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[paul-archibald]

Fairy tales

Fairy tales have stimulated generations of composers to write some of their finest music. With a rich source of characters that includes dragons, dwarfs, elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, monsters, talking animals, trolls, unicorns, witches and wizards, it’s no wonder these stories have captivated the imaginations of compsers and audiences alike. Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921)Hansel…

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#Alan Gilbert #Cinderella #Cinderella’s Departure for the Ball #Classical Music #Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau #Engelbert Humperdinck #Franz Schubert #Gennady Rozhdestventsky #Gerald Moore #Hansel and Gretel #Moscow RTV Symphony Orchestra #Music #New York Philharmonic Orchestra #Nikolai Rimsky Korsakoff #Paul Archibald #Scheherazade #Sergei Prokofiev #Sir Georg Solti #The Earl King #Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

[takmiblog]

Mozart

Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail

#vinyl #edita gruberova #kathleen battle #gosta winbergh #heinz zednik #martti talvela #will quadflieg #sir georg solti #wiener philharmoniker #mozart

[elgallinero]

La Musica e Vita

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#1 April 2023; 20230401) #9 #Dvorak #From the New World #Happy April Fools (Saturday #la Musica e Vita #la vita e Bella #Nine #No 9 #Sir Georg Solti

[johnjpuccio]

Review of "Wagner: The Golden Ring." Scenes from Der Ring Des Nibelungen. Various singers; Georg Solti, Vienna Philharmonic. Decca SACD 485 3364 (remastered)

The honors, praise, accolades, awards, and popularity of Sir Georg Solti’s Decca recordings of Richard Wagner’s complete Ring of the Nibelungen from the late 1950’s and early 60’s have never diminished. So much so that the folks at Decca had already reissued them several times previously on vinyl and CD and have now released them again, this time from high-definition masters in hybrid SACD. Good things just keep getting better.

To read the full review, click here:

John J. Puccio, Classical Candor

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[hogbu]

My vision of the sea is the clearest thing I own par Фе́ммe скатале. Via Flickr : My stomach, about you I flora you you fauna me I flesh you I door you and window you you bones me you ocean me you courage me you meteor me I gold key you I extraordinary you you paroxysm me you paroxysm and paradox me I harpsichord you you silently me you mirror me I wristwatch you you mirage me oasis me you bird insect cataract me I lunar you you cumulus me you high tide me I transparent you you twilight me translucent me you empty castle and maze me parallax and parabola me you horizontal and vertical me you oblique me I equinox you I poet you you dance me I particular you you perpendicular and mezzanine me you visible me silhouette me you infinite me indivisible me you irony me I fragile you and ardent you I phonetically you you hieroglyph me you space me and cascade me I cascade you in turn but you you fluid me you comet me you volcanic me we pulverize each other we scandalously each other night and day we each other this very day you tangent me I concentric you you soluble me you insoluble me you asphyxiating and liberating me you heart-beat me you dizzy me ecstasy me you passionately and absolute me I absent you you absurd me I nostril you hair you and hip you you haunt me I breast you I chest your breast then guise you I corset you you odor me you dizzy me you slide I thigh you caress you I quiver you you stride me you unbearable me I amazon you I throat you stomach you skirt you garter you stockings you I Bach you yes I Bach you for harpsichord breast and flute (ii) I trembling you you seduce me absorb me I dispute you I risk you I climb you you skim me I swim you but you, you swirl me you graze me you circle me you flesh leather skin and bite me you black lace me you red slipper me and when you do not heel my senses you crocodile them you whale them you fascinate them you cover me I discover you invent you sometimes you uncover yourself you moist lips me I deliver and delirious you you delirious and passionate me I shoulder you and vertebra you I ankle you eyelash and pupil you and if I do not scapula before my lungs even after you armpit me I breathe you night and day I breathe you I mouth you I palate you I tooth and claw you vulva and eyelid you I breath you groin you blood you neck you I calves you I certain you I cheek and vein you I hands you sweat you tongue you nape you I sail you I shadow you I body and ghost you I retina you in my breath you iris yourself I write you you think me

#Gherasim Luca #Embody #Sylvia Plath #Malher again and again #You will always be my bird #Birds are fyling #Stomachs are flying #Soft is my colour #Join the dots #Sir George Solti #flickr

[princesssarisa]

The Top 40 Most Popular Operas, Part 3 (#21 through #30)

A quick guide for newcomers to the genre, with links to online video recordings of complete performances, with English subtitles whenever possible.

Verdi's Il Trovatore

The second of Verdi's three great "middle period" tragedies (the other two being Rigoletto and La Traviata): a grand melodrama filled with famous melodies.

Studio film, 1957 (Mario del Monaco, Leyla Gencer, Ettore Bastianini, Fedora Barbieri; conducted by Fernando Previtali) (no subtitles; read the libretto in English translation here)

Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor

The most famous tragic opera in the bel canto style, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel The Bride of Lammermoor, and featuring opera's most famous "mad scene."

