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Essential Classics - The Continuing Debate
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Originally posted by Ein Heldenleben View Post
I agree that the marketeers have taken over . But Reith in fact hated the idea of the Third Programme as he thought it would ring face high culture from the majority audience.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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Haven't you heard? Barwick Green was dumbed-down long ago . Listen to the current version and see if you like it. I think it's an atrocity, though I shan't be surprisd to hear that someone won an 'award' for it. . Ironically, it its present form the melody resembles Wally Stott's skilful parody in the 'Bowmans' episode of 'Hancock'.
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Originally posted by smittims View PostHaven't you heard? Barwick Green was dumbed-down long ago . Listen to the current version and see if you like it. I think it's an atrocity, though I shan't be surprisd to hear that someone won an 'award' for it. . Ironically, it its present form the melody resembles Wally Stott's skilful parody in the 'Bowmans' episode of 'Hancock'.
Here's one for the folkies:
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Originally posted by Old Grumpy View Post
Mmm - had to look that one up - not an Archers fan myself.
Here's one for the folkies:
Last edited by LMcD; 11-07-24, 06:33.
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It depends on your schedule. Edward Clark, one-time BBC stalwart, was rarely out and about before midday. Me, I face the rigours of the day at about 4.15 am with a strong coffee an Kellogg's corn flakes. , Billy has a dish of Felix and goes off to inspect his territory. So Through the Night is my listening at that time.
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Information please.Today or yesterday I overheard a radio as I was walking along a .street - I assume Radio3, and Essential Classics, going by the time AM. The music was Mussorgsky's The Song Of the Flea, I don't think it was Boris Kristoff. I heard enough to recognise the tune and a great bass voice. Anton, I'm sure you at least can help me to identify the performance. It is an old favourite but I have not heard it for years and then it was Boris Kristoff. Thanks, if anyone knows the answer.
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Originally posted by Padraig View PostInformation please.Today or yesterday I overheard a radio as I was walking along a .street - I assume Radio3, and Essential Classics, going by the time AM. The music was Mussorgsky's The Song Of the Flea, I don't think it was Boris Kristoff. I heard enough to recognise the tune and a great bass voice. Anton, I'm sure you at least can help me to identify the performance. It is an old favourite but I have not heard it for years and then it was Boris Kristoff. Thanks, if anyone knows the answer.
Modest Mussorgsky
Mephistopheles' Song of the Flea (Blokha)
Performer: David Willison. Lyricist: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Singer: Benjamin Luxon.- MUSSORGSKY: SONGS AND DANCES OF DEATH; SUNLESS.
- DECCA MUSIC GROUP LTD..
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Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post
Today's playlist gives the details:
Modest Mussorgsky
Mephistopheles' Song of the Flea (Blokha)
Performer: David Willison. Lyricist: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Singer: Benjamin Luxon.- MUSSORGSKY: SONGS AND DANCES OF DEATH; SUNLESS.
- DECCA MUSIC GROUP LTD..
- 13.
In return I enclose a translation, and a few interesting details, all of which have added to my own enjoyment of the song.
ahem , , , An English Adaptation of Mephistopheles' Song of the Flea From Faust
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Seems to be British Music Day on R3 .
I don’t know who the first trumpet was on this but they were sensational . And very forward in the balance.
William Walton Orb and Sceptre Performer: Noel Rawsthorne. Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Charles Groves.- EMI.
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