Classical Music

[bertusgeert 1]

One of my requirements to graduate is MUSIC 220 - Symphonic music.

My dad always listened to classical music on sundays, and it pissed me off. I hated it. Now that I am taking this class, as well as struggling with guitar, I start to realize what genuises these guys are.

Beethoven absolutely blows me away. How can I not play a freaking Dave Matthews Song, and he can compose a 40 minute long symphony while he is DEAF? What a nut. Genius I tell you. Pure Genius.

Anyone else enjoy listening to classical music, and if so, what?

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[piisfish 140]

I do enjoy listening to classical music and even going to classical concerts, even if I am no authority in the domain... The only thing I know is I like/ I don't like, basically... I won't be able to say who wrote, the name of the symphony's etc, but I generally like it.
There has already been several threads on classical music and operas too...

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[pajarito 0]

Composer: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Period: Baroque
Favorite work: "The Messiah"

[prepheckt 0]

I also attend concerts and operas. The last symphony I saw was A Midnight Summer's Dream by Mendelsson last April. I really liked that piece. It was kwality.If I had to pick a favorite composer, it would be Motzart. Beethoveen is a little stong and I really only listen to him when I'm in a weird movie.

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[Airman1270 0]

Yeah, classical music rocks... no, wait a minute... Seriously, I enjoy it too, though I don't listen to it much. I remember growing up with an "us vs them" mentality - the people who liked the classics hyper-criticized my music (Alice Cooper, etc.), instead of encouraging my budding appreciation for music. Created a bunch of attitude problems.

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[windcatcher 0]

I've always enjoyed classical, though I don't really listen to it much anymore.
My favorites are Pachebel's Canon, and Albonini's Adagio in G, what beautiful songs!
I think I want Pachebel played at my wedding, and Albonini at my funeral...no wait, I want party music at my funeral!!! AH, the ultimate skydive....
anyways, for those who think classical sucks, bertusgeert is right, most composers were genuises and you're missing out.

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[Acensky 0]

I always listen to classical music. Mainly because I am a classically trained musician, Piano for 7 years and Flute for 11 years and counting.

I prefer more hard core classical. lots of Brass and light on the strings. like Damnation of Faust by Hector Borlizos (sp??) That is the only one I can think of right now. ( only one cup of coffee so far today) Every now and then I will listen to a lighter piece, mainly because I will have to play it in the Symphony.

If you need any recommendations _pm me.

Heather


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[lawrocket 3]

Amazing stuff. If you want ot really be blown away, get some sheet music to it from the library. For example, listen to the piece, and then read the bassoon part while it's going.

Those composers were like chefs - take a bunch of ingredients and mix them into the combination that produces the desired effect. Stunning.

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[RevJim 0]

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The last symphony I saw was A Midnight Summer's Dream by Mendelsson

huh? Close.....

I listen to everything from country to metal to classical, and Bach is my favorite.

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[ladyskydiver 0]

Love Classical music! Chopin, Beethoven, Bach,....I could go on and on. I, also, played classical piano for over 10 years.

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[Shotgun 1]

One of my favorite albums is Christopher Parkening's "In the Spanish Style". It has a lot of my favorite Spanish classical guitar songs on it: stuff from Tarrega, Sor, and Villa-Lobos.
I don't listen to much in the way of symphonies, but from what I've heard I really like Tchaikovsky's stuff. He seems to have this weird tension going on that I find very appealing.

[TheAnvil 0]

I love classical music. 1812 Overture is one of my favorites.

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[kallend 2,141]

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One of my requirements to graduate is MUSIC 220 - Symphonic music.

My dad always listened to classical music on sundays, and it pissed me off. I hated it. Now that I am taking this class, as well as struggling with guitar, I start to realize what genuises these guys are.

Beethoven absolutely blows me away. How can I not play a freaking Dave Matthews Song, and he can compose a 40 minute long symphony while he is DEAF? What a nut. Genius I tell you. Pure Genius.

Anyone else enjoy listening to classical music, and if so, what?

Yup. I prefer baroque and early classical (Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Scarlatti, Corelli, Albinoni...

But I detest opera (except Bizet's Carmen).

PS Mendelsohnn's Midsummer Night's Dream is NOT a symphony.

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[jkwon 0]

I've been classically trained since I was 9 and I didn't start listening to popular music till I was about 15.

I have a LOAD of great pieces for you to listen to.

If you want pure genius think about the fact that Mozart composed his first symphony when he was 12!!!

Or the fact that Bach would actually IMPROVISE canons.

That's a whole different level of amazement to me.

If you want some great pieces check out Mahler or Shostakovich modern composers meaning 20th century and great stuff...Mahler is a bit harder to listen to than Shosta but great music.

