Your story about the name Copland happened in my Father in law's family. They came from Czechoslovakia. The first part of the family that came here had the same thing happen to their name. The rest of the family got the name spelled right.
Odd having 2 brothers living in the same town with different last names.

PatH you are correct on that point; I have a Finnish-born daughter-in-law who feels the same way.
Jeanne, Bubble, Talking Books is something that I would like to do.  I recorded a book for a private individual many years ago; it took up 22 cassette tapes, And I I got paid $500 for doing it.
MarsGal the Fanfare is something that reaches out and grabs you.
Gloria you get them to play that march and lead the parade on the 4th. It sounds like the immigration officers were'nt really paying attention

Don, Good luck!  Maybe the Society for the Blind would greatly appreciate.

We used to sing that in church choir, but I think the variations would be too much for me.

Thank you and Layla Tov!

A very interesting concert.  Thank you, Don.

I think he is just so happy at the moment. Can tell in his voice. Strong. He must be feeling so much better after his scare.
Sorry Don. We are talking about you.   The Dulceimer still playing . I like the sound. Seems you only hear them in the South. Was in the Kentucky area I heard. They look like would be easy to learn.

Look forward to hearing in 2 weeks.  Go and rest at home now. Thank You.

Thanks to all of you.  I do this for you

Don.  Now I always heard that the Society for the Blind were always wanting people to read to tapes.  I am sure that the well known Movie stars that do it get paid well.  I always like to hear James Earl Jones read. I suppose some get great pressure out of doing it. I suppose it take just the same time as Reading a book. So if I had a book I was enjoying I guess $500 good. Not with my Lancashire Accent though.  People do say at times. We like to hear your accent but doubt anyone could take a whole book worth.

And I dashed to the computer this morning, ready to participate for the first time in a long time, and my internet was down!!!! AAAAACK! It just came up a few minutes ago.

There was a power outage last night. The power came back after a couple of hours, but it must have affected the other services. The phone and TV were down too.

With my usual semi-preparedness, I had flashlights stashed in appropriate places for such an emergency, but they all had bad batteries. My son finally found one of the four that worked.

BUBBLE: "They even had photographed the magnificent view from  the window" of the cabin where Grieg composed.

There used to be a travel program on our local Public television station that would travel to sites where famous composers had lived or worked. They did one on Grieg, and showed that wonderful cabin and view while playing his music. No wonder his music is great!!

Now the site I found showed Edvard Grieg cabin where he lived looking like this. He died age 64. Must have been a small mine looking at this size. http://en.hardangerfjord.com/attractions/edvard-griegs-composers-cabin-p793523http://en.hardangerfjord.com/attractions/edvard-griegs-composers-cabin-p793523

I've been listening to some of Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov's "other" works.

Symphony No. 1 Turkish Fragments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziGPyjQTyfU

Armenian Rhapsody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8XSGy4bHfI

The opening of Armenian Rhapsody reminded me a little of ... music on Oriental Market? or... I can't remember the right title!
This is a beautiful piece, very evocative.

Maybe a little like this one? In A Village, part of the Caucasian Sketches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYgCIa2atk

marsGal you posted two works with which I am unfamiliar, and both are wonderful. I'm listening to the 1st symphony as I multi-task.
I think I played Sketches a few weeks ago

MarsGal.  I also have it playing on the background. So relaxing. Just something with Eastern European Music that always relaxes me.
Don.. Are there  going to be any one Writing music like the ones in the Past? Or will it be like the Old Artists. Gone forever.   Will Rock and Roll but the thing 50 years or so from now?

MarsGal, I love that deep instrument... I don't know what it is but it resounds deeply in the heart or soul!

QuoteI think I played Sketches a few weeks ago

Yes, you did Don. It and Borodin's Prince Igor (Polovtsian Dances), In the Steppes of Central Asia and are among my favorites. I think you've played them all at times.

