New fan...Narrowing on what I like

[DanielFullard]

What I would say is dont think about it too much. See what happens and you'll find your "niche" and get to know your tastes in time. Same thing happened to me...at first I was just awe-struck at the scope of music out there. There are set works I think would appear on everyone's list of must-hears but dont be restricted.

One of the first composers I got into was William Alwyn. This is before Id explored Beethoven, Mozart, Bach or any such notables in any depth. I heard his music on a tribute show on the radio and adored it so went out and bought some of the excellent Naxos recordings of his work.

[71 dB]

I have only one advice--and it will most likely prove to be the most helpful during your stay here: Avoid Sir Edward William Elgar by all costs.

I advice to ignore the posts of Bonehelm by all costs. 

[Haffner]

Throw on the third movement of Beethoven's op.132 (as performed by the Borodin String Quartet), and set on a repeat of one. The rest of your day will have been blessedly Overwhelmed by the Affirmation.

[BachQ]

I advice to ignore the posts of Bonehelm by all costs. 

71 dB, do you really think it's appropriate to single-out one particular member, and subject him to heightened criticism?

[BachQ]

I advice to ignore the posts of Bonehelm by all costs. 

We should learn to love one another, Poju .........

[Daverz]

71 dB, do you really think it's appropriate to single-out one particular member, and subject him to heightened criticism?

When his posts is patently stupid, why not?

[71 dB]

71 dB, do you really think it's appropriate to single-out one particular member, and subject him to heightened criticism?

No, I don't think so but do you, D Minor, think it's appropriate to single-out one particular composer, and subject him to heightened criticism?

[BachQ]

No, I don't think so but do you, D Minor, think it's appropriate to single-out one particular composer, and subject him to heightened criticism?

GMG's mission is to promote discussions about music and composers.  As such, diversity of opinions and perspectives regarding composers should be encouraged.  To single-out a composer (for purposes of discussion) is far different than singling-out a member (for purposes of ostrasization).

[71 dB]

GMG's mission is to promote discussions about music and composers.  As such, diversity of opinions and perspectives regarding composers should be encouraged.  To single-out a composer (for purposes of discussion) is far different than singling-out a member (for purposes of ostrasization).

I totally agree but I must also point out that I have never been encouraged here to tell my opinion about many composers. On the contrary, my opinions are often found shocking. In that sense I feel entitled to find the opinions of certain members shocking too, in that case the opinions of Bonehelm about Elgar.

[BachQ]

I totally agree but I must also point out that I have never been encouraged here to tell my opinion about many composers. On the contrary, my opinions are often found shocking. In that sense I feel entitled to find the opinions of certain members shocking too, in that case the opinions of Bonehelm about Elgar.

OK ........ as long as you realize and accept the important distinction between slamming a composer versus slamming an individual member based on his/her criticism of a composer's music .......

It's almost always acceptable to slam a composer ........

[71 dB]

OK ........ as long as you realize and accept the important distinction between slamming a composer versus slamming an individual member based on his/her criticism of a composer's music .......

Naturally!

It's almost always acceptable to slam a composer ........

This almost always is the problem. Who says when?

[karlhenning]

It's almost always acceptable to slam a composer ........

Well, we can lose the qualifier almost in the case of at least two composers.

[BachQ]

Who says when?

As long as the criticizer has a good faith, rational and supportable basis for continuing the criticism, then it should be encouraged.

[BachQ]

Well, we can lose the qualifier almost in the case of at least two composers.

[71 dB]

As long as the criticizer has a good faith, rational and supportable basis for continuing the criticism, then it should be encouraged.

Doesn't work like that. My admiration of Dittersdorf is supported by Harry but "laughed at" by many others. I guess the music of Michael Haydn is easier to like for many because he doesn't have a funny name, he is a Haydn! 

(I like Michael Haydn too but I rank Dittersdorf higher)

[BachQ]

Doesn't work like that. My admiration of Dittersdorf is supported by Harry but "laughed at" by many others. I guess the music of Michael Haydn is easier to like for many because he doesn't have a funny name, he is a Haydn! 

(I like Michael Haydn too but I rank Dittersdorf higher)

For people to poke fun of Dittersdorf solely because of his name would be irrational and insupportable.

But if people have a good faith, rational, and supportable basis for continuing the criticism (such as D's music being unduly repetitive and/or monotonous), then the criticism should be encouraged.

In this sense, criticism is at least as important as praise ........

[71 dB]

For people to poke fun of Dittersdorf solely because of his name would be irrational and insupportable.

But if people have a good faith, rational, and supportable basis for continuing the criticism (such as D's music being unduly repetitive and/or monotonous), then the criticism should be encouraged.

In this sense, criticism is at least as important as praise ........

Well, am I encouraged to say I find Mahler much more repetitive and monotonous than Dittersdorf?

[Renfield]

Well, am I encouraged to say I find Mahler much more repetitive and monotonous than Dittersdorf?

If that is your opinion, and you can back it up, why not?

[The new erato]

Well, am I encouraged to say I find Mahler much more repetitive and monotonous than Dittersdorf?

I always enjoy movies where the lone hero takes on the world; though I usuallt prefer a happy ending for the hero for the movie to be REALLY enjoyable!

[Renfield]

I always enjoy movies where the lone hero takes on the world; though I usuallt prefer a happy ending for the hero for the movie to be REALLY enjoyable!

Try destruction movies: quoting a popular Dungeon Master (D&D) mantra, "Rocks fall, everyone dies." Now, let's get back on topic.