New Mystery Person

[EJA_2]

Shos hasn't done a mystery person for a while, so if I may, I will pick up the torch until he's ready to resume. <P>A lesser-known late romantic or early modern composer, this man sort of had to pull the wool over his magnate father's eyes in order to study music. He worked in the family business for some time but was transferred around Europe because everywhere he went business went badly. This was primarily due to the fact that he was spending a lot more time studying music than working in the business. After several failures, the young composer set sail for America where he tried his hand at growing oranges. Alas, sitting on the veranda absorbing various American musical forms does not make oranges grow. He turned the business over to his brother (who managed it quite successfully) and returned to Europe having decided to make his fortune as a composer. At length his father realized (with persuasion from one of my favorite composers) that his son was an incorrigible musician and paid his way for formal schooling at the Conservatory of Leipzig. Our man became fascinated with the philosophy of Nietzsche, and took it as his own creed, though Nietzsche himself had already rejected it. Several of his works are considered to be the expression of this philosophy. Eventually, he settled down in a French village where he met his painter-wife, a perfect match for him who proved to be a stabilizing influence in his life. His works include a plethora of short songs as well as a violin and a cello concerto, numerous choral works, and several violin sonatas. A virtual worshipper of nature, much of his music reflects this passion. <P> -- EJA<BR>

[keokime]

R. Strauss?<BR>

[shostakovich]

Thank you, Ethan. If it's who I think it is, somebody from the UK will nail it with a subtle answer.<BR>Shos

[Peter]

Ethan, <I>u sli de</I>vil [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img] Very well presented, but this composer has already been the subject of one of Shos's mysteries!!

[EJA_2]

Oh, no! How could I have been so unobservant! I will be more careful in the future.<P>I fear I was overly explicit in my description. Drat that Sir Thomas Beecham; all you Englishman know about this guy. Peter, you may feel free to fill in details, -- such as whom his wife was and what illness he suffered from late in life -- if you wish. <P> -- EJA

[Peter]

...........Just go to page 5 of the list of ALL TOPICS, & it is 'Mystery Composer', directly above my Schubert topic. It's all there!!<p>[This message has been edited by Peter (edited 04-20-2001).]

[EJA_2]

Really sorry everyone. Never looked back that far . . . <BR>. . . and wasn't frequenting this part of the board then. <P>With Horns Pulled in,<P> -- EJA

[shostakovich]

Hi Ethan. No need to feel stung. It was a good choice for a bio. I think you once posted your e-mail address, but I can't find it now. Would you post it again, or write to shostakovich@beethoven.com? Peter, I'd like to correspond occasionally with you, too. Shos

[Peter]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by shostakovich:<BR><B>Hi Ethan. No need to feel stung. It was a good choice for a bio. I think you once posted your e-mail address, but I can't find it now. Would you post it again, or write to shostakovich@beethoven.com? Peter, I'd like to correspond occasionally with you, too. Shos</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Shos, I'm flattered. Right now, Clare & I are in the middle of a house-moving 'chain' headache; we don't know whether we're moving today, tomorrow, or in a couple of weeks. Everything's packed & ready to go except the fridge & computer!! With the upheavel ahead, I'll probably be disappearing from these boards for a while, but when things settle down, I shall write to you.<P>Peter

[shostakovich]

Hi Peter and Clare. Good luck with the move. Hope you're not eating off paper plates too long. I haven't "been there, done that", but I know what it's like.<BR>Shos

[audiogirl]

Hey Ethan,<BR>I wouldn't feel too bad. Anyone who looks back over the entire board will see that plenty of topics and points have been discussed more than once.<P>I have a feeling that were you driving a stagecoach, most people would willingly ride shotgun. [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

[EJA_2]

Audiogirl, you are too kind. In certain sectors of society here, with which I am not unacquainted, "you'll do to ride with" is about the highest compliment given. Thanks.<P> -- EJA

[EJA_2]

Quick trivia question:<BR>I heard Sir Stewart play Mars and Jupiter from Holst's planets the other day. There is a theme in Holst's planets known as "Jupiter's theme." Gustav wrote a short song-melody incorporating this theme a great while after he wrote the planets. The words of a certain poet were then put to this melody to form a fairly popular patriotic song. <P>For 100 points, what is the name of the patriotic song?<P>For 50 bonus points, what did Holst call the melody?<P>For 50 more bonus points, who was the poet? <P>Looking forward to your answers.<P> -- EJA

[BenG]

At first glance I thought I had this one. But alas, all I know is the country of the patriotic song. Here is the poem:<P>And her ways are ways of Gentleness <BR>and all her paths are Peace!<BR>We may not count her Armies. <BR>We may not see her King. <BR>Her Fortress is a faithful Heart; <BR>her Pride is Suffering. <BR>And Soul by Soul and silently, <BR>her shining Bounds increase <BR>And her ways are ways of Gentleness <BR>and all her paths are Peace! <BR>

[EJA_2]

If it helps, this hymn was on Charlotte Church's first album (which I have never heard). <P> -- EJA

[Peter]

Hi Ethan. I do know this, but figured I'd let someone else take a stab first. Charlotte Church.........<sigh>.........if only I were 20 years younger..............

[JimH]

Harking back to childhood ... I remember the patriotic title as: "I vow to thee, my country" Yes?

[audiogirl]

That's exactly what I was thinking, Jim. I first really took notice of it when it was played at Princess Di's funeral service.

[EJA_2]

100 Points to each of you.<P> -- EJA

[audiogirl]

Thanks, Alex,---uh , I mean Ethan. Next, I'll take "potpourri" for $200.<P>Seriously, EJA, you've never heard Charlotte Church's first album? There's a very nice arrangement of "Amazing Grace" on there.<P>Peter, [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img]does your corruption know no bounds?!<BR>You leave that child (Charlotte) alone!<BR>