... Autobiography's bunk, too, especially when it's written by pop stars, poiticians and, maybe, Wagner... There is no safeguard against self - deception as...
Please check these books about music across a wide range of interests... And a history of the Texas range... Gilbert and Sullivan Libretti ...
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In a message dated 10/1/04 5:16:46 AM Central Daylight Time, ... ..Well, it's better than nothing.... Dave [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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... I agree, Dave. In fact, History and Biography are wonderful interests in themselves. But they are nothing to do with the music itself. Or, if you do ...
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Gene wrote: << There are many Jews who will not listen to recordings of Furtwangler because he conducted during the reign of the Third Reich. I believe they...
I teach a introductory sort of class to non-music majors and I am looking for ways to get them more involved in the learning process. I cover music history,...
I am trying to find an older recording of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. I had this as an LP in the mid to late 1970's, and then again...
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In a message dated 10/1/04 9:35:33 AM Central Daylight Time, ... ...There is a difference, though, in listening from an historical perspective, and listening...
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I do remember a recording made in the 70's with the St Louis Symphony. Unfortunately I cannot recall the soloist. I believe it was on the Vox label. I do have...
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However I do have a really great performance of Brahms' Requiem on a Columbia 78rpm set by Von Karajan. It is truly excellent. Dave [Non-text portions of this...
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I can't think of anything that would attract students to a Saturday morning class, no matter what the time (unless maybe a promise of an A to everyone who...
Compare/contrast projects are good. I made my students compare covers of different rock or pop songs to get them focused on interpretive differences before we...
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If the soloist was Anna-Sophie Mutter you should be listening to it! Jack...
Once again, Des---it depends on the composer (or the author) plus the work. I've written dozens of short stories and poems---in some I've put more of "myself"...
Fuertwaengler (correct spelling in German) was a great artist. He promoted and conducted the music of Hindemith, who was forced to leave Germany (he wasn't...
... wrote: the serious listener is certainly at no disadvantage in ... It depneds which biography, which slant, which particular context. I still think music...
I haven't heard her Beethoven Violin Concerto, but her performance of the Brahms with von Karajan is one of my favorites. Gene Hanson ... From: Jack Kelso To:...
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Gee, I don't know, Jack. I have health problems and lost my home, cars, antiques, everything, but I managed to save my phono, reel to reel, 8-track, etc. ...
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Sorry, I can't recall the album you are referring to. FWIW the album I treasure is the Columbia LP "Levant Plays Gershwin", and I know that its "Rhapsody" and...
I am wondering about the history of pizzicato in orchestral music. Specifically, was there a major composer (and by "major", I don't necessarily mean...