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MB, tell me the best and most essential classical music I need to listen to
Posted on 10/3/14 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 10/3/14 at 12:34 pm
I've decided my knowledge of classical music is pathetic for a so-called music lover, and I'm trying to expand my knowledge
What are some of the most important pieces to familiarize myself with to start learning to be a classical music buff?
What are some of the most important pieces to familiarize myself with to start learning to be a classical music buff?
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Posted on 10/3/14 at 12:38 pm to danman6336
I've got a list I compiled last year at home I will post in its entirety later.
I always liked
Tchaikovsky's (sp?) 1812 Overture and Vivaldi's Four Seasons though.
I always liked
Tchaikovsky's (sp?) 1812 Overture and Vivaldi's Four Seasons though.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 12:43 pm to danman6336
It sounds like the name of a rap song but "Air on a G String" by Bach is great
Also go on spotify and search classical music there are some great playlists.
One of my personal favorites is "Bist du bei Mir" by Bach.
Also go on spotify and search classical music there are some great playlists.
One of my personal favorites is "Bist du bei Mir" by Bach.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:02 pm to danman6336
My wife is a classically trained musician and she's always trying to get me into Mahler. The 3rd and 5th Symphonies are pretty great.
But I love pretty much anything by a Russian. Tchaikovsky, of course, is a good place to start and he's my favorite. I do't have very sophisticated tastes here. But check out Borodin. I don't know his critical rep, but his 1st and 2nd Symphonies are right in my wheelhouse. The Russians aren't afraid of some big sounds. I'm a fan. Even the Soviet era stuff, though I don't know of any of the composers.
But I love pretty much anything by a Russian. Tchaikovsky, of course, is a good place to start and he's my favorite. I do't have very sophisticated tastes here. But check out Borodin. I don't know his critical rep, but his 1st and 2nd Symphonies are right in my wheelhouse. The Russians aren't afraid of some big sounds. I'm a fan. Even the Soviet era stuff, though I don't know of any of the composers.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:03 pm to danman6336
I like piano concertos. Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann are the obvious choices.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:08 pm to danman6336
If i were you, id start with early baroque german composer, Frederic Handel's water music and his four coronation anthems then work my way up into classical just so you have an idea of the progression.
You try really hard at music, im sure youll be a buff in no time
You try really hard at music, im sure youll be a buff in no time
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:14 pm to Burt Reynolds
I'm doing Four Seasons right now
I think I enjoy Baroque music. I learned about all this shite Freshman year but I've forgotten all of it. And let's face it, I wasn't going to class Freshmen year anyway.
So far:
Tchaikovsky/Borodin/Russian stuff in general
Handel
piano concertos
Thanks guys. I'm already reading articles and stuff online, and I know my dad has a big book he read when he got into that I'm going to borrow. Keep suggestions coming if you got em.
I think I enjoy Baroque music. I learned about all this shite Freshman year but I've forgotten all of it. And let's face it, I wasn't going to class Freshmen year anyway.
So far:
Tchaikovsky/Borodin/Russian stuff in general
Handel
piano concertos
Thanks guys. I'm already reading articles and stuff online, and I know my dad has a big book he read when he got into that I'm going to borrow. Keep suggestions coming if you got em.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:25 pm to danman6336
Thats a good start. I find the main difference between baroque and classical is the prevalence of the harpsichord. If youre down with the harpsichord then baroque is the fire. If youre more of a piano guy then classical/romantic is the way to go. Four seasons is awesome. I think spring is my favorite, and the themes of winter are cool.
I wonder what the lot scene was like for mozart shows in vienna? Prolly baller
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:38 pm to danman6336
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:58 pm to danman6336
Chopin's Nocturnes
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Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:59 pm to danman6336
Beethoven's 9th symphony is absolutely necessary. I'll also throw some support behind Vivaldi's 4 seasons. Various piano pieces by Chopin are nice. It's hard for me to keep a lot of the titles straight since they are pretty much just all numbered.
Stravinsky's Firebird Suite is a worth listening too.
This should keep you busy for a little while.
Stravinsky's Firebird Suite is a worth listening too.
This should keep you busy for a little while.
This post was edited on 10/3/14 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 10/3/14 at 2:08 pm to Peazey
The goat: The Overture
Posted on 10/3/14 at 2:10 pm to CaptainPanic
quote:
Chopin's Nocturnes
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This is the same guy that said dave brubecks take five is the GOAT
lolwutanoob
Posted on 10/3/14 at 2:20 pm to Burt Reynolds
Claire De Lune by Degaussey
Posted on 10/3/14 at 2:42 pm to Burt Reynolds
Take Five is a classic. Plus the term GOAT is used pretty loosely.
lol8fturbanoutfittersmannequin
lol8fturbanoutfittersmannequin
Posted on 10/3/14 at 2:43 pm to CaptainPanic
Posted on 10/3/14 at 3:09 pm to danman6336
Good call, hope we get some good stuff posted in this thread.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 4:53 pm to danman6336
Anything Mozart.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 4:54 pm to danman6336
best of mozart on youtube is my jam
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