[Rainey]

Any classical music experts?

Steve is tough to buy for. The one lead I have is that he's taken a new interest in classical music. He was in a youth symphony in his high school years at Eastman School and his knowledge of jazz is about encyclopedic. He was also a touring musician. So it's not like he's clueless.

Me, I just like what I like. ...and I am fairly clueless. Still, what I hope to find for him is a book that will outline the foundations of classical composers and periods that could suggest what he wants to explore and consider as he listens.

Anyone know of a great book to launch his new enthusiasm? Thanks so much for your help.
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[carina]

Rainey, I know you're asking for book titles but I don't know any. However, I'd like to suggest my good friend Filippa Giordano if you're considering buying a CD. She's not a 100% classical singer but I find the 'poppy' influences are very much appreciated by people who are just starting to listen to classical music. But most importantly, she sings with a lot of passion which is heartwarming every time I hear her.

I bet others will come up with a good idea for a book for you!

[Erin]

Rainey,

I am shooting off an email to my best friend, she is an opera singer with a degree in classical music. Something tells me she'll have an idea or two.
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[Rainey]

Thank you both so much.

My impression is that it's pretty much orchestral music he's interested in.
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God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor