Is there anyone who is around my age? :P
Well, I'm 20, as is Brian (roughly), Greg (G$) is 21, and Corey is 22, among our younger members.
And when I joined, we had at least someone who was 16 - and from Hong Kong, to boot! But now he's 18 (though still from Hong Kong :P) and I haven't seen him around for a while, either, so that doesn't help. :(
I was that age 6 years ago, soon to be 7 (20 now)
Wasn't Monsieur Croche 16 or thereabouts?
Quote from: Corey on January 01, 2009, 03:43:58 PM
Wasn't Monsieur Croche 16 or thereabouts?
Oh yes, I'd forgotten Monsieur Croche.
No, just old constipated men here.
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And when I joined, we had at least someone who was 16 - and from Hong Kong, to boot! But now he's 18 (though still from Hong Kong Tongue) and I haven't seen him around for a while, either, so that doesn't help. Sad
Bonehelm?
Well, I guess you would call him "Honk Kong-Canadian."
Wow, that was awkward. It's like when I daydream about Xenakis, I have to remind myself he's "Greek-French".
Quote from: G$ on January 01, 2009, 06:38:31 PM
Wow, that was awkward. It's like when I daydream about Xenakis, I have to remind myself he's "Greek-French".
Don't ask... Don't tell...
Quote from: Renfield on January 01, 2009, 11:19:40 AM
among our younger members...
...who do not post in the opera forum...I am 19. :o
Quote from: G$ on January 01, 2009, 06:38:31 PM
Wow, that was awkward. It's like when I daydream about Xenakis, I have to remind myself he's "Greek-French".
Well, he was Greek-Greek.
He grew up in Greece [after age 10, apparently - see Wikipedia; but from Greek parents], he fought in the war in Greece (more than one of them :P), and left only when he was prosecuted. In effect, you might say Xenakis was likely less French than I am British.
(Which isn't to say he's not part of France's tradition. My comment refers to whether he was natively French enough to be Greek-
French.)
Quote from: G$ on January 01, 2009, 06:38:31 PM
No, just old constipated men here.
Bonehelm?
Well, I guess you would call him "Honk Kong-Canadian."
Wow, that was awkward. It's like when I daydream about Xenakis, I have to remind myself he's "Greek-French".
How dare you >:(
I don't mind being called 'old'(well, actually, I do...but I can live with it ;D) but I am damned if I am going to be called 'constipated'!!!
Quote from: Renfield on January 02, 2009, 03:43:09 AM
Well, he was Greek-Greek.
He grew up in Greece [after age 10, apparently - see Wikipedia; but from Greek parents], he fought in the war in Greece (more than one of them :P), and left only when he was prosecuted. In effect, you might say Xenakis was likely less French than I am British.
(Which isn't to say he's not part of France's tradition. My comment refers to whether he was natively French enough to be Greek-French.)
ooh, he's a tough one to categorize, eh? I forgot that he was Romanian, too........
now that I think about it, he must've known at least 4 languages- Romanian, Greek, French, and English (at least). I suppose that's not uncommon for Europeans, though.
Quote from: G$ on January 02, 2009, 05:12:19 AM
ooh, he's a tough one to categorize, eh? I forgot that he was Romanian, too........
now that I think about it, he must've known at least 4 languages- Romanian, Greek, French, and English (at least). I suppose that's not uncommon for Europeans, though.
Two languages is not uncommon, four languages
is uncommon. It's not
that rare, but it's uncommon.
Quote from: G$ on January 01, 2009, 06:38:31 PM
No, just old constipated men here.
Greg - LOL ;D But, an event to look forward to in your older years - ;)
I'm 18 years old, from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. :)
that's nice ;D but I was looking for people like 14 and 15. ::) And by the way, I was born in Canada, imperfection! :)
How did you know that 嘔...嘔.. 嘔耶！..讚啦 means vomit...vomit...vomit! awesome! ?? ^_^ :D ;D
Quote from: jchen on January 02, 2009, 02:25:46 PM
that's nice ;D but I was looking for people like 14 and 15. ::)
Those are rare, very,
very rare, for classical music. Not that you're not proving me wrong. :P
My whole family loves classical music (and some music with singing)!!
you are right. kids my age are interested in those yucky songs rock and jazz :P >:(
Quote from: Renfield on January 02, 2009, 03:28:40 PM
Those are rare, very, very rare, for classical music.
Or it is very, very rare that such kids spend their time on classical music forums even if they love classical music..........
I started building my classical music LP collection when I was 14 but I remember going to my first orchestral concert aged about 9 or 10 and writing a short article for my school magazine about it. The concert included Holst's Planets Suite.
Unfortunately...that is RATHER a long time ago now ;D ;D
It is absolutely wonderful though that you are into classical music and that you are posting here :) There are a lot of members here with very considerable knowledge of all parts of the repertoire so you should find membership both entertaining and informative.
A Very Warm Welcome!!
Quote from: Sarastro on January 02, 2009, 03:54:08 PM
Or it is very, very rare that such kids spend their time on classical music forums even if they love classical music..........
I was just wondering if I should not have edited the post to clarify that, but you beat me to it.
Colin, your time doesn't count. You were all very intelligent and cultured,
back then. ;)
Edit: And yes, I
am joking. ;D
Oh, SORRY!
