http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 14 May 2009 01:24:34 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/feed/? http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-discussion-f3/suzuki-for-violin-t19.htm Admin So far, there are 10 volumes to it, some of them which has second violin or piano accompany part.
Although myself never used one, I think they are good books, just by looking at them.
It makes want to play violin again lol]]> Classical Discussion Thu, 14 May 2009 01:24:34 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-discussion-f3/suzuki-for-violin-t19.htm#19 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-discussion-f3/suzuki-for-violin-t19.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-2-10-2009-t18.htm Admin I wasn't able to come online because of sickness, but I'm back now. Sorry for long absent. Title: Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Date: 1721 Total Runtime: approx. 21 minutes This is the second unaccompanied cello suite by Bach. Unlike the first one, this one is in minor key (in fact, all six cello suites are major-minor keys repeating). The first movement is somewhat famous, although it is not as famous as the first one. Still, it has very ... Daily Classics Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:25:37 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-2-10-2009-t18.htm#18 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-2-10-2009-t18.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-30-2009-t16.htm Admin Title: Wie schoen leuchtet der Morgenstern Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Date: 1725 Total Runtime: approx. 24 minutes This is BWV 0001, a cantata by Bach. BWV is sort of like category tag for all Bach's work. The title is translated to "How beautifully gleams the morning star." It is very religious music, just many of Bach's other ones. This cantata is made up of six movements: I. Colo, Wie schoen leuchtet der Morgenstern II. Recitativo, du wahrer Gottes ... Daily Classics Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:02:14 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-30-2009-t16.htm#16 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-30-2009-t16.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-26-2009-t15.htm Admin Title: Carment Suite No. 2 Composer: Georges Bizet Date: 1875 Total Runtime: approx. 22 minutes This is the second suite for the Georges Bizet's opera, Carmen. Where the Carment Suite No. 1 was mostly about the prelude to the acts in the opera, Carmen Suite no. 2 is more like opera's theme music collection. There are lots of well-known tunes are in this Suite, such as Habanera. This suite is composed of six movements: I. Marche de Contrebandiers II. Habanera III. ... Daily Classics Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:17:15 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-26-2009-t15.htm#15 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-26-2009-t15.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-discussion-f3/wanna-classical-music-score-t14.htm Admin Do you want the score for the certain classical music, but don't want spend money on it? Well, then, here is the website for you. It is called International Music Score Library Project (aka IMSLP). It is a website dedicated to the classical music score. They have huge amount of music for you to download, for FREE! Although, I suggest you buy your own copy of score, because of many reasons, many times buying is just expensive, or you cannnot find some music scores. This is very ... Classical Discussion Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:19:50 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-discussion-f3/wanna-classical-music-score-t14.htm#14 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-discussion-f3/wanna-classical-music-score-t14.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-composers-f2/georges-bizet-in-the-carment-suite-no-1-iii-aragonaise-t12.htm Admin The third movement of the Carment Suite No. 1 by Georges Bizet is called Aragonaise. Aragonaise means "dance of Aragon", a region in Spain. It is the prelude for the Act IV of opera, Carmen, by Georges Bizet himself. The Act IV of the opera Carmen is the climax of the opera. It is the last act of the entire opera, and it is also where the clash between two of main characters happen and end in the saddest way. Bizet wrote this prelude to the Act IV to be very sharp and ... Classical Composers Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:48:21 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-composers-f2/georges-bizet-in-the-carment-suite-no-1-iii-aragonaise-t12.htm#12 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/classical-composers-f2/georges-bizet-in-the-carment-suite-no-1-iii-aragonaise-t12.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-25-2009-t10.htm Admin Title: Piano Sonata in A minor Composer: Franz Schubert Date: 1825 Total Runtime: approx. 30 minutes This is one of piano sonatas by Schubert. In many piano competitions, the first movement of this piece is often played. It has very soft, yet elegant melody throughout the sonata's four movements. This is piece is consists of four movements: I. Moderato II. Andanta poco mosso III. Scherzo: allegro vivace - Trio: un poco piu lento IV. Rondo (Allegro vivace) Daily Classics Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:19:08 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-25-2009-t10.htm#10 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-25-2009-t10.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-24-2009-t9.htm Admin Title: Symphony No. 9 in E minor "from New World" Composer: Antonin Dvorak Date: 1893 Total Runtime: approx. 44 minutes Very famous piece by Antonin Dvorak. It is also known as the New World Symphony. It was composed during his stay in America, from 1892 to 1895. When it was performed for the first time, many American people thought that this piece was "American" music, with lots of references to Black spiritual music and Native American ritual music. However, ... Daily Classics Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:51:10 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-24-2009-t9.htm#9 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-24-2009-t9.