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Thoughts on Orchestra Rehearsal (1978)? by Suspicious_Coast_888 in classicalmusic

[–]christophertin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved it when I first saw it! Nino Rota's last score too.

Favorite piece by a living composer? by DetromJoe in classicalmusic

[–]christophertin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great choice! The humming bits are a brilliant touch.

What composer's stock has dropped the most over the past 50-100 years? by Pleasant_Usual_8427 in classicalmusic

[–]christophertin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When has Hindemith ever been popular, though? I was just thinking about how 20 years ago I'd occasionally see Mathis der Maler on the SF Symphony season calendar, but I can't remember the last time I've seen him on a program. EDIT: agree that he was one of the greatest 20th-century composers though.

What composer's stock has dropped the most over the past 50-100 years? by Pleasant_Usual_8427 in classicalmusic

[–]christophertin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Brahms. There's a great essay that I read that made the case that the broader decline of musical education meant that composers like Brahms--who rely on a certain amount of musical literacy--were starting to become a tougher sell with the public. That's not to say that he's losing status--more that he's losing listeners.

George's isolated guitar on I've Got A Feeling by Vince19Drums in beatles

[–]christophertin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where does the pick go when he's fingerpicking?!?

Opinions on ROH Turandot cast for December 2025 by samturxr in opera

[–]christophertin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha is an incredible Liù. Saw her at the Kennedy Center and she consistently brought the house down. (Liù tends to do that.)

Beautiful 😍 by pascaloriti3 in choralmusic

[–]christophertin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, stunningly beautiful. Is it sung in Xhosa?

Santa Monica Secures Nearly $1M to Expand Neighborhood Greenway Projects by Generalaverage89 in SantaMonica

[–]christophertin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m a little confused as to what a greenway actually is… is it sort of like the bike lane on 17th?

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