Author: bbloper

It took me 50 years to be able to listen to complete Wagner opera.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

https://youtu.be/5JOPsrz-he0 Documentary.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (/ˈwʊlfɡæŋ æməˈdeɪəs ˈmoʊtsɑːrt/ MOHT-sart;[1] German: [ˈvɔlfɡaŋ amaˈdeːʊs ˈmoːtsaʁt]; 27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart,[2] was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era.Born in Salzburg, he showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. Already competent on keyboard and violin, he composed from…… Continue reading Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Hector Berlioz: Keeping Score | Symphonie fantastique

https://youtu.be/wWi3xslzeEY (FULL DOCUMENTARY AND CONCERT)With Symphonie fantastique, Hector Berlioz confessed his unique artistic vision. It was a symphonic love letter, part psychological self-portrait, part fantasy about the life of an artist, and it expressed his passion for a beautiful woman. Michael Tilson Thomas searches for the inspirations of Berlioz and his music, from his roots…… Continue reading Hector Berlioz: Keeping Score | Symphonie fantastique

Dmitri Shostakovich: Keeping Score | Symphony No. 5

https://youtu.be/e3RbWSfhlp4 (FULL DOCUMENTARY AND CONCERT)The Fifth Symphony of Dmitri Shostakovich is the story of a fall from grace and redemption. Shostakovich was the golden boy composer until, virtually overnight, his patriotism was questioned and condemned in the most public way possible. Written in 1937 in Stalinist Russia, the Fifth Symphony marked his triumphant return. But…… Continue reading Dmitri Shostakovich: Keeping Score | Symphony No. 5

Keeping Score | Piotr Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

https://youtu.be/9tABgYM0Gsw The Making of a Performance, is an engrossing documentary that demystifies how a performance of a great piece of classical music is created. It is a viewer’s “behind-the-scenes” pass to witness firsthand how a performance unfolds and the preparation it takes to play this music. Along the way, MTT explores the symphony’s four movements,…… Continue reading Keeping Score | Piotr Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

MARSHALL 20 with Nigel Tufnel

https://youtu.be/J5I_ZZWGl_Q This was a promo video for music stores who carried Marshall amps. Circa 1990 and filmed at the Guitar Center in Hollywood. I claim no rights to the video and share for Spinal Tap lovers everywhere.