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Date: | Tue, 23 Mar 1999 12:55:15 -0500 |
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Bob Chen wrote:
>I just learned this afternoon that a good friend and former colleague of
>mine has been diagnosed with a serious, possibly grave illness. I thought
>at once of sending a card and flowers to cheer her up. Then it occured to
>me, why not send music, too? Three composers sprang instantly to mind:
>Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi.
I suppose that each of us will react differently to this question.
Bach's music is serious stuff. His Brandenburg Concertos are serious
fun, however! Haydn is immanently cheerful and I would heartily recommend
his opus 33 quartets or his "Paris" Symphonies. Mendelssohn's String
Symphonies also come to mind. Vivaldi? Hmmm. Not sure ion that one.
I wouldn't encourage Mahler's Ninth.
>Anyone have their own favorite "happy" or "get-well" music? I'd be most
>grateful for any recommendations.
Haydn, at least for me, would be an excellent 1st choice. I hope your dear
colleague recovers and that nothing serious will result.
Mark
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