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Jan-16-2021, 05:20

hammeredklavier started a thread Great avant-garde music vs. Average/Mediocre avant-garde music in Classical Music Discussion

Is there a line (standard of quality) differentiating between the two? What are some examples of "masterpieces" by John Cage, and "less...

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Jan-13-2021, 00:52

Bulldog started a thread The Debussy/Ravel Competition (Selections and Game) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Generally considered the most rewarding and popular of French composers of the early 20th century, let's see where they stand among TC voters. We...

182 replies | 7015 view(s)

Jan-13-2021, 18:14

Allerius started a poll Which John do you enjoy more? in Classical Music Discussion

Vote for your favorite musician in the options.

97 replies | 2981 view(s)

Jan-19-2021, 21:23

ArtMusic started a poll Did Wagner Revolutionize Modern Music? in Classical Music Discussion

He wrote about thirteen complete operas, ten of which are "Wagner canon". While these stage works are operas/musical dramas, there were vast elements...

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Jan-19-2021, 22:54

Roger Knox started a thread Causes of Current Realities for Classical Music in Classical Music Discussion

This is not intended as a political thread but as an attempt to consider current realities. An interview with American mezzo-soprano and opera singer...

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Jan-13-2021, 10:33

janxharris started a poll Which is better Boulez or Rush? in Classical Music Discussion

Okay - this is just a bit of fun - was reading the current polemic regarding Boulez (where he is described as 'a bit of a con-man') and thought it...

76 replies | 2930 view(s)

Jan-15-2021, 20:25

Bulldog started a thread The Fantasia Game (Finals) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the Finals of The Fantasia Game. After playing 5 qualifying rounds, we now have 20 works that remain for our listening and voting...

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Jan-18-2021, 14:07

Bulldog started a thread A Game of Solo Keyboard Miniatures (Qualifying Round One of Ten) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 1st qualifying round of A Game of Solo Keyboard Miniatures. After collecting 300 pieces in the selection round, I have broken the...

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Jan-15-2021, 08:45

Bulldog started a thread A Common Theme Among Twenty Works (Game Eight) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

This is the eighth in a series of games based on a common theme. It could be genre, instrumentation, key signature, time period, style, country,...

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Jan-20-2021, 19:27

Bulldog started a thread Game: Favored Symphonies (Qualifying Round Twelve) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 12th qualifying round of our favored symphonies game. We collected 400 symphonies in the selection thread, and I have broken the total...

75 replies | 1999 view(s)

Jan-12-2021, 09:45

Bulldog started a thread You pick the Composer but not the Works (Semi-Finals Round Three) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 3rd semi-finals round of our game. There are 64 remaining works, and I have broken the total down into 4 rounds, each having 16 works....

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Jan-12-2021, 08:21

Bulldog started a thread Game: Favored Symphonies (Qualifying Round Ten) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 10th qualifying round of our favored symphonies game. We collected 400 symphonies in the selection thread, and I have broken the total...

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Jan-17-2021, 09:18

Bulldog started a thread You pick the Composer but not the Works (Semi-Finals Round Four) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 4th semi-finals round of our game. There are 64 remaining works, and I have broken the total down into 4 rounds, each having 16 works....

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Jan-16-2021, 13:21

Bulldog started a thread Game: Favored Symphonies (Qualifying Round Eleven) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 11th qualifying round of our favored symphonies game. We collected 400 symphonies in the selection thread, and I have broken the total...

62 replies | 1939 view(s)

Jan-22-2021, 10:38

Mandryka started a thread Any Love for Ligeti? in Classical Music Discussion

I’m spending some time listening to his music and I’d appreciate anyone else’s experiences and ideas. My first thought is that he wrote in a lot of...

55 replies | 1536 view(s)

Jan-22-2021, 05:27

SanAntone started a thread My Orchestral Journey in Classical Music Discussion

For years I've not listened to any orchestral music since it has not be interesting to me. But now I will embark on a journey of the major symphonic...

55 replies | 1127 view(s)

Jan-18-2021, 03:20

ArtMusic started a poll Do You Have A weight Problem? in Community Forum

I know of many people whose goals this year is to loose some weight and be healthier. The lockdowns keeping people at home because of COVID have not...

55 replies | 1330 view(s)

Jan-22-2021, 12:28

Bulldog started a thread You pick the Composer but not the Works (Finals) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the Finals! There are 21 works that remain for our voting enjoyment. When the game is competed, I'll announce the top ten works. ...

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Jan-15-2021, 10:16

Bulldog started a thread Works for Saxophone (qualifying Round One) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to Works for Saxophone. In the selection thread we collected 110 saxophone works which I have broken down into 10 qualifying rounds, each...

57 replies | 1758 view(s)

Jan-18-2021, 06:21

Axter started a thread Ralph Vaughan Williams - What is everyone's opinion on him? in Classical Music Discussion

Recently I have become, almost to a fanatic level, fond of Ralph Vaughan Williams. His 4th - 9th Symphonies, specially the 8th are among my...

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Jan-15-2021, 19:56

AbsolutelyBaching started a thread Composers and Cats in Classical Music Discussion

Go on then! I found this today: And of course, there's this:

51 replies | 955 view(s)

Jan-20-2021, 23:05

Bulldog started a thread The Sibelius/Strauss Competition (Selections and Game) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Considered two of the most rewarding composers of the 20th Century, they were born just 1 1/2 years apart. I am very high on both composers,...

52 replies | 1133 view(s)

Jan-14-2021, 02:59

MatthewWeflen started a thread Best Ten-Year Period in CM in Classical Music Discussion

A friend of mine on social media asked what the best single decade of music was. I offered 1800-1809, because of Beethoven 1-6 and his many chamber...

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Jan-17-2021, 01:15

Bonetan started a poll TENOR TOURNAMENT (Round 1, Match #1): Corelli vs Kaufmann in Opera

Franco Corelli, Italy, 1921-2003 Jonas Kaufmann, Germany, 1969- Who's singing did you prefer and why?

34 replies | 1203 view(s)

Jan-12-2021, 07:00

ORigel started a poll Big Five Romantics Poll in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Since we do "Big Three" (Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven) polls so often, how about a poll the consensus "great" Romantic composers instead?

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Jan-23-2021, 08:25

arpeggio started a thread Beethoven vs Danzi in Classical Music Discussion

There is a question that has been driving crazy for years and I do not know the answer. There may be members here who do. The greatest composer...

32 replies | 635 view(s)

Jan-22-2021, 23:32

Coach G started a thread Real and fictional lovers of classical music and their favorite composers... in Classical Music Discussion

REAL: Dwight Eisenhower (Five star general and President of the USA: I have an old LP called The President's Favorite Music that includes...

30 replies | 639 view(s)

Jan-18-2021, 03:12

ArtMusic started a poll Was Debussy A Good Opera Composer? in Classical Music Discussion

Pelléas et Mélisande is a often regarded as a key work in 20th century music drama. While I have great respect for Debussy with his smaller scale...

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Jan-12-2021, 04:30

RogerWaters started a poll Your favourite of the big 3? in Classical Music Discussion

Your favourite of the big 3?

23 replies | 771 view(s)

Jan-24-2021, 18:05

Bulldog started a thread Game: Favored Symphonies (Qualifying Round Thirteen) in Classical Music Discussion Polls

Welcome to the 13th qualifying round of our favored symphonies game. We collected 400 symphonies in the selection thread, and I have broken the total...

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