This post is unlike any of the others I’ve done, but with only 18 posts in all, I suppose that I haven’t yet established a pattern....
“Classical” music stations seem to be spending much of the day playing romantic waltzes and tangos; and primarily classical music that has been used as themes in romantic films. Actually, this post is a perfect follow-up to my last one about telling stories without [necessarily] using words. Here, music is the main story-teller, and it inspires the action.
Enjoy.
Ravel's "Bolero" in the movie, TEN starring Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews:
I’ve written about books as objects; about auctions; about theater and opera and film; about public and private libraries; about aspects of literary analysis and different ways of telling stories; and I’ve written about my store. I’ve even had “guest posts” and plan more of them.
Besides, this is my blog, so I can post anything I want!
Today is Valentine’s Day and the airwaves are filled with the films and the music of love; and everywhere, flowers are being brought and sent.
So as a Valentine from me to you – and through the wonders of the Internet – here is a “bouquet” of music and video to make this a romantic day, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.
Enjoy.
Ravel's "Bolero" in the movie, TEN starring Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews:
Rachmaninov:
THE SEVEN-YEAR ITCH starring Marilyn Monroe:
THE SEVEN-YEAR ITCH starring Marilyn Monroe:
SOMEWHERE IN TIME starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour:
Tangos:
from an old Rudolph Valentino film:
from an old Rudolph Valentino film:
from Robert Duvall’s film, ASSASINATION TANGO:
from the film SHALL WE DANCE starring Jennifer Lopez and Richard Gere:
and several breathtaking clips from TANGO ARGENTINA:
Waltzes:
from THE ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE PARTY, a television show from the 1950’s:
the New York City Ballet performing THE MERRY WIDOW, choreographed by George Balanchine and featuring Peter Martins:
Disney's spin on Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty Waltz:"
And one of my favorite pieces, a “bouquet” of sorts: Natalie Dessay and Delphine Haidan singing the “Flower Duet” from the opera LAKME:
And finally, The Kiss:
The Kiss |
Happy Valentine’s Day!
2 comments:
Happy Valentines Day is right! :)
Helen, this was GREAT! You are so creative! I loved the music and the variety--and then the surprise of the two horses at the end gave me a hoot and a huge smile. Thank you!!!
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