Bach - Brandenburg Concerto #1

I know...it took way too long to make another podcast. Apologies! Life is busy. But a HUGE thank you to people who have posted comments and inspired me to keep creating - I am deeply touched by your responses and am very grateful for an appreciative audience.

So I made some time, and a paean to one of my favorite groups - Il Giardino Armonico. Listen and try not to cluck like a chicken when the last part comes around. No, I'm not nuts - just play it and you'll understand!

Music ©1997 by Teldec, Hamburg
Performed by Il Giardino Armonico, conducted by Giovanni Antonini

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Bassoon in E flat

Finally - a second entry! I only made one version this time; drop me a comment and let me know what you think. Again, thank you so much for visiting - and be sure to check out more of the bassoon work of Vivaldi. Great stuff!

Music ©1986 by Philips, London
Performed by I Musici, conducted by Klaus Thunemann

Nielsen 5 - An Informal Approach

For those listeners using iTunes, I'm creating a separate blog entry for my more informal approach to Nielsen 5. Watch for a new episode soon!

Carl Nielsen - Symphony No. 5

Well, here it is - my first attempt at a classical music audioblog. I hope it sounds OK and I encourage lots of feedback on what's good and what's not! I made two versions: a serious version and a more informal one. Again, thank you so much for visiting - and be sure to check out the rest of this extraordinary symphony.

One slight correction - I mention toward the beginning of the informal blog that we didn't listen to much music from the Romantic era. What I mean is that we usually listened to baroque and classical pieces and very little from the Romantic period forward. I doubt anyone classifies Nielsen as a Romantic-era composer....

Anyway, happy birthday to my mom, who, along with my beloved father, brought classical music into my life. It's the greatest gift they ever gave me!


Music ©1988 by The Decca Record Company Limited, London
Performed by the San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt

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Why listen and/or read here?

Well, blogging is about sharing thoughts and ideas and passions. Classical music is an important part of my life that I'd like to share with those interested or curious. I really want to be a host or producer for Public Radio someday, but this is a first step in that direction.

To get an idea of what I'm trying to accomplish, visit the professionally produced Composer's Datebook to hear how this kind of thing should be done. But I'm concentrating on older pieces, where John Zech spends more time on contemporary music. Hats off to him for being such a great inspiration!!

Welcome to the Classical Tunes Blog!

This will be a place to learn more about classical music through Podcast-based technology and written essays. Every week we'll learn a little about a piece of music and its creator.

I hope you enjoy these small insights into the world of my heroes!