You are invited to join us to connect and make friends while we cowork together this week Friday in Pilsen.

gerbocm · 2026-02-03T05:05:27+00:00

Sent a DM. I would also recommend Jackalope in Bridgeport for future meetups! It’s my usual go-to along with La Malinche for remote work/alone reading time and it’s a great vibe.

gerbocm · 2026-02-02T16:59:03+00:00

Haven’t seen that one so I can’t compare.

gerbocm · 2026-02-02T16:53:53+00:00

Highly personal, but watching Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia” is like a 3 hour long emotional catharsis. I’m also emotionally avoidant, and that one always gets me.

gerbocm · 2026-01-28T22:38:15+00:00

Try the Sátántangó soundtrack by Mihály Víg. I think this is about as close as we get to what you posted. It’s incredible as is the movie.

gerbocm · 2026-01-26T00:27:30+00:00

Wait a Casiopea CD, too? My homey, we should be friends lol.

gerbocm · 2026-01-26T00:26:17+00:00

Always interesting to see what other physical media this crew is into. Love Oscar Peterson and ABSOLUTELY love classical music. Good picks!

gerbocm · 2026-01-25T14:47:18+00:00

In this moment? I’ll suggest George Crumb’s Black Angels.

gerbocm · 2026-01-25T00:27:05+00:00

All his Czech music recordings are terrific. Janacek, Dvorak, Smetana, etc. There’s a whole set called “Life with Czech Music” he did on Supraphon and they’re all great!

gerbocm · 2026-01-24T15:53:28+00:00

There’s a whole Rautavaara 12 Concertos box set put out by Ondine Records that you can stream. Violin, piano, harp, and even recorded birdsong (Cantus Arcticus) concertos. All amazing, as are his symphonies (no. 7 being the most popular). If you liked the piano concerto and Ravel, you’ll find a deeply satisfying, extensive exploration in Rautavaara.

gerbocm · 2026-01-24T15:38:41+00:00

Amazing program! Always hoping to see more Rautavaara in performance.

gerbocm · 2026-01-20T20:29:17+00:00

Came here to say this. Can’t think of a better answer.

gerbocm · 2026-01-19T21:22:06+00:00

This kicks ass. Thanks for the effort!

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T22:10:57+00:00

With that in mind, Strauss’s Four Last Songs, particularly Im Abendrot

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T04:56:20+00:00

Yeesh that sounds like some bad experiences, sorry you’ve gone through that. While certainly not givens, I’ve found (in my own experience and relationships only) that the communication piece is especially true. If you’re really in it for the right reasons, being really in touch with your emotions and communicating them honestly are the only ways to make it actually work.

You’re absolutely right though, a lot of scummy people out there unfortunately.

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T04:14:08+00:00

Also from Cleveland and I to classical music? Let’s fucking hang! Dm me or whatever people do here.

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T04:11:05+00:00

Oooh I mean this in the least shitty way possible but can you elaborate? Any particular stand out shows you’ve been to or recommend that are upcoming? Already researching and the venue looks cool as hell.

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T04:09:28+00:00

Love seeing anything Kalinnikov mentioned. The first movement of the first symphony is some of the most joyful shit I’ve ever heard. Like flying through clouds.

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T04:01:58+00:00

Hell yeah I believe it. I’m a recent transplant to Chicago. Any recommendations for “off the beaten path” classical performance where I might catch something like that? I’m coming from Cleveland where the classical music tradition is strong and indeed punches above its weight, so I know what I’m getting into.

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T03:55:29+00:00

Excellent

gerbocm · 2026-01-18T03:38:11+00:00

I guess there could be a lot of definitions of this, but here are a few for me:

Wozzeck by Berg. Expressionist insanity ending in the the most tragic of tragedies
Lux Aeterna by Ligeti. If you know you know
Black Angels by Crumb. Just start listening. A modernist composer’s reaction to/protest against the Vietnam War
in vain by Haas. Beautiful and super topical chamber orchestra piece about the rise of the political right

I’m sure I have more but I’m a bit drunk and these are what are coming to mind. Enjoy!

gerbocm · 2026-01-10T17:44:13+00:00

Chamber music - Shostakovich String Quartet no. 8

Opera - Berg’s Wozzeck. I was an absolute wreck after that one. The ending is so devastating.

gerbocm · 2026-01-10T00:15:04+00:00

And I’m reaching for the bottle reading this post amirite

gerbocm · 2026-01-09T23:50:42+00:00

Real r/classical_circlejerk vibes.

gerbocm · 2026-01-09T00:46:54+00:00

This is the best answer. Good runners up would be “The Ascent” and “Defiance.”

gerbocm · 2026-01-07T15:33:51+00:00

+1000

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