Classical Literature

Jun 02

lovetolivetoplay: Broadwood piano :)

lovetolivetoplay:

Broadwood piano :)

(via bachyou)

“When I wished to sing of love, it turned to sorrow. And when I wished to sing of sorrow, it was transformed for me into love.” — Franz Schubert

(Source: whereyouat, via connorquinby)

Jun 01

George Hamilton Barrable - A Song Without Words (1888)

George Hamilton Barrable - A Song Without Words (1888)

May 31

Schubert at age 16

Schubert at age 16

“Easy mind, light heart. A mind that is too easy hides a heart that is too heavy.” — Franz Schubert

May 30

Detailed carving on the back of a violin, seen at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The paper in the foreground says : “Violin, English about 1680. Pine top and sides, sycamore back, decorated with spiral scroll work and the royal arms of the Stuarts. The final is in the form of a woman’s head. The instrument is not signed but a number of names have been suggested, the most likely being Thomas Urquhart, who worked at London Bridge between 1648 and 1680. The baroque style of decoration and Royal Stuart arms would indicate that the instrument was part of the household of Charles II or James II. Charles II is known to have preferred the brisk and arie sounds of the violin to the contrapuntal fancies of the viol.”

Detailed carving on the back of a violin, seen at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The paper in the foreground says : “Violin, English about 1680. Pine top and sides, sycamore back, decorated with spiral scroll work and the royal arms of the Stuarts. The final is in the form of a woman’s head. The instrument is not signed but a number of names have been suggested, the most likely being Thomas Urquhart, who worked at London Bridge between 1648 and 1680. The baroque style of decoration and Royal Stuart arms would indicate that the instrument was part of the household of Charles II or James II. Charles II is known to have preferred the brisk and arie sounds of the violin to the contrapuntal fancies of the viol.”

May 28

May 27

Anonymous asked: Thoughts on Kodaly?

He’s a great composer! I like his Dances of Marosszék and his cello sonata. 

If you want to check out my posts on him click here

facepalmmozart: Chamber organ [1792]

facepalmmozart:

Chamber organ [1792]