50 books
—
3 voters
Classical Music
Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western music (both liturgical and secular). It encompasses a broad period from roughly the 11th century to the present day. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common practice period.
Most Read This Week
Related Genres
“
Champagne arrived in flûtes on trays, and we emptied them with gladness in our hearts... for when feasts are laid and classical music is played, where champagne is drunk once the sun has sunk and the season of summer is alive in spicy bloom, and beautiful women fill the room, and are generous with laughter and smiles... these things fill men's hearts with joy and remind one that life’s bounty is not always fleeting but can be captured, and enjoyed. It is in writing about this scene that I relive
...more
”
―
―
“
She didn’t really like classical music and there was no Vince to whisper in her ear and tell her what was beautiful about it. His descriptions were so clear. Handel was all scarlet ostrich feathers and silk ribbons fluttering in the wind, great silver trays blazing with candlelight. Wagner was trees creaking and silk ribbons fluttering in the wind, great silver trays blazing with candlelight. Wagner was trees creaking and snapping in the storm, foam running up the foot of a cliff, waves sweeping
...more
”
― Iza's Ballad
― Iza's Ballad
A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent …more
1,417 members,
last active 5 days ago
Welcome to GBC ! 🌱
A book club for girlies whose only goal in life is to live in a cottage surr…more
77 members,
last active 11 months ago
This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underrep…more
23,319 members,
last active 4 hours ago
