Walter Piston - Quintet for Wind Instruments (1956) [Score-Video]

Walter Piston - Quintet for Wind Instruments (1956)
I. Animato
II. Con Tenerezza
III. Scherzando
IV. Allegro Comodo
musicians unknown
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[@ericdevaughn5941]

A finely crafted work. Starts light and airy with lots of texture. Piston has Style. This is a strong contribution the woodwind quintet repertoire. Amazing how tame his harmonic language sounds now.

[@silentgreybox]

Neoclassicists loved the reserved, cool sound of a wind quintet, but in my opinion Piston brings a lot of personality to what could other wise be a dry exercise. His music was always very considered and intellectual, but would still be warm or wry or ruminative or playful, etc. The balance between intellect and emotion is a big part of Piston's appeal.

[@baronmeduse]

Agreed. a lot of people only know his books! Of the wind quintet revivalists in the 20th century Piston and Françaix are the ones I come back to the most.

[@owenbrown4149]

@@baronmeduse Tomasi and Nielsen, perhaps?

[@baronmeduse]

@@owenbrown4149 I don't like any of Nielsen's music really.

[@curtiscurry5775]

This channel has exposed me to so many pieces I’ve never had the pleasure to hear. Thank you!

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

Where has this been all my life???

[@yoelltewolde8868]

I: 0:00 II: 4:48 III: 8:55 IV: 11:43

[@connorcmusician]

I love this quintet's sound- does anyone know who they are or how to find out who they are?

[@SelectCircle]

Why are the musicians unknown? Can you tell us anything at all about this recording?

[@GNGianopoulos]

The recording I used did not list the musicians, otherwise their names would obviously be included here.

[@SelectCircle]

@@GNGianopoulos Does this recording have a title? Any label / catalog number? I'm not trying to be difficult. I sincerely want to know - because it's an excellent recording!