That title reminds me of the operetta, The Bohemian Girl.  First performed way back in the late 1800's, and then off an on until it was made into a movie in the 1930's.  I saw a performance by a musical theater group about 30 years ago, and really enjoyed it.  Famous for the aria, I Drempt I Dwelt in Marble Halls.  Here it is, sung by Jessye Norman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbRYEvZVoag

Marilyne, I have not heard that song in years and I am sure I have sung it (to myself) many times.  I had no idea where it came from.  It was good to hear Jessye Norman too.  She used to sing on one of the musical radio programs that used to be on and I always enjoyed her singing.  Thanks for posting it.

Mary Ann

Glad you liked it Mary Ann. I just listened to it once again, to hear Jessye Norman's gorgeous voice singing that beautiful song.  I also noticed that I misspelled "Dreamt" by removing the a and adding a p, and ending up with Drempt!

Marilyn, I never noticed but I knew what song she would sing and I knew the melody before she got started.  She does/did have a wonderful voice.

Mary Ann

I had heard it by Enya before but this version's voice  is crystal clear, so I enjoyed it much.  Thanks!

I have a CD of Carmen with Jessye Norman singing the title role; her wonderful rich voice is perfect for the part.  This youtube clip must be a rehearsal, since it's the same people and orchestra.  The singer who appears for a moment as Don Jose is Niel Schicoff, an underappreciated singer I like a lot.  He did an amazing job in Tales of Hofmann.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkADJFzJW28

Thank you Pat!  I never tire of listening to that particular tune... and that voice is beautifully well suited for it.

Some Fall themed music:

This one is kind of dark and dramatic: Arnold Bax - November Woods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWooGjw28Wg


Fanny Mendelssohn wrote Das Jahr which represents each month of a year.

September: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_zZw0p5Tv8
October: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMn5-QmwhWQ
November: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8YjWpdZQCw

Fanny is the elder sister of Felix Mendelssohn. She wrote around 466 compositions.

This is a sad commentary on how women were suppressed in the arts as with other professions. https://medium.com/@tdrks/fanny-mendelssohn-in-the-shadow-of-felix-4c3782ba8576

Music for this weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdh7OdOo3fU

MarsGal, that was creating a   scary atmosphere that inspired me with new Halloween compositions! Thanks!

I really enjoy your posts even if I am remiss in commenting.  Sorry about that.

Thanks, Bubble.

Posts on this discussion sure have taken a dive since Don has been unable to participate much. I try to remember to post something once in a while. I've been remiss at posting anything in the are discussion. Shame on me.

Concert season started for me Monday, with a performance by the Czech Philharmonic, with cellist Alisa Weilerstein.  As befits an orchestra whose first conductor was Dvorak,  the only non-Dvorak piece was a 9 minute opener by modern Czech composer Lubos Fiser (never heard of him).  They played really well, and Weilerstein did a great job on Dvorak's cello concerto.  Here's the trailer of her record with the same orchestra, different conductor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgbPnmFBwNU

In a more restrained setting, here she plays a bit of one of the killer Bach suites and some Golijov:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuiQ5tt0iI8

On Monday her appearance was more subdued, though her fire-red gown did have a deep though narrow cleavage.

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Happy Birthday, Don!!

Wishing you a Happy Birthday, Don.

Don * Sending * Belated * Birthday * Wishes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S75gYhODS0M

WOW!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY7sXKGZl2w

music  from "Once upon a time in the West"   played using a Teremin. 

That is not an instrument that I hear played very often, Bubble.I was looking at a picture of its component parts. It looks like a good instrument for a do-it-yourself kit.

Right after that, this one played. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orL-w2QBiN8 Zamfir and Rieu. They still weave their magic.

Thinking of Don this morning. Hope you are well.

I liked Rieu with the music from Zorba the Greek.

https://youtu.be/qIvrpQ4DLeE

Interesting link

Lisa Stoll and her AlpHorn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFqUDHIM5MM

A new kind of concert...

 https://youtu.be/5SYorweedGw

That is really neat. I passed it on to my BIL who is a jazz pianist.

Bubble, I learn something new every day, ice instruments are something I had never thought of. 

It's a shame that come warm weather, the instruments melt.

Mary Ann

Bubble...
...Skid Row was very emotional and uplifting, these people are human too, they show emotions and feelings the same as the rest of us, just watching their facial expressions says it all when they were listening to these powerful orchestral musics when bringing the music to the them, to their neighbourhoods...

Wow, Instruments made from Ice, guaranteed to melt everybody's heart..What an ingenious Idea...Short lifespan though, where would one keep it, in the freezer compartment of ones fridge?

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be.
-Abraham Maslow, psychologist (1 Apr 1908-1970)

I like this quote, I find it very true

The cure for anything is salt water -- sweat, tears, or the sea. -Isak Dinesen (pen name of Karen Blixen)

Thanks for that, Bubble.  I like it too.

Hi Pat! Long time no see...  Have a happy celebration!