@Tomam001 I am a retired Fire Fighter- our training, over the years, is that fire is always in mind, not only on duty, and you view each situation in light of the possible hazard, and what the result would be. And that goes for bar B Q's, camp fires, wood stoves, etc. A little caution can save a great deal of grief, and tragedy.
Still- this scene was VERY Impressive, a wonderful set along with the stunning music of course.
@baghend Thanks for your reply; one of the better one's I've received. I had been listening to Faust in preparation to attend the performance at the Met. It was long and I just got back. Just had to tell you that it was very different staging from what we were talking about; no torches at all and I was a little disappointed because I think it would have been more dramatic (assuming it was not a danger). Oh and Faust was absolutely fabulous! The music - incomparable! Take care, Marcy in NY
@Tomam001 I'm SO envious. To actually be able to see this performed at the Met.
Are you old enough to have been at the original Met on Broadway?
We were working class but my parents were great lovers of classical music, though I'm afraid the closest we ever got was the Saturday afternoon broadcasts (with Milton Cross) on radio. Bjorling, Price, Merril, Pinza, Tebaldi, and Rudolf Bing, famous names from a storied past. And the music that is still with me, all these years.
@baghend I'm actually not sure if I'm old enough to have been at the original Met on Broadway. We were working class too, and my parents (especially my dad) were big fans of classical music. They gave us (my sisters and I) piano lessons (they got a special rate - long story). I was a child of the 50's & 60's growing up with few luxuries. I'm so lucky that my mom's cousin is a sweetheart and treats me to Lincoln Center & the Met. I don't think I could justify $200 on an opera too often.
@Tomam001 Thanks. I think the old Met closed in the late 60's. Thanks to Utube and records/cd's we have all that wonderful music with us. I guess we're both lucky to have been born when, and where, and to whom we were.
I wish everyone could be as lucky- sadly it seems to be growing less so for so many, and I worry about the young today.
Though I'm sure our parents did as well.
Good health, happiness- and much wonderful music- in the New Year.
@baghend Don't know if you're a Messiah fan but I just got an email that spoke about a version of Messiah by Mozart. My group performs selections of Handel's Messiah, but I never heard of a Mozart arrangement. I was just listening to it on Utube; you may want to check it out.
@baghend Don't know if you're a Messiah fan but I just got an email that spoke about a version of Messiah by Mozart. My group performs selections of Handel's Messiah, but I never heard of a Mozart arrangement. I was just listening to it on YouTube; you may want to check it out. Good health, happiness to you as well in the New Year! Marcy
@Tomam001 Haven't heard his Messiah. Mozart would be my desert island choice, esp. the Horn concerto's and esp by Denis Brain. And all of Beethoven. But also Gershwin, Porter, Richard Crooks, Bjoerling, Tebaldi, Sutherland, Pavarotti, Arty Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and some torch songs by Helen Morgan. Oh- and some Fred and Ginger. Throw in some Dickens, Conrad, Kipling, Singer and Steinbeck and, what the hell, Henry Thoreau. Among others. Dated, I know.
@baghend Agree about Mozart. I loved to play his Sonatas and other piano pieces but didn't sing Mozart until OSQ. For choral I love the Mozart Requiem; love all of Beethoven; choral favorite is 9th Symphony. I adore Beethoven's 7th Symphony- 2nd movement. And Gershwin & Porter too! Some of your literary references are authors I haven't read in a long time, some maybe not ever (have to look into that). I enjoy the big band! The Verdi Requiem is the best choral masterpiece I ever sang.
@Tomam001 Yes to all. Be eclectic in your tastes, and your life, always.
Your obvious talent and knowledge makes me realize what an untalented slug I am, (I know that's not your intent) and I'm not being modest. Though my four year old Grandson, one of four, thinks I'm just a whizz on the ukulele. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is our song.
Language and music. Evolution's two great gifts to human kind.
Indeed, both are the gifts that give us the chance to be truly human.
@baghend You're giving me too much credit. There are several family members of my family who are talented, I'm pretty average. My piano teacher said "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration." I didn't apply myself. I was distracted;my parents never pressured me; I guess my piano teacher felt I had some talent and she warned me that I would regret working harder. You're right; language and music are two great gifts! They're my favorites. I'm pretty sure you're not an untalented slug.
