I thought 70 odd broadcasts of Slavonic Dances was somewhat excessive last year, at the rate we're going this year that total will be passed by the end of next month! I think they are delightful works but of course overplaying ruins their impact. I just cannot understand the logic behind overplaying pieces. Even the most diehard newcomer must be getting heartily sick of hearing Zadok the Priest for the 25th or so time this year. How long before they give up on R3 too?
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Quoi? You wouldn't mean "dishy", by chance, would you?...Originally posted by Black Swan View PostComment
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He too easily slips into 'hosptal radio' mode - as I suggested a couple of years ago the merger of old-style R2 (the light program that was) and R3 was on the cards - well for much of daylight hours it now is effectively radio 2.1 (almost 'CFm-lite' but with a different set of adverts) - we are back to the evening concert as the mainstay of the old R3 ethos.Originally posted by Panjandrum View PostComment
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Thus 'Osborn' on the Proms board (thread "attention newcomers", message # 5 )It might first be a good idea to close off the repetitive & ill-informed gibberish now displayed in the Eternal Breakast & Classical Collection threads (maybe others) - they're too visible & just won't die naturally. Like it or not FoR3 is tarnished or enhanced by this forum & any BBC observers or potential new members will likely think the forum & FoR3 to be populated by pedantic, aged amateurs who've lost the plot. Incessant moaning here is bound to put many people off & will never do any good..
I am sure we are all grateful for her / his generous views here...Comment
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I take offence at 'aged', I'm only 46. As for ill-informed well, I can produce some half-yearly survey results. I presume osborn is one of those who'd happily fiddle away with Roger as R3 burns.Comment
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Re: #491
I refer the honorable member to my concluding remarks in #478. Furthermore, this thread could not be more clearly labelled, so those to whom such remarks maybe tedious sure have only themselves to blame if they've entered the wrong room.
For the record I am a mere 48!
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I'm sure that both here and on the old R3 boards we had BBC shills who tried to steer away citicism - until RW is prepared to debate honestly then apart from switching off (which these days is much of the time) then there are few if any other options as it is obvious that the R3 management have no desire to respond to criticism.Comment
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Frances - many thanks for introducing me to a new word!Originally posted by Frances_iom View Post
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Facts first
I am 62 (just) but maintain I don't look it
I much prefer SMP to RCB
I am not a shill indeed I have no association with the BBC but am very impressed with anyone who knew this word.
I came to Radio 3, which I feel is something that needs to be preserved for future generations, relatively late in life via, mostly Breakfast.
I feel the world is changing rapidly and Breakfast and Radio 3 have, possibly sadly, to an extent to change with it.
Breakfast probably hasn't got it right but then what has? - I feel this debate is useful and I'm sure the BBC and/or it's shills read it but it has to be a debate and not descend
IMHO into a lynching.
I therefore appear albeit feebly in the interest of balance!Comment
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I do wonder what Osborn means by "amateurs". I would have thought that any discussion of radio 3, from anyone who is interested would be welcome on these boards.Comment
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Yes, I meant palatable. Thanks to ahinton for alerting me to my spelling error.
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Anyway, I heard a recommendation on Breakfast the other morning.
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I have Leif Ove Andnes's recording of In the MistOriginally posted by PatrickOD View PostAnyway, I heard a recommendation on Breakfast the other morning.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...The_Neighbour/
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.Comment
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Great piece, ff.Originally posted by french frank View PostI have Leif Ove Andnes's recording of In the Mist
I wonder if Breakfast ever played Bix's little number. Could have!Comment
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Listening to breakfast on my way to work this morning I heard an extract from a sinfonietta by Thomas Armstrong, a name which is new to me..
Anyone know much about him and his music ?.
Sounds like a composer I would like to get to know more.Comment
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