I wasn't trying to suggest that jchen is not alone in liking classical music at that age because I did too! Maybe what I was saying came over badly? If so, I apologise profusely!!
Quote from: Dundonnell on January 02, 2009, 04:12:33 PM
Oh, SORRY!
I wasn't trying to suggest that jchen is not alone in liking classical music at that age because I did too! Maybe what I was saying came over badly? If so, I apologise profusely!!
You did not come across as saying that at all. I merely picked up on a possible interpretation for comedic effect; if nothing else, my quip was probably the inappropriate one, as you made the comment in nothing but the best intent. :)
Which isn't to say you didn't have a spectacularly early start as a collector! Setting aside the caricature preconceptions about "more cultured times", it's a highly impressive fact (to me). As an aside, do you remember who conducted that first concert?
I do indeed!
Sir Malcolm Sargent conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the Usher Hall in the very city in which you currently reside :)
.....and, a very young Colin Davis conducted the offstage chorus in 'Neptune' just a few feet away from where I was sitting with my father in the organ gallery. Must have been about 1956 or 1957. I still have the programme......somewhere!
Quote from: Dundonnell on January 02, 2009, 04:59:35 PM
I do indeed!
Sir Malcolm Sargent conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the Usher Hall in the very city in which you currently reside :)
.....and, a very young Colin Davis conducted the offstage chorus in 'Neptune' just a few feet away from where I was sitting with my father in the organ gallery. Must have been about 1956 or 1957. I still have the programme......somewhere!
Quote a lineup! And Colin Davis was 29 or 30 back then, as per Wikipedia. Impressive; I didn't know he started conducting so early.
Now if only they'd finally complete that refurbishment, so I might also see interior of the Usher Hall, myself...
Yes, Colin Davis had just been appointed Assistant Conductor of the BBC Scottish Orchestra(as it was called in those days). That must mean it was 1957 then.
Quote from: Dundonnell on January 02, 2009, 05:14:03 PM
Yes, Colin Davis had just been appointed Assistant Conductor of the BBC Scottish Orchestra(as it was called in those days). That must mean it was 1957 then.
Did that merge with another orchestra to form the BBC Symphony Orchestra of today, or was it simply renamed?
(I half-suspect this is a question that has a far more complicated answer than "it was simply renamed", but I'll risk it. ;))
Quote from: jchen on January 02, 2009, 03:52:00 PM
My whole family loves classical music (and some music with singing)!!
you are right. kids my age are interested in those yucky songs rock and jazz :P >:(
Better not let George see that one.
Quote from: SonicMan on January 02, 2009, 07:53:11 AM
Greg - LOL ;D But, an event to look forward to in your older years - ;)
Man, that pic is so disgusting. It looks like that guy already got his wish right on Santa's lap.
Actually, what I look forward to when I get old is retirement. I could probably comfortably exchange youth for endless free time.... of course, it won't be like that in the future, though.....
Quote from: G$ on January 02, 2009, 06:50:05 PM
Man, that pic is so disgusting. It looks like that guy already got his wish right on Santa's lap.
Actually, what I look forward to when I get old is retirement. I could probably comfortably exchange youth for endless free time.... of course, it won't be like that in the future, though.....
Now,
Greg - you must have a sense of humor! :D I find that a wonderful cartoon, and I hope others have also - but I'm currently 'half retired' and the extra time has been wonderful for my wife & I (of course, if your health is still well & you have a good bowel movement each day!) - ;D
Quote from: jchen on January 02, 2009, 02:25:46 PM
that's nice ;D but I was looking for people like 14 and 15. ::) And by the way, I was born in Canada, imperfection! :)
How did you know that 嘔...嘔.. 嘔耶！..讚啦 means vomit...vomit...vomit! awesome! ?? ^_^ :D ;D
Because I was born in HK in 1991 and lived there for 7 and a half years :)
That phrase Harry used was not typical in its wording and grammar though, it's more like Taiwanese Chinese, in which the "耶" interjection part of speech is used extremely often.
Quote from: SonicMan on January 02, 2009, 06:57:01 PM
Now, Greg - you must have a sense of humor! :D I find that a wonderful cartoon, and I hope others have also - but I'm currently 'half retired' and the extra time has been wonderful for my wife & I (of course, if your health is still well & you have a good bowel movement each day!) - ;D
lots of time, eh? And you're not poor and out on the streets?
Good for you.
....
( :'()
Quote from: Renfield on January 02, 2009, 06:20:23 PM
Did that merge with another orchestra to form the BBC Symphony Orchestra of today, or was it simply renamed?
(I half-suspect this is a question that has a far more complicated answer than "it was simply renamed", but I'll risk it. ;))
No, the BBC Scottish Orchestra was renamed the
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Quote from: Dundonnell on January 04, 2009, 05:35:44 PM
No, the BBC Scottish Orchestra was renamed the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Oh, I must have gotten my wires crossed! My apologies, I've been reading (and typing in) the forum far too hastily, of late. ::)
Quote from: Renfield on January 04, 2009, 06:07:11 PM
Oh, I must have gotten my wires crossed! My apologies, I've been reading (and typing in) the forum far too hastily, of late. ::)
On New Year's Day and again yesterday I would have had difficulty seeing the keyboard let alone typing with it ;D ;D