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To: ek_hornbeck
Symphonic music is even significant enough for President Trump to mention as one of Western Civilization's great contributions during his 2017 speech in Poland, sstating:

“Our own fight for the West does not begin on the battlefield — it begins with our minds, our wills, and our souls...We write symphonies. We pursue innovation. We celebrate our ancient heroes, embrace our timeless traditions and customs”

Bravo!

2 posted on 05/10/2026 4:43:33 PM PDT by ek_hornbeck
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To: ek_hornbeck
I echo your "bravo" for President Trump's remarks as regards our shared Western culture.

I know a lot of musical literature compared to some, and respectfully suggest that there is almost no manageable end to listing favorites.

As a wee exercise, imagine tallying the number of hours of listening, just to your proposed list. And then you will -- I promise and foretell -- find a next. That is how rich the Western canon is, musically.

7 posted on 05/10/2026 4:59:31 PM PDT by Worldtraveler once upon a time (Degrow government)
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To: ek_hornbeck

Speaking of Poland, one of the best things to do in Warsaw is to go to Łazienki Park on Sunday and listen to the Chopin recital.


55 posted on 05/10/2026 7:07:29 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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