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Concerto -> Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/16/2008 1:29:12 PM)

Hello all:

Just to re-start a previous thread, wondering how you all are? I would also like to share why I like classical music:

Classical music, specifically, classical piano music, compels me to pause, think, and realize that there is something else, above all the hurried frantic lives we may lead. Above the problems, the health issues, the news of the day, there exists something beautiful, allowed by God, to make us think, and eventually realize the author is God.

It almost like, to paint a picture, imagine a garden full of weeds, and pests...and in the middle, a lovely gentle sprout of a beautiful rose. The sounds from the piano, not just some cute little tune, but, beautiful tones, impulses, breathes of air, calling me to something lovely and precious.

And then, the music lifts me out of the world and its fallen state. I am transported, if you will, to a place of brilliance and loveliness. I suppose that is one reason I do not watch tv nearly at all anymore (aside from I cannot--no cable or antenna), tired of letting the world into my mind. I am to meditate over things true, noble, just, pure and lovely.

I thank God for the music that has been planted in my heart, where hope and love also dwell, thanks to His Holy Spirit.

C



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/16/2008 9:45:11 PM)

I echo those sentiments! I've been delving into my classical CD's of late, so the timing of this thread is perfect!

My soul is lifted heaven-ward when I hear things like Bruckner's 7th Symphony (the slow movement especially) or Beethoven's Late Quartets (op. 132 in particular...I get the chills listening to the opening movement of that one! It's otherworldly, apocalyptic, powerful...in short, it takes my breath away!).

I'm a blues and rock guy, to be sure, but my mother instilled a love of classical from an early age. I used to listen to her LP's of Beethoven symphonies with Toscanini conducting, and her Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, with Van Cliburn at the piano. I have at least 150 CD's worth of classical in my collection.

Matter of fact, I just purchased a box set of Beethoven piano sonatas with Emil Gilels as the pianist. He's always been my favorite Beethoven interpreter...I am enthralled by his performances of these works! Nobody does Beethoven better than Gilels. Nobody!

God's glory is truly on display in these great works of art!

Blessings!



solo_soprano22 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/16/2008 11:44:20 PM)

I love classical music, but the vocal side of things mostly. I'd discuss some of it here, but no one seems interested. [&:]

I've been listening to/watching a lot of arias today though... I just got through watching "La Ci Darem La Mano" and "Signore, Ascolta" as a matter of fact... I'd love to sing both of them...but alas, I have no decent male to sing the first one with. [&o]

Lol.



betterisoneday -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/17/2008 6:27:17 PM)

Oooh, people who like classical music... I just found my new favorite thread [:)]
I love listening to almost all of it, there are some operas for which I don't care, and playing it is even better.
My only problem is trying to find actual sheet music for all the instruments, and learning the instruments fast enough. [:(]



ObviousLee -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/18/2008 12:55:38 PM)

Classical is the one genre that I can say I pretty much like it all. Or, there's really nothing in Classical that I can say I don't like. I also really enjoy the outer perimeters of mainstream compositions in symphony orchestras. Some of the more ancient music where there are no composers perse as is found in Renaissance and Gregorian Chant. While I'm not a fan of jazzing up Classical pieces into a modern sound, I would never hesitate to recommend a listen to Wendy Carlos' album called Switched On Bach. Wendy Carlos is actually a modern composer like Philip Glass. Another notable album of hers is Digital Moonscapes. I recommend that for anyone who like Holst's The Planets.



ObviousLee -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/18/2008 12:59:14 PM)

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ORIGINAL: solo_soprano22

I love classical music, but the vocal side of things mostly. I'd discuss some of it here, but no one seems interested. [&:]

I've been listening to/watching a lot of arias today though... I just got through watching "La Ci Darem La Mano" and "Signore, Ascolta" as a matter of fact... I'd love to sing both of them...but alas, I have no decent male to sing the first one with. [&o]

Lol.

The vocal style I enjoy the most is the counter-tenor. I certainly would never want to attempt to sing it. It's such an odd style for a male, but it sounds so Shakespearean. LOL.



solo_soprano22 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/18/2008 8:22:47 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ObviousLee

quote:

ORIGINAL: solo_soprano22

I love classical music, but the vocal side of things mostly. I'd discuss some of it here, but no one seems interested. [&:]

I've been listening to/watching a lot of arias today though... I just got through watching "La Ci Darem La Mano" and "Signore, Ascolta" as a matter of fact... I'd love to sing both of them...but alas, I have no decent male to sing the first one with. [&o]

Lol.

The vocal style I enjoy the most is the counter-tenor. I certainly would never want to attempt to sing it. It's such an odd style for a male, but it sounds so Shakespearean. LOL.


