Listening Recommendation: Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle (Pictures)

Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well and healthy.
Today, let's talk about the sixth movement of the Pictures at an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle.

   

This movement represents the contrast between two Polish Jews, Goldberg (rich- left picture) and Schmuyle (poor- right picture).

The movement opens with Goldberg theme, which is stately and distinguished.

Goldberg and Schmuyle

at 0:38, Schmuyle's theme enters. In Ravel's orchestration, it is represented by muted trumpet, adding curious color to the movement.

at 1:10, Schmuyle's theme is joined by Goldberg's theme which creates an interesting and more complex texture.

If you'd like to know about the trumpet excerpt from this movement, check out former NY Philharmonic Principal Trumpet, Philip Smith's video, starting around 2:05
Philip Smith Pictures

Enjoy!

Best,

Kayoko