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What are you listening to? Part III
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Well in spite of everything this song holds a special place as Nana Mouskari is a favourite of my Mom.
Greek Carol "Christos Genate"
Greek Carol "Christos Genate"
My late husband, too, loved Nana Mouskouri's music, especially some of her songs in French.
Playing a duo gig with a bass player on Friday, so I'm getting myself ready! I mean, I've done them before, so nothing too out of the ordinary...
Oh, it went great, thanks for asking! He and I play so well together. And I completely agree, it does not get enough recognition, but yet, it's such an important instrument.
Anyone know anything about the history of this song? I just ran across it, and there's an American folk song with the same title—this appears to be a Scottish version, or at least it's played by a Scottish musician. Are the two related? From my limited research (and just knowledge of music), American folk music is at least partially related to (or descended from) English/Irish/Scottish music. I like this one a lot more though.
That is excellent - I hadn't expected an instrumental piece, much such music is sung - and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. Actually, I love instrumental folk music of that sort.
Have you come across any of the music of the (incredible) American group, The Dead South?
A colleague with whom I served in both central Asia and the Horn of Africa introduced me to their music, playing their song "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" for me.
We also used to listen to opera together, - on evenings off, sipping a glass of Italian red wine - and he loved the music of Jussi Bjorling, another artist whose work he introduced me to.
Went to the opera last night (first time in ages and ages) to see this comedic opera by Strauss:
Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose or The Rose-Bearer)
Was marvelous and the theatre (Grand Theatre of Geneva) was full. I was pleased to see a large proportion of young people, I mean young couples and groups of friends in the audience. Hope for the Millennials and Zoomers.
BTW the mise-en-scene for this version was done by Herr Christoph Walz (he wasn't in attendance
). I need to go to Vienna and Milan soon.
Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose or The Rose-Bearer)
Was marvelous and the theatre (Grand Theatre of Geneva) was full. I was pleased to see a large proportion of young people, I mean young couples and groups of friends in the audience. Hope for the Millennials and Zoomers.
BTW the mise-en-scene for this version was done by Herr Christoph Walz (he wasn't in attendance
). I need to go to Vienna and Milan soon.
Fantastic.Went to the opera last night (first time in ages and ages) to see this comedic opera by Strauss:
Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose or The Rose-Bearer)
Was marvelous and the theatre (Grand Theatre of Geneva) was full. I was pleased to see a large proportion of young people, I mean young couples and groups of friends in the audience. Hope for the Millennials and Zoomers.
BTW the mise-en-scene for this version was done by Herr Christoph Walz (he wasn't in attendance
How wonderful.
I'm delighted (and impressed and envious); I hope that you really enjoyed it.
Several years ago, I had the exquisite pleasure of seeing Don Giovanni (which comes to us courtesy of the genius of W A Mozart), in Prague, in the very opera house, (the Estates Theatre), where it had originally premiered in 1787.
Shocking Blue Best of 1986 vinyl pressing
Epic album, one of the very few best of LP's I have...
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Epic album, one of the very few best of LP's I have...
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I realised out a long time back that a symphony orchestra or opera is impossible to replicate on any format. Far better to enjoy the event. While I have 1K> albums non are the classics for the very same reason. Thankfully there is a strong support for the art's in the city
Jeff Wayne's epic space opera
Took the world by storm in the day, not much has changed for those that care to listen
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Took the world by storm in the day, not much has changed for those that care to listen
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Another exceedingly powerful piece of music, strangely compelling, and a terrific example of an excellent adaptation of an already gripping written work.Jeff Wayne's epic space opera
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Took the world by storm in the day, not much has changed for those that care to listen
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System plays albums randomly, this one stalled everything - All About Eve
Duel R2R DAC's accept no alternatives. All about eve's eponymous album is both deeply beautiful and haunting, if you haven't should listen...
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Duel R2R DAC's accept no alternatives. All about eve's eponymous album is both deeply beautiful and haunting, if you haven't should listen...
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Thunderchild - Richard Burton's voice over is very fitting indeed. OG radio broadcast is available, well worth the time to listen.
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Actually, I was struck by the outstanding nature of the cast when I first heard (and listened to) this wonderful work.
Richard Burton's voice is not just very fitting, but perfect; as is the voice of Phil Lynott (of Thin Lizzy fame).
And the others, David Essex, Justin Hayward, (both serious names in music) as well as Julie Covington and Chris Thompson are all close to perfect.
The exquisitely clear diction is an absolute joy to listen to, and the music is spell-binding.
So do I, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
No, I haven't! And I also still need to listen to those other groups you recommended last week. I'm very interested though!
Followed by Hymn Before Action and Agnes Dei from the same album (The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace by Karl Jenkins).