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 weaponlordzero
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject: Opera? |
 
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Is there going to be opera included in this station? I can put up a poll, but I wouldn't mind opera. In fact, I can think of a couple I would like to have here. |
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 alchemist
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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I'm so intoxicated I first thought you were talking about the Opera browser (a firefox competitor).
Mmm, opera. I'm not a fan, sorry! 
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weaponlordzero
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Not even Don Giovanni!!?
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madman
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Good to see someone else who enjoys it!
I think opera is definetely some of the most beautiful music humans have ever created.
I'm not a connoisseur but a casual lover of it, and always trying to expand my knowledge of the subject and discover new sounds that leave me amazed. Might have something to do with my italian background too, and being exposed to it as a kid. Took me a while to come around to it, but as an adult I learned to appreciate it.
The link below is the aria that blew me away and got me started.
Un Bel Di (puccini), easily one of my favorite arias. It builds into something so powerful that I always get goosebumps when it culminates.
Fleming does great justice to the piece in my opinion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z3-yBlDckY&feature=related
Close your eyes and listen to it.
Would be great if adagio.fm had operas available IMO! |
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weaponlordzero
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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That's great madman!!! You should request it to be added!!
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 SiriusCreations 
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:52 am Post subject: |
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I am not a big opera fan. But from time to time it is nice to hear some opera. So I think I will even request some if it is available.
I do not know if this station will really include Opera. I think we have to wait what the big boss has spoken 
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 Pesadelo
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:09 am Post subject: |
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I don't like opera. But I like your avatar, weapon. This Rocky-cat is very cool.
btw, I'm not spamming, just praising a mate's avatar. 
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weaponlordzero
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:56 am Post subject: |
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It's ok pesa. We all like to build our post count lol
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zirael
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:57 am Post subject: |
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WLZ, I'd be curious to see the results of a poll, whether the members think opera should be included here or not.
I enjoy opera music by Puccini, Verdi, and others and think it's fine in moderation. I hope it's allowed here at Adagio. |
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Saffron
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Opera will be allowed here. I am going to be rather picky about the singers and recording quality.
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SiriusCreations
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Opera will be allowed here. I am going to be rather picky about the singers and recording quality. |
Excellent criterium!
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madman
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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| That's great madman!!! You should request it to be added!! |
I did, its on the the Madama Butterfly CD.  |
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 bpewien
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Saffron wrote: |
| Opera will be allowed here. I am going to be rather picky about the singers and recording quality. |
I wouldn't expect anything less than that from you, Saff!
But really, a classical webradio without opera wouldn't be complete.
Wagner, Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Weber, Richard Strauss, Berg... too many great composers whose opera works were defining a whole musical era & genre.
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weaponlordzero
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic Saffron. Thanks very much!! I will be mindful of quality when I request.
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 pingu
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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YAY for the opera!
WE MUST HAVE IT here!!
I (PingUCCINI) and Pete (OPEteRA) can't live without opera!  |
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