Orpheus

[kens]

Hi!
Thought it time we had a bit of classical. This piece was composed in 1858 by Offenbach. Its still popular
" Orpheus in the Underworld " Ken S

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[Hugh-AR]

Hi Ken,

I am not really 'into' classical music, but I have enjoyed this one. I think what I like about it is you have the freedom to play it as the mood takes you, and not be restrained by a fixed tempo. So you speed up and slow down as you play, and that is a major part of it. And your harmonies are very pleasant to listen to. I think some of the modern 'classical' music, particularly when played in churches, has no harmony in it at all. I think sometimes they are trying to impress us with sounds that have never been heard before.

So your choice of Offenbach from 1858 is perfect for me.

Hugh

[kens]

Thanks Hugh. You are correct about some church music. I once sat through a long recital by a German professor of music . He was invited to visit a church where a new organ had been installed. He brought a choir with him. They sang one piece and then he played continuously with the most boring music. Even the choir were falling asleep. Memorable for the wrong reasons. Ken