mint Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 Talk about communication, I sent you an email and I hope that you have received it.I have been out and about, especially in the car, and I only like to listen to music if I am not driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yes received and replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Do NOT miss St John's Passion shown tonight as part of the proms season. Not sure when the concert took place but thank goodness they broadcast it[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 http://www.operatoday.com/content/2017/08/dunedin_consort.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you, interesting reading.Me, I was totally absorbed in the music as I found all of it riveting. But then, I am not a professional critic and therefore did not have to look for little niggles[:)]I immediately thought that this was something you'd enjoy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 This was excellent[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093lvn5[/url]The conductor is certainly a breath of fresh air but I have only seen her on TV a couple of times and she looks like a sixth form school girl in my eyes!Oh to be in Birmingham now that autumn's here...........oops, sorry, got a bit carried away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I heard it and was highly impressed by the energy of the playing which is very "Beethovian"I remember a friend of mine saying that she couldn't imagine living with him; he must have been 'a bit of a head-banger" [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thank God for new talent - I wish I could have been there.In my 20's I lived in London for a few years and went to several Proms at the Albert Hall.One thing I can say for my ex, he introduced me to a huge variety of classical music by taking me to concerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 First of all, a red-faced emoticon...........I meant to quip "Oh to be in Birmingham now that September's here"...........grrhhh..........Pat, your post has brought back so many memories; all the memorable moments at the Proms. The best ones were when I'd meet my friend at the base of the Albert Memorial, excitedly find our entrance number, our seats, then exchange mutual smiles of satisfaction as we settled down for our treat. After the concert, we'd have something to eat somewhere to prolong our time together and to discuss the concert.I always managed to find an excuse to go up to London in the summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 London is (or was) a wonderful place to live when you're young and fancy-free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Aren't you a lucky girl? The pick of concert halls, of art galeries, cinemas.......Still, couldn't afford the tickets now, nevermind the train fares!Used to get a cheap day return St Albans to St Pancras 5 shillings and 6 pence[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Renee Fleming sings Strauss, within the hour, BBC Radio 3. For all those interested. One of my favourite sopranos[:D]Edit: in my enthusiasm, I forgot to put in the link so here it is:[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b092k8sb[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Did you hear her sing Morgen tonight[:D]? Sorry tonight live on the radio, couldn't resist, childish side coming out!Her voice still sounds young and fresh, incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 So does Janet Baker's :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJZeqcdg5iI&html5=1or with the piano (Gerald Moore quand même [:D] )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYfn3jFtR5I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Both links, so exquisite that I just drowned myself in it. It was balm to my soul as I shall explain to you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Here is Gérard Souzay singing Morgen:[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz9D8GrR2Fw[/url]And music to soothe the savage breast.......not yours, I mean MINE in this instance![url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5ZmQQM8AE[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I can't forget her telling the story of coming onto a crowded stage to sing the Strauss four last songs (the orchestra is large) and trying to squeeze through the brass section to do so.A horn player said "Would it be easier to try to get through sideways?", to which she said she replied "Buster there AIN'T no sideways" [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 [url]https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/075817-000-A/mstislav-rostropovitch-un-concert-ideal/[/url]There is not much new in this programme but it is new for me to watch in French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 This old recording makes me laugh - it's not classical, but the lead singer has a beautiful voice:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvwfLe6sLis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Made me smile too, Pat[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 If you missed this tonight, I beg, implore, entreat you to watch:[url]https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/073904-000-A/session-mozart/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Quite charming...a wonderful clarinetist.I couldn't reply to any posts yesterday because of a bug in the Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 A treat for you from this evening:[url]https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/072444-000-A/andris-nelsons-dirige-antonin-dvorak/[/url]Patf, this might just be a little distraction for you and take your mind off less pleasant things for a little while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Interested in a bit of singing? Well, I AM trying a bit of understatement.................[:)][url]https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/062264-000-A/sabine-devieilhe-w-a-mozart/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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