Starting Götterdämmerung for the commute today (Levine/Met). It's. Not. Short.
If it isn't Krautrock, it's krap.
"And it's only the giving
That makes you what you are" - Ian Anderson
Last edited by chalkpie; 12-11-2019 at 08:33 AM.
If it isn't Krautrock, it's krap.
"And it's only the giving
That makes you what you are" - Ian Anderson
Here is an excellent synopsis of the themes, leitmotifs, etc in The Ring. Worth watching if you dig it or are curious. Also I can highly recommend a book called Wagner Without Fear by William Berger (1998) which is an amazing overview of his works and life in a relatively lighthearted and engaging manner. Also, if you want to "try" a complete Ring go with Levine/Met (late 80's on DG)....my favorite Ring for sonics and brilliant, detailed orchestral playing. I had a few of these operas seperate but I also have this complete Ring on a 43-CD box called Wagner Complete Operas on DG, which is amazing. Solti is better for singing overall and always gets the nod for newbies but the sound is just not as engaging imo. Plenty of Rings to choose from either way....or you can try The Ring Without Words (Maazel/Telarc) if you're really scared. Or you can just listen to Varese instead
If it isn't Krautrock, it's krap.
"And it's only the giving
That makes you what you are" - Ian Anderson
For those who purchased The Essential Sibelius...It was originally slated to arrive in mid-late January, but I received a "despatch notice" today, so, well ahead of schedule.
Today's commute: Shostakovich Symphony No. 4 - Kondrashin/Moscow Phil
If it isn't Krautrock, it's krap.
"And it's only the giving
That makes you what you are" - Ian Anderson
Honestly for me in regards to his symphonies and SQ's - I wouldn't change much at all in what he wrote. It's all pretty spectacular to my ears, and I love the diversity of sound and moods. There were certainly interesting (and frightening) circumstances in which he wrote in, but I always feel his soul is embedded in these works. Top 3 Symphony composer for me along with Mahler and Sibelius.
If it isn't Krautrock, it's krap.
"And it's only the giving
That makes you what you are" - Ian Anderson
I found this on YT (Sibelius 8th fragments)
https://youtu.be/HmIGn97BXs8
Is this classical?is this experimental?.....how would one classify this?.
Peter Evans-solo trumpet.Brain bending technique and articulation.In longer doses this stuff can be exhausting, but , man, what a ride.I've seen this dude a few times in NYC, solo and in trio,quartet.Check it out,daddy-o.
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
^^
Impressive !
But hardly classical music in the traditional sense
I really love the power of east european classical Music
Buxtehude-Trio Sonata
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
I've probably played this here or on another thread.Japanese "classical" music for the nijugen,a 21 string koto.Played by Nanae Yoshimura.
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
Remember this?
I haven't heard it since I was a child and they played it frequently in the radio:
OMG!!! I was just talking about this tune today with the wife trying to identify it - tried humming it into Shazam, tried an online Dictionary of Musical themes - all to no avail -was wondering if I would ever even hear it again since I live in the U.S. now. Then I go to PE and there it is! It's a Festivus miracle!
Bookmarks