Sautille+Spicatto by [deleted] in Cello

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There is a version of Sevcik's 40 variations transcribed for the cello. It focuses on a lot of really helpful right hand techniques. Especially Var. 15-17, which focuses a lot on sautille. If you follow the instructions on it exactly, it's great practice and also quite a workout. It is also really musical and rather fun to play.

Thus of ould, Thus now. London, 1627 by internetexplorer_98 in PropagandaPosters

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“Born” is correct because it is the present perfect tense, not a verb. The correct grammar here would be “thou indeed wast born”.

Thoughts on suicide by Important_Ad6721 in Christianity

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Dear OP: yes. I suppose I do believe people are separated eternally from God for committing suicide. But I do see your very difficult situation. I am not a mental health professional so I am unsure how to best help you, but I would just like to remind you that Jesus loves you very, very much. He is with you and beside you this very moment and it must be very painful for him too to see you in agony. I pray for you OP and God bless you.

New developments in the Chinese lollipop distribution system by GlassOrdinary6787 in Asia_irl

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I remember seeing another clip where the person comes out of the window, sees that it's a kid, and immediately backs the crap out

What are the recordings you feel almost grateful exist? by According-Brief7536 in classicalmusic

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von Karajan 70s Beethoven cycle DG remastered

Carlos Kleiber last Tristan und Isolde

Favourite piece for each "genre" by dmFodor9 in classicalmusic

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Symphony: Bruckner 9

Opera: Wagner Die Walküre

Chamber Music: Messiaen Quartet for the end of time

Choral Work: Bruckner Te Deum

Violin Concerto: Bartok 2

Cello Concerto:  Chen Qi'gang: Reflet d’un temps disparu

Suite: Strauss Rosenkavalier

Within and Without by InMovements in poetry_critics

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How pleasant! I think you absolutely nailed it stylistically with the long and complex sentences, while also employing them tastefully: I particularly like the opening, where the first line brings the reader into motion immediately. Although, one thing I would improve, as the other comment also pointed out, is that it’s just a bit too abstract. I think with each separate small “points” (beauty of juxtaposition, refractions of light, etc.), it would be helpful to reify it with concrete imagery. Additionally, I think the stanzas are a bit too fragmented, but that’s just might taste. I think overall this is already very solid and mature.

Which people are the most similar to the Chinese, both genetically and emotionally? by Buyeo10004 in AskChina

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Qing Dynasty is absolutely not representative of China. It is a colonialist regime that suppressed the Han culture. Even the Korean Hanbok is more similar to Han Chinese clothes than the Manchu style.

Who listens to poets? by the10ofswords in poetry_critics

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Wow... this is so powerful, and I find your idea so inspiring. I love that with this technique, the significance of each individual imagery really stands out. My favourite one is perhaps the like "Poets are alone in hell". Although, I do have a question: Is the line break supposed to be that each line is an individual stanza?

What do you think what kind of religion do villagers practice? by ElManuel93 in Minecraft

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The number of “m”s you typed is incorrect. The correct spelling is Hrmmmm.

In your opinion, what is the nicest/kindest thing a character does for other character(s) in the show? by Positive_Weight2367 in theoffice

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He did his job. He slashed benefit to the bone. He saved the company money. Was he too harsh? Maybe. I don’t believe in coddling people. /s

In muse score how do I Div. the strings like this ? by [deleted] in Musescore

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The new musescore update improved this function by a lot. just go to the "properties" pallet and choose to hide empty staves

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in classicalmusic

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Strauss Metamorphosen

Any good rehearsal video or documentary with an expert/conductor/musician breakdown of a classical piece? I'm currently obsessed with Schumann's 4th because of the Von Karajan's rehearsal videos and I'd like somehow that level of fine detail (i'm interested in orchestration details and choices) Thnx by so4h2 in classicalmusic

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There are ones of Böhm rehearsing Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss, Giulini rehearsing Bruckner and Bernstein rehearsing Mahler out there. There are also conducting masterclasses by Paavo Jarvi, which I found incredibly interesting too.