Classical

So I have a chance to see La Rondine by Puccini at the SF Opera this winter. Have you seen it? Do you like it? Would you see it? Here's the cast:

Magda de Civry: Angela Gheorghiu*
Ruggero Lastouc: Misha Didyk
Lisette: Anna Christy
Prunier: Gerard Powers*

Any insight?

2007-07-21 02:53:53 · 4 answers · asked by Teresa H 4

I like slower melodies with a lot of horns, pianos, and cellos....

Can you recommend a composer other than Mozart, Bach, Beethovan or Tchacovshy?

Or a composition from either of those four that would be a good example of the type I mentioned above?

2007-07-21 01:08:03 · 14 answers · asked by James V 3

Hello, how was Mozart rebllious? I need to write a report on him being rebellious and all. I can't find a website on his rebellion. I can only find his biography which my teacher doesn't want. I want a website (or an article) that just focuses on Mozart's rebellion.

2007-07-20 22:17:54 · 8 answers · asked by aamir925 1

im trying to learn the maple leaf rag piano piece, but i'm having alittle trouble learning it, does anyone know a direct link to a video of the mpale leaf rag being played? or maybe even a step by step video on youtube, anything helps :]

2007-07-20 16:15:46 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

my right hand starts to get this sharp pain about 100 measures into the 3rd movement, and during the 1st movement like the real fast part where you play 1/8 notes and hold the petal (hey its hard to explain!). its the pad of the pointer finger and the muscles leading up the sides of fingers that really sting. the left hand is fine because that doesn't get worked so hard, but the right hand hurts so bad i basically have to stop and just cool off for a couple hours.

am i ever going to get a strong enough hand for this (im 26 years old, so its not a growing thing), or are my joints and muscles just going to get weaker?

2007-07-20 13:58:52 · 2 answers · asked by viensmevoir 3

what is that classical song, its like used in cartoons to represent spring, and i think it was in an old cartoon with like cupids..anyway, its played with a flute and i think its called like spring intro..or something?

2007-07-20 11:35:54 · 11 answers · asked by mish_mosh_posh 2

Rate this kid on playing the piano from one to ten! His name is Ariel Lanyi, he is nine years old, and he is from Jerusalem, Israel! I think he's awesome at the piano!

This is his jazz improv:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ton9h1jNK4

This is him practicing Bach:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7HvuK3ks94

And this is him playing Grieg's Little Troll:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7c0HWTLQdU

His website is located at:
http://www.arielpiano.com

He has lots more videos on his website and I think he's awesome! Rate him please and say what you think about him!

2007-07-20 08:44:04 · 7 answers · asked by Kickin on the 88s 1

If you were to buy one set of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas, what pianist would you choose??
Personally I would choose Emil Gilels. Although I find Schnabel's interperatation to be the best, his lack of technical mastery detracts from the experiance as a whole. Gilels in my opinion possesses a wonderful and balanced combination of technical mastery and interperative vision. Looking forward to your opinions.

2007-07-20 06:21:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What a wonderful mezzo (contralto)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOoPyngchWs

2007-07-20 04:22:18 · 7 answers · asked by chameleon 4

i want to learn how to play white lines on the piano :)

2007-07-19 23:21:27 · 2 answers · asked by Jennlicious 1

i know this might be a difficult question to answer and i'll try my best to explain it.

i need the name of a classical music song.

the main instrument heard is the piano playing a deep low beat
with a nice high melody.

it kinda reminds me of "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"
my school orchestra was once practicing it as i walked by
and i have heard it in movies

it's a very cheery song


sorry for the lack of detail

2007-07-19 16:58:19 · 6 answers · asked by max j 1

I am considering to buy a Yamaha Grand Piano, here are the claimed details from the retailer:

Age: Around 30 Years
Type: C2 (173 CM/5'8'')
Condition: Display item mainly -- has not been played much
It has been Re-painted
There are minor scratches on the keyboard/piano
Also a few spots showing little white
None of the strings/hammers have been replaced
Price: Around 5500 USD

All the details are claimed by the sellers and I have no idea if they are true or not. I tried playing the piano then I found it to be loud just as a upright piano (you know Yamaha), but then they told me its out of tune and hasnt been fixed in a long time.

Should I buy it? Experts please help -- any details on prices of similar piano would be of great reference/comparison. Thanks.