Studio film, 1971 (Anna Moffo, Lajos Kozma, Giulio Fioravanti, Paolo Washington; conducted by Carlo Felice Cillario)

Leoncavallo's Pagliacci

The most famous example of verismo opera: brutal Italian realism from the turn of the 20th century. Jealousy, adultery, and violence among a troupe of traveling clowns.

Feature film, 1983 (Plácido Domingo, Teresa Stratas, Juan Pons, Alberto Rinaldi; conducted by Georges Prêtre)

Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI

Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio)

Mozart's comic Singspiel (German opera with spoken dialogue) set amid a Turkish harem. What it lacks in political correctness it makes up for in outstanding music.

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1988 (Deon van der Walt, Inga Nielsen, Lillian Watson, Lars Magnusson, Kurt Moll, Oliver Tobias; conducted by Georg Solti) (click CC for subtitles)

Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera

A Verdi tragedy of forbidden love and political intrigue, inspired by the assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden.

Leipzig Opera House, 2006 (Massimiliano Pisapia, Chiara Taigi, Franco Vassallo, Annamaria Chiuri, Eun Yee You; conducted by Riccardo Chailly) (click CC for subtitles)

Part I, Part II

Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann)

A half-comic, half-tragic fantasy opera based on the writings of E.T.A. Hoffmann, in which the author becomes the protagonist of his own stories of ill-fated love.

Opéra de Monte-Carlo, 2018 (Juan Diego Flórez, Olga Peretyatko, Nicolas Courjal, Sophie Marilley; conducted by Jacques Lacombe) (click CC and choose English in "Auto-translate" under "Settings" for subtitles)

Wagner's Der Fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman)

An early and particularly accessible work of Wagner, based on the legend of a phantom ship doomed to sail the seas until its captain finds a faithful bride.

Savolinna Opera, 1989 (Franz Grundheber, Hildegard Behrens, Ramiro Sirkiä, Matti Salminen; conducted by Leif Segerstam) (click CC for subtitles)

Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana

A one-act drama of adultery and scorned love among Sicilian peasants, second only to Pagliacci (with which it's often paired in a double bill) as the most famous verismo opera.

St. Petersburg Opera, 2012 (Fyodor Ataskevich, Iréne Theorin, Nikolay Kopylov, Ekaterina Egorova, Nina Romanova; conducted by Mikhail Tatarnikov)

Verdi's Falstaff

Verdi's final opera, a "mighty burst of laughter" based on Shakespeare's comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Studio film, 1979 (Gabriel Bacquier, Karan Armstrong, Richard Stilwell, Marta Szirmay, Jutta Renate Ihloff, Max René Cosotti; conducted by Georg Solti) (click CC for subtitles)

Verdi's Otello (Othello)

Verdi's second-to-last great Shakespearean opera, based on the tragedy of the Moor of Venice.

Teatro alla Scala, 2001 (Plácido Domingo, Leo Nucci, Barbara Frittoli; conducted by Riccardo Muti)

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[somebirdortheother]

Rules: Shuffle a playlist and write down the first ten songs without skipping.

I’ve been tagged by @lady-of-imladris, who somehow encourages my obsession with | math | on a daily basis. And I’m a sucker for tag games, so thank you 😊 ❤️

Oh boy, let me shuffle my Deezer favourites to accomplish this list. It has about 1,000 songs so it’s like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Anything could happen!

1. Survivalism - by Nine Inch Nails

2. Seven - by Fever Ray

3. Tumbling Lights - by The Acid

4. Variations on the Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” - Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance Marches - by Sir Georg Solti … 😭 that’s what I get for liking classical music - longest track names ever

5. Vater - by Soap&Skin

6. Riquiquí - by Arca

7. Vers l’avant - by J.T. Peterson

8. Cochleam - by French Coq

9. Il Barbiero di Siviglia: Aria. Largo al factotum (Figaro) - by Florian Sempey, orchestre national Bordeaux Aquitaine

10. I Follow Rivers - by Lykke Li

Yeah, that’s a bit eclectic 🤷‍♀️

Tagging, with no pressure: @niennawept @coraleethroughthelookingglass @myfavouritelunatic @helenvader

#ask game #playlist

[celebchatter360]

The Record-Breakers: Discovering Who Holds the Title for the Most Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are one of the most prestigious accolades in the music industry. They recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the recording arts, honoring artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers for their exceptional work. Over the years, many artists have won multiple Grammy Awards, but who has won the most?

The musician with the most Grammy Awards is Sir Georg Solti, a Hungarian-born conductor who won a total of 31 Grammys throughout his career. Solti was the music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1969 to 1991 and was renowned for his interpretations of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner. He received his first Grammy Award in 1962 for Best Opera Recording, and his last in 1997, just a year before his death. Solti is widely considered to be one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and his record-breaking number of Grammy Awards is a testament to his remarkable talent.

