how many of the great pianists/composers got so mired in the technicalities of song vs. piece?
Oh come on, don't take yourselves so seriously. Then you should be like, instead of music book, wait! it's a "SCORE book" because the MUSIC is what you play!! Really, how many of the great pianists/composers got so mired in the technicalities of song vs. piece? Yes, you are right, songs are sung... but it's really not worth jumping on someone for
man this thread has gotten WAY too long
Yeh but it's not as bad as when people say I tinkle the ivories...I don't tinkle and they're not made of ivory!Frustradedly, Ed
The phrase is actually tinkling (can people back me up on this - there is more than one meaning to the word tinkle!),Ed
So calling anything Chopin wrote, songs, is just wrong
Even his songs? Ed (just looking for an excuse to bring this thread back to the top.)
(OK, I do not believe this either, but it is a possibility and considering the kinds of possibilities people in this forum are prepared to accept - just have a look at the religious debates - why not this one?)
It's not like you can reach into your screen and grab the guy by the throat, screaming "It's a PIECE you little heretic!!!"
(just looking for an excuse to bring this thread back to the top.)
What about Mendelssohn's Op19. No1...."Song Without Words" shag
HEAR HEAR!!!!!
But even accepting that, what about the several piano compositions by several composers titled "lied" (please, note I didn't say "lieder" which actually are songs with piano and voice). Best wishes,Bernhard.