Isabeau
(sou' tex) | | Posted: Jun 05, 2013 - 20:18 | |
Antonio! Antonio! Ma Bella!! *swoon*
The Jimmy Page of his day... women did faint.
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devilturtle
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A timeless classic! Musical Genius! Nothing like it... except maybe Yakety Sax.
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Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 21:04 | |
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DJ_BellsEye
| | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 20:58 | |
Thank you.
Albinoni's Adagio next please!
Did you see the movie Gallipoli? That film made the adagio famous.
But Vivaldi- it's late Tuesday night, i'm writing, i need just a little more creative juice,
so i check out RP and see what's playing... ... ...
Vivaldi's 4 Seasons, on RP, latenight... ... ...
nice.
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2013 - 09:34 | |
WonderLizard wrote:
I believe that Vivaldi was very well known during his lifetime and enjoyed popularity for his musical innovations across Europe; witness commissions from various nobility, his eminence in the Venetian opera in the early 18th century, and his notorious nickname, The Red Priest. While he wasn't as popular as many of his contemporaries, notably Scarlatti, his long, profuse career and almost continuous patronage would give testament to some renown. Nobles didn't commission works nor did patrons attend operas of a composer whose work wasn't highly regarded.
Cool. Thanks. I think they meant he was not internationally famous. But point taken. If I had to think of the band that in 200 years people will look back on and say 'why weren't they huge?' No doubt about it — it would be Gomez. |
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vanmas
(Leiden, Netherlands) | | Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 01:54 | |
It's winter time! Only for a short moment...
Te whole peace would be nice on Radio Paradise!
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LizK
(Houston, Texas) | | Posted: Dec 30, 2012 - 17:42 | |
kcar wrote:
Gotta agree with cavetroll: this version does feel rushed and quite forced at times, like the players are really trying to punch this up for a modern audience. Some of Kennedy's playing of the Four Seasons is amazing, though, especially "Winter."
Thank you for the purchasing recommendation. I found this lagniappe to be sublime. |
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lily34
(GTFO) | | Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 08:46 | |
ziakut wrote:The violin is heartbreakingly beautiful. it is.  |
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion) | | Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 08:46 | |
The violin is heartbreakingly beautiful.
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cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.) | | Posted: Sep 27, 2012 - 13:06 | |
You know, if this Tony character keeps it up, he could be famous some day.
What?
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Toke
(Bournemouth UK) | | Posted: Sep 27, 2012 - 13:06 | |
I think Nigel was born to play 'Vivaldi' as it so suits his agression, wonderful interpretation. Gets a solid 9 from me. |
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rpdevotee
(San Jose, CA) | | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 00:51 | |
WonderLizard wrote:
I believe that Vivaldi was very well known during his lifetime and enjoyed popularity for his musical innovations across Europe; witness commissions from various nobility, his eminence in the Venetian opera in the early 18th century, and his notorious nickname, The Red Priest. While he wasn't as popular as many of his contemporaries, notably Scarlatti, his long, profuse career and almost continuous patronage would give testament to some renown. Nobles didn't commission works nor did patrons attend operas of a composer whose work wasn't highly regarded.
Thanks for the insight, WonderLizard... Very articulate and impressive commentary—particularly considering the time limitation of the music we heard. |
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expatlar
(Michoacan, Mexico) | | Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 14:46 | |
Thanks. Right music right time, I guess. I didn't even bother to play 'Rate a Record'. Just.. thanks.
Larry and Rosa in the mountains of Michoacan
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Nerubo
(Denver, CO) | | Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 14:46 | |
Why doesn't anyone ever crank this up on the train?
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aelfheld
| | Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 14:46 | |
Wouldn't it be nice if the adagio and presto followed?
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vanmas
(Leiden, Netherlands) | | Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 04:32 | |
Beautiful!
Always thinking of Italy when I hear Vivaldi.
The four seasons are to famous for me...
He has made more, much special music!
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WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 08:31 | |
rdo wrote:I watch Classical on my cable service at home a lot. You know, the listening channels. I once saw a very interesting factoid that Vivaldi was not well known when he was alive. It goes to show, some band none of us may never have even heard of yet could be the toast of the town in 200 years. I believe that Vivaldi was very well known during his lifetime and enjoyed popularity for his musical innovations across Europe; witness commissions from various nobility, his eminence in the Venetian opera in the early 18th century, and his notorious nickname, The Red Priest. While he wasn't as popular as many of his contemporaries, notably Scarlatti, his long, profuse career and almost continuous patronage would give testament to some renown. Nobles didn't commission works nor did patrons attend operas of a composer whose work wasn't highly regarded. |
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gemtag
(Texas) | | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 08:21 | |
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malvey254
| | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 08:19 | |
Vivaldi - a mere 0.7 higher in rating than Pearl Jam's "Black" which was played a couple hours ago. RP is the great equalizer.
Also - this is has DOUBLE the rating of the David Byrne song (The Revolution - 4.4) that preceded it. Viva contrast!
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 14:51 | |
I watch Classical on my cable service at home a lot. You know, the listening channels. I once saw a very interesting factoid that Vivaldi was not well known when he was alive. It goes to show, some band none of us may never have even heard of yet could be the toast of the town in 200 years.
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Grammarcop
(Upriver from Zug Island) | | Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 14:50 | |
I'm making plans for Nigel. Heh, heh, heh...
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Dahlia_Gumbo
(San Francisco) | | Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 14:49 | |
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Stingray
("ANONYMOUS INTERNET") | | Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 14:47 | |
Nigel, you bore me! Only one thing you are not - a punk! |
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colt4x5
(scrambling.) | | Posted: Mar 21, 2012 - 22:01 | |
fredriley wrote:
I could just fancy a pizza quattro stagioni right now :o)
Brilliant, Fred. Order me one, too. |
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3enny_3lanco
(Vancouver, B.C.) | | Posted: Jan 18, 2012 - 10:08 | |
My whole office is loving this! Thanks Bill.
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KalleB
(German Plain) | | Posted: Dec 17, 2011 - 17:18 | |
My rating scale for "godlike".
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jberko
(Franklin, TN) | | Posted: Dec 17, 2011 - 17:14 | |
This is one of the finest pieces of music ever made.
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ozzie1313
| | Posted: Oct 15, 2011 - 10:50 | |
So evocative and transcendant.
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Dahlia_Gumbo
(San Francisco) | | Posted: Sep 13, 2011 - 21:35 | |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Aug 13, 2011 - 12:34 | |
absolutely love this... wonderful...
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