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What Classical Recordings Are You Going To Ask For Christmas?
Since the Holiday Season is going to be here before we know it, what classical recordings have you been eyeballing that may be possible gifts that you would like to receive?
There's no way I'll get it, but:
Take a look at the Bandit's blog, Americana Avenue.
Is that the whole Wagner/Solti set? If I actually liked opera, I would probably ask for that set too.Originally Posted by BuddhaBandit
There's no way I'll get it, but:
Is it Christmas already???
"Music is not philosophy." --Akira Ifukube
It's all of Wagner's major operas outside of the Ring Cycle. And I've heard the whole thing because one of my lucky friends has a copy- it's spellbinding. But, of course, that enchanting music sells for about $260 used
Take a look at the Bandit's blog, Americana Avenue.
Five more months to go and it will be. Time flies man....
I wish I could get into opera, but it just doesn't do anything for me. There are some lovely musical passages scattered throughout operas, especially in Puccini's, Verdi's, and Wagner's operas.It's all of Wagner's major operas outside of the Ring Cycle. And I've heard the whole thing because one of my lucky friends has a copy- it's spellbinding. But, of course, that enchanting music sells for about $260 used
Have you seen any opera productions? That's how I got into it- I saw Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos and was immediately hooked on opera. There's something about seeing a performance- with the great sets, costumes, and sonics- that might light the operatic flame for you.
Take a look at the Bandit's blog, Americana Avenue.
To be honest, I don't go for all the theatrics involved with opera. I don't care much for the ballet either, but ballet music, in my honest opinion, is some of the best ever written.
I don't do Christmas, but I would love get my hands on the Andras Schiff cycle of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, the ones with the ink smears on the covers.
I don't get christmas presents, I'm an adult.
Adults aren't allowed to get presents? I get presents every year from my family. You're wife doesn't get you anything?
Well yes, a little something
Anyway, this year I'm hoping to get this set to add to my collection:
Despite some of the negative reviews I've read about this set I want it anyway. I also want this set:
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