This is the 124th in a series of games based on a common theme. It could be genre, instrumentation, key signature, time period, style, country, groupings such as Scriabin's Piano Sonatas, etc. Here's how it works: 1. First voter selects the common theme and a work that fits reasonably into the theme. 2. Second voter also selects a work that fits into the common theme. 3. We keep submitting works until we have collected 20 of them. 4. The game begins. Selection Rules: 1. You may vote once... A Common Theme Among 20 Works (Game 124 ..read more

Welcome to the Finals of The Performers Game. There are 20 remaining performers, and I'll announce the top ten when voting is completed. Rules of the Road: 1. You may vote once daily. 2. When you vote, you will have 10 points to distribute as you wish except that no performer may receive more than 10 points. 3. No half-time adjustment. 4. Our game ends with the first performer to reach 100 points. Best of luck: Martha Argerich (piano) - 1 (+1) Claudio Arrau (piano) - 0... The Performers Game - Edition 2024 (Finals ..read more

I'm not exactly sure why, but I prefer Immortal Beloved. I just think it's a much better film! Perhaps I find Beethoven a more interesting character to Mozart. This has nothing to do with the music though, both had some great ones ..read more

An die Musik, Op. 88, No. 4, D. 547 · Franz Schubert · Philippe Sly · John Charles Britton Heinrich Schlusnus "An die Musik" Schubert Hans Hotter sings An die Musik ..read more

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I. Allegro II. Andante III. Menuetto. Allegretto IV. Andante con variazioni Btw, for further info on the life and career of Eduard Franck then see my blog review of his first string quintet (the link is in the list linked below). Anyhow, Franck composed his 2nd String Quintet around 1870 but being the ergectionost he was it wasn't published until 1897 and not by him. It was actually his son, the... Franck, Eduard - String Quintet 2 op.51 (review ..read more

Miley Cyrus sued over allegedly copying Bruno Mars song on Flowers https://www.theguardian.com/music/2...-allegedly-copying-bruno-mars-song-on-flowers Here's the details, from the article linked above: "Miley Cyrus is being sued over allegations that she and the co-writers of her 2023 hit single Flowers copied portions of Bruno Mars’ 2013 song When I Was Your Man. "The lawsuit was... But . . . is it plagiarism ..read more

I must admit that I had no clue about these shocking comments up until I purchased a book 2 weeks ago on Amazon called 'The Home We Build Together' written by the former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Lord Jonathan Sacks. I purchased the book after hearing England's PM David Cameron praising it, and that ignited my curiosity. Anyways the book is a deep and awesome work of Philosophy. In the book by way of making a point, Lord Sacks brought down a quote by the German composer Karlheinz... Stockhousen's Horrific comments about 9/11 ..read more

This has probably come up before but, apart from the packaging, can anyone please help with the differences between these two sets ..read more

No AI this time around; (Well, except for the image I used) Although it’s not strictly “Classical,” I wanted to share this simple piece that incorporates orchestral elements. I’m hoping some of you might find it interesting or have feedback to offer. The core goal of this piece is about telling a story through music. It follows the journey of a boy who has long suspected that he might be able to breathe underwater, but his fear has always held him... The Boy Who Breathed Water ..read more