Classical Music
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There's nothing wrong with Spring! Same chamber orchestra as above, but a different soloist. A very passionate performance and she couldn't not use a tiny bit of vibrato -- to wonderful effect!
If you love Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" you'll love this terrific performance.
For those who may not know, Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is a collection of four mini-concerti, each of which corresponds to a Season of the Year and consists of three movements, generally Allegro-Largo-Allegro, with some differences here and there.
If you love Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" you'll love this terrific performance.
For those who may not know, Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is a collection of four mini-concerti, each of which corresponds to a Season of the Year and consists of three movements, generally Allegro-Largo-Allegro, with some differences here and there.
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I played the French Horn; 3rd grade through Jr. High. I was actually in 'orchestra' in the high school for the last couple of years (8th and 9th grade). Accordingly, I have a love of orchestras and classical music. But I also enjoy lots of Rock and Roll, Folk Music, and a few other songs... I generally don't enjoy Country music or Jazz. With a few exceptions in each type.
I too played French horn in 1968, but only for a few months, switching to trombone. I later went to euphonium (unofficially) in high school but played euph throughout most of my army career, and still play today. I found I can't not play.
oscash
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oscash
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My son's early musical training was as a euphonium and tuba player. At 19 he was appointed guest principal Tuba with a well-known Symphony Orchestra. This has taken him around the world. He got to meet Leonard Bernstein when he was in New York. I have a tape of him playing John Williams Tuba Concerto which is fantastic. .
KSav
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I think I said this before: I'm not sure if opera counts, but I saw the Met's broadcast of Tosca yesterday at our local theater. I loved it, but I was a bit too focused on the subtitles and I don't think I fully appreciated the actual music. Perhaps if I see these operas more than once I can relax a bit and focus on the music as well as the plot.
ChiroDoc
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I've participated in quite a few opera performances, but as a musician in the pit. Half the time I didn't know exactly what they were singing, but I sure knew what was going on.
If you're interested you might try studying the stories and librettos before the show, then you'll be able to concentrate on the music and singing, while still knowing what's going on. Just a thought.
KSav
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Thanks, @ChiroDoc! I have indeed looked up the synopses before the performances, and skimmed the librettos, which has helped a lot. When I've watched them at home (Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro, so far, but I prefer to watch the Met performances) I printed out the librettos so I could follow along, but that required a lot of paper and toner.
Perhaps before the next one I will spend more time absorbing the story.
I was actually glad that I didn't have time to skim the Tosca Act II synopsis because the plot caught me totally off guard, which was kind of nice.
ChiroDoc
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Sounds like you're a great fan, KSav. I've never taken the opportunity to see one of the Met's feeds to local theaters, but I know a couple of people who do. I bet it's a very enjoyable experience.
KSav
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It really is; the big screen is so much more impressive than streaming something at home.
I'd love to get all dressed up and see a live opera, although I doubt I'll ever get to the Met.