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Numerous examples exist where a great composer looked upon the past for inspiration. In doing so, he infused the past with the latest development to write new, beautiful music. Therefore I think the past is a critical source for writing new music in many cases. Best with some examples to show...

(I looked for a thread like this so as not to start a new one, but could not find one.) "Where are they now?" seems like a kinder thread title than "Whatever happened to?" I admit to being curious as to where some of my favorites and not-so-favorites from past years (as well as "Hey! It's...

I posted this in the 'General' area and got zilch. Since this seems to be the place to be for 'serious' questions, I thought I'd try again. If that's impolite, feel free to delete... I'm looking for some 'scholarly research'. I want to know how to find out if anyone has done the following...

I'm looking for some 'scholarly research'. I want to know how to find out if anyone has done the following study: Mapped the frequency distribution or average length of a movement or composition by composer. Some examples: Does Beethoven have a certain length (in minutes/seconds) that he uses...

This can be singers from the past or present. It must be a role that they have never sung or, in the case of singers from the past, one which they may have sung but of which there is no recording available. I'm not sure if this thread has been done before but I did a quick search and I couldn't...

http://the-toast.net/2015/05/20/how-to-tell-if-you-are-in-a-famous-opera/