@Tomam001 Appreciate your kind words- I was good at how I made my living. And yes, distracted- weren't we all growing up then? Sex drugs and Rock 'n roll- I started in the 40's but came of age in the late 50's and 60's. And regret not listening more to my wonderful parents, or being able to thank them today.
But what is life without regret? No poignancy, no poetry. Happiness, pursued, is not a given. But you have the gift of family, of music, insight, and of reflection.
@baghend We're lucky to have wonderful parents. My mom is still alive at 89. You've captured in few words the essence of what life is; we all have regrets and I never thought of it that way, but maybe life is supposed to contain a measure of poignancy. Also I have thought that to have a satisfying life, one should be helpful to society; to people. You have achieved that! There is true nobility in the hearts of all firefighters; has to be. Wishing you a happy healthy new year, - Marcy
@nananoalou Away for a bit. You're blessed to still have your Mum with you. And yes, we need to pass on our good fortune to have been born where and when we were, and help a few on the way. I was lucky to have worked with people whom I trusted my life to, and they trusted me with theirs. Miss that. Along the way I found time, with my wife then, to adopt three infants as well as having three of our own. Independent adults now, some with families. And to have lived in India.
@baghend You will notice I have a different user name. For some reason I couldn't get into YouTube without creating it. Some of this stuff is confusing sometimes. Marcy
This rendition of Gounod's Faust "Soldiers Chorus" is artfully done. Costuming and stage set are beautiful. Torches with fire add a wonderful touch to great music and lyrics. Bravo for expert orchestra and wonderful singing - Encore!
Marvellous. Hope they had a full Fire Crew standing by in the wings.
-Bill in Canada
(retired Fire Fighter)
baghend 2 months ago in playlist classical
@baghend although I've never been a Fire Fighter, I am very wary about fire. That would be my thought.
Tomam001 2 months ago
@Tomam001 I am a retired Fire Fighter- our training, over the years, is that fire is always in mind, not only on duty, and you view each situation in light of the possible hazard, and what the result would be. And that goes for bar B Q's, camp fires, wood stoves, etc. A little caution can save a great deal of grief, and tragedy.
Still- this scene was VERY Impressive, a wonderful set along with the stunning music of course.
Thanks for writing..
Stay safe
-Bill in Canada
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend Thanks for your reply; one of the better one's I've received. I had been listening to Faust in preparation to attend the performance at the Met. It was long and I just got back. Just had to tell you that it was very different staging from what we were talking about; no torches at all and I was a little disappointed because I think it would have been more dramatic (assuming it was not a danger). Oh and Faust was absolutely fabulous! The music - incomparable! Take care, Marcy in NY
Tomam001 2 months ago
@Tomam001 I'm SO envious. To actually be able to see this performed at the Met.
Are you old enough to have been at the original Met on Broadway?
We were working class but my parents were great lovers of classical music, though I'm afraid the closest we ever got was the Saturday afternoon broadcasts (with Milton Cross) on radio. Bjorling, Price, Merril, Pinza, Tebaldi, and Rudolf Bing, famous names from a storied past. And the music that is still with me, all these years.
Lucky you.
Bill
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend I'm actually not sure if I'm old enough to have been at the original Met on Broadway. We were working class too, and my parents (especially my dad) were big fans of classical music. They gave us (my sisters and I) piano lessons (they got a special rate - long story). I was a child of the 50's & 60's growing up with few luxuries. I'm so lucky that my mom's cousin is a sweetheart and treats me to Lincoln Center & the Met. I don't think I could justify $200 on an opera too often.
Tomam001 2 months ago
@Tomam001 Thanks. I think the old Met closed in the late 60's. Thanks to Utube and records/cd's we have all that wonderful music with us. I guess we're both lucky to have been born when, and where, and to whom we were.
I wish everyone could be as lucky- sadly it seems to be growing less so for so many, and I worry about the young today.
Though I'm sure our parents did as well.
Good health, happiness- and much wonderful music- in the New Year.
