Contemplazione

Adder, the cover isn't bad at all in my opinion! P.S.: admit it

BRASSìIU!! From Veloso there's my father who has several things, I've heard him passively and distractedly. I'm going to swipe something...

Great composer Mancini! I'm sure that if I heard the piece, I would recognize it by ear, but I can't remember the title...

Bonny, at your age I thought like you, so I believe it’s just a matter of time; eventually, you will be able to appreciate a Mahler, a Schoenberg, or an orchestral Scriabin. Ravel and Debussy are the dividing line that truly separates the "classical" from the "modern," so I would recommend you start with them one day (especially the first book of Debussy’s Preludes for piano, played by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, which were reviewed, among other things, on deb by the legendary Grasshopper). I'm surprised by the lack of appreciation for Rachmaninoff, considering he offered music that was undeniably romantic in style, not avant-garde, even though it was in the midst of the 20th century. The 4 Piano Concertos, in particular, are some of the most melodic and lyrical pieces there are, especially the 2nd and 4th, which I recommend you start with if you’re not already familiar with them. As for the Brandenburg Concertos, I'm happy to defer to you, especially since it’s a hot potato ;-))) Anyway, Bach is the best at expressing perfection. But since this world has always been very imperfect, I find him a bit "unhuman." Therefore, despite considering him perhaps the greatest and most important of all, he is not my favorite; that would be Chopin. Gershwin is a different story in my opinion!

Hi Meli, I see you enjoy orchestral jazz! So I won't hesitate to recommend a classic from the Duke, namely "Ellington At Newport 1956 (Complete)," a double CD that's very swing. Or a fantastic collaboration, "Sinatra-Basie," from Reprise. Or even Mingus's masterpiece, "The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady," for a ten-piece ensemble. For an explosive rhythm in a small combo, go straight for Lee Morgan's "The Sidewinder" and Horace Silver's "Song For My Father." Bonny, what are your favorites? Why don't you review a nice classical album too, since you're passionate and knowledgeable? By the way, is it possible that no one here knows Francy "mille buchi"? She was famous in Rome eur!;-)

I don't know, thanks for the tip! Coincidentally, that live is actually from Philology...

Get sick more often ;-) Here’s Jake, this is the Italian jazz I prefer; during that time there were many noteworthy things in my opinion. I have in my hands a double CD from an unknown label, "Live At JazzBO '90," featuring this lineup: Enrico Rava, Massimo Urbani, Franco D'Andrea, Giovanni Tommaso, Aldo Romano!! Not too shabby, huh? Anyway, now I feel compelled to review some "correct" Italian jazz myself;-)

I can picture the after-dinner ;-) Welcome to Mr. Giovanni, who I already like!

I quote Galakordi!

Hi dear ones and welcome as usual! Jake, thanks but... what do you want? I'm the only one left now ;-) Francesco, which sonatas do you prefer? The first five are also wonderful, perhaps less Scriabinesque, but fascinating, like a Chopin who has lost his marbles! Thank you Giovanni for talking about synesthesia; by the way, he was obsessed with colors, to the point of specifying in some scores even the colored lights that were supposed to accompany the various orchestral parts. He even went so far as to play on a piano with keys of various colors, arranged asymmetrically (so that there was no orderly and logical arrangement of the reds, for instance), playing notes connected by chromatic ties, no longer tonal. Ole and ThirdEye, this Scriabin was out of his mind, he was a weirdo full of ticks, dangerous to himself (once he cut the tendons in his fingers with a knife), but brimming with creativity and originality, not to mention a good dose of genius. I recommend (and suggest to everyone) to read something about him online to get a clearer idea! Hal, thanks, but it's also nice to see YOU here ;-) Bonny, he he granted, as long as you then go look for this record, which you will definitely like, considering the esteem you have for the performer. P.S.: are you referring to the Nocturnes by Chopin played by him? I have other versions of the Nocturnes (perhaps the music I love the most), how is his? (useless question, if you say eternal glory!). Hi Emanué, thank you!