Recent questions tagged classical music

Description : Do you have a favorite Beethoven symphony?

Last Answer : I'm not excessively fond of Beethoven, and I find the Ninth tiresome. I wish it didn't win the annual top-100 all-stars on the local classical station every year, but I think people keep voting for ... likely to sing along with in the car is the Seventh. So I guess you could call that my favorite.

Description : Can I use Schubert's Winterreise album in one of my films?

Last Answer : Although the music is public domain, the performances themselves are likely to be protected under copyright. I’m not a copyright attorney, but I think you would have to pay at least a license fee to use a particular performance.

Description : Can you recommend classical music to listen to while studying?

Last Answer : Mozart-Piano Concerto No. 21 – Andante Beethoven-Romance Violin Liszt – Liebestraum Chopin- Nocturne Opus No 2

Description : What are the greatest festive, celebratory and triumphant sounding classical music?

Last Answer : answer:Vivaldi Four Seasons. Start with spring

Description : What is some classical music you find underrated?

Last Answer : answer:The symphonies of Ralph Vaughn Williams have been underrated for many years, but are now gaining respect. At least cognescenti no longer sneer when saying English Pastoral School . Korngold's ... little known, but his other symphonies, concerti and choral works are well worth listening to.

Description : What makes a classic a classic?

Last Answer : Time… and timeless design

Description : Figure out the name of this song?

Last Answer : By song, do you mean an instrumental or vocal piece. What are (or is) the instrument(s)? Can you narrow down the period? Baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist, modern, etc? You could also call ... and ask. Or go online and check the schedule and time; often the play list will be available.

Description : Can anyone suggest a good recording of the Schubert song "Am Meer"?

Last Answer : Any recording by Peter Schreier or Dietrich Fischer-Diskau would be top notch. Try this link: http://www.amazon.com/Schubert-schöne-Müllerin-Winterreise-Schwanengesang/dp/samples/B0000C6IW3/ref=dp_tracks_all_1/103-7571452-1232645?ie=UTF8&qid;=1178750638&sr;=8-1#disc_1

Description : Where can I find a recording of Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and "Lincoln Potrait" with Henry Fonda?

Last Answer : answer:Looks like it's on this cd collection: http://www.amazon.com/Copland-Collection-Orchestral-Ballet-1936-1948/dp/B000NTEPZY/ref=sr_1_2/002-3321148-3404056?ie=UTF8&s;=music&qid;=1183303763&sr;=8-2 ... want to see if your library has it, many libraries have a quite extensive music collection.

Description : What is Joshua Bell's best album?

Last Answer : Based on ratings/reviews, his Vivaldi – The Four Seasons album is his best, followed by, Voice of The Violin.