Music Wise

1. Stuff done this week Did some research on Classic opera. Practiced "Fiddler's Dream" on mandolin, a tune in the key of G. 2. Listening done these weeks Watched this well known performance of " Il barbiero di Siviglia"  by composer  Gioachino Rossini ( 1792 - 1868)  The 2 act opera "Die Zauberflöte" by  Mozart is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form that included both singing and spoken dialogue. 3. What I have learned Opera flourished during the classical period (ca 1750 - ca 1827), with different types of opera written for different audiences ranging from commoners to aristocrats. Subject matter was varied, some based on Ancient Greek or Roman themes and others based on ideologies prevalent at the time, such as the ideas of the enlightenment. As part of my research for the OCA course Music Foundation, I researched the different types of opera in the Classical period. Below I present my notes: Typ

1.  Stuff done this week Trying to rekindle my music studies, folks. A lot happenend these past months, that had a profound impact on my life. I sold my appartment in Utrecht, struggled with dysthemia en heavy asthma, sold our appartment in Rijswijk, moved to Voorburg, committed to a building project in The Hague, left the band Crimson Inc., became a father, got married. And as a family, we had to deal with the terrifying event of Bernice's cancer which was discovered in week 37 of the pregnancy... I feel lucky and I'm just very grateful we pulled through. But my academic work has suffered a lot. It is hard to get back on track, but I am trying. This is one attempt of many. But I just love music, even though it has been silent in my head and heart for a while. I spent the last few days reviewing my old blogposts, building up to just do something. Aurelius said: "Don't contemplate being a good man, be one". So, here we are... 2.  Listening d