I feel like a kid in a room full of adults when the focus turns to Classical.
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Let's talk music, no genre boundaries
This is an offshoot of the jazz thread. I and others found that we could not talk about jazz without discussing other musical genres, as well as the philosophy of music. So, this is a thread in which people can suggest good music of all genres, and spout off your feelings about music itself.
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I was fortunate enough to hear Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" live at Disney Hall. I think Dudamel was conducting, but I was really taken by it. I bought a CD with Bernstein conducting. I have no idea how it rates in the universe of conductors on that piece. You can change the subject. I've noticed that a lot of people have dropped out of the conversation about classical music. I was thinking about changing the subject myself, although staying with women. I have recordings of many fine women who most people have probably not heard of. Recordings are absolutely important. Although, @stuartk kind of got me back into listening to my old CDs. Some well-recorded CDs sound better than badly recorded albums. But a well-recorded album is the best. I think my best recorded album is a jazz record by the Isao Suzuki Trio, called "Black Orpheus." They paid very careful attention to the recording. There's a drawing on the back of where the mikes were placed. It's a great record and very hard to find at a reasonable price. |
I am posting Callas again and I will test it out myself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ooJwh5Hxcwg it is Callas when I click on it. |
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