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Today, 02:39

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

Continuing with the Cs.... Ascending alphabetical order. Reusing words in the title is fine, as long as each complete title is used only once. ...

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Today, 02:39

Coach G replied to a thread Music Composed by Bernstein in Classical Music Discussion

I like the part where Bernstein yells at the guy in the control room: "JOHN! Don't DO this!"

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Today, 02:38

happyclassicalfeet replied to a thread 10 Best Symphonies in Classical Music Discussion

10. Beethoven 5 9. Mendelssohn 4 8. Beethoven 7 7. Brahms 2 6. Schubert 9 (Great C Major to avoid confusion 5. Mozart 39 4. Mozart Prague...

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Today, 02:38

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

In between theme : Dream/ ing (in title) 1) Dream a little Dream (The Mamas and the Papas) 2) Endless Dream (Yes) 3) Dreamer (Supertramp)

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Today, 02:32

Bruckner Anton replied to a thread Ideal Brahms symphony cycle in Classical Music Discussion

Considering both sound and performance, my favorite Brahms symphony cycles are: 1. Karajan 1980s DG 2. Kertesz VPO 3. Karl Bohm DG 4. Abbado DG...

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Today, 02:25

Coach G replied to a thread Music Composed by Bernstein in Classical Music Discussion

If it's possible to like and not like a piece of music at the same time; then for me it's Bernstein's Mass. Parts of it sound dated, derivative, and...

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Today, 02:18

arpeggio replied to a poll The Common Practice Era: Did it peak with Brahms, or Rachmaninov? in Classical Music Discussion

It is actually a very small vocal minority that cause these problems. The vast majority of the members are pretty cool.

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Today, 02:15

Captainnumber36 started a thread Describe the Music of your Favorite Composer(s) in Classical Music Discussion

Mozart: Big bold beautiful colors, much akin to a painting by Jackson Pollock! :) (like my avatar)

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Today, 02:14

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

Some very old music yesterday and this morning Music from the 100 Years War. English and French religious choral music Elizabethan Consort...

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Today, 02:12

fluteman replied to a poll The Common Practice Era: Did it peak with Brahms, or Rachmaninov? in Classical Music Discussion

I'll try, one last time. The debate here, called empiricism v. rationalism outside this little TC hothouse, is not about which side is right, but...

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Today, 02:11

SanAntone replied to a poll The Common Practice Era: Did it peak with Brahms, or Rachmaninov? in Classical Music Discussion

It hasn't bound this forum together. It's been a very divisive issue played out over hundreds of pages in several threads. My point is simple: if...

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Today, 02:11

JUSTO replied to a thread 20th Century Russian String Quartets (set aside Shostakovich) in Solo & Chamber Music

Thank you !. That´s very helpful as a starter. Do you have any assesment on Tischenko and Salmanov ? Again, thanks !. J.

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Today, 02:01

Coach G replied to a thread Music Composed by Bernstein in Classical Music Discussion

Did Thomson say that while Bernstein was alive? No wonder Bernstein didn't record any of Thomson's music. As much as I love the American composers...

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Today, 01:56

science replied to a thread the Talk Classical Community's Favorite and Most Highly Recommend Works in Classical Music Discussion

Our votes on the 33rd tier selected the following works... To move up 2 to the 31st tier: Beethoven: Violin Sonata #9, op. 47 "Kreutzer" To...

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Today, 01:53

Amadea replied to a thread Harmony in Bach, Mozart, Beethoven: a comparison in Classical Music Discussion

I have a license in solfeggio taken when I attented conservatory in highschool years ago (after that I quit) and I was taught some harmony, so I...

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Today, 01:53

Olias replied to a thread Music Composed by Bernstein in Classical Music Discussion

For Bernstein's compositions: LOVE "Jeremiah" Symphony Prelude Fugue and Riffs Candide (all of it) Mass West Side Story Slava Fancy Free...

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Today, 01:48

Bulldog replied to a thread Game: Favored Sacred Choral Works (Selection Thread) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Only 8 slots remain to be filled. Bach's at 19 - 20 is the limit.

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Today, 01:39

ArtMusic replied to a poll Do you believe in greatness in music? in Classical Music Discussion Polls

I just think it is ironic that a classical music discussion is struggling with this when I would think listeners of non-classical music would likely...

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Today, 01:38

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

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Today, 01:36

arpeggio replied to a poll The Common Practice Era: Did it peak with Brahms, or Rachmaninov? in Classical Music Discussion

I am a member of the greatness is in the ears of the beholder school. I refuse to believe that any veteran of this forum does not know this. This...

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Today, 01:35

Oldhoosierdude replied to a thread Lossless v MP3 etc in Recorded Music and Publications

Dude, I have done the comparison. I hear zero difference. I stream CM from Amazon, listen to CD'S, and mp3 or flac from the phone or computer. It all...

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Today, 01:34

Second Trombone replied to a thread 20th Century Russian String Quartets (set aside Shostakovich) in Solo & Chamber Music

This is exactly what I was going to say. Great composer. The Kronos Quartet has a recording of all 4 of Schnittke's quartets. No doubt, there are...

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Today, 01:34

Conrad2 replied to a thread Introductions - Grandpa enjoying retirement in New Members - Introductions

I believe every new member got that. Basically, you have to make ten posts that are not in the community fourm and may have to wait up to 12 hours...

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Today, 01:33

Prodromides replied to a thread Music Composed by Bernstein in Classical Music Discussion

Yet another reason for E.T. to go home. Hope this won't turn into a West Coast Suburban Story ...

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Today, 01:21

SearsPoncho replied to a thread Ideal Brahms symphony cycle in Classical Music Discussion

Brahms 1: Abbado/Berlin Philharmonic; Karajan/Berlin Philharmonic (60's) Brahms 2: Walter/Columbia Symphony; Karajan/Berlin Philharmonic (80's);...

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Today, 01:20

Red Terror replied to a thread The Non-Classical 'I'm Currently Listening To...' Topic in Non-Classical Music

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Today, 01:16

Heck148 replied to a thread Music Composed by Bernstein in Classical Music Discussion

Bernstein's NYPO "Jeremiah" is very fine....so is the CSO archival release by Barenboim with Chicago...both. very excellent....mvt II is, imo, one of...

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Today, 01:16

DaveM replied to a poll Do you believe in greatness in music? in Classical Music Discussion Polls

C’mon now. It’s right there in the opening of the OP: Those who believe in greatness in music usually establish criteria to recognize it and those...

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Today, 01:13

fluteman replied to a poll The Common Practice Era: Did it peak with Brahms, or Rachmaninov? in Classical Music Discussion

The answer is, it establishes a long term cultural tradition that helps bind our society together, even if we never have quite the same tastes in...

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Today, 01:09

gregorx replied to a thread April Madness - Semifinal Round in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Johannes Brahms - 45 (+2) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 25 You may add 2 points to your preferred composer in each pairwise match up. If you have no...

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