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- From: "James Liddell" <james.liddell2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Guide Chat" <guide.chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:35:52 -0000
Yes!
I have Julian Lloyd Webber playing the cello, and they are simply breathtaking!
Nearly as good as the amazing Jacqueline DuPree.
At the moment, though, I'm listening to "Lieutenant Keje" as I type this.
As for classic films...well, I agree, "The Queen" doesn't show Liz very well -
but I would say that, as a Republican, wouldn't I?
Though, as an aside, "The King's speech" will be a modern classic, and, as far
as I'm concerned, could stand muster with anything British film makers have
created in my lifetime.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Keel - Email Address: j.keel1428@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent On: 19/11/2012 22:00
Sent To: James Liddell, chat forum - Email Address:
james.liddell2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, guide.chat@freelià½sts.org
Subject: In Reply To: [guide.chat] In Reply To: Me.
Hi Jim,
We had music at school as well in the form of organ recitals which, at the time
I thought boring. I was too young to appreciate what was on offer. Like you, I
don't care for grand opera and also like you, I like oratorio. I cut my teeth
on the Bach Saint Matthew passion. It's a strange thing, you see, I am not
religious but much of the greatest music was written for religious events. The
Christmas cantatas are a good example.
I'm also very fond of Mozart. Some years ago, Philips brought out a collection
containing almost everything he wrote. I say almost because one or two things
have been found since then. I adore the clarinet concerto and the quintet and
if I had my time over again, I would have learned the clarinet instead of the
drums.
I was wondering how long it would be before I found a music lover in this
group.
As to classic films, of course they should always be the great films from the
past; however, I show them anything that is good. Last month it was a star is
born with Judy Garland and James Mason. This month it was Separate tables,
adapted from Terrence Ratigan's novel. In January it will be the queen. I
couldn't show that this year,the silver jubilee as it doesn't show the Queen in
a very good light. Oh I have quite a collection which are either audio
described or have good dialogue that makes it easy to follow.
By the way, have you ever tried listening to the Bach suites for unaccompanied
cello?
Sorry to be so long winded but you started me off on one of my hobby horses.
Regards,
John.
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