Re msg 28, a figure of speech I realise but wouldn't it be grand if primary school teachers actually introduced Smetana's chamber music to their pupils with or without the reference to tinnitus. Actually I'd be surprised if many A level music students have been so enjoined by their teachers but I'd be glad to be corrected.
Should BBC presenters express judgements on the performance?
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Originally posted by amcluesent View PostTo be fair to Tom Service, he did give a decent interval after the Beethoven Nine before giving us a load of unwanted tosh.
He really has turned into a buffoon (he used to be ok).Last edited by Nick Armstrong; 27-07-12, 21:19. Reason: Correcting word order following ff's gentle reproof ;)"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by Caliban View PostHe did... but after his coronary-inducing, hysterical roar of "HE HERE IS!!!!!" greeted the astounding, astonishing event of Barenboim appearing on stage shortly before the performance started, I was on tenterhooks for the Man Most In Need Of Intravenous Diazepam to bellow seconds after the final chord.
He really has turned into a buffoon (he used to be ok).
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Originally posted by Beef Oven View PostDon't knock Diazepam, I'm on 10mgr per day as a muscle relaxant for a trapped nerve in my thigh. Taken with 4 double G&Ts and 2 continental lagers it's woozily wonderful (although if you put your head down anywhere, you tend not to wake up for 9 hours).
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I was advocating its use, mind you, rather than knocking it!"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by Caliban View Posthis coronary-inducing, hysterical roar of "HE HERE IS!!!!!"It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by Caliban View PostHe really has turned into a buffoon (he used to be ok).
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Originally posted by french frank View PostDid he really shout: HE HERE IS!!!!! ?
Check out the repeat..."...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by caliban View Postyup. Nearly fell off me bike
Check out the repeat...
(I put all those in caps but have had them lower cased and been ordered not to shout )It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by french frank View Postis he here? Here he is. He is here. Here is he. He here is ....
(I put all those in caps but have had them lower cased and been ordered not to shout )
Oh ok! I see... i got the words in the wrong order! Sorry!
I think it was "HERE HE IS!!!!!!"
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by french frank View PostJust asking"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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