Message #8374

[cilgwyn]

Ah,Korngold! I was reading Dundonnell's post a bit earlier about his dislike of Rachmaninov. For some reason I thought of Korngold! ;D Like Rachmaninov his music is lush & romantic,but I like Korngold allot better than Rachmaninov (generally speaking) & I was trying to put my finger on why? Anyway this is a thread about his film music,so I won't pursue this much further. But if I like Korngold why aren't I as keen on Rachmaninov? You would think the two would go together? Not being a musician I can't really explain it,except that Korngolds orchestration is less gooey & mushy. Just comparing his Piano Concerto with Rachmaninov's. Korngold's harmonies seem 'spicier',more astringent. There is more 'fibre' for the mind to feed on! ;D

Anyway.........