Thread: How to listen to classical music

Best reply to this conversation was from my sweetheart when I told her about this thread.

"You get sonata form - you just don't realize it." - her.

"Well, fill me in - how the heck do I 'get it'." - me.

"Bohemian Rhapsody." - her.

"As in Queen?" - me

"Yep." - her.

After thinking for a minute....

"Holy @#$@"

*doesn't get it*

In my opinion there is no set way to listen to classical music. Either it evokes a memorable and enjoyable response , or it does not. Either in engages the Intellect or emotions or it leaves you cold. One can analyse it, if one knows enough about music theory, or one can simply listen..."you know how to listen dont you Steve...?

Can you say Threnody is enjoyable? It is also designed to leave you cold - almost. It is memorable, but not in any detail.