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Today, 14:24

Simon23 replied to a thread Best recordings of Mozart's late symphonies? in Orchestral Music

Makerras with SCO was mentioned here several times. What about his early recordings with the Prague Orchestra? What is the difference?

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Today, 14:23

Wilhelm Theophilus replied to a thread Is falling in love with a piece comparable to falling in love with a spouse? in Classical Music Discussion

You wouldn't give your life for a piece of music. No matter how much you love it.

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Today, 14:22

Wilhelm Theophilus replied to a thread Is falling in love with a piece comparable to falling in love with a spouse? in Classical Music Discussion

This is the kind of "love" according to Hollywood, not the real definition.

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Today, 14:22

The Conte replied to a thread New Very Very Tragic Sounding Callas Biography Out. in Opera

I only agree in part with you here. Whilst I have no interest in reading sensationalised accounts that present speculations we can't be sure of as...

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Today, 14:14

fluteman replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

I'm glad you've understood my posts. I understand this one of yours. All I would add is, the scientific method has a very practical, real world...

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Today, 14:13

mparta replied to a thread Best recordings of Mozart's late symphonies? in Orchestral Music

I showed the Cleveland/von Dohnanyi in current listening a few days ago. Europeans can download those recordings, why they're not available in...

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Today, 14:11

Jacck replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

by a subjective process of artistic inspiration, he gives rise to something objective, which is a piece of art. This piece of art is then recreated...

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Today, 14:10

Eclectic Al replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

I liked the clicker, as I say. I thought that was a perfect example of how an observer could seek to understand what beauty might mean to someone...

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Today, 14:10

Seattleoperafan replied to a poll SOPRANO TOURNAMENT (By Request): Norman vs Flagstad in Opera

Beautifully written. I can thoroughly understand your preference Lorraine's and Janet's versions! They both have such elegance and intimacy for what...

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Today, 14:07

Eclectic Al replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

Things experienced by the subject are indeed all subjective, but his subjective experience is that of a blob of stuff which does what it does. And...

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Today, 14:07

mparta replied to a thread What opera are you currently listening to / watching? CD/DVD in Opera on DVD, Blu-ray and CD

Sometimes the offerings on House of Opera/Operapassion, whatever it is, are a little subpar. That said, the prices (to me) justify the chance and...

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Today, 14:04

mbhaub replied to a thread Are Bruckner’s Stops And Starts Unique? in Orchestral Music

I you ever have the opportunity to hear a Bruckner symphony played in a large, old European church or a concert hall with a long reverb time (like...

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Today, 14:03

Art Rock replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

OK, I thought your sentence meant for the listener as well. I misunderstood your meaning.

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Today, 14:02

Eclectic Al replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

Pretty much. Or at least that if you use the word, but I have no way to reference it against things which I can observe, then you haven't really...

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Today, 13:59

Rogerx replied to a thread Current Listening Vol VII in Classical Music Discussion

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D major / Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 London Philharmonic Orchestra Bernard Haitink Recorded:...

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Today, 13:58

Eclectic Al replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

In reference to Strange Magic in post #1427 I would (as he would expect) reject the solipsism point. :p That is my main problem with the...

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Today, 13:58

Serge replied to a thread Diana Ankudinova / Диана Анкудинова in Non-Classical Music

2020.05.03. "Волна" (La Vague). Diana Ankudinova / Диана Анкудинова. Музыка Александра Степина, слова Анастасии Пак. (The video shot by Diana's...

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Today, 13:57

Jaro replied to a thread Lets stay motivated in Beginners

Afternoon practice done :) How about you? Did you found already time to have some fun? PLAY, LEARN, PRACTICE. I will join you again in the evening :)

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Today, 13:56

Heck148 replied to a thread Are Bruckner’s Stops And Starts Unique? in Orchestral Music

Von Matacic was not well- known in the US..imo, he's a very excellent conductor, from whom I've never heard anything that wasn't very fine...he...

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Today, 13:55

SanAntone replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

What about the composer? He is a subject as well - creating the music HE hears in HIS head. There is nothing objective about HIS process. It is...

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Today, 13:55

Art Rock replied to a thread Generate play-lists (a game) in Non-Classical Music

Ascending alphabetical order. Reusing words in the title is fine, as long as each complete title is used only once. Try not to advance through...

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Today, 13:50

apricissimus replied to a thread Can anyone explain .......... in Classical Music Discussion

Being a great composer is necessary but not sufficient to becoming one of the "big names." There may be extra-musical factors as well. Maybe one...

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Today, 13:48

Marc replied to a thread Haydn String Quartets. Help! in Solo & Chamber Music

My opinion/listening experiences (though I'm probably less informed about Haydn's SQ's than many others here): Solid and 'modern' instruments:...

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Today, 13:46

Bourdon replied to a thread Current Listening Vol VII in Classical Music Discussion

Morley

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Today, 13:40

Art Rock replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

Now I'm lost. Are you saying that if I hear/see beauty in a piece of music/art, and do not talk about it with anyone, it is a meaningless experience?

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Today, 13:36

Eclectic Al replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

Isn't this like his "beetle in a box"? Wittgenstein made a reasonable point that if no one else can look in our box and see our beetle but we are...

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Today, 13:32

Phil loves classical replied to a thread Is falling in love with a piece comparable to falling in love with a spouse? in Classical Music Discussion

I think it's similar to the first stage of falling in love. The music you love and the significant other only speaks the way and when you want them...

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Today, 13:30

Strange Magic replied to a thread A thought experiment for the objectivists in Classical Music Discussion

In looking at the various posts and posters, I conclude that some here are overthinking the issue and making more of the alleged philosophical roots...

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Today, 13:26

haziz replied to a thread Current Listening Vol VII in Classical Music Discussion

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Today, 13:25

jegreenwood replied to a thread Headphones. in Hi-Fi

Really, now - if it doesn’t cost $59,000, it’s not worth considering. ...

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