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Tag Archives: classical music
In Praise of Apple Music’s Playlists
Paleo Retiree writes: I signed up with Apple Music warily. I’d read the bad reviews, and I’m one of those people who think that Tim Cook hasn’t got a creative bone in his body. But, hey, I’m immersed in Apple’s … Continue reading
Classical Off-notes
Fenster writes: Bit by bit I find myself returning to classical music. I was never an expert but I was enough of a fan in my youth. Back then it was not uncommon for classical music to form at least … Continue reading
NYC Notes, Part 4: A Night with the NY Phil at Lincoln Center
Blowhard, Esq. writes: While in NYC last month I was lucky enough to attend one night of the New York Philharmonic’s inaugural biennial. Hosted and conducted by Alan Gilbert, the program was about 90 minutes long and consisted of three separate … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Christopher Rouse, classical music, Julia Adolphe, Midori, new york philharmonic, Peter Eötvös
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Fritz Wunderlich, Five Ways
Eddie Pensier writes: Don’t get me started on the subject of tenors. I have so many favorites it’s ridiculous. Some days it’s the peerless elegance and linguistic versatility of Nicolai Gedda. Some days it’s the ringing heroism and pure Italian … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Performers
Tagged classical music, five ways, fritz wunderlich, funiculi funicula, la boheme, lieder, mozart, Opera, schubert, The Magic Flute
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Art Greats Perceive the Future
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The great publishing industry will be the publishing of motion pictures instead of print. Motion picture libraries will be as common as private libraries – more so. Theatres will have the same relation to these libraries … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music, Technology
Tagged classical music, D. W. Griffith, Film, Glenn Gould, movies
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