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I like to think of myself as being reasonably musically literate [as you do], but confess to never having paid Schubert that much attention. I know some of the symphonies [5,6,8,9 - 9 being especially loved] the Trout, and of course 'Who is Sylvia?', and that's about it. Don't know why, but I've never been driven to investigate further. So imagine the shock on encountering the string quintet in C D.956 for the first time. Obviously big gaps in Throb's musical education to be dealt with, and...

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I am trying to locate a record by duke Ellington, I thought it was called east meets west, but I have not been able to find a reference to that title, any help would be appreciated.Stuart

Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of the Ken Russell film "Debussy".RegardsRay.

Any other fans out there?Received 'Courier' in the post today. Beautiful live album. 'Somewhere Near Patterson' is great as well.Thanks to Neil of Fish Records for supplying great music and the personal touch.

Yup another bloody advert for the BBC, maybe I should apply for a job there,"BBC Four have scheduled a Folk Night featuring a feast of folk roots programming. Kicking off at 7pm is Cambridge Folk Festival 2002, presented by Eliza Carthy and Mark...

Really enjoying Kate Rusby and Richard/Linda Thompson at the moment. Anything else I should be listening to?

in the spirit of sharing and all that..cd's I've bought recently and can thoroughly recommend: Ralph Stanley - Ralph Stanley (Fantastic latest album from one of the elder statesmen of bluegrass, great album. The first track is amazing)Johnny Cash -...

MuchachosSaw Steeleye Span last night in funky Reading. Do you know what? They where excellant. Paid £12 for a return ticket ( they had sold out all 750 tickets )in a nice small venue. Acoustics a bit duff, though but hey, £12 aint bad....

I found out yesterday that she was killed in a cycling accident last week. It was a shock as I hadn't read anything about it, not in the weekend papers or the industry press. Had anyone else heard? I'd only just started listening to their wonderful...

I've just had a return call from BMG with regard to my experiences with the new Foo Fighters Disc 'One by One'.I had experienced skipping problems with this disc in a CD5, and having contacted BMG and tried a replacement, they requested that I return...

I bought their latest album on vinyl recently (through diverse records a sister company of Diverse Music) and I cannot over state how impressed I am by this album. It is absolutely my record of the year and you should all go and buy it! I thoroughly...

Guys, I have tried on a number of occasions to introduce myself to the musical style of Jazz.Mostly I find it difficult to listen to for more that 5 minutes.What I need is a list of half a dozen (or so),jazz recording which will not have me reaching...

I got given an EP by ML last night. I know the guy behind it, and he was telling me that the music is released under an 'open audio license'. Not being a slashdot type, I haven't followed the whole 'free software/open-source' thing, but it seems like...

I just bought Fischerspooner's '#1' - a classic album to my warped mind. It's quite obvious that they have virtually no musical expertise, and yet have produced some wonderful music. This got me thinking about good albums produced by talentless...

My wife just picked up Gabriel's latest offering UP for me last week. After a few listens, I fell in love with it.Any thoughts on the album?kwr

Adventures in Sound - part 1In the first of two programmes, Jez Nelson presents highlights from the Adventures in Sound day, recorded at the Queen Elizabeth Hall during last month's London Jazz Festival.Jointly curated by Jazz on 3 and the London Jazz...

New album titled 'Sea Change'.I have been playing it to death on the walkman today. Can't wait to get it on the system tonight. The material is very mellow with consistently depressing lyrics! Great production with most songs being led by some really...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...wItem&item=927806339 Has anyone ever held this artifact in their hands? I don't normally care for rare records, but I would love this one! [This message was edited by godzilla on SUNDAY 15 December 2002 at 00:36.] [This message was edited by garyi on SUNDAY 15 December 2002 at 00:37.]

This afternoon and evening I have been listening to the BBC World Service 70th year concerts on AM. Hi-Fi it is not, but does this matter right now?, no. With millions of others I am listening to music from all across the world, some of the artists I...

Please give this famous label your support, they went under but have emerged again and a rebuilding their collection of great music. Their world music section is marvellous and I have ordered the Raga Guide book and 4 CD set today. ...

Just wondering what those of us who practice Homer Simpson's approach to sunday mornings got to hear. My 'church' was rocking this morning, but there's no danger of a revival breaking out, the in-laws arrive in 40 minutes.The Beastie Boys - Paul's...

Jimi to the Sex Pistols to Janis Joplin. In about 10 minutes. Nice. (OTOH Eye of the Tiger has just damaged the effect...) Paul [This message was edited by Paul Ranson on SATURDAY 14 December 2002 at 00:40.]

The quintet played Aberdeen on Friday night and were really amazing. The Lemon Tree is a pretty small and intimate venue, feels like you're in someone's living-room and really suited their music. The music loses very little in translation form the 13...

A friend recently recommended: An Equal Music by Vikram Seth. She tells be it's about a string quartet. Does anyone have an opinion about this book and are there other recommendations for classical musical fiction? I enjoyed Ian McEwans Amsterdam in...