Classical Music & Culture
Today is Sunday, July 06th, 2008
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Recordings of repertoire that is a little bit off the beaten track are most welcome as source material for The Weekly Quiz.
Dear Miss Mussel,
As I did my PhD thesis on synfire chains I am well placed to answer any enquiries you ...
Oh dear! All I meant was that I first heard a of the story from you and then went ...
I'm not sure if I had the tip of the iceberg because I'm cold or because I'm a skimmer.
Or ...
Honestly, I don't think that answer is at all compelling. Movies are an integral part of contemporary culture to which ... Hello and thanks for your comment! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Yefim's playing. It's always lovely to ...
It's true that the Brahms First Piano Concerto hasn't changed, but each pianist plays it slightly differently, of course. ... I'll go have a look...thanks! 
Tharaud is very good in Couperin, and his disc of Rameau is equally fine. Re Tic Tac Choc, there ... Thanks Ian...I was thinking I should have a look through my copy of The Rest Is Noise but this website ...
as far as books ("load of crap" - larkin) are concerned, and depending on the amount of time you have, ...