HAVE YOU EVER FELT INTIMIDATED OR PERPLEXED BY CLASSICAL MUSIC?

[elleng]

CURIOUS, BUT UNSURE HOW TO DIVE IN?
Prepare to face those fears and understand the architecture of music under the delightful instruction of classical music expert, Lawrence Rapchak. With his overflowing passion and sense of humor, Larry provides a concise blueprint through classical music’s most complex masterpieces.

This is an audio course for everyone: from music nerds who are looking to deepen their passion for classical music to beginners seeking an introduction. Allow yourself to be amazed, even moved, by some of the greatest compositions of all time!


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Sounds interesting.

[Aristus]

1. Never. I grew up with it.

If I was intimidated by music, I wouldn't have become a fan of Wagnerian opera at age 13.

[Binkie The Clown]

2. Same here. My mom was a tremdous classical fan and my dad was actually a band leader

(on evenings and weekends) in the style of the big band era of the 30s and 40s.

I grew up surrounded by music. The first time my folks took me to a classical concert they were embarrassed because my 6-year old self stood up on the seat of the concert hall and enthusiastically conducted the orchestra in Beethoven's 6th (still my favorite). And to this day while listening to classical music I will often grab the orchestral score and read along with the music. It's amazing how much more you can get out of the music when you can watch the various parts weaving in and out of the mix.

[WhiteTara]

3. Ravel's Bolero at the age of 11

Ferde Grofe was one of my fav American composers

[Crowman2009]

4. The closest I get to classical music are film scores and opera singers.

I'm more into composers and singers that were/are actually alive during my lifetime.

[Sneederbunk]

5. No, but free jazz perplexes me.

[elleng]

6. Ditto!