Any classical music lover here /.

[blackmondy]

Chopin Nocturnes were composed for night listening. Mendelssohn's "Songs without words" and Paganini's works for violin and guitar too.

 

[Fook Seng]

I have that already bro

If you want something quite different why not try Riccardo Chailly with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra?

 

[jw5]

For those who like opera, can try listening to Verdi's La Traviata.

Another great classical composition is Bach's Air On a G String.

 

[scroobal]

I am classically trained to the nth level possible in the local Singapore context. I have come across people of similar faith including one Prof Bernard Tan of NUS. This man's elitist approach to classical music has to be heard and seen to be believed. He genuinely does not understand why the pop in music refers to popular. He does not understand why half of the people that attend SSO are there to be seen.

Despite his years in NUS, he chose not to bring classical music to the students and introduce them to a wonderful genre that has to be heard to be appreciated. I have got alot more respect for Vanessa Mae and Anliza Ching then some of these so called purists.

 

[blackmondy]

If you want something quite different why not try Riccardo Chailly with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra?

Will check that out Just downloaded a version by Gunter Wand which is not too bad.

 

[blackmondy]

I am classically trained to the nth level possible in the local Singapore context. I have come across people of similar faith including one Prof Bernard Tan of NUS. This man's elitist approach to classical music has to be heard and seen to be believed. He genuinely does not understand why the pop in music refers to popular. He does not understand why half of the people that attend SSO are there to be seen.

Despite his years in NUS, he chose not to bring classical music to the students and introduce them to a wonderful genre that has to be heard to be appreciated. I have got alot more respect for Vanessa Mae and Anliza Ching then some of these so called purists.

Elites chose to keep classical music to the higher echelon of society and think mere mortals don't deserve to appreciate them.

Classical music is akin to pop music in those days, technically speaking....

 

[loneshark]

Elites chose to keep classical music to the higher echelon of society and think mere mortals don't deserve to appreciate them.

Classical music is akin to pop music in those days, technically speaking....

Reminds me of the debate whether clapping in between movements should be frowned upon.

 

[scroobal]

Well said. I would like to see it introduced in kindergartens and primary schools for a start as part of total music.

Try listening to some of the movements in the quiet of the night with a glass of single malt - heaven.

Classical music is akin to pop music in those days, technically speaking....

 

[blackmondy]

Reminds me of the debate whether clapping in between movements should be frowned upon.

Can cough, can uh-hem but cannot clap until all movements over.

 

[loneshark]

Well said. I would like to see it introduced in kindergartens and primary schools for a start as part of total music.

The problem with Singaporean environment is that we have a very high percentage of kids doing classical music, but more or less "forced upon" them by parents to get that grade 8 cert by x years old. The kid might comply but quite a few would get so turned off or burnt out that it ruins it for them for a long long time.

In parts of the west, music is more pervasive because it is played in churches, choirs, family gatherings, jazz jams,.. although may not be played at a technically high level, but it is truely enjoyed by many more average people.

 

[loneshark]

Can cough, can uh-hem but cannot clap until all movements over.

But it is slowly changing, the smaller/regional orchestras are trying to go more casual, but will still get stares lah!

 

[ThePlen]

caught the Singapore Lyric Opera's presentation a few years back. was not very impressed

For those who like opera, can try listening to Verdi's La Traviata.

 

[jw5]

caught the Singapore Lyric Opera's presentation a few years back. was not very impressed

I have a CD of the performance by the late dame Joan Sutherland and Pavarotti. That's the real thing.

 

[Cruxx]

I'm looking for a Vivaldi cello piece but just can't seem to remember the title. :(

 

[zhihau]

Can cough, can uh-hem but cannot clap until all movements over.

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these folks clap until sibey song...

 

[ThePlen]

i've never heard that combo myself. i'll keep a lookout for it. thanks bro

I have a CD of the performance by the late dame Joan Sutherland and Pavarotti. That's the real thing.

 

[zhihau]

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always thought this piece is SBF bros' favorite... only for the overture :p:p:p

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[blackmondy]

I'm looking for a Vivaldi cello piece but just can't seem to remember the title. :(

He has many cello works in concerto and chamber form.

 

[loneshark]

always thought this piece is SBF bros' favorite... only for the overture :p:p:p

Ah ... aunties scramble for paper to write the 4D results.

 

[zhihau]

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any thoughts when the younger generation tries to reproduce classicals with a funky fusion mix?