The Eternal Breakfast Debate in a New Place

[Don Petter]

I know the Petite Suite but have never heard of Rota

Maybe it's not your turn?

[french frank]

have never heard of Rota

Don't you go to the pictures, mercs?

Another 'List' might have been 'not classical at all', though, as film music goes (or even as films go), 8 ½ probably wouldn't be considered with Jurassic Park and Gladiator (both on CFM this weekend).

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Don't you go to the pictures, mercs?

Most of Fellini's - but perhaps most widely known for the Music for The Godfather.

[mercia]

[is that opus 8.5 then ?] .... so do we assume it is Georgia's personal taste in music that dominates Clem, Petroc & Martin's playlists then ? or isn't she particularly the producer of Breakfast as such ?

[french frank]

so do we assume it is Georgia's personal taste in music that dominates Clem, Petroc & Martin's playlists then ? or isn't she particularly the producer of Breakfast as such ?

I don't think so:

"I produce Radio 3's drivetime programme In Tune, with daily live music, interviews and arts news. I also work on the station's Live in Concert and Late Junction strands as well as The BBC Proms, broadcast live from The Royal Albert Hall."

[Bax-of-Delights]

She did go into hyperbolic overdrive this morning over Monterverdi Vespers. "Stunning", "most wonderful music ever" etc etc. I don't think overcooking a piece of music because it is your personal favourite helps the new listener on board - especially if that new listener doesn't think much of it.

[muzzer]

If she produces In Tune that's a whole other can of worms ;) And as for the Proms, OT but SK on the Mahler made me reach for a bucket and the off switch simultaneously.

[kernelbogey]

[...] though, as film music goes (or even as films go), 8 ½ probably wouldn't be considered with Jurassic Park and Gladiator (both on CFM this weekend).

The very moving - if you've watched the whole film - ending to Fellini's Eight and a Half - Nino Rota's magical circus music from 3'.0". (The white-clad child playing the flute at the end represents the director/protagonist's young self.)

[french frank]

I don't think overcooking a piece of music because it is your personal favourite helps the new listener on board - especially if that new listener doesn't think much of it.

I know I've banged on about this before but I can't see any musical rationale for anyone - guests, presenters, producers - choosing music because they like it. However much they enthuse about it, does that really help other people to like it too? There is an entertainment value if Guest X chooses favourites provided listeners are interested in learning what Guest X likes. IOW, they're interested in the guest not the music. And if a comedian, hopefully there will be some good jokes too

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I know I've banged on about this before

Do keep banging on, ff. It needs to be said. The music is becoming less and less important on R3; all that matters is what someone else thinks of it - either a guest or a tweeter/texter.

[Ockeghem's Razor]

Do keep banging on, ff. It needs to be said. The music is becoming less and less important on R3; all that matters is what someone else thinks of it - either a guest or a tweeter/texter.

Indeed. Not to mention constant trailers for future programmes, one of which was partially played over a piece by Finzi on'Sunday Morning' today. No apology, no acknowledgement of error, just the same trailer blithely played again in full.

[Bax-of-Delights]

Indeed. Not to mention constant trailers for future programmes, one of which was partially played over a piece by Finzi on'Sunday Morning' today. No apology, no acknowledgement of error, just the same trailer blithely played again in full.

You know, I don't listen much to R3 these days but, boy, have I heard that trailer for tonight's Prom - the Lutoslawski? If I've heard it about 10 times in approx 30 minutes of listening each day over the last week how many times has it been rolled out for those who have R3 on all day. Does it make me want to tune in? No.

And yes, the Finzi was ruined by the trailer intrusion and I forsaw what was coming immediately afterwards: "If you liked the Finzi, you will like this". Cue, the trailer.

[french frank]

all that matters is what someone else thinks of it - either a guest or a tweeter/texter.

Or it's in this week's Top 20 chart ...? This is NOT knowledgeable specialists 'leading' listeners to - what is it the Trust's review survey says? - 'the station help[ing to] build your appreciation of music and culture'. It's a DIY-marketing exercise.

[DavidA]

She did go into hyperbolic overdrive this morning over Monterverdi Vespers. "Stunning", "most wonderful music ever" etc etc. I don't think overcooking a piece of music because it is your personal favourite helps the new listener on board - especially if that new listener doesn't think much of it.

If you want to hear hyperbolic overdrive, try Marherita Taylor on Classic FM. It's quite amusing for a few minutes. After that it becomes annoying. ("ohhhh. how. blissfull")

[Serial_Apologist]

If you want to hear hyperbolic overdrive, try Marherita Taylor on Classic FM. It's quite amusing for a few minutes. After that it becomes annoying. ("ohhhh. how. blissfull")

Welcome to the forum, DavidA - very daring of you to mention a certain other radio station in your opening post!