Topic: THE SYMPHONIC NOTES (Read 54915 times)

Ben · « **Reply #30 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:49:17 AM »

Welcome to Kanagawa, no, wait, Welcome to Page 2

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:50:23 AM »

Good morning, all! I decided my self-indulgent intermezzo had to end and this sleeping late had to stop.

Today, more critical notes for Toyland and several telephonic conversations,

First, coffee.

TOD:
I've always preferred vocal music to purely orchestral literature, but I would have to put Tschikovsky's and Dvorak's symphonies at the top of my list, especiaslly Dvorak Symphony No. 8 for its glorious themes.

singdaw · « **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:52:13 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]*PAGE 2 'SPANISH PANIC' DANCE!!!*[/size][/move]

singdaw · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:53:58 AM »

Quote from: Ben on July 08, 2008, 04:49:17 AM

Kanagawa

What happens when Barbara Walters tries to say:

Ben · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:54:28 AM »

It's been a very productive past few days. As I mentioned, we have a working cell phone. I activated it yesterday and now it will sit unused until Anthony comes back to the city and begins to use it to become familiar with it. I've updated things on three computers (our desktop here in the city, our laptop here in the city and the computer on Long Island) and I now have a ticket to Madison, WI. I will be seeing a certain production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring (well, almost) a certain referenced actor on this site. I got a great deal (considering the price of airfares). $273 round trip on Continental and it's nonstop!

I'll be a busy traveler in August and September because I'm going to Minnesota for a weekend in early August, after Anthony leaves for Wisconsin. Remember when flying used to be fun?

Good Morning Dear Larry!

singdaw · « **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:56:09 AM »

Is anyone going to the store to buy the Mamma Mia! soundtrack today?

TCB · « **Reply #36 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:56:32 AM »

T.O.D.

That one by Beethoven!

Ben · « **Reply #37 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:56:39 AM »

It's supposed to be hot and muggy today. I turned on the air conditioner last night. Global warming? I'd rather live in the snow than the heat. That's why I can't retire to Arizona or Florida (sorry Kerry, Laura and Lyn and Michael Shayne and Danise).

Ben · « **Reply #38 on:** July 08, 2008, 04:57:11 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 08, 2008, 04:56:09 AM

Is anyone going to the store to buy the Mamma Mia! soundtrack today?

Not I, said the little red hen.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:02:25 AM »

Quote from: Ben on July 08, 2008, 04:54:28 AM

Good Morning Dear Larry!

Good morning, DR Ben! Did you get the Mitchell Trio page I sent you?

TCB · « **Reply #40 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:05:56 AM »

Quote from: Ben on July 08, 2008, 04:48:33 AM

Good Morning Mr. Birkeland!

Whoops, sorry Ben. Good morning. I was ketchuping on yesterday's posts, and trying to stay awake!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:07:32 AM »

I hear that Elizabeth Spriggs, the wonderful British actress who was in SENSE & SENSIBILITY, has died.

singdaw · « **Reply #42 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:07:40 AM »

Quote from: TCB on July 08, 2008, 05:05:56 AM

I was ketchuping on yesterday's posts, and trying to stay awake!

Sorry our sparkling repartee was so boring.

Ben · « **Reply #43 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:16:50 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 08, 2008, 05:02:25 AM

Good morning, DR Ben! Did you get the Mitchell Trio page I sent you?

Yes, I did. Thank you!

singdaw · « **Reply #44 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:23:52 AM »

Someone sent me a Page once. He was kind of cute, but that constant heralding got to be a nuisance after a while.

FJL · « **Reply #45 on:** July 08, 2008, 05:48:24 AM »

Does Chuck Mangione's "Feels so Good" count for the TOD?

JulieC40 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:00:42 AM »

Well, I'm leaving in 15 minutes to start my new job. I really hope it goes well and that I like it and that it is not too difficult to learn. We shall see. Anyhow, just wanted to hop on and say hi. Will let you all know how the new job is going tonight. Everyone have a great day! TOP: Beethoven's 5th

Jrand74 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:02:11 AM »

Jane Rose, character actress and friend of Frances Farmer.

TOD:

First Piano Concerto in B-Flat Minor by Tchiak....played by Mr Van Cliburn.

Most recordings of Orff's Carmina Burana....and others.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:04:02 AM »

Last night's rehearsal was so bad and so embarrassing, that it was difficult to watch.....and do not know what will happen tonight. I cannot get a couple of people to listen....or LEARN their lines....and it may be fatal to the show...it will be fatal to the show.

I feel badly for the rest of the cast....I really have never directed a show that turned out this way....it is depressing.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:04:28 AM »

New job vibes for DR JULIEC40

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #50 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:08:16 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I already have a headache. Actually, I went to bed with a headache - a pesky sinus one - and, I believe, I'm still dealing with it. Ah, well.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #51 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:08:34 AM »

Ev'ry day a little death...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #52 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:09:24 AM »

As for the Topic of the Day...

I shall compile a representative listing whilst I sit waiting for possible "Wonderettes" to come in to the room to audition today.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #53 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:10:29 AM »

And speaking of vocal music... I heard from a friend over the weekend that Dame Joan Sutherland broke her hip while she was gardening sometime last week.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #54 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:12:47 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 08, 2008, 02:02:16 AM

I have that CD too!

And as much as adore the Hanson, I bought the CD for the Barber. The first movement of that violin concerto has an achingly beautiful theme. -And the piano reduction of the orchestra "part" works very well too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #55 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:13:15 AM »

-And keeping with concerted concerto works: the second movement of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G.

Michelangeli's recording always seems to rank high up on people's lists in regards to a recording of this work, however, I also like Martha Argerich's very visceral rendition. But the one I go to most often is Krystian Zimerman with the Cleveland Orchestra under Pierre Boulez (on DG). Some exquisite playing, and very good recording, technically speaking.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #56 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:15:27 AM »

Well... Time for me to head down to 34th Street. Well, actually 35th Street, but I have to take the train down to 34th Street/Penn Station. However, I can exit right at 35th Street from the station, so... In any case...

Laters...

singdaw · « **Reply #57 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:21:07 AM »

***HEADACHE BEGONE VIBES*** to DR JoseSPiano!!

***1st DAY JOB VIBES*** to DR JulieC40!!

***GET-THEIR-BUTTS-IN-GEAR VIBES*** for DR JRand57's cast!!

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #58 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:57:01 AM »

Quote from: bk on July 08, 2008, 12:27:03 AM

And the word of the day is: TROGLODYTE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: HOLD ME, BAT BOY

Jennifer · « **Reply #59 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:59:02 AM »

For those who watch BIG BROTHER it starts this sunday.

Hamsterwatch has a bunch of stuff up about the new season:

http://www.hamsterwatch.com/

News:

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