2007-07-19 16:21:24 · 7 answers · asked by Zhang B 1

theres a situation where. there is a kawai which is pretty popular as a brand (a lot of people know this brand) but its from japan(i think?) and there is a petrof which is from czech republic which is a very good country but not too many people know it.. which brand is better?? ( if they are same age)

2007-07-19 10:31:56 · 4 answers · asked by saila 1

I want to be able to get the piano sheet music for a song by Beethoven. I want the sonata with the song from on youtube called Beethoven Virus in it. My music teacher says it is Pathetique sonata 1 in c minor but i've checked that and it hasn't got it. Please check it out on youtube. If you know where i can get any free Beethoven music as well please say. Thanks.

2007-07-19 06:45:39 · 4 answers · asked by stevey226 4

Is there an "official" list of the top violin concertos?
or
in general...the top concertos

2007-07-18 17:57:36 · 15 answers · asked by KevinL 1

In most of the cultures of the world, especially non-industrial socieities, the drum (in whatever form) is a very prominent instrument in their folk music. Do you know of any pieces with a good drum part in classical?

2007-07-18 16:43:15 · 7 answers · asked by Jasmine 4

Classical or otherwise that you play off by heart.

& what is your instrument?

Mine is piano
My best- On the Beach - Chris Rea
Swan Lake Waltz- Tschaikowsky
Etude- Kabalevsky
Living on a Prayer- Bon Jovi
Babooshka- Kate Bush
Don`t Leave-(sung by) Blackstreet
Pride- U2
Power of Your Love- (Gospel)
Let`s Dance- David Bowie

Most of my other stuff I still need sheets for, esp the classical.

2007-07-18 11:06:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

An Angel Falls by Gabriel Yared on the City of Angels Soundtrack sounds very much like Adagio for Strings by Barber with the exception of the angelic vocals. Does anyone know it the Yared piece used the Barber piece as the base for An Angel Falls?

2007-07-18 10:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by tallmochagirl 4

i'm looking for yanni's notes online or zamfir's

2007-07-18 08:18:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

for the theme to M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless)
or The Simpsons theme?

please? for piano if possible

2007-07-18 07:26:40 · 2 answers · asked by Brian 4

I want to know where I can get a cd or where I can download the swan lake music (the whole suite) played in Piano solo.

2007-07-18 07:26:05 · 3 answers · asked by ruben s 2

its sounds different then a regular, sound like an orchestra

2007-07-18 07:25:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

1.the __ is an essential characteristic of sonata form?
A.sudden crescendo
B.absence of harmony
C.fluctuation of rhythm
D.development of themes

2.the second movement of a classical concerto usually has?
A.a slow tempo
B.a syncopated rhythm
C.abrupt changes
D.loud dynamics

3.a __ is a gradual shift from one theme and the next?
A.codetta
B.tonic
C.transition
D.libretto

4.mozart's don giovanni is generally considered to be a __, although it contains some humor?
A.concerto
B.opera seria
C.symphony
D.opera buffa

5.the first section of a sonata in which the theme is presented is commonly called the?
A.recap
B.allegro
C.exposition
D.prodigy

6.beethoven's preferred solo intrument was?
A.cello
B.trumpet
C.oboe
D.piano

7.in a group that plays chamber music, how many instuments will play each part?
A.one
B.two
C.three
D.four

8.what dates are commonly assigned to the classical period?
A.1650-1720
B.1700-1750
C.1700-1800
D1750-1820

2007-07-18 05:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by stephen b 1

2007-07-18 03:41:37 · 2 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7

I thought I'd try some classical music, and I'm told he wrote a few decent tunes. I'm downloading nine symphonies by the Berlin Philharmonic, are they any good, or just some local band? Which one should I listen to first? Any advice appreciated, I'm trying to improve myself here....

2007-07-18 00:39:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since most of those classical songs have names like "Bheethoven's symphony #9" I can never match the music/sounds I hear on TV/radio with actual song names (especially since there are no lyrics!)

Is there a website to find out more about classical?

2007-07-17 15:03:10 · 3 answers · asked by dmcellphone 2

sung by Amy Grant, recorded back in the 80's.... Intro was in Em... but it wasnt prelude in Em.... any clue??

2007-07-17 11:47:28 · 3 answers · asked by kaisergirl 7

Does anyone know of any good classical songs. Please do not say Bethovans 9th, none of the movements. I have heard the 9th to many time, especially the 2nd movement. I like upbeat kind of things, with large orchestras.

2007-07-17 10:01:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

can i play a song with a electrical piano my dad bought at best buy? or do i have to by a professional Piano? I want to play beethoven

2007-07-17 05:39:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

another plays the flute. These phantom notes are like low humming and have vibrato. Is there something going on with harmonics or beat notes or something? Has anyone else heard them?

2007-07-17 04:26:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous