The Music Thread

[nick_op]

Ah, Wagner. Parsifal should be an interesting show, hope you enjoy it! I watched his "Die Meistersinger" on the BBC proms this year, but opera is a form of classical music that I don't get on well with. Too many people all singing in the same register, and never straying outside of that vocal range - it can be hard to tell which person is playing which character if they're dressed similarly. Wagner was very important in the development of classical harmony, amongst other things, though, obviously very clever.

I noticed earlier in the thread you mentioned you're a jazz fan. I've been teaching myself jazz piano recently, Bill Evans is a favourite of mine. Since there's so much to choose from in jazz, might you suggest few names or albums for me to check out? Doesn't have to be limited to piano.