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Re: The Classical Music Thread (merged)
« Reply #70 on: April 01, 2011, 05:54:09 AM »
Quote from: Fluffy Lothario on March 31, 2011, 02:12:48 PM
Can someone suggest me a good Mahler symphony to start with? I need some new classical.
The Second has always been my favorite.  If you can find the Seiji Ozawa / Boston Symphony recording on Phillips from the late 80s, get that one.
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« Reply #71 on: April 01, 2011, 07:26:45 AM »
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Bach Cantata Day:

BWV 150, BWV 67 & BWV 42 listened to today.

Eargasmic.

And I thought I was the only one who held Bach Cantata days!
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« Reply #72 on: August 16, 2011, 07:59:38 PM »
So.  Last weekend, I sang Verdi's Requiem. 

Epicness. 

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« Reply #73 on: August 16, 2011, 09:58:59 PM »
Quote from: splent on August 16, 2011, 07:59:38 PM
So.  Last weekend, I sang Verdi's Requiem. 

Epicness. 


That is awesome!
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« Reply #74 on: October 03, 2011, 02:37:26 PM »
Okay, pitched this question over at 5/8, yet to get a response, so:

A question: What are Tchaikovsky's first three symphonies like compared to his latter three? I have 4, 5, and 6, and love them, and so does everyone else, cos they are endlessly mentioned in Tchaikovsky discussion.

I can probably count the times I have seen people refer to his earlier three at all on one hand.

I mean, judging by that, they've gotta be not as good, but are they still very good, or just him building up to the last three ?
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« Reply #75 on: October 03, 2011, 03:53:39 PM »
Quote from: Fluffy Lothario on October 03, 2011, 02:37:26 PM
Okay, pitched this question over at 5/8, yet to get a response, so:

A question: What are Tchaikovsky's first three symphonies like compared to his latter three? I have 4, 5, and 6, and love them, and so does everyone else, cos they are endlessly mentioned in Tchaikovsky discussion.

I can probably count the times I have seen people refer to his earlier three at all on one hand.

I mean, judging by that, they've gotta be not as good, but are they still very good, or just him building up to the last three ?
There's an old saying that Tchaikovsky only wrote three symphonies... the 4th, 5th, and 6th. 

The earlier symphonies lack the maturity of development and the melodic genius that Tchaikovsky displayed in the latter works.  They're interesting works, but thoroughly pedestrian.
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« Reply #76 on: October 03, 2011, 04:01:16 PM »
This thread again?

I've gotta profess my love for Mozart's Adagio & Rondo for Glass Harmonica. It's out of this world. K. 617 for anyone interested.
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« Reply #77 on: October 03, 2011, 11:20:52 PM »
Listened to Arvo Pärt's Kanon Pokajanen on the train this morning.  Is my favourite commute music right now...    :smiley:
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Re: The Classical Music Thread (merged)
« Reply #78 on: October 04, 2011, 01:48:12 AM »
Quote from: James007 on October 03, 2011, 03:53:39 PM
Quote from: Fluffy Lothario on October 03, 2011, 02:37:26 PM
Okay, pitched this question over at 5/8, yet to get a response, so:

A question: What are Tchaikovsky's first three symphonies like compared to his latter three? I have 4, 5, and 6, and love them, and so does everyone else, cos they are endlessly mentioned in Tchaikovsky discussion.

I can probably count the times I have seen people refer to his earlier three at all on one hand.

I mean, judging by that, they've gotta be not as good, but are they still very good, or just him building up to the last three ?
There's an old saying that Tchaikovsky only wrote three symphonies... the 4th, 5th, and 6th. 

The earlier symphonies lack the maturity of development and the melodic genius that Tchaikovsky displayed in the latter works.  They're interesting works, but thoroughly pedestrian.
Really, they're that ordinary? That's unfortunate.
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« Reply #79 on: November 11, 2011, 07:24:55 PM »
Super classical noob here: I want to get some Mozart but I don't know where to begin... Any suggestions? :)

EDIT: I say Mozart but that's because I need to start somewhere.
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« Reply #80 on: November 11, 2011, 07:45:27 PM »
Quote from: Gorille85 on November 11, 2011, 07:24:55 PM
Super classical noob here: I want to get some Mozart but I don't know where to begin... Any suggestions? :)

EDIT: I say Mozart but that's because I need to start somewhere.
Get the Amadeus movie soundtrack.  Buy the CDs so you can have the liner notes, instead of downloading it from somewhere.  Listen to this (and perhaps watch the movie) then you should have some type of idea of what you might like. 

