Classical Music

usonian

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11. I needed the Kaufmann and Damrau.

Wed Jul 16, 2025, 12:51 AM

Jul 16

Reminds me

• To lose a few pounds
• To not waste a deep voice like I did for ages
• To appreciate a fine suit, which I haven't worn in countless decades (This IS California), and item #1 helps.
• That my stubble beard, which I keep to protect my skin, is a really good thing, that
• Music is divine and passionate.
• And some other things.

I saw you sneak in the Brahms. I have a transcription by Max Reger, and I have to admit, the orchestral version is light years ahead, and I love my piano pieces, including quite a few transcriptions.

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Just had a verklempt moment. My ma would sing the chorus part of this [View all] sprinkleeninow Jul 15 OP

Happy Birthday, I love you!!! elleng Jul 15 #1

Now Imma more verklempt! 🩷 sprinkleeninow Jul 15 #2

Which tune? usonian Jul 15 #3

Not my birthday. Just hearing part of this piece sprinkleeninow Jul 15 #4

You expressed... sprinkleeninow Jul 15 #5

1:00 mark on the video. That part. sprinkleeninow Jul 15 #6

It's the first of the Merry Widow Watzes usonian Jul 16 #8

First 3 links are blocking my access sayin' sprinkleeninow Jul 16 #9

That video performance.... sprinkleeninow Jul 16 #10

I needed the Kaufmann and Damrau. usonian Jul 16 #11

Classical especially is therapeutic. sprinkleeninow Jul 16 #12

I just trim it all very short. I'll look into it. usonian Jul 16 #13

IIRC, Tales of Hoffman melody is depressing. sprinkleeninow Jul 15 #7