Hello.

[ExLapMD]

Hi everyone.

First post. New to the forum. I used to listen to classical non-stop throughout high-school and college. Unfortunately, my attention was turned away from it during my early 30's (didn't have time to really listen due to work/school/training). Now I'm in my mid-30's and I realized that more than half a decade has gone by and one of the great loves of my life has been sorely neglected, though not purposefully. So, I'm trying to get back into it since I now have a little more time on my hands to really enjoy it, and some disposable income to have the privilege to listen to it right.

The three B's are my favorite (Beethoven, Bach, Brahms - yes, in this order, forever). I've been on a bit of a Mahler kick over the past few days. The Resurrection holds a special place in my heart and I think it's my favorite of the cycle (I know... many will cry heresy). I just finished listening/watching NY Phil/Gilbert's "A Concert for New York," which for me is one of the most powerful, moving, and beautiful performances of this divine work.

Anyways, I hope to learn from many of you as I continue my forever [Schubert's 8th] journey through the world of classical.

Cheers.

[Florestan]

The three B's are my favorite (Beethoven, Bach, Brahms - yes, in this order, forever). I've been on a bit of a Mahler kick over the past few days.

A heartily welcome from an avowed antagonist!

(Meaning that neither the three B's nor M are my favorites, although I do enjoy their music in moderate doses. I am a Mozart-Rossini-Chopin-Tchaikovsky kind of guy.  )

[Lisztianwagner]

Welcome to the forum, nice to meet you! 

[ExLapMD]

A heartily welcome from an avowed antagonist!

(Meaning that neither the three B's nor M are my favorites, although I do enjoy their music in moderate doses. I am a Mozart-Rossini-Chopin-Tchaikovsky kind of guy.  )

Thanks!

Love all of those guys too.

Was just listening to the Mozart D minor PC (Periah), and the Chopin F minor PC (played by the 2015 Chopin Competition winner, Cho Seong-Jin).

They're just... lower... on my list.

We can't all be right. 

[Florestan]

We can't all be right. 

But we all can be friends. 

[Papy Oli]

Hello and welcome! 

[DaveF]

Welcome - and agree about the 3 Bs - Byrd, Bruckner, Britten

(Although you can't go far wrong with your three, either.)

[Karl Henning]

Warm welcome!

[Karl Henning]

I recently watched this, perhaps you may enjoy it, too.

[vandermolen]

Welcome to the Forum,

Some other 'B's' for you:

Bax
Bruckner
Bliss
Brian
Berkeley
Bridge
Busoni
Bantock
Bernstein
 

[LKB]

Hi everyone.

First post. New to the forum. I used to listen to classical non-stop throughout high-school and college. Unfortunately, my attention was turned away from it during my early 30's (didn't have time to really listen due to work/school/training). Now I'm in my mid-30's and I realized that more than half a decade has gone by and one of the great loves of my life has been sorely neglected, though not purposefully. So, I'm trying to get back into it since I now have a little more time on my hands to really enjoy it, and some disposable income to have the privilege to listen to it right.

The three B's are my favorite (Beethoven, Bach, Brahms - yes, in this order, forever). I've been on a bit of a Mahler kick over the past few days. The Resurrection holds a special place in my heart and I think it's my favorite of the cycle (I know... many will cry heresy). I just finished listening/watching NY Phil/Gilbert's "A Concert for New York," which for me is one of the most powerful, moving, and beautiful performances of this divine work.

Anyways, I hope to learn from many of you as I continue my forever [Schubert's 8th] journey through the world of classical.

Cheers.

As far as I'm concerned, that's about as perfect an initial post as anyone might produce. Welcome!

[DavidW]

A heartily welcome from an avowed antagonist!

You're an S and M type of guy... Schubert and Mozart

[DavidW]

I know it has been a close to a month ExLapMD but welcome!

[Henk]

Welcome. Good to have time to enjoy and discover music.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

And a hearty hello from me too.  Apologies that I missed your initial posting 'til now.   

[Scion7]

Welcome. Excellent choices. You should go far in life!