Posts Tagged: classical music

Downloading Beethoven

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Stumbled across a thoroughly impressive classical music blog. On the strength of the post on Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, I bought a recording by Jeno Jando, who I learn is one of the few who plays the rhythm correctly. Though of course I love the Moonlight (sonata number 14), I’m loving the whole record, especially the… Read more »

Music, illness and fatigue

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Sheet Music Originally uploaded by Anna-B The two reasons I listen to so much music: One: Music is humanity’s highest achievement. Two: I’m tired and sickly. A 2006 study showed that listening to music can reduce chronic pain and depression. Well, duh. I don’t have chronic pain so much as lack of energy, digestive troubles,… Read more »