The Isle of the Dead as the Soundtrack for Souls on the Banks of the Acheron
Howard Sutherland posted an interesting comment on my Souls on the Banks of the Acheron piece from earlier this week.
The image is evocative: As soon as I saw it, Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead started playing in my head!
I could not recall ever listening to this piece of music. Inspired by Mr. Sutherland's comment, I listened to Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Poem Op. 29 while simultaneously studying Adolf Hirémy's haunting painting. The two works complement each other remarkably well and blend to create a rather moving experience.
If you have twenty minutes to spare, I highly recommend giving it a try.
The image is evocative: As soon as I saw it, Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead started playing in my head!
I could not recall ever listening to this piece of music. Inspired by Mr. Sutherland's comment, I listened to Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Poem Op. 29 while simultaneously studying Adolf Hirémy's haunting painting. The two works complement each other remarkably well and blend to create a rather moving experience.
If you have twenty minutes to spare, I highly recommend giving it a try.
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