Based on his incessant hip hop-themed tweets and unrequited love of “complaint rock,” you might think our founding editor had no appreciation for real music.
Not so …
As it turns out Sic Willie is quite the classical music connoisseur – especially when it comes to the soaring symphonies of German maestro Ludwig von Beethoven (particularly the composer’s sixth, seventh and ninth symphonies).
If you’re also a Beethoven fan, the website Living Social has a deal for you …
It’s an event being held at the Sottile Theater in Charleston, S.C. next month called “Beethoven: His Women and His Music.”
“A collaboration by the Chamber Music Charleston and Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina, this performance explores the famous maestro’s two passions with a performance on Friday, September 20,” the offer states.
Cost? Not bad: A pair of tickets will run you $20 …
Unable to make it to Charleston for the performance? Then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Immortal Beloved, the 1994 movie starring Gary Oldman as Beethoven (which explores the same themes). It’s available on Amazon for $12.
Culture on the cheap, people …
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Keep it classy, South Carolina.
Keep it classy, South Carolina.
Have you ever heard Pachelbel?
TBG has heard his canon.
Have you ever heard Pachelbel?
TBG has heard his canon.
I enjoyed the movie Amadeus, but I’ve never seen Immortal Beloved. I’ll have to check it out.
I enjoyed the movie Amadeus, but I’ve never seen Immortal Beloved. I’ll have to check it out.
TBG likes Bach’s “Air on a G String”.
For realz.
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Holy cow, TBG… awesome reference to the Akroyd thing!
TBG likes Bach’s “Air on a G String”.
For realz.
Which leads to: E. Buzz Miller
Holy cow, TBG… awesome reference to the Akroyd thing!
Immortal Beloved was a good movie but….Ode To Joy was worn out .
Bach’s Second Brandenburg rocks ! Loved MegaDeath’s cover.
Immortal Beloved was a good movie but….Ode To Joy was worn out .
Bach’s Second Brandenburg rocks ! Loved MegaDeath’s cover.