Like David Daniels? (I THINK that's his name, lol. That's the first one that comes to mind.) I heard a castrato one time... on some old recording. It was disturbing, but only because I knew WHY his voice was like that (the castrato I mean).

I hear these grown men that sing like sopranos...but they won't call themselves countertenors; they call themselves "male altos." Maybe they can just sing it all.



wbporter -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/18/2008 8:40:56 PM)

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ORIGINAL: BlindLemon5103
I'm a blues and rock guy, to be sure, but my mother instilled a love of classical from an early age. I used to listen to her LP's of Beethoven symphonies with Toscanini conducting, and her Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, with Van Cliburn at the piano. I have at least 150 CD's worth of classical in my collection.

I just heard an interview with Cliburn on the 50th anniversary of his winning the Tschikovski (sp?) Competition in Moscow. His mother, who had been instructed by someone who had been taught by Franz Lizst started teaching him at 3 years old after he had imitated a boy (by ear) on the piano who had just finished a piano lesson.

I play violin in an amateur orchestra and have sung a number of classical sacred choral works--I feel blessed for being able to sing the Verdi Requiem twice.



agapetos -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/18/2008 8:42:42 PM)

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Oooh, people who like classical music... I just found my new favorite thread
Me too![:D][:D] Me too![:)][:)]

I'm starting a distance learning course in May about classical music ~ can't wait for it to begin[:D]



nealmorsefan -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/18/2008 9:12:32 PM)

Define "classical" music. If you're talking about an era in compositional music, then you're talking about Mozart, Haydn, JC Bach, and early Beethoven. If you're talking about any era of compositional music, that's a whole nother can of worms and I don't think we want to go there. Anyone remember Harry Partch and John Cage? Mmhmm.



mik-mik -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 9:21:05 AM)

Ok, I am in a fine arts humanities class, and my teacher is teaching me how to listen to classical music so in a few weeks maybe I will be able to say yes I love classical music. Until then I bid thee see ya later!



ObviousLee -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 1:17:57 PM)

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ORIGINAL: solo_soprano22

quote:

ORIGINAL: ObviousLee

quote:

ORIGINAL: solo_soprano22

I love classical music, but the vocal side of things mostly. I'd discuss some of it here, but no one seems interested. [&:]

I've been listening to/watching a lot of arias today though... I just got through watching "La Ci Darem La Mano" and "Signore, Ascolta" as a matter of fact... I'd love to sing both of them...but alas, I have no decent male to sing the first one with. [&o]

Lol.

The vocal style I enjoy the most is the counter-tenor. I certainly would never want to attempt to sing it. It's such an odd style for a male, but it sounds so Shakespearean. LOL.


Like David Daniels? (I THINK that's his name, lol. That's the first one that comes to mind.) I heard a castrato one time... on some old recording. It was disturbing, but only because I knew WHY his voice was like that (the castrato I mean).

I hear these grown men that sing like sopranos...but they won't call themselves countertenors; they call themselves "male altos." Maybe they can just sing it all.

I'm not familiar with David Daniels. Drew Minter is an example of a countertenor. I've never heard a castrato but I hear they're pretty rare.

The countertenor was a style that came about when a male singer would sing the part normally sung by a female. So the sound is reminiscent of a Monty Python skit when they dress as a woman (as they often did) and used an exagerated high pitched voice.



solo_soprano22 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 3:14:30 PM)

David Daniels.

Now that I think about it, I've heard of Drew Minter also. I just remember Daniels from a long time ago singing "Sweeter Than Roses."



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 7:10:04 PM)

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Define "classical" music. If you're talking about an era in compositional music, then you're talking about Mozart, Haydn, JC Bach, and early Beethoven. If you're talking about any era of compositional music, that's a whole nother can of worms and I don't think we want to go there. Anyone remember Harry Partch and John Cage? Mmhmm.


Well, I've heard of John Cage, but never heard his music. Never heard of Partch.

I like Bela Bartok and Shostakovich....plus I have a recording of Philip Glass music by the Kronos Quartet. (soundtrack written for the 1931 "Dracula" film).

I'd be willing to try John Cage! I would just need some recommendations!

Blessings.



solo_soprano22 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 7:15:09 PM)

John Cage scares me. [8|]

BlindLemon5103, see if youtube has "4'33"" by Cage.....Hehe.



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 7:18:15 PM)

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I love classical music, but the vocal side of things mostly. I'd discuss some of it here, but no one seems interested
My vocal music collection is pretty limited. I have discs of Enrico Caruso and Mario Lanza (my grandfather's all-time favorite singer). I have Pavarotti and also Andrea Bocelli. A Wagner disc with a few opera highlights, a nice period instrument rendition of Handel's "Messiah" as well. That's about it.
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I heard a castrato one time... on some old recording. It was disturbing, but only because I knew WHY his voice was like that (the castrato I mean).

