I always look to purchase more CDs for classical music as I can... as I know they won't be easy to find once i return home. so i always attempt to buy some CDs in a couple of months. The repertoire looks good, the recent collection of Mozart is long overdue. Beethoven.. ah.. my 2nd set of complete symphonies... and this is a prized cycle that I must have. And now I have a complete Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto, so beautifully written, as expected by Tchaikovsky. everything arranged so well, and it lighted the orchestra, and the piano.
without a doubt I am familiar with Mozart, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky (well not all, but the popular ones). Shostakovich presented me a different dimension of music, how music flowed in the early 20th century. There is no doubt Shostakovich's music has moved centre stage now... and I have only started listening to his 5th and 10th symphony. I have to admit I still am trying to understand it, the 10th symphony. His 5th and 10th are arguably the more liked, and he produced 11 symphonies. Take my time to explore I will. And of course, there is another composer, Mahler's... to explore at sometime too.
I do favour symphonies somehow... it's the palette of colors, the weight, the emotion, the insight that captures my attention. I like concerto's too... but essentially, quality music is what I seek.
But as far as music I am concern, Beethoven's music will always be the centre for me. the reference point, the way to see how things flow, from the past, to the present.
Music 2 most of us, is important. We move with music. Music is like life, it has a beginning, and an end. Music always flow, like a river, in a way...be it flowing quickly, slowly... you know the idea. It moves fowards, and one wonders where it brings you to.
good to know that you're enjoying it so much! :)
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