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the Magnum Opus
Ah, the Magnum Opus. Quote from the text next to the image: [snip] CPE Bach states explicitly in his Versuch to "Play from the Soul, not like a trained bird...endeavor to avoid everything mechanical and slavish". [end]
25 posted on 03/21/2009 6:31:06 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Fred Nerks

One of the most marvelous frivolities in history was the inclusion of the “murmurs of Earth” recording included on both Voyager spacecraft.

Bach opens the show.

Beethoven closes it.

Top that, alien mofos!


26 posted on 03/21/2009 6:36:50 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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Oh, yeah...

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27 posted on 03/21/2009 6:42:54 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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