A hoy again, all!
My music tastes are fairly spread across the spectrum, but recently I found a wide, gaping, enormous hole in my library. I began dating a girl recently who can only work to classical music. It was then that I discovered not only my lack of understanding of nearly everything to do with classical music, but what I have been missing out on. As a student at a small liberal arts college, and a philosophy major, I feel it is my responsibility to learn about classical music. I have two CDs at the moment (albums?): The Brandenberg Concertos and The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. Taking music from my lady friend is not an option--the quality of her recordings is horrific.
After stumbling around for a big ringing my hands I realized this would be a perfect thing to ask the fellows over at B&B about. You are all distinguished, cultured gentlemen. What are the odds that you could point me towards some materials or recordings suitable for the complete neophyte? Essentially, my question boils down to this:
Classical music: teach me, please!
My music tastes are fairly spread across the spectrum, but recently I found a wide, gaping, enormous hole in my library. I began dating a girl recently who can only work to classical music. It was then that I discovered not only my lack of understanding of nearly everything to do with classical music, but what I have been missing out on. As a student at a small liberal arts college, and a philosophy major, I feel it is my responsibility to learn about classical music. I have two CDs at the moment (albums?): The Brandenberg Concertos and The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2. Taking music from my lady friend is not an option--the quality of her recordings is horrific.
After stumbling around for a big ringing my hands I realized this would be a perfect thing to ask the fellows over at B&B about. You are all distinguished, cultured gentlemen. What are the odds that you could point me towards some materials or recordings suitable for the complete neophyte? Essentially, my question boils down to this:
Classical music: teach me, please!