After that, it all depends on what type of music you want to dip into:

If you want Symphonies, I'd start with Nos. 40, 41, & perhaps 29.
If you're wanting choral music, try the Requiem and then the Missa Solemnis
If it's Opera, try The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflote) and The Marriage of Figaro.
If Piano Concertos, Nos 22, 23, and 26.

Other things to consider: 
A collection of piano sonatas. 
Serenade #13 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"
A disc of popular Opera overtures is fun.
Serenade No. 10 "Gran Partita"
Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra, K. 299
Oboe Concerto in C major, K. 314
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Re: The Classical Music Thread (merged)
« Reply #81 on: November 11, 2011, 07:58:52 PM »
Thanks a bunch James007!!! :tup
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« Reply #82 on: November 11, 2011, 09:07:27 PM »
I really need more Mozart.

I second Symphony 41, the Jupiter Symphony.

I'd also recommend his 38th, the Prague Symphony. Its first movement in particular is amazing, probably my favourite piece of Mozart I've heard so far.
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« Reply #83 on: November 18, 2011, 01:30:26 AM »
So I finally got around to checking out Mahler's 5th (it was the one they had in the store). This thing is massive. It feels like three symphonies. My favourite sections are the first and second, but I feel I'm only just starting to get my head around the fifth.

Also loving Haydn's 104th, and Arvo Pärt's Tabula Rasa (ie the four pieces on that disc).

I've been listening to Brahm's 1st as well, but my enthusiasm for that comes and goes. I'd say in the end, it will end up being a piece I like, but probably not one I love.
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Re: The Classical Music Thread (merged)
« Reply #84 on: November 18, 2011, 04:44:23 AM »
Quote from: Fluffy Lothario on November 18, 2011, 01:30:26 AM
So I finally got around to checking out Mahler's 5th (it was the one they had in the store). This thing is massive. It feels like three symphonies. My favourite sections are the first and second, but I feel I'm only just starting to get my head around the fifth.

Also loving Haydn's 104th, and Arvo Pärt's Tabula Rasa (ie the four pieces on that disc).

I've been listening to Brahm's 1st as well, but my enthusiasm for that comes and goes. I'd say in the end, it will end up being a piece I like, but probably not one I love.
All the Mahler symphonies are massive.  #2, #3, and #8 are off the chart.  These works take multiple listenings to fully appreciate.  As long as you're on a Mahler kick, don't forget the Hans Rott symphony #1 and the story behind it. 

The latter Haydn symphonies are wonderful pieces and some of the more accessible music for young musicians. 

The Tabula Rasa was the first Pärt composition I ever heard (back in the late 70s).  I have since come to appreciate his choral works. 

I'm like you in my enthusiasm for Brahms.  However, when I'm in the mood for it nothing else will fill the void.  I'm a big fan of his piano music and found a wonderful set (many years ago) of his complete piano works by Martin Jones on Nimbus Records. 
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Re: The Classical Music Thread (merged)
« Reply #85 on: November 18, 2011, 05:40:43 AM »
I was just listening to the Gould's 1955 version of the Goldberg Variations the other day and it was quite fantastic. 

I find that listening to the piece is very soothing and helps me think. It definitely one of my favorites.


Then I finished things off with Pachelbel's canon. Pure bliss.  :heart
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« Reply #86 on: November 18, 2011, 01:32:44 PM »
After watching BBC4's Symphony programme last night, today I listened to Brahms' Symphony No. 1 and Dvorak's Symphony No. 9. Both are among my favourite symphonies. The finale of Brahms 1 is (imo) one of the best symphonic movements ever composed. That horn solo which marks the change of key and mood from minor to major always gets me. On Dvorak 9, I'm still discovering new aspects of the work, particularly in the finale, where Dvorak recaps part of the famous cor anglais theme from the Largo. Also, I think there is a sequence of chords (towards the end of the finale) which are a variation of the opening brass chords of the Largo.
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Re: The Classical Music Thread (merged)
« Reply #87 on: November 19, 2011, 04:47:01 AM »
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Quote from: Fluffy Lothario on October 03, 2011, 02:37:26 PM
Okay, pitched this question over at 5/8, yet to get a response, so:

A question: What are Tchaikovsky's first three symphonies like compared to his latter three? I have 4, 5, and 6, and love them, and so does everyone else, cos they are endlessly mentioned in Tchaikovsky discussion.

