bohemian 467 · #136 February 10 Piano Concerto 27. Will hear her perform this in September at Festival Hall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumpy 51 Super Wammer · #137 February 14 Still frequently randomly FM BBC R3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Krolock 598 · #138 February 16 On 2/14/2018 at 10:01, Chumpy said: Still frequently randomly FM BBC R3. BBC radio, mercifully free of irritating & repetitive advertising. Apart from bragging about their own stuff that is.. Edited February 16 by Von Krolock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Krolock 598 · #139 February 17 Quite often beautiful. Especially enjoy the haunting trumpet sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Krolock 598 · #140 February 25 This section of the forum is about as popular as a fart in a space suit & it can be hard to fathom but never mind. Cars & bikes are intrinsically boring too... Here's some passionate music played ...with passion . On vinyl.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SergeAuckland 1,458 Super Wammer · #141 February 25 4 minutes ago, Von Krolock said: This section of the forum is about as popular as a fart in a space suit & it can be hard to fathom but never mind. Cars & bikes are intrinsically boring too... Here's some passionate music played ...with passion . On vinyl.. I can't stand Kennedy's public persona, but I do love his Four Seasons. I have several versions, probably my previous favourite was I Solisti Veneti with Claudio Scimone. However, since getting the Kennedy version, that's the one I play most now. Here's another of my favourites. Hugh Bean soloist. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Krolock 598 · #142 February 25 9 minutes ago, SergeAuckland said: I can't stand Kennedy's public persona, but I do love his Four Seasons. I have several versions, probably my previous favourite was I Solisti Veneti with Claudio Scimone. However, since getting the Kennedy version, that's the one I play most now. Here's another of my favourites. Hugh Bean soloist. Kennedy's public persona does go against the grain of the established 'norm' for classical musicians I agree Serge. Classical music has a bit of a communication problem. Many, or perhaps most ,view it as elitist & snobby which is not what it should be about . Kennedy, with his footie shirt & chav persona was probably saying that preconceptions are just that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SergeAuckland 1,458 Super Wammer · #143 February 25 2 minutes ago, Von Krolock said: Kennedy's public persona does go against the grain of the established 'norm' for classical musicians I agree Serge. Classical music has a bit of a communication problem. Many, or perhaps most ,view it as elitist & snobby which is not what it should be about . Kennedy, with his footie shirt & chav persona was probably saying that preconceptions are just that.. Possibly then, I just don't like chavs, whether natural or affected. He can fiddle a bit though. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Krolock 598 · #144 February 25 1 minute ago, SergeAuckland said: Possibly then, I just don't like chavs, whether natural or affected. He can fiddle a bit though. S. Chavs are taking over the world. Kennedy doesn't need that affectation - he is a talented violinist. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Krolock 598 · #145 February 25 1 hour ago, SergeAuckland said: I can't stand Kennedy's public persona, but I do love his Four Seasons. I have several versions, probably my previous favourite was I Solisti Veneti with Claudio Scimone. However, since getting the Kennedy version, that's the one I play most now. Here's another of my favourites. Hugh Bean soloist. Those are two of Vaughan Williams' most wonderful works, conducted by a champion of British classical music. Edited February 25 by Von Krolock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p147 24 · #149 April 19 One of my favourites, and trying to find the best version on vinyl. Jean Sibelius - Karelia - Intermezzo. is truly awe-inspiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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