Help a Classical Beginner

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Dr. Dread

#41
March 27, 2009, 11:14:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 27, 2009, 11:12:43 AM
To be sure, my list feels out of balance . . . how could I omit Nielsen or Prokofiev!  Or Sibelius!  :o :o :o :o :o

You have enough modern garbage in there. No need for more.  ;D

bhodges

#42
March 27, 2009, 11:23:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 27, 2009, 10:57:09 AM
Boulez, Britten & Birtwistle?

Ahh...beat me to the punch, so I'll offer Babbitt, Berio and Busoni.  >:D

--Bruce

Dr. Dread

#43
March 27, 2009, 11:30:11 AM
Bullshit, Balderdash and Baloney.

bhodges

#44
March 27, 2009, 11:30:50 AM
Continuing to address the original poster's question seriously (in addition to the many helpful comments here), in addition to considering different eras of composition, I'd also consider "types" or genres of music, e.g., string quartets, solo piano, choral, orchestral, electronic, etc. 

I know people who hate sopranos, or only like violin music, or can't stand choruses, or only prefer chamber works, and I'd suggest that a beginner at least start with something to which he is mildly inclined.  If for some reason you really love the sound of a flute, check out a variety of flute concertos, of all periods. 

--Bruce

bhodges

#45
March 27, 2009, 11:31:33 AM
Quote from: Mn Dave on March 27, 2009, 11:30:11 AM
Bullshit, Balderdash and Baloney.

Are those good composers?  >:D  ;D

--Bruce

ChamberNut

#46
March 27, 2009, 11:32:13 AM
Quote from: Mn Dave on March 27, 2009, 11:30:11 AM
Bullshit, Balderdash and Baloney.

Bah-humbug  ;D

Dr. Dread

#47
March 27, 2009, 11:36:25 AM
Babble, Bunk and Bananas.

Opus106

#48
March 27, 2009, 11:36:36 AM
Quote from: bhodges on March 27, 2009, 11:23:35 AM
Ahh...beat me to the punch, so I'll offer Babbitt, Berio and Busoni.  >:D

--Bruce
Quote from: Mn Dave on March 27, 2009, 11:30:11 AM
Bullshit, Balderdash and Baloney.
;D ;D ;D

Making me LOL in the middle of the night! That rhymed well, too.
Regards,
Navneeth

George

#49
March 27, 2009, 11:37:53 AM
By now you guys have surely driven the poor beginner far, far away.  $:)

ChamberNut

#50
March 27, 2009, 11:38:36 AM
Quote from: Mn Dave on March 27, 2009, 11:30:11 AM
Baloney.

Dave, isn't 'Albinoni' the proper spelling?  >:D

George

#51
March 27, 2009, 11:39:56 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on March 27, 2009, 11:38:36 AM
Dave, isn't 'Albinoni' the proper spelling?  >:D

I can't confirm that, as I am not an expert in baloney. Methinks one mustn't be far away.  ;D

Dr. Dread

#52
March 27, 2009, 11:45:34 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2009, 11:37:53 AM
By now you guys have surely driven the poor beginner far, far away.  $:)

Aren't we making him feel welcome by posting in his thread?  ???

I cannot hide my indifference to Modern music any longer. Have you noticed?

George

#53
March 27, 2009, 11:47:16 AM
Quote from: Mn Dave on March 27, 2009, 11:45:34 AM
Aren't we making him feel welcome by posting in his thread?  ???

I was joking.

pjme

#57
March 27, 2009, 11:54:56 AM
Quote from: bhodges on March 27, 2009, 11:31:33 AM
Are those good composers?  >:D  ;D

--Bruce

Sure!
Bernard Ulf Ullshit ( Stockholm 1789-1871), Bertram Alderdash ( Birmingham 1893-London 1971), Benoit Alonéy( Reims 1564-Florence 1610)

Dr. Dread

#58
March 27, 2009, 11:56:28 AM
Quote from: pjme on March 27, 2009, 11:54:56 AM
Sure!
Bernard Ulf Ullshit ( Stockholm 1789-1871), Bertram Alderdash ( Birmingham 1893-London 1971), Benoit Alonéy( Reims 1564-Florence 1610)

Classic.  8)
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