Following closely behind Solti is Alison Krauss, an American bluegrass-country singer and fiddler, who has won 27 Grammy Awards. Krauss is one of the most successful female artists in the history of the Grammy Awards, with a career spanning over three decades. She has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including Robert Plant, John Waite, and Yo-Yo Ma, and has won awards in a variety of categories, including Best Bluegrass Album, Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and Album of the Year.

Third on the list is Quincy Jones, a legendary American music producer, arranger, and composer, who has won 28 Grammy Awards. Jones has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin, and has been a driving force in the industry for over six decades. He has won awards in a range of categories, including Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s), Best Jazz Fusion Performance, and Best Music Video, Short Form.

Other notable musicians who have won multiple Grammy Awards include Stevie Wonder (25), Beyoncé (28), Jay-Z (23), and Paul McCartney (18). These artists have had a significant impact on the music industry and have continued to innovate and inspire throughout their careers.

It’s worth noting that the Grammy Awards have faced criticism and controversy over the years for their lack of diversity and representation. In response, the Recording Academy has taken steps to increase diversity among its membership and expand its recognition of a broader range of artists and genres. One of the most recent Grammy Awards ceremony, held in 2021, saw a significant increase in the number of female and minority winners, indicating a positive shift towards greater inclusion and equity.

In conclusion, Sir Georg Solti holds the record for the most Grammy Awards, with 31 wins to his name. However, he is closely followed by Alison Krauss and Quincy Jones, who have both won a remarkable number of awards in their respective careers. The Grammy Awards are a testament to the outstanding talent and creativity of musicians around the world, and as the industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see many more groundbreaking artists recognized and celebrated for their exceptional work.

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[lesser-known-composers]

Léo Weiner (1885-1960): Serenade for small orchestra, op.3

London Philarmonic Orchestra Sir Georg Solti - conductor 

0:00 I. Allegretto, quasi andantino 5:52 II. Lebhaft, sehr rhytmisch 11:00 III. Andantino 14:50 IV. Allegro molto

#Léo Weiner #serenade

[musictherapy611]

12/24/2022

Got it all done! No need to push myself - time to spare. Wrapped everything while listening to the Christmas part of “Messiah,” the Chicago Symphony Orchestra version conducted by Sir Georg Solti. (I only like American oboes.)

When I was a girl, I always preferred Christmas Eve to Christmas Day. So quiet, so peaceful. A day to spend alone, contemplative and appreciative.

#personal #131/283

[missanthropicprinciple]

In my post-Inspector Morse binging afterglow I’m throwing myself back into my favorite classical music. This past month I’ve been getting back into Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring for various reasons. I’m trying to listen to as many recordings of this piece as I can. The Naxos Alexander Rahbari/BRT Philharmonic Orchestra recording has less nuance in places than I would like. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra version directed by Sir Georg Solti is a good solid recording with some nuance and generally has a great tempo throughout. I think my favourite so far though, overall, is the Philadelphia Orchestra recording directed by Riccardo Muti. It has a bigger sound than the other recordings, perhaps a little more frenzied at times but the details are there and it’s very dynamic. They all have their moments. 

#music #classical music #Igor Stravinsky #personal

[idroolinmysleep]

Robert Schumann, Julius Caesar Overture, op. 128, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti, cond.

#Julius Caesar #Robert Schumann #Ides of March #music #classical music #Schumann #Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra #Wiener Philharmoniker #Georg Solti #overture #Youtube

[dunhamrc]

Richard Strauss - Also sprach Zarathustra, op.30 - Sir Georg Solti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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[benbenlang1]

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Berlioz La Damnation De Faust Chicago Symphony Orchestra Import CD.

[alwayswiselight]

Last Sunday, I received the updated Covid vaccine along with my annual flu shot. The following day found me just enough under the weather to do much posting here. But, I was able to enjoy two of my favorite operas pictured above.

Richard Strauss' Elektra is to me his most powerful dramatic work which I find best represented by the Sir George Solti set with Birgit Nilsson in the lead and the live performance at the Vienna State Opera under Claudio Abbado with Eva Marton in the lead. In both, the scene in which Elektra finally recognizes her brother Oreste is shattering in the extreme. If you love ancient Greek tragedy, you'll love this.

As for Riccardo Zandonai's much-neglected Francesca da Rimini, the only performances that do it justice are the 1952 RAI broadcast recording under the Cetra label and the 1984 Metropolitan Opera performance starring Renata Scotto and Placido Domingo under James Levine. The production values of the latter are practically non-existent today. And, though both Caniglia and Scotto were a bit past their prime, each brings to Francesca the necessary Italianate sensitivity to both words and music. Domingo, as usual, fulfills expectations. However, it's Cornel MacNeil who practically steals the show with his terrifying portrayal of the jealous Gianciotto.

#classical music #opera #richard strauss #riccardo zandonai #cds #dvd