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Overrated, Underrated and Rightly Rated Classical Composers
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Overrated, Underrated and Rightly Rated Classical Composers

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Brad Shorr

These ratings of  Baroque and early Classical composers are of course subjective. Consider them conversation-starters in the exploration of great music. Overrated Composers Ludwig van Beethoven. No question that Beethoven’s symphonies are incredible, as are many of his other works.…

The Three Faces of Mozart
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The Three Faces of Mozart

Posted on February 8, 2019April 29, 2019 by Brad Shorr

A Review of Mozart’s Letters, Mozart’s Life, Edited and Translated by Robert Spaethling Studying a person’s letters is an excellent way to explore an individual’s life and personality, and Robert Spaethling’s edition of Wolfgang Mozart’s letters makes the experience especially…

Baroque and Classical Opera Recommendations
Music

Baroque and Classical Opera Recommendations

Posted on January 6, 2019January 7, 2019 by Brad Shorr

My parents dragged me to operas from the time I was about 10, but it never took. The crazy plots, the wild costumes, the interminable performances, the soprano sounding like she got her big toe caught in a mousetrap ……

Classical Music Recommendations for Fellow Beginners
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Classical Music Recommendations for Fellow Beginners

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Brad Shorr

This lengthy list of great music compositions is intended to give fellow beginners many hours of good listening options. I’ve listened to all of them at least once, and I think the common denominator among the ones I like best…

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