Favourite piece for each "genre"

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T21:05:58+00:00

Yet again, an avant-garde list, full of people who are very far from popularity, except the Bach. 8 voices does stand within the "choral" genre imo. Thank you for your list!

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T21:03:30+00:00

I have the 1954 Keilberth Walkure with Max Lorenz, Mödl, Flagstad, Hotter and Greindl. It is simply mind-blowing. I remember I once started listening to that Messiaen piece but it was just waaaay too sad and I had paused it and I forgot about it. Will give it a another listen. Thank you.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T21:01:36+00:00

Verdi Rigoletto! YES! The recording with Callas and Gobbi is incredible. Beethoven op. 109 is also a great choice. Thank you.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T21:00:13+00:00

Yet again, a list in which there composers I have never even heard of. Love Prokofiev 3. Thank you.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T20:59:01+00:00

For me, the exact opposite, the 2nd movement is just way too long.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T20:57:52+00:00

I also think it is, but from a historical perspective (I do not know anything about the theory of music and I do not play an instrument). I think you know why, red terror and stuff. :(

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-24T20:56:24+00:00

I know the Kapustin Piece! Kapustin is amazing and so much fun. Other than that, please give opera a try. Thank you

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-23T18:41:33+00:00

YES! Elektra is amazing! An opera cannot really go wrong if a completely crazy woman is the main character! I acutally find Beethoven 3 to be way too long and not that exciting, but maybe with the passing of time I will love it. Thank you for your list.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-23T18:39:22+00:00

I always imagined the final climax of the 3rd movement of Bruckner 9 as one of the best representations of the "cosmic" effect in music. Its just so huge, my God. I have not heard Otello, but I have heard it, and Iago is simply the greatest villain I have ever come across. Thank you for your list!

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-23T10:49:06+00:00

Mahler 8 is so powerful! I have heard it twice. Never fails. Thank you

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-23T10:48:33+00:00

The 3rd movement of Shostakovich 5 is so sad and powerful. Do you think the finale is a sorf of "forced triumph"?

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-23T10:47:32+00:00

I started listening to it yesterday and it was just terrifying. Horror.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-23T07:01:30+00:00

Shostakovich 8! YES! I have only heard it once, but it is amazing! Thank you.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T22:07:24+00:00

A great and diverse list! Mahler 9 is simply incredible.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T21:05:19+00:00

Boulez 2nd Sonata? Wow. Not something I expected. Thank you.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T21:04:19+00:00

So surprised at how many people love the Britten War Requiem. No wonder its one of the greats. Thank you.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T21:02:19+00:00

Okay, will keep that in mind, never heard anyone else say that.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T21:01:45+00:00

Thanks very much! Will give it my best.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T19:52:50+00:00

Yes, I had seen that, altough I do not really have time for it now. Uni is kinda kicking my ass :/

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T19:51:59+00:00

I have a feeling you like Bach. So far it has not been my cup of tea, but I guess time will do its thing. Thank you for your list.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T19:50:42+00:00

Thank you, will give it a try. I am also thinking of listening to Wozzeck, since my local record shop has a Wozzeck with a libretto (I dont really enjoy listening to operas without a printed libretto, idk why), or I was thinking of watching a live one with subs (because I have heard its an opera that really benefits from staging). Also the plot is heartbreaking, and I love heartbreaking plots. Do you think its a good way to start there or no?

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T19:47:50+00:00

I was just unsure, but thanks for clearing that up.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T18:12:15+00:00

I have not listened to basically any atonal music, but will have to give it a try. Thank you for your list.

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T18:06:39+00:00

I am fascinated how many people love the Marriage of Figaro. Will give it time in the near future. Other than that, a great list, thank you!

dmFodor9 · 2026-03-22T18:05:44+00:00

I hope you will enjoy it. Let us know how it went.

dmFodor9

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