Then if you like chamber music try out Bartok he's one of my favorites.

Tell me what you like and I can recommend some great pieces for you.

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[Casurf1978 0]

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One of my requirements to graduate is MUSIC 220 - Symphonic music.

My dad always listened to classical music on sundays, and it pissed me off. I hated it. Now that I am taking this class, as well as struggling with guitar, I start to realize what genuises these guys are.

Beethoven absolutely blows me away. How can I not play a freaking Dave Matthews Song, and he can compose a 40 minute long symphony while he is DEAF? What a nut. Genius I tell you. Pure Genius.

Anyone else enjoy listening to classical music, and if so, what?

I spent a year in Vienna studying music hist and theory. My two favorite periods are Baroque and Classical. Can't stand contemporaries, they just sound too damn dissonant. For me it's a toss up between Motzart and Beethoven. The latter was pushing the envelope during his period. His piano playing was so far ahead of that era, he would literally snap the strings of the pianos he played on. Basically the insturments were not up to par to Beethoven. Like you said genius, pure genius.

[windcatcher 0]

oooh,. I really wanna learn how to play the guitar. I used to play the flute and the violin for a few years, but I think I'd really like the guitar. I can imagine it now, sitting around the bonfire at the dz, singing Bob Dylan songs...oh wait, I don't have a raspy voice so that might not work well. But hey, bg, that's great you're learning, practice practice!

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[AggieDave 6]

I love classical and neo-classical music!

Holst's Planets "Mars" is by far one of my most favorites. Bach's works for organ are fucking amazing! Leonard Bernstein's Ovature to Candid is a journey of music, can't get enough of it....

The list could go on and on.

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[jumper03 0]

I'd have to say Bach's Brandenburg concerto's are my favorite. Actually anything by Bach is awesome

And come on Kallend - opera rocks! One of my favorite memories is of my Oma taking me to see Tristan und Isolde and ranting the entire time "will that woman just DIE already"



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[AggieDave 6]

I left out some favorites...there's just way too many of them.

Percy Granger's work is really good, although his personal life is an odd story. For instance Lincolnshire Posy is really amazing.

Saint Saens, everyone knows his famous work Danse Macabre, but not everyone has listened to it live or on a very good sound setup and heard all the detail. Its amazing. Dvorak, Haydn, Hindemith...not to mention the "new" guys John Williams (although his is mainly soundtrack work, really listen to it sometime), Aaron Copland is another.

Wanna hear a funny reference?

Alexander V. Alexandrov. He wrote the USSR's national anthem, its actually a really cool piece, especially with a full orchestra and a men's choir singing it. Although the lyrics are really fucked considering the country they were for.

Ok, I'm going to stop now...

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[AggieDave 6]

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And come on Kallend - opera rocks!

Oh hell yeah!

Karl Orff...one of my favorites.

Such power and grace in the music, transitioning smoothly between the two.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Amazon 7]

I love classical music.. there is something about the variety that I can find something appropriate for any mood I am in.. from very soothing to inspiring.

Some Wagner is great for blaring from the speakers when sailing across the Columbia River Bar in 15 foot breaking seas.

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[jumper03 0]

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I love classical music.. there is something about the variety that I can find something appropriate for any mood I am in.. from very soothing to inspiring.

Some Wagner is great for blaring from the speakers when sailing across the Columbia River Bar in 15 foot breaking seas.

Some good classical music is especially nice on sunday mornings with pancakes or french toast and a good cup of coffee followed by the sunday paper

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Scars remind us that the past is real

[mailin 0]

If you need any help with this gimme a shout.

I majored in classical music in college (education major with emphasis on clarinet, sax and piano) - and symphonic music was a large part of my studies.

My husband makes fun of me - even if I don't know the piece, after 1 stanza I can tell you at least what period it comes from, if not the composer. It pisses him off The 'romantic' period is probably my favorite era, with Debussy being my favorite composer. I still have those certain songs that bring me to tears - literally (yep, its strange).

Best of luck - far too many people are losing this aspect of our history.

Jen

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[lynxie 0]

At the moment I enjoy playing Frühlingsrauschen by Sinding and Trois gnossiennes by Satie. Lovely songs!

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[Raefordite 0]

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I love classical music. 1812 Overture is one of my favorites.

You haven't heard the 1812 until you come to Fort Bragg, NC for the 4th of July festivities. The 82nd Airborne Symphony plays the full 1812 will real canons. Earplugs are recommended. We try to get away from Raeford DZ in time to make it each year.

Bach is by far my favorite. The Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 if I want to get jazzed up. I frequently listen to classical when working on the computer or doing homework. Some day I'll buy his complete collection. 153 CD's!