Originally posted by Alison
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Edward Greenfield (1928 - 2015)
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I always enjoyed reading his reviews, hearing his broadcasts, and as so many on her have said - he really was a fabulous influence on my evolving music collection. I remember once attending a 'live' interview in HMV Oxford Street. He was interviewing (more like chatting with) Andre Previn. The afternoon flew by; it was excellent. Friendly, convivial, informative. My impression was, 'what a really nice chap, he is'.
Another time, a friend of mine called over, and while waiting for me to put my finishing touches (we planned to go off out somewhere) picked up Gramophone, started to read where I had left it open at an EG article (he had had no interest in classical music at all) and said "I'd like to hear this piece - this guy makes me want to explore". Since then said friend has built up a veritable CD library of music, and become quite knowledgeable, to say the least.
Thank you EG, for your inspiration, humour, wit, informed comment and sheer eloquence. They really don't make 'em like you anymore.
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Originally posted by visualnickmos View PostI always enjoyed ...hearing his broadcasts"...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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The Telegraph obituary features a video of EG chatting about his life and career and provides a view of those thousands of LPs. I pity his executor at having to dispose of that lot. From what I gather on another forum, the vast majority of classical LPs these days are worthless and can't even be given away, as universities and the like don't have the equipment to play them on. It looks like a large skip or two will have to be positioned outside EG's house at some future point ...
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Thanks Hitch ... Also on You Tube is a multi-language documentary on Stravinsky, sub-titled in Swedish, in which EG briefly appears. At about 45 minutes in, he asks Stravinsky about his musical inspiration in old age ...
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Originally posted by seabright View PostThanks Hitch ... Also on You Tube is a multi-language documentary on Stravinsky, sub-titled in Swedish, in which EG briefly appears. At about 45 minutes in, he asks Stravinsky about his musical inspiration in old age ...
Igor's in a good mood, too, isn't he?! Even he fell for EG's natural charm.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]
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Originally posted by seabright View PostThe Telegraph obituary features a video of EG chatting about his life and career and provides a view of those thousands of LPs. I pity his executor at having to dispose of that lot. From what I gather on another forum, the vast majority of classical LPs these days are worthless and can't even be given away, as universities and the like don't have the equipment to play them on. It looks like a large skip or two will have to be positioned outside EG's house at some future point ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obit...-obituary.html
Was that him wearing Lederhosen in one of the pictures? (6.25)
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Originally posted by mercia View Postannoying background noise in that Telegraph video - was someone vacuuming ?Originally posted by EdgeleyRob View PostSir George Dyson ?
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Jeffrey Hoover's works -- ranging from music for soloist to symphony orchestra -- have received recognition through the prestigious Trieste prize, awards from Mu Phi Epsilon, the Lancaster Fine Arts Festival, grants, publications, fellowships and over 20 commissions. One unique aspect of Hoover's work is when he combines his compositions with his own paintings, creating synergetic works. Born on September 11, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana, Jeffrey Hoover holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (Composition and Interdisciplinary Fine Arts) from Texas Tech University, as well as a M.M. and Bch.Sc. from Ball State University. He serves as Associate Professor and Director of Integrated Arts at the University of Baltimore. artmusic1@verizon.net
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