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Beware, the spellingsal_e_petersOctober 1 2007, 11:23:12 UTC
Fav#1 Benjamin Britain 2) Fritz Kreisler 3) Richard Strauss Bonus! Peter Schickele Wait! Leonard Bernstein
And now I am surprised that I have 3 favs from that century.
Things now
1) Except for Lenny and PDQ Bach, I had to acquire a taste for 20th century composers. I simply grew up with the former, and got introduced to the latter in high school.
2) I now have a guitar. If only I could carve out time to re-acquaint myself.
Hm... Music first, 'cause I'm a music nerd: 1. William Bolcom (fer sher) 2. John Harbison 3. Daniel Pinkham
The first two are still living, the last just died this year. There are recordings of all. On the other hand, if you want strictly vocal: 1. Jake Heggie 2. Ricky Ian Gordon 3. Lee Hoiby
Of course, you could also get into Carlisle Floyd, Libby Larson or Earl Kim.
Hope that helps! If you want recommendations for specific recordings, let me know. Oh!!! Oh!!! and Richard Hundley!!! And Paul Bowles!
Can you tell this is one of my favorite genres??? YAY!!!!
2. Your honesty, at least to your closest friends. I suspect casual acquaintances don't get the level of candor that I do.
3. That you've known me all of my adult life, and we're still friends.
Thanks for the music recommendations. The more research I can get my friends to help me with, the less Charles Ives and Aaron Copeland I need to listen to.
You're most welcome. I seriously like all of the above, for very different reasons. The song by Hoiby I love the most is "Where the Music Comes From."
And, you'd be wrong. Strangers either get nuthin' or the very same candor. I quote someone I met at Michigan once: "You're too true to be good." Sigh. It's part of the reason the NATS board and I didn't work out.
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2) Fritz Kreisler
3) Richard Strauss
Bonus! Peter Schickele
Wait! Leonard Bernstein
And now I am surprised that I have 3 favs from that century.
Things now
1) Except for Lenny and PDQ Bach, I had to acquire a taste for 20th century composers. I simply grew up with the former, and got introduced to the latter in high school.
2) I now have a guitar. If only I could carve out time to re-acquaint myself.
3) I can't resist a straight line
*did you already know that I like to dance?
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The two which are not numbered should still be good.
I wonder if you could count Paul Winter? (Winter Consort)
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1. Your enthusiasm for dance. It's wonderful to see someone passionate about something, and go out and do it.
2. Your green thumb.
3. Your loyalty to your family.
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1. William Bolcom (fer sher)
2. John Harbison
3. Daniel Pinkham
The first two are still living, the last just died this year. There are recordings of all. On the other hand, if you want strictly vocal:
1. Jake Heggie
2. Ricky Ian Gordon
3. Lee Hoiby
Of course, you could also get into Carlisle Floyd, Libby Larson or Earl Kim.
Hope that helps! If you want recommendations for specific recordings, let me know. Oh!!! Oh!!! and Richard Hundley!!! And Paul Bowles!
Can you tell this is one of my favorite genres??? YAY!!!!
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1. Your willingness to help others.
2. Your honesty, at least to your closest friends. I suspect casual acquaintances don't get the level of candor that I do.
3. That you've known me all of my adult life, and we're still friends.
Thanks for the music recommendations. The more research I can get my friends to help me with, the less Charles Ives and Aaron Copeland I need to listen to.
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And, you'd be wrong. Strangers either get nuthin' or the very same candor. I quote someone I met at Michigan once: "You're too true to be good." Sigh. It's part of the reason the NATS board and I didn't work out.
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1. Your love for Ben that shows with every glance and expression.
2. Your creativity.
3. Your genuine warmth and honesty. I know that whatever you're saying, it's honest and straight from the heart.
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