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davidhuh
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:25 pm

Remembering one of 20th century's great tenors - Nicolai Gedda. He made furore with his legendary "voix mixte" and left unforgettable memories with a broad repertoire, from Mozart to russian opera, concert, Lied, operette and Belcanto. He was gifted with a voice of incredible clarity, always elegant and pure.

Listen to him as Postillon de Lonjumeau, his 1951 début role:
https://youtu.be/WUBNwORdR9E?list=PL2za ... Nfftn8kTOE

With Gundula Janowitz and Gottlob Frick in Magic Flute
https://youtu.be/mifehXaxnjA?list=PL2za ... Nfftn8kTOE

and in Lucevan le stelle from Tosca
https://youtu.be/YAbC-kK33mY
davidhuh
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Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:34 pm

Gentlemen,

start your day with a smile - a great voice is turning 90 today:
https://youtu.be/6Tou8-Cz8is

Cheers, David
hectorm
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Tue May 09, 2017 2:42 pm

Puccini´s music for string ensembles is overshadowed by his operatic work (understandably many would say that rightfully so).
I find it delightful and go back to it periodically when the mood is right.
This piece is sublime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2TIFSvYFjs
uppercase
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Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:44 am

Don't worry baby.
Wow.

https://youtu.be/9Y-0nWVdBH4
Concordia
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Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:44 am

I'm being coached in Bartok's 1st Quartet this week.
There is other music around afterward, but several hours each day of nothing but that quartet.
davidhuh
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Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:54 pm

Concordia wrote:I'm being coached in Bartok's 1st Quartet this week.
There is other music around afterward, but several hours each day of nothing but that quartet.
Dear Concordia,

it is a beautiful piece indeed! I hope you won't get stuck with the first movement for too long! :D

Here is a nice interpretation with the Takacs Quartet: https://youtu.be/8petL3nJYB4

Cheers, David
hectorm
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:44 am

uppercase wrote:Don't worry baby.
Wow.
UC, if you liked those fine harmonies, you will surely enjoy these ones too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MjXRkC7bM8
uppercase
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Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:35 am

https://youtu.be/iQq60KcZiLo

A Very English Summer …
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Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:27 am

Muddy Waters.
Champagne & Reefer

https://youtu.be/oHowqKYSXNI
alden
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Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:43 am

Had the enormous good fortune to see Ennio Morricone live a few days ago. What a genius. It was one of the most amazing moments in my life, especially when they played this masterpiece.

This is his last tour, go see it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oag1Dfa1e_E
ontology
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Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:38 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72xh91KTOOA

Rachmaninov plays Rachmaninov. This piece always reminds me of someone.
hectorm
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Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:39 pm

Not a big fan of Rachmaninov, but I recognize the fellow was effective at inspiring nostalgia and evocation. I like this piece.
alden
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Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:23 am

My acting teacher likes to say that “to play Chekov you have to possess or find the Russian soul in you.” Anyone who has attempted Vanya, as an example, will understand. Chekov’s world is not a fearful, furtive, cold and anesthetic modern world. Its unashamedly full of the deepest human experiences and emotions like the worlds of Shakespeare and Rachmaninoff.

Take a look at this documentary film on the very elegant Rachmaninoff to see his bespoke suits made by Davies Co. of Savile Row..(and hear some truly amazing music.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcEHZIEYorM

Cheers
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