I can probably count the times I have seen people refer to his earlier three at all on one hand.

I mean, judging by that, they've gotta be not as good, but are they still very good, or just him building up to the last three ?
There's an old saying that Tchaikovsky only wrote three symphonies... the 4th, 5th, and 6th. 

The earlier symphonies lack the maturity of development and the melodic genius that Tchaikovsky displayed in the latter works.  They're interesting works, but thoroughly pedestrian.
Really, they're that ordinary? That's unfortunate.
They're nice, but not hugely exciting. 4, 5 and 6 are masterworks.
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« Reply #88 on: November 24, 2011, 01:37:42 PM »
I've been getting into Beethoven quite recently, particularly his 6th Symphony.
Never liked Mozart apart from Requiem. Amadeus was a rockin film though :P
Chopin is lovely.

Anyone here heard Billy Joel's offering to the world of piano sonatas, Fantasies and Delusions?
I actually really like it.
 
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« Reply #90 on: March 26, 2012, 05:27:40 AM »
Sang Howard Goodall's Eternal Light Requiem on Friday. It's lovely but my favourite requiem will always be Faure's  :)
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« Reply #91 on: March 26, 2012, 06:02:57 AM »
Recently got Mozart's Requiem and it's quite awesome.
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« Reply #92 on: March 26, 2012, 12:51:36 PM »
Mozart and Verdi are probably my favourite requiems, but Faure is also lovely.
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« Reply #93 on: March 26, 2012, 01:31:10 PM »
I do like the Mozart requiem a lot actually, and Verdi too (though I don't know it as well as I should) but Faure just has the nostalgia factor for me 'cos it was the first requiem I did :)
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« Reply #94 on: March 26, 2012, 02:07:15 PM »
I'm sure this particular horse has already been beaten to death and beyond, but WTF is up with the random movie soundtrack pieces in the classical compilation in the OP?  :lol
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« Reply #95 on: April 26, 2012, 03:35:55 PM »
Just back from seeing Nicola Benedetti in the Usher Hall (which is literally a ten second walk from my flat :D) She was playing Vivaldi (four seasons of course!) and she was absolutely brilliant! Not to mention gorgeous  :heart

*sigh* I miss my violin now  :(
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« Reply #96 on: April 26, 2012, 09:44:11 PM »
Saw Holst's The Planets last weekend with a movie behind the orchestra that was designed and compiled by an astronomer. Facking incredible. I was obsessed with the Planets when I was little.
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« Reply #97 on: April 27, 2012, 02:46:55 AM »
Ah that sounds amazing! I love The Planets, and with a film to go with it?? Must have been pretty damn cool.
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« Reply #98 on: April 28, 2012, 08:15:30 AM »
Quote from: True Death of Life on April 26, 2012, 09:44:11 PM
Saw Holst's The Planets last weekend with a movie behind the orchestra that was designed and compiled by an astronomer. Facking incredible. I was obsessed with the Planets when I was little.

Awesome! Where did you see it? And I'm still obsessed with the planets even though I'm not little. Neptune is my favorite movement.
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« Reply #99 on: May 17, 2012, 11:31:47 PM »
Just listened to Tabula Rasa

mind = blown
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« Reply #100 on: May 17, 2012, 11:35:53 PM »
Is The Planets ever performed as a 2 piano arrangement or is it always orchestral? Not that I don't prefer the orchestral version, I was just curious.
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« Reply #101 on: May 18, 2012, 05:23:02 AM »
As i am "the unofficial resident percussionist" i thought i should give some props to my old percussion teacher Johan Bridger:

Paganini - Caprice No. 24
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« Reply #102 on: May 18, 2012, 07:10:22 AM »
That's amazing!! He has serious skills huh! Aaaah I love the Caprices  :heart
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« Reply #103 on: May 18, 2012, 05:59:13 PM »
Yeah he´s an amazing musician in every way and also a good teacher!  :)
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« Reply #104 on: August 21, 2012, 03:56:04 PM »
Cziffra's crazy improv with Chopin Etude

Sometimes i reflect over the fact that it's amazing what some people can do with this instrument!
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