Three Tune Tuesday - May 30
It's time again for Three Tune Tuesday, that day of the week where members of the Hive community shares three songs of their liking with the rest of the community.
I know, I post Three Tune Tuesday on Wednesday. It's done by design! I run a Three Tune Tuesday livestream on Tuesday, then post the songs the next day. Want to be the first to hear them? Tune in live!
12:00pm (noon) EDT
17:00 UTC
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I take a slow, relaxing approach to Three Tune Tuesday: I like to share pre-1924 78rpm songs from my collection, and record them while playing on an appropriate time-period windup phonograph. I encourage you to take a few moments and slow down with me. Settle down, close your eyes, and take yourself back.. way back.. in time, to a distant uncle's parlour in the early 1920's. There are comfortable seats, pleasant conversation, and old music.
So I'm late again. As is often the case. So today we get to celebrate Three Tune Thursday, Blind Skeleton style!
Faust - Air des bijoux
"Faust - Air des bijoux" refers to an aria from the opera "Faust" by Charles Gounod. The aria, also known as "Jewel Song," is sung by the character Marguerite and is one of the most famous and beloved soprano arias in the opera repertoire. In the song, Marguerite sings about her love for Faust and her desire to possess his heart. The song is considered to be one of the most beautiful and passionate love songs ever written.
Faust is an opera in five acts by Charles Gounod to a French libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré from Carré's play Faust et Marguerite, in turn loosely based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, Part One. It debuted at the Théâtre Lyrique on the Boulevard du Temple in Paris on 19 March 1859, with influential sets designed by Charles-Antoine Cambon and Joseph Thierry, Jean Émile Daran, Édouard Desplechin, and Philippe Chaperon.
The opera tells the story of Faust, a middle-aged scholar who has grown disillusioned with life. He makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for youth and pleasure. Faust is then led to Marguerite, a young woman who is pure and innocent. Faust falls in love with Marguerite, but their relationship is doomed from the start.
Over the years there have been multiple versions of the ending of the opera. In one, Mephistopheles eventually destroys Marguerite's life, and Faust is left to face the consequences of his actions. Marguerite is seduced by Mephistopheles and falls pregnant. Faust is forced to abandon her, and she is eventually condemned to death and Hell.
In another ending, Faust is redeemed and is reunited with Marguerite, who has not been condemed to hell, but resides for an eternity in heaven.
Nellie Melba, born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861, was an Australian operatic soprano. She was one of the most famous singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and had a successful international career. Melba was renowned for her beautiful voice, exceptional technique, and exquisite performances. She was particularly known for her interpretations of the bel canto repertoire, including roles in operas by composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Gaetano Donizetti, and Vincenzo Bellini.
Marche Militaire
"Marche Militaire" is a composition by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. It is part of his Suite Algérienne, Op. 60, which was composed in 1880. The Suite Algérienne is a collection of four movements inspired by Algerian culture and music.
The "Marche Militaire" is the second movement of the suite. As the title suggests, it is a military march characterized by its lively and spirited nature. The piece captures the essence of a military parade with its rhythmic drive, triumphant melodies, and bold brass fanfares. It is a highly energetic and celebratory composition, evoking a sense of grandeur and festivity.
Camille Saint-Saëns, born in 1835, was a prominent French composer of the Romantic era. He is known for his diverse body of work, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and operas. Saint-Saëns' music is characterized by its melodic richness, technical brilliance, and classical influences. Some of his most famous compositions include "The Carnival of the Animals," his Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony), and his opera "Samson and Delilah."
The Philharmonic Orchestra of New York, now known as the New York Philharmonic, is one of the leading orchestras in the United States. It was founded in 1842 and has since established itself as a prominent cultural institution and a symbol of excellence in orchestral performance. The orchestra has worked with numerous renowned conductors and performed a vast repertoire of classical music, including works by composers from various periods and styles.
Caprice Viennois
"Caprice Viennois" is a composition for violin and piano by the Austrian composer Fritz Kreisler. It was written in 1910 and remains one of Kreisler's most popular and frequently performed pieces. The title translates to "Viennese Caprice" in English.
Fritz Kreisler is my personal favourite violinist. He was known for his exceptional talent as a performer and his ability to capture the essence of the Viennese musical tradition in his compositions. Kreisler's works often evoke a sense of nostalgic elegance and romanticism.
"Caprice Viennois" reflects these qualities and embodies the charm and grace of Viennese music. It is a delightful and lyrical piece, characterized by its flowing melodies and intricate ornamentation. The composition showcases Kreisler's virtuosic writing for the violin, with passages that demand technical skill and expressiveness from the performer.
"Caprice Viennois" has become a staple of the violin repertoire and is frequently performed in recitals and concerts. It exemplifies Kreisler's ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically captivating, embodying the spirit of the Viennese musical tradition that he so beautifully represented.
Three Tune Tuesday (TTT) is initiated by @ablaze.
I run a live stream of my TTT songs every Tuesday at 12:00pm EDT, then take that stream and share the songs from it here, on Hive, on Wednesday (or occasionally Thursday). These songs are all old pre-1923 78rpm records from my collection, played on my antique phonographs and recorded with a well placed microphone. Like what you hear? Come listen live!
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Thanks for hooking me up with another online radio station! Loving it. I just tuned in and they have some old radio show playing. I think I have some old LPs of "The Shadow" around here somewhere! I'm going to try and catch 3 tune tuesday live one day!
Hey, thanks! I'm glad it's enjoyed! And I definitely enjoy having an audience for the show. It's fun for me, at least!