene. I think alot of film scores do this because they are designed to move a persons emotions, rather than appeal to their social thought patterns.
Anyway. Cool music. I like most of it, the pizz at the start of the excerpt is cool, I especially like the quiet bits. Nice and relaxing.

[amadpianist]

I really want to hear this in full, does anyone know where/how I can?

The third excerpt is like part of Mozart's requiem, one of my favourite pieces. (And Mozart knew that it would be considered a sort of benchmark too!)

I have a napster subscription but isnt on there... some of Mr Magle's older stuff is on there though

Thanks
amadpianist

[methodistgirl]

I was looking for something like that last night and my DSL box kept
cutting off where I didn't get to hear it. I gave up and got something
else to listen to for dinner.
judy tooley

[amadpianist]

I bet your DSL isn't as bad as mine

It cuts off whenever you try to use it, but I suppose that is what you get when you buy a cheap internet service bundled with satellite TV

Well, I didn't buy it, my dad did. *grumbles*