-Bill in Canada
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend Don't know if you're a Messiah fan but I just got an email that spoke about a version of Messiah by Mozart. My group performs selections of Handel's Messiah, but I never heard of a Mozart arrangement. I was just listening to it on Utube; you may want to check it out.
Tomam001 2 months ago
@baghend Don't know if you're a Messiah fan but I just got an email that spoke about a version of Messiah by Mozart. My group performs selections of Handel's Messiah, but I never heard of a Mozart arrangement. I was just listening to it on YouTube; you may want to check it out. Good health, happiness to you as well in the New Year! Marcy
Tomam001 2 months ago
@Tomam001 Haven't heard his Messiah. Mozart would be my desert island choice, esp. the Horn concerto's and esp by Denis Brain. And all of Beethoven. But also Gershwin, Porter, Richard Crooks, Bjoerling, Tebaldi, Sutherland, Pavarotti, Arty Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and some torch songs by Helen Morgan. Oh- and some Fred and Ginger. Throw in some Dickens, Conrad, Kipling, Singer and Steinbeck and, what the hell, Henry Thoreau. Among others. Dated, I know.
Hows that for a list?
Yours?
-Bill
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend Agree about Mozart. I loved to play his Sonatas and other piano pieces but didn't sing Mozart until OSQ. For choral I love the Mozart Requiem; love all of Beethoven; choral favorite is 9th Symphony. I adore Beethoven's 7th Symphony- 2nd movement. And Gershwin & Porter too! Some of your literary references are authors I haven't read in a long time, some maybe not ever (have to look into that). I enjoy the big band! The Verdi Requiem is the best choral masterpiece I ever sang.
Tomam001 2 months ago
@Tomam001 Yes to all. Be eclectic in your tastes, and your life, always.
Your obvious talent and knowledge makes me realize what an untalented slug I am, (I know that's not your intent) and I'm not being modest. Though my four year old Grandson, one of four, thinks I'm just a whizz on the ukulele. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is our song.
Language and music. Evolution's two great gifts to human kind.
Indeed, both are the gifts that give us the chance to be truly human.
Bill
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend You're giving me too much credit. There are several family members of my family who are talented, I'm pretty average. My piano teacher said "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration." I didn't apply myself. I was distracted;my parents never pressured me; I guess my piano teacher felt I had some talent and she warned me that I would regret working harder. You're right; language and music are two great gifts! They're my favorites. I'm pretty sure you're not an untalented slug.
Tomam001 2 months ago
@Tomam001 Appreciate your kind words- I was good at how I made my living. And yes, distracted- weren't we all growing up then? Sex drugs and Rock 'n roll- I started in the 40's but came of age in the late 50's and 60's. And regret not listening more to my wonderful parents, or being able to thank them today.
But what is life without regret? No poignancy, no poetry. Happiness, pursued, is not a given. But you have the gift of family, of music, insight, and of reflection.
Blessed.
-Bill
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend We're lucky to have wonderful parents. My mom is still alive at 89. You've captured in few words the essence of what life is; we all have regrets and I never thought of it that way, but maybe life is supposed to contain a measure of poignancy. Also I have thought that to have a satisfying life, one should be helpful to society; to people. You have achieved that! There is true nobility in the hearts of all firefighters; has to be. Wishing you a happy healthy new year, - Marcy
nananoalou 2 months ago
@nananoalou Away for a bit. You're blessed to still have your Mum with you. And yes, we need to pass on our good fortune to have been born where and when we were, and help a few on the way. I was lucky to have worked with people whom I trusted my life to, and they trusted me with theirs. Miss that. Along the way I found time, with my wife then, to adopt three infants as well as having three of our own. Independent adults now, some with families. And to have lived in India.
The best in 2012
baghend 2 months ago
@baghend You will notice I have a different user name. For some reason I couldn't get into YouTube without creating it. Some of this stuff is confusing sometimes. Marcy
nananoalou 2 months ago
Terrific!
elephantbarbiegirl 3 months ago
BIG Gounod!
fantastic and beautiful!
georg1945 3 months ago
This rendition of Gounod's Faust "Soldiers Chorus" is artfully done. Costuming and stage set are beautiful. Torches with fire add a wonderful touch to great music and lyrics. Bravo for expert orchestra and wonderful singing - Encore!
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