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Announcements => Introductions => Topic started by: Chris L. on October 13, 2014, 06:59:20 PM

Title: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Chris L. on October 13, 2014, 06:59:20 PM
Hello Everyone!

I've been checking out some classical music forums and this one looks to be the best, with the highest amount of traffic. I've been exploring and learning about the world of classical music and all it's many variants and and I've fallen in love with it!

I hope I can discover some great new music, learn more about the composers and artists, and meet some interesting people in the forums.
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: kishnevi on October 13, 2014, 07:26:43 PM
Welcome!   You will find everyone has opinions here, but most have sense to not mistake them for facts. And don't be afraid to ask questions.
But it does help to have a good bankruptcy lawyer in your contacts list.  As you stay here, the reason for that will be clear. :P
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Chris L. on October 13, 2014, 07:33:14 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 13, 2014, 07:26:43 PM
Welcome!   You will find everyone has opinions here, but most have sense to not mistake them for facts. And don't be afraid to ask questions.
But it does help to have a good bankruptcy lawyer in your contacts list.  As you stay here, the reason for that will be clear. :P
I'm finding this all so delightfully overwhelming that I don't really have a whole lot of set opinions as of yet, but I'm working on it.  ;)

Oh yes... and thanks for the Bankruptcy Attorney advice, I'll keep that in mind.  :'(
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 13, 2014, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: Christopher on October 13, 2014, 07:33:14 PM
I'm finding this all so delightfully overwhelming that I don't really have a whole lot of set opinions as of yet, but I'm working on it.  ;)

Oh yes... and thanks for the Bankruptcy Attorney advice, I'll keep that in mind.  :'(

Hello Christopher - welcome to the forum!  ;D

Chuckling @ Jeffrey's comments - YES, first you'll be convinced that you need more than just one interpretation of a certain piece of music (e.g. Beethoven Symphonies), then if you get interested in the 1750-1850 period, you'll want both PI & MI (i.e. period vs. modern instruments) recordings, and finally you'll come to believe that 'box sets' are the best value, plus you get all of the composer's works!  WOW - how can you resist - enjoy and hope to see you posting!  Dave :)
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Hollywood on October 13, 2014, 11:31:34 PM
Howdy Christopher. Greetings from Beethoven's Heiligenstadt. Welcome to the forum.  8)
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Chris L. on October 13, 2014, 11:37:48 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on October 13, 2014, 11:31:34 PM
Howdy Christopher. Greetings from Beethoven's Heiligenstadt. Welcome to the forum.  8)
Thank you. Your an American gal living in Vienna, Austria? How interesting!
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 02:31:56 AM
Welcome to the abyss! Erm, I mean to the forum, Christopher!
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Brahmsian on October 14, 2014, 04:23:46 AM
Welcome to GMG, Christopher!!  :)
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Lisztianwagner on October 14, 2014, 05:08:20 AM
Welcome to the forum and have fun here! :)
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 14, 2014, 05:10:38 AM
I hope you like Mahler!   >:D

Sorry, filling in the void left from Mad's absence.  ;D

Welcome, Christopher! Which composers do you enjoy listening to the most?
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Ken B on October 14, 2014, 05:15:58 AM
Welcome.

The Super Duper Cheap Bargains thread is a quicksand great place to find deals, and the CDCDCD thread is a great place to find enablers those with similar interests.

Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 14, 2014, 05:17:05 AM
Hello!
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Mirror Image on October 14, 2014, 06:38:36 AM
Welcome aboard, Christopher! Hope you enjoy your time here. Lots of knowledgeable folks here.
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 14, 2014, 06:49:33 AM
Welcome and enjoy!
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: North Star on October 14, 2014, 07:11:55 AM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Chris L. on October 14, 2014, 05:26:43 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 14, 2014, 05:10:38 AM
I hope you like Mahler!   >:D

Sorry, filling in the void left from Mad's absence.  ;D

Welcome, Christopher! Which composers do you enjoy listening to the most?
Well... as far as some of the more famous composers go I like J.S Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, Faure, Sibelius Debussy, Ravel, (most French music), Tchaikovsky, Honegger, Gorecki, Shostakovitch, Vaughn-Williams, Holst, etc. I love early and late Baroque music, especially the French and German stuff. I love British music of all periods. I like choral and organ music too. I like some 20th century music as well. I like a whole lot of stuff!

These are just some off the top of my head, there are too many to think of!

Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2014, 04:24:57 AM
Ooh, a fellow choral music-lover!

http://www.youtube.com/v/OQHIDzVD2yY
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: bhodges on October 15, 2014, 02:04:43 PM
Hello, Christopher, and welcome from NYC. Hope you enjoy your time here!

--Bruce
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on October 16, 2014, 04:04:38 PM
Quote from: Christopher on October 14, 2014, 05:26:43 PM
Well... as far as some of the more famous composers go I like J.S Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, Faure, Sibelius Debussy, Ravel, (most French music), Tchaikovsky, Honegger, Gorecki, Shostakovitch, Vaughn-Williams, Holst, etc. I love early and late Baroque music, especially the French and German stuff. I love British music of all periods. I like choral and organ music too. I like some 20th century music as well. I like a whole lot of stuff!

Great list, I can get behind most of it.

Welcome and greetings from the northern suburbs of Chicago - I'm not too far from you!
Title: Re: Hello from Wisconsin!
Post by: NorthNYMark on October 16, 2014, 06:07:14 PM
Welcome to the forum!