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Discussing and discovering western classical music

A Shostakovich Fugue played by Daniil Trifonov and less than 1k views? Guess that qualifies as a hidden gem then...

Gotta go review my notes from reading The Noise of Time - a beautiful novel about the life of the composer.

https://youtu.be/8Il1XImKX38?si=4GxXQe34Ji9XM9aP
when the first 7 chord hits in the first movement of Appalachian Spring
https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/308a1a7e-8e52-4845-d227-a1c7c8b26d00/original
The only thing between me and time to listen to this entire thing is work...

But the first few minutes are promising :D

https://youtu.be/2Xr7xC7kWZU?si=EaecxzjIOUBfncMw
One can never become non alive no matter how much societal environment want this, Beethoven liberates. Finally learning third movement of Waldestein Sonata by Beethoven, join me on my journey
Gm with Rachmaninov. 🌤️

Did you know he was also born on April the 1st? Now you know.

https://youtu.be/QNRxHyZDU-Q?si=CSvLmhhBtSmAEEFk
Never just never could this get boring. I am sure this was shared before but today against I kept listening, a very few reach Gould’s interpretation and Bernstein’s introduction is excellent to bring what it is all about to the wider audience

https://youtu.be/9ZX_XCYokQo?si=Zk-XZK9Mf3BBtC11
Day 5 learning and open sourcing Messiaen Vingt regards, Regards du Pere

Olivier Messiaen’s Regards du Père (Contemplation of the father) is a profound meditation on divine love and transcendence. The opening piece of Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus introduces the cycle with a solemn, reverent theme—rich in deep harmonies, resonant chords, and Messiaen’s signature use of color and rhythm.

This music invites us into a world where time feels suspended, where each note carries an eternity of devotion. The Father’s gaze is both tender and infinite, unfolding in waves of luminous sonorities and timeless stillness
just remember this name — Alexandra Dovgan. she is 17 years old. the most renowned pianists are coming to listen how she plays. it’s more than extraordinary, it’s like mozart’s reincarnation in woman.

https://youtu.be/FapaI1bxH2s?si=cWATmZBHtA7UROHa
That moment you finally figure out what that theme stuck in your head was... cause you can't shazam classical music just in your head, nor google any lyrics haha...

Turns out it was the beginning of Brahms' 4th symphony.

https://youtu.be/o4UScRNrb5M?si=VaTZ_ut2FJpqKM43
Day 2, practicing Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus By Messiaen
Tempo should be the beat of a heart and so it is now or almost, the power of
Regard du Pere
I am going to document it here if that is all right with you /classical channel
Today I felt as I am approaching the middle of the piece that Messiaen is exploring various constructs of creation, almost internal conversation with the deepest regions of the consciousness as above so below
Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jesus by Messiaen Thème de Dieu ("Theme of God") powerful, monumental, outside of comprehension, another world, another possibility
RIP SOFIA GUBAIDULINA

she was one of the most innovative composers of our time, blending mystical depth, avant-garde techniques, and spiritual exploration in her music. her works pushed the boundaries of sound, making silence just as significant as the notes themselves. she remained true to her artistic vision despite challenges, leaving behind a legacy of profound and transcendent compositions.

and so, c major has arrived today for her.

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Nothing quite like discovering a forgotten composer whose works are fire.

If you like Rachmaninoff's piano concerts, you'll love Scharwenka. This has been on repeat all Sunday for me. 🎶

https://youtu.be/HFU3JBrZm2c?si=_NwWOjemJLT0zwsf
I've been playing classical guitar for 20+ years and still believe this is the hardest, most complicated piece to ever play. What do you guys think? https://ng.ht/invocacion-y-danza
saw lang lang at boston symphony orchestra last night.

but from a dads POV:

on the one hand: my 8yo fell asleep and missed the performance

however

on the other hand: lang lang just played my son to sleep

either way: phenomenal performance.
https://cdn.recaster.org/cast/daee7632-b6f1-4b5b-b721-f89a988275cb.png
Not sure if I shared this before but Messiaen is fascinating, deeply spiritual, moving, both universe and human stories converge somehow.

This is excerpt from one of the 20 piano pieces from the series Vingt Regards Sur L'Enfant Jesus

I think it might be the right time to expand into more of the pieces and document in here
wondering what @zachterrell.eth’s bach desert island collection includes
Gm,

starting in the week with Mendelssohn's Hebrides - which he was inspired to write after visiting Scotland. You can pretty clearly hear the sea in this one. 🌊

https://youtu.be/Ed1pmhHXFwY?si=nlOFoS033KpGQHAU
I went backwards from Brahms and am now having a bit of Beethoven phase.

Discovered his 4th piano concert, and the second movement is everything. And I love Mitsuko Uchida.

https://youtu.be/6lvBQJjxw4c?si=BiTlzDIWeWTt3bBn&t=1236
On that topic, what if classical masters had composed this?

https://youtu.be/fDgT2nkXh9w?si=z6nHXJb9NnQ9Y7HH
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@pichi·22:34 04/02/2025
My favorite anime opening from 2024 was definitely Bling-Bang-Bang-Born by Creepy Nutz. Not only is the song a banger, but the anime is hilarious. If you ever wished Harry Potter was an anime…except everyone is a witch or wizard…except our main character. But who needs magic when you have muscles?
https://youtu.be/mLW35YMzELE?feature=shared

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Ever since I listened to the Arpeggione by Schubert performed on guitar, I can't really get into any of the Cello performances anymore - they sound harsher compared to this (or the actual Arpeggione).

I even bought the sheet music, maybe some day I'll find a pianist to practice this with.

https://youtu.be/gH5bKfqOke0?si=_6hL3Lr1qPiA44rs