The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Nov 24th 2005, 3:12 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by Elvira
I'll look out for it - is it a bit like the Ave Maria?
I have to say his Faust is one of my favourites!
I have to say his Faust is one of my favourites!
Nov 24th 2005, 3:12 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by lionheart
I did start a classical music thread here some time ago;
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309311
I just have never got into opera, so it's now your duty to educate us
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309311
I just have never got into opera, so it's now your duty to educate us
OMG so many duties - so little time!
Educating someone about opera is impossible; all I could possible do is give a few pointers. From there it's exploring and seeing what graps you, speaks to your heart.
These days there are scores of collections of 'Opera's Greatest Hits' with some of the greatest singers of the recent past - available at your local Borders, B&N etc for under a tenner.
From there, explore some Highlights of the big 4 Mozart's (Don G, Cosi, Figaro, Magic Flute), some Puccini (esp. Tosca) and Verdi (Rigoletto, Aida, Otello... etc).
There's now quite a large selection of opera DVDs that will set you back less than the cost of a ticket for a life performance. (Though beware of some of the Met DVDs - some of them are a bit stodgy; check out Amazon reviews f=before buying...)
There are 3 proper films (as opposed to filmed stage performances) that I would highly recommend:
- Don Giovanni (Joseph Losey) - with Raimondi, teKanava, etc
- Carmen (Rosi) - with Domingo, Raimondi etc
- Tosca (Benoit Jaquot) - with Angela Giorghiu, Roberto Alagna... and Raimondi
Have fun!
Nov 24th 2005, 3:13 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Sounds like the Juventas team 
Nov 24th 2005, 3:15 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by Wellington,
Just try it and raise a glass of port to us when you realise what you have been missing.
Can I make it a glass of champers?
Nov 24th 2005, 3:16 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by lionheart
Here's the link with sample tracks, try before you buy;
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...cal&vi=samples
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...cal&vi=samples
OK, got it, thanks.
I'll listen in the morning with a fresh brain.
Turkey Day breakfast music.
Nov 24th 2005, 3:17 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
OK, got it, thanks.
I'll listen in the morning with a fresh brain.
Turkey Day breakfast music.
I'll listen in the morning with a fresh brain.
Turkey Day breakfast music.
Nov 24th 2005, 3:19 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
OK, got it, thanks.
I'll listen in the morning with a fresh brain.
Turkey Day breakfast music.
I'll listen in the morning with a fresh brain.
Turkey Day breakfast music.
Something to calm the turkey's nerves?
Nov 24th 2005, 3:20 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
So what is Turkey Day breakfast music? Something to calm the turkey's nerves?
Something to calm the turkey's nerves?
Nov 24th 2005, 3:20 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by lionheart
Fresh brain for breakfast eh. I think I'll stick to raisin bran
Mexicans like brains for breakfast in some areas. My multiculturalism ended right there.
Nov 24th 2005, 3:21 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
So what is Turkey Day breakfast music? Something to calm the turkey's nerves?
Something to calm the turkey's nerves?No, mine.
Nov 24th 2005, 3:22 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
Echo and the Bunnymen - Nothing Lasts Forever
Nov 24th 2005, 3:23 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
How did we get from Gounod and Mozart to this???
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Echo and the Bunnymen - Nothing Lasts Forever
How did we get from Gounod and Mozart to this???
Nov 24th 2005, 3:24 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by Elvira
Quote:
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
How did we get from Gounod and Mozart to this???
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
How did we get from Gounod and Mozart to this???
Nov 24th 2005, 3:24 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by Elvira
Quote:
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
How did we get from Gounod and Mozart to this???
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The Doors-Come on Baby light my fire
How did we get from Gounod and Mozart to this???
We're very open minded.
Or incoherent.
I can never remember which.
Nov 24th 2005, 3:25 am
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Re: The AMAZING what are you listening to thread !!!!
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Because .................
