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  • antongould
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    • Nov 2010
    • 8792

    Originally posted by salymap View Post
    Today after enjoying Lieut Kije on TtN, when the opening of Hansel & Gretel was played on Breakfast I almost felt Christmassy. But the dratted Bolero has just spoiled that mood.

    How very could they
    Morning Lady Sidcup

    What a shame - didn't hear it but is it true that Ravel didn't like Bolero? I'm sure I read that somewhere - his views on Breakfast and SMP weren't mentioned.

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    • cloughie
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      • Dec 2011
      • 22128

      Originally posted by antongould View Post
      Morning Lady Sidcup

      What a shame - didn't hear it but is it true that Ravel didn't like Bolero? I'm sure I read that somewhere - his views on Breakfast and SMP weren't mentioned.
      Did he do it for the money then?

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      • Black Swan

        Yes totally agree. I chose that portion of Breakfast to be the perfect time to go out and get the Saturday Guardian. But I still find I can tolerate Saturday and Sunday Breakfast better than the weekly production.

        John

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        • Ferretfancy
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          • Nov 2010
          • 3487

          Originally posted by antongould View Post
          Morning Lady Sidcup

          What a shame - didn't hear it but is it true that Ravel didn't like Bolero? I'm sure I read that somewhere - his views on Breakfast and SMP weren't mentioned.
          Lady Sidcup? Salymap, did you really Marry Roderick Spode? I think we should be told!

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          • antongould
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            • Nov 2010
            • 8792

            Originally posted by Ferretfancy View Post
            Lady Sidcup? Salymap, did you really Marry Roderick Spode? I think we should be told!

            A fact known to very few ferret - I'm not even sure PGW was aware........

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            • Nick Armstrong
              Host
              • Nov 2010
              • 26540

              Originally posted by Ferretfancy View Post
              Lady Sidcup? Salymap, did you really Marry Roderick Spode? I think we should be told!




              "...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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              • salymap
                Late member
                • Nov 2010
                • 5969

                Originally posted by Ferretfancy View Post
                Lady Sidcup? Salymap, did you really Marry Roderick Spode? I think we should be told!
                No he seems obsessed with the place Ferret. It is either jokes about Dame Ethel or comments on the name.

                I certainly haven't changed my name or married that odious man and anton needs a slapped wrist for overuse of the joke.

                So there .....

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                • antongould
                  Full Member
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 8792

                  Originally posted by salymap View Post
                  No he seems obsessed with the place Ferret. It is either jokes about Dame Ethel or comments on the name.

                  I certainly haven't changed my name or married that odious man and anton needs a slapped wrist for overuse of the joke.

                  So there .....
                  As it's Christmas am I allowed to mention Nap3?

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                  • EdgeleyRob
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                    • Nov 2010
                    • 12180

                    Originally posted by salymap View Post
                    Today after enjoying Lieut Kije on TtN, when the opening of Hansel & Gretel was played on Breakfast I almost felt Christmassy. But the dratted Bolero has just spoiled that mood.

                    How very could they
                    I caught the end of that on the car radio,quickly followed by your call and the off button.
                    I wonder if the presenters are embarassed when they announce Bolero yet again,maybe they should make a stand and refuse to play it.

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                    • Beef Oven

                      Originally posted by EdgeleyRob View Post
                      I caught the end of that on the car radio,quickly followed by your call and the off button.
                      I wonder if the presenters are embarassed when they announce Bolero yet again,maybe they should make a stand and refuse to play it.
                      Hi ER, hope the prog still gets a look in!

                      I see you've been keeping the British neglected composers thread going (if my memory is correct, it was your idea in the first place).

                      I love Bolero! But even Ravel had a problem with it. I think he described it as his masterpiece that contains no music!

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                      • Ferretfancy
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                        • Nov 2010
                        • 3487

                        I rather liked Roderick Spode, but then I am distantly ( very ) related to Oswald Mosley.After all he ( Spode) did usually get his come uppance from Bertie!

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                        • Beef Oven

                          Originally posted by Ferretfancy View Post
                          I rather liked Roderick Spode, but then I am distantly ( very ) related to Oswald Mosley.After all he ( Spode) did usually get his come uppance from Bertie!
                          Careful Ff, when the lefties and sandal-wearing classes read this they'll baying for your blood!

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                          • EdgeleyRob
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                            • Nov 2010
                            • 12180

                            Originally posted by Beef Oven View Post
                            Hi ER, hope the prog still gets a look in!

                            I see you've been keeping the British neglected composers thread going (if my memory is correct, it was your idea in the first place).

                            I love Bolero! But even Ravel had a problem with it. I think he described it as his masterpiece that contains no music!

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                            • antongould
                              Full Member
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 8792

                              Originally posted by Beef Oven View Post
                              Hi ER, hope the prog still gets a look in!

                              I see you've been keeping the British neglected composers thread going (if my memory is correct, it was your idea in the first place).

                              I love Bolero! But even Ravel had a problem with it. I think he described it as his masterpiece that contains no music!
                              I think that's the quote I heard/read BO - checking around this morning Ravel heard a woman comment after listening to Bo that " Ravel must be mad"! He is reported to have said that she was the only member of the audience who understood it!

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                              • amateur51

                                Originally posted by Beef Oven View Post
                                Careful Ff, when the lefties and sandal-wearing classes read this they'll baying for your blood!
                                Not at all, Beefy - unlike you kippers we can discern fact from fiction

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