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-23-2009-t8.htm Admin Title: Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G major Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Date: 1720 Total Runtime: approx. 20 minutes This is the first suite from what is known as Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello (from BWV 1007 to BWV 1012). This is very well-known cello suite that has been transcribed to other instruments as well (like viola). It is so well known that the first movement of the first suite is frequently used in the movies, TV shows, and films. Also it is the easier ... Daily Classics Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:33:01 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-23-2009-t8.htm#8 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-23-2009-t8.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-22-2009-t7.htm Admin Title: Carmen Fantasy Composer: Pablo de Sarasate Date: around 1883 Total Runtim: approx. 13 minutes This piece is the variation of the themes from the opera Carmen, by Georges Bizet. However, unlike Carmen Suites by Bizet, this Carmen Fantasy is mainly for the violin solo. All movements are solo violin movements and very little orchestral back up. This is another way to enjoy the musics from the Carmen. Usually all movements are combine to make one long music piece. This ... Daily Classics Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:48:11 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-22-2009-t7.htm#7 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-22-2009-t7.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-21-2009-t6.htm Admin Title: Violin Sonata in G minor BWV 1001 Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Date: 1720 Total Runtime: approx. 18 minutes This is one of six works by Bach known as Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin (Bwv 1001 - BWV 1006). Although it was written in 1720, it was first published in 1802. Also, it lacks one flat, even though it is G minor. This sonata is consists of four movements I. Adagio II. Fuga (allegro) III. Siciliano IV. Presto Daily Classics Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:51:15 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-21-2009-t6.htm#6 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-21-2009-t6.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-20-2009-t5.htm Admin Title: Etudes of Chopin Op. 10 Composer: Frederic Chopin Date: 1833 Total Runtime: approx. 27 minutes One of two Chopin's Etude series (Op. 10 and Op. 25, there are also one set of three without opus numbers). These etudes are for solo piano to show the skills for wrist and finger movements. No. 4 of this etude (op. 10) is especially famous among many pianists. This etude is consists of 12 parts I. C major II. A minor III. E major IV. C-sharp minor V. G-flat major VI. ... Daily Classics Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:09:59 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-20-2009-t5.htm#5 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-20-2009-t5.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-19-2009-t4.htm Admin Title: Carmen Suite No. 1 Composer: Georges Bizet Date: 1875 Total Runtime: Approx. 13 minutes This is orchestral suite from the excerpts from the opera, Carmen, by Bizet himself. There is also Carmen Suite No. 2. Georges Bizet's Carmen is also famous that other composers, like Sarasate, wrote pieces after the opera's theme musics. It is composed of five excerpts from the opera: I. Les Toreadors (Introduction to Act I) II. Prelude (Prelude to Act I) III. Aragonaise ... Daily Classics Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:51:41 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-19-2009-t4.htm#4 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-19-2009-t4.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-18-2009-t3.htm Admin Title: Variations on a Theme of Paganini Composer: Johannes Brahms Date: 1866 Total Runtime: approx. 21 minutes This is the piano solo variations for the Paganini's Caprice number 24. This piece was written 15 years after the Liszt's Paganini Variations, but Brahms's one is the most famous one among the pianists. It is written for the solo piano, and is written in two volumes. Daily Classics Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:35:22 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-18-2009-t3.htm#3 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-18-2009-t3.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-15-2009-t2.htm Admin Title: 24 Caprices by Paganini Composer: Niccolo Paganini Date: 1819 Total Runtime: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes Very famous violin solo works by Paganini. It is Paganini's first work (Opus 1). It is more like etude, where each caprice tests individual skills. These Caprices are so famous that many other composers wrote Variations (like Brahms). Here are the names of 24 Caprices: 1. Andante 2. Moderato 3. Presto - Sostenuto 4. Maestoso 5. Agitato 6. Lento 7. ... Daily Classics Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:16:34 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-15-2009-t2.htm#2 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-15-2009-t2.htm http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-13-2009-t1.htm Admin Title: Holberg Suite, Op. 40 Composer: Edvard Grieg Date: 1884 Total Runtime: Approx. 21 minutes More correct title would be Suite from the Holberg's Time. One of lesser famous work done by Grieg. It is written to celebrate anniversary of playwriter, Ludwig Holberg. It is in five movements: I. Praeludium II. Sarabande III. Gavotte IV. Air V. Rigaudon Daily Classics Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:07:11 GMT http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-13-2009-t1.htm#1 http://urclassicalmusic.topic-ideas.com/daily-classics-f1/daily-classics-of-1-13-2009-t1.htm