Regarding castratos, was that recording by Alessandro Moreschi? I read that he was the last of the castratos, and made recordings early in the 20th century.

Blessings again!



solo_soprano22 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/19/2008 7:21:05 PM)

Yeah, that was it. I don't even know where I checked out that cd from, but I remember listening to it.



JStucki76 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/20/2008 10:51:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: nealmorsefan

Define "classical" music. If you're talking about an era in compositional music, then you're talking about Mozart, Haydn, JC Bach, and early Beethoven. If you're talking about any era of compositional music, that's a whole nother can of worms and I don't think we want to go there. Anyone remember Harry Partch and John Cage? Mmhmm.

Yeah, I've played a bunch of Cage. I'm familiar with Harry Partch's ideas and some of his instruments, but I don't really know any of his music.

I think for the most part "classical" here refers to western music that isn't jazz, rock, or any derivative therof. Orchestral instruments, opera, oratorio, lieder, etc.



mapachito13 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/20/2008 11:31:44 PM)

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ORIGINAL: BlindLemon5103

My vocal music collection is pretty limited. I have discs of Enrico Caruso and Mario Lanza (my grandfather's all-time favorite singer).


I read these names and I actually got chills up my back. I remember my mom playing Mario Lanza on the record player and I'm listening entranced by the strength of that voice. I going to have to pull some of that up online and revisit my youth!



BlindLemon5103 -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/21/2008 6:41:09 PM)

I've been in such a "classical" mood lately....last night, I watched all three hours of "Amadeus - The Director's Cut"...no small feat, when you consider that my children are always interrupting me for something!

"Amadeus" has always been one of my favorite movies...a morality play with great, great music. Vocal and instrumental....something for everybody!

I've never seen "Immortal Beloved" (about Beethoven)....being a huge Beethoven fan, I probably should check it out sometime.

Wasn't there a movie made about Moreschi, "The Last Castrato"? I think there might be....I could be wrong though. A play, perhaps?

Anyway, regarding Lanza...there is a good documentary about him called "An American Caruso" (I think)...came out around 1983, hosted by Placido Domingo. I've also seen him in "The Great Caruso", and though the movie is a typical Hollywood biopic of it's time (more fiction than fact), the music is outstanding.

Matter of fact, I'm listening to Lanza as I type this! "With A Song In My Heart" is the tune of the moment! Good stuff!

I'll get back to my blues, rock and jazz eventually.

Blessings, "Long-Hair" Lemon



violinist_for_jesus -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/22/2008 6:44:49 PM)

Concerto!!! Long time no see. For all of you, classical music is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully, some day I will be able to play stuff that sounds like music, if you know what I mean. lol



DaveW -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/23/2008 12:20:12 PM)

I assume you mean "classical" in the broad sense - music prior to the rise of American Jazz.

I love stuff from the Baroque era, esp the works of Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Handel.

And specifically adore Gamba compositions. I really like that family of instruments.



violinist_for_jesus -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/23/2008 4:15:03 PM)

One of my favorite things to do is to play baroque music. It is so simple, yet complex. Graceful, yet emotional. I wish that there was a wider market out there for it. But a lot of people have forgotten baroque music, great masters have been swept under the rug for bigger, louder, and fancier pieces.
[:(]



GeorgiaNerd -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/23/2008 7:26:55 PM)

I want to put 4'33'' on my senior recital program, but unfortunately my teacher won't let me. I can play that piece perfectly.[;)]

As far as the castrati go, I saw a video attempting to recreate a Farinelli performance, and was intrigued. I wish I could see real castrati, but the men might protest that procedure in the 21st century. The castrato voice's unique blend of male power and female pitch is amazing.

Ok, so I'm a huge "Classical" music nerd. I'm getting a degree in music theory next spring, and hopefully will teach college theory at some point. I'm in Baroque counterpoint this semester, and writing fugues. It certainly is giving me an appreciation for Bach's talent. It's hard to make all of those complicated lines sound simple and to avoid breaking the textbook of "rules."



Bobby -> RE: Classical Music Fans..How are you? (3/23/2008 9:17:39 PM)

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ORIGINAL: violinist_for_jesus

One of my favorite things to do is to play baroque music. It is so simple, yet complex. Graceful, yet emotional. I wish that there was a wider market out there for it. But a lot of people have forgotten baroque music, great masters have been swept under the rug for bigger, louder, and fancier pieces.
[:(]


Krzy (a reference to a one-time voice teacher of mine) said I had a baroque voice. Of course, it doesn't fit with the kids at church today!

4'33"? How about a trip to the Oval Office for consultation.

Messiah in Holy Week just shows the true meaning of the work. The famed "Hallejuah" was written for the Passion.

And a friend's church always has great works played for Easter, and I was there again today. I just can't say how much I sense God speaking to me through these songs.



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