Speaking of Polovtsian Dances, here is the StanisÅ,aw Moniuszko School of Music Symphony Orchestra at their 3rd annual symphonic competition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiexn6O9To4

BTW, I didn't realize until today that there are two Suites for Caucasian Sketches.
Caucasian Sketches: Suite No. 1, Op. 10
    I. In a Mountain Pass. Allegro moderato - Moderato assai - Tempo I
    II. In a Village. Larghetto - Allegretto grazioso - Tempo I
    III. In a Mosque. Adagietto
    IV. Procession of the Sardar. Allegro moderato. Tempo marziale[2]

Caucasian Sketches - Suite No.2, Op.42 "Iveria"
    I. Introduction: Lamentation of Princess Ketevana. Largo - L'istesso tempo - Largo
    II. Berceuse. Allegretto
    III. Lezghinka. Larghetto - Allegretto - Allegro - Allegro vivo - Presto
    IV. Georgian March. Allegro marziale

Maybe I should get a CD of those: I like them very much!

Thanks for all the info and good links.

Wonder what Don is doing with his day off today. Bet he misses doing his show.  I know people miss hearing it.
Here we are having such a storm still. Started and Midnight. temp down to 59 deg. I am ready to put the furnace back on to take the chill off in the house.
Going to spoil peoples outdoor 4th. of July things tomorrow as they say weather will not clear up that much.  I usually go out of town. Just about 40 miles. Will not bother doing the drive.

JeanneP I just resign myself to the fact they shut me down on holidays. I headed north about 300km and will be with my son until Thursday

Don. That is not far to drive. Have a good day.

I first ran across Ippolitov-Ivanov in church choir, where we sang a hymn "Bless thou the Lord, o my soul".

Here it is, in Russian alas, but that's the good version I found, and the pictures are great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7y4zO8g8Kc

To honor the two blacks and the cops in Dallas that died unnecessarily.

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

MarsGal That is a fitting tribute to those who died. It's the first time I've heard the Robert Shaw rendition and it's lovely. I think the Atlanta orchestra does not get the attention it deserves.

  It's an eclectic blend today featuring, amongst others, Mexico's unofficial 'national anthem' and delightful soundtrack music by Shostakovich.

So join the fun this Sunday for another edition of Reid's Records. It's on Sunday at 1 pm eastern time in Canada, 6 pm in the U.K, 8 pm in Israel. (link below)

Reid’s Records:   Programme   #1513 July 5/2016

1:   Fucik: Marinarella Overture  CDF9681
   Apex 487522 (track 2)                  10:16   10:16

2:   Dvorak: 6th Symphony   D7.0415
       CBS 36708  (side 2)                                     17:28    27:44

3:   Offenbach: American Eagle Waltz  CDO3162
          MMG MCD 10022  (track 5)                                        06:07   38:15
   
5:     Barsanti/André: Trumpet Concerto  H2.0212
          Angel DS-37905  (side 2,last track)                             10:47   49:02

6:   Dvorak: Polonaise From Rusalka CDs7736
   Supraphon 31632011 (track 4)               04:19    53:21

7:   Sarasate: Magic Flute Fantasy CDS1855
   Naxos 8572275 (track 1)                  12:58   66:19

8:   Mahler:   1st Symphony CDM2063
          London 411 731-2 (tracks 2-3)                           19:18   85:37

9:   JS Bach:  Little Suite    CDB2536
          CBS M31262 (side 1, track 4)                                    07:27    93:04

10:   Chopin: Op 27 #2 Nocturne CDM6895
   KCE 071 (track 30                  05:28   98:32

10:   Marquez: Danzon #2 CBM3569                        CANCON
          Dorian 90254 (track 1)                                 09:55   108:27

11:   Saint Saens: Organ Symphony CDS1070               CANCON
          London 410 201-2 (track 4)                           07:45   116:12

12:       Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien CDT2049
        London 417 300-2 (track 2)                        cANCON        15:14   131:26

13:   Shostakovich: Movie Soundtrack Medley CDS5670
   DG 477 6111 (tracks 16 & 17)               08:38   139:14

15:   Gottschalk: The Dying Poet CDG8233
   Nimbus 5014 (track 12)                  06:43   145:57

16:   Handel:  Royal Fireworks  CDH2106
       MCA  MCAD 6186 (tracks 1-2-4)               11:38   157:35





Sunday afternoon 1:00 P.M.  D.S.T    -5 GMT (Canada)

http://tunein.com/radio/1069-The-X-s12279/

Good program.  I think I'll be there.

Pat, you better be there!  what is all that "I think" Remember: I like to be in good company to share great music!

Gloria, I expect you too: Chopin on the program

Saw your post Bubble and for some reason I thought it was Sunday. No wonder the jazz is not on.