Classical threads worth reading
Posted by: Tam on 10 May 2006
I've been putting this post together for a little while for two reasons: first, I was getting bored with listing, every time someone asked for classical recommendations, all the good threads we've had on that and, secondly, because a few threads have been pointed out to newcomers who didn't see them, thus it occurred to me we might point people towards some of the good discussions there have been here. A sort of musical FAQ, almost.
I should stress this list is by no means exhaustive (and many of the threads are mine, simply because I remembered starting them, or Fredrik's because I contributed heavily to them). If there were good threads that I've missed off, perhaps others can find them and add the link.
So, here goes....
For those new to the forum who like classical music, or even those who don't, there are a number of threads worth reading.
An excellent thread on getting started in classical music may be found here.
Also see Fredrik's excellent 'first' threads:
Piano
Concertos
Symphonies
Choral
Opera
You can also view Fredrik's library though the full thing only appears on page two. Most of my library is also listed. Actually, you could do a lot worse than just search the forum and read all Fredrik's posts.
Along more in depth lines is Todd's wonderful post on Beethoven's Emperor concerto.
Indeed, any of Todd's posts make good reading (if you like your Beethoven sonatas, search out "plays Beethoven" to find a cornucopia of knowledge.
My Mozart thread may be of interest as well as this one on concertos.
And Wagnerians may like to look here.
And those who like their Mahler here (I am currently working on a thread rounding up my entire collection of Mahler symphonies, but I suspect it will be some time in the works yet).
Beethoven symphonies here
Bruckner here.
Brahms:
Piano concertos
Symphonies
Bach:
Goldberg Variations
Walcha Plays Bach
Bach not on the piano forte
Also possibly of interest:
Tuning in Baroque Times
Tempi and Repeats
Verdi - Don Carlos
The Edinburgh Festival 2006 and 2005. The 2005 has lots of my reviews, the 2006 will at some stage in the future.
regards, Tam
I should stress this list is by no means exhaustive (and many of the threads are mine, simply because I remembered starting them, or Fredrik's because I contributed heavily to them). If there were good threads that I've missed off, perhaps others can find them and add the link.
So, here goes....
For those new to the forum who like classical music, or even those who don't, there are a number of threads worth reading.
An excellent thread on getting started in classical music may be found here.
Also see Fredrik's excellent 'first' threads:
Piano
Concertos
Symphonies
Choral
Opera
You can also view Fredrik's library though the full thing only appears on page two. Most of my library is also listed. Actually, you could do a lot worse than just search the forum and read all Fredrik's posts.
Along more in depth lines is Todd's wonderful post on Beethoven's Emperor concerto.
Indeed, any of Todd's posts make good reading (if you like your Beethoven sonatas, search out "plays Beethoven" to find a cornucopia of knowledge.
My Mozart thread may be of interest as well as this one on concertos.
And Wagnerians may like to look here.
And those who like their Mahler here (I am currently working on a thread rounding up my entire collection of Mahler symphonies, but I suspect it will be some time in the works yet).
Beethoven symphonies here
Bruckner here.
Brahms:
Piano concertos
Symphonies
Bach:
Goldberg Variations
Walcha Plays Bach
Bach not on the piano forte
Also possibly of interest:
Tuning in Baroque Times
Tempi and Repeats
Verdi - Don Carlos
The Edinburgh Festival 2006 and 2005. The 2005 has lots of my reviews, the 2006 will at some stage in the future.
regards, Tam