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Tag Archives: Tone Poem Tuesday
Tone Poem Tuesday (716 Day edition)
Today is 716 Day! That’s when we turn as a nation to the region of The 716 and bow to the country’s greatest place. Or something like that! In truth, with the possible exception of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes, … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
“Well, he must be too busy for a real post today, since he’s sharing something by Franz von Suppe!” And that, Dearest Reader, is where you’re wrong! Because even though I am posting something by Franz von Suppe, it is not because … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
This is a kind of roundabout way to arrive at a work: a comic ballet called Pineapple Poll was created in the mid-20th century, using music from the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan. Later, the music from the ballet was itself … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
One of those days, folks. Busy at work and then my annual eye-dilation exam right after. So, you know the drill: Franz von Suppe to the rescue!!!
Tone Poem Tuesday
When you get to the point of having blogged for over 20 years (sheesh!), you start to worry about repeating yourself. At least, I certainly do! I find myself looking for pieces to share here, and then I think, “Nah, I’ve … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
A composer with whom I am very unfamiliar: Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), who is often considered Spain’s greatest composer. In truth, I’m not sure I ever listened to any of his music until the other day when I listened to … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
Erich Wolfgang Korngold is an interesting case study in being born at the wrong time, but still making a good run of it. Born May 29, 1897 in Austria, Korngold was an enormously gifted musician to the point of being … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
I make an attempt every now and then, maybe once every year or two, to acquaint myself with the music of Alan Hovhaness, and I invariably come up short. I don’t really know why, but I’ve yet to find a … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
Johann Strauss II’s music is always featured heavily at the New Year’s From Vienna concerts, and this overture shows up on that concert’s program fairly often. Die Fledermaus is an operetta by Strauss that I’ve never seen, though on the basis of … Continue reading
Tone Poem Tuesday
The Maker, a.k.a. Uncle George, a.k.a. George Lucas, turns 80 years old today. My life without George Lucas’s influence would be very, very different. Some music, then! Nope, nothing from Star Wars today. Why not look elsewhere just this once?