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From: carnes@gargoyle.UChicago.UUCP (Richard Carnes)
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Subject: Some (serious) discussion topics
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Date: Wed, 13-Feb-85 13:30:07 EST
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(First, an addendum to my previous comments about stretto fugues:  I forgot
to mention the C-sharp major fugue in Book II of the WTC.  The *exposition*
of this fugue is a stretto, and the third voice is inverted!  So much for
the textbooks.  Also, check out the E-flat major, E major, and b-flat minor
fugues in Book II for splendid examples of stretto fugues.)

I.  What are the all-time great recordings?  This makes more sense than
asking what single recording you would take to a desert island.

II.  What musical masterpieces are underappreciated or underperformed, in
your opinion?  Of course, we can start by listing whole categories, such as
chamber music, Renaissance music, contemporary music, and contemporary
Renaissance music, but I am more interested in individual works or composers.

III.  Careers in music:  Am I the only person on the net who is currently
studying for a career in music?  (I'm a pianist.)  Are there professional
musicians on the net?  Is anyone considering a musical career?  Has anyone
tried it and given it up?  Am I the only one who thinks I'm crazy?  

Richard Carnes, ihnp4!gargoyle!carnes