Classical Music Association Thread

[Flosshilde]

I know - in outline - the story of the ghosts of Versailles, but not how it woulkd connect with Figaro, Seville, blacksmiths or harmony

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I was wondering that too, but I didn't want to look silly.

[Il Grande Inquisitor]

Hi IGI
Knew you'd like the Tchaik - one of your favourites, I think
[/I]

Indeed. I had the new Opus Arte dvd of Cherevichki for review recently - beautifully done.

I know - in outline - the story of the ghosts of Versailles, but not how it woulkd connect with Figaro, Seville, blacksmiths or harmony

The Ghosts of Versailles features many of the characters from Figaro and the Barber.

[Mahlerei]

I think the connection is Beaumarchais. The Ghosts of Versailles is based on his play La Mère coupable (The Guilty Mother).

Ah, I see IGI has already explained the connection.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I didn't want to look silly; now I do.

[Mahlerei]

EA

Just enjoy the game. We used to have one called Musical Connections and some of those were very tough. I often felt foolish when I couldn't spot the link but I did learn a lot along the way.

bws

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

[Flosshilde]

Corigliano - The Ghosts of Versailles

I think that was the last musical piece to be connected to.

How about 'Turn of the Screw'?

[Flosshilde]

I was wondering that too, but I didn't want to look silly.

I gave up worrying about that a long time ago

[Mahlerei]

M. Hercule, I see your Wingrave and raise you...

Amahl and the Night Visitors - also written for TV.

[Bax-of-Delights]

I had to google Saint of Bleecker Street

Little Italy is on the East Side so let's cross town and go to

Bernstein: West Side Story.

[Mr Pee]

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet.

[Nick Armstrong]

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet.

Shostakovich: Hamlet

[Mr Pee]

Bach:- Air on a G String.

[Mahlerei]

Good one, Mr Pee Sneaky, but good.

I see your G string and raise you:

Strings in the Earth and Air - Barber