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Comment from Deirdre Wulf
Date: April 25, 2008, 7:52 pm

That was not correct. The first piece the guitarist played after you lost your lead was

Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms.

Comment from Law student
Date: April 25, 2008, 8:16 pm

My neighborhood is pretty loud. I crank up evening music when I need to study on a Friday night. It helps me concentrate!

Comment from erin
Date: April 25, 2008, 8:16 pm

While I listen I often am knitting or engaging in some other sort of handiwork, relaxing in my Brooklyn apartment.
Tonight I am sewing a dress. The background is perfect. Thank you!

Comment from Law student
Date: April 25, 2008, 8:18 pm

p.s. I would love to hear some Sibelius, Bartok, Vivaldi, and Satie. Thank you!

Comment from MCD
Date: April 25, 2008, 8:46 pm

Right now I am editing a book and what you are playing is helping me to concentrate on the subject matter.

Thanks-

Comment from Pat DeGraw Winter
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:02 pm

Well, David, thanks for asking….

I’m sitting at the computer working on a novel about the last 12 months of the American Civil War n Hideout Mountain in the middle of the Arkansas Ozarks. A huge, thunder clapping downpour just subsided, leaving my oak forest dripping and lush. Rained so hard for 7 minutes it knocked dogwood blossoms off the branches.

quiet now, no wind stirring, too cool for lightning bugs or tree frogs, cool enough for what is probably the last fire in the wood stove. delighted that tonight you’re spinning– anachronistic term, but it is spinning out of my Harmon-Kardons as I merrily hack away at the Battle of Cold Harbor while you spin the traditional music of WNYC. Love the modern stuff, but tonight what’s on this moment is perfect.

A long juicy Indian raga would be sublime just now after the Silvestrov (spelling…?) anyway you are just now saying soothing Gregorian chants– YES!

bona noche, David

–Patricia

Comment from Mark
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:10 pm

Hi David,

I have really enjoyed the last hour. I do prefer the contemplative? I work at home sometimes during the weekend. I may be reading, cleaning or just making photographs and then something like the piece right now drops me to my knees all things stop and the music becomes a living thing even thru the radio, Many thanks.

Comment from natalie hurwitz
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:13 pm

Please, please tell me the name of the ceillo concerto you played on Friday, April 25th at about 8:30 pm. Was not on website as current nor was date listed for playlists available. I love to listen to you and the music you select. I wish you were on during the week!

Comment from Felix
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:14 pm

If I’m listening to Evening Music then either I’m painting (well-behaved) or procrastinating (not so well-behaved). I like this description from your site: “…a nighttime mood, and in the course of a program…a pleasant musical background, as well as music worth close attention.” In other words, I have no complaints or suggestions.

Comment from Elaine
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:29 pm

Thank you for great programs, David.
I always turn to your show to find a challenge.
The more adventuresome and demanding the music the more it is deeply appreciated.
‘is never background, rather foreground.
The weekend of Evening Music can be anticipation of New Music, every more progressive.

Comment from Christine
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:36 pm

Thanks for the Bach piece - I heard it years ago and loved it and am so thrilled that I was able to hear it again. Can you kindly provide details about the name of teh piece that you just played? Thanks

Comment from Russell Bittner
Date: April 25, 2008, 9:41 pm

“I’d like to know: What do YOU want from Evening Music on the weekend?”

(Exactly what you’re doing. Much of it traditional; some of it experimental.)

“What music works best with your weekend activities?”

(See above.)

“What function does radio listening serve during your weekend? Is it different from the week nights?”

(At times, I’m a passive listener — when what I hear is familiar. At others, I’m an active listener — when what I hear is new and interesting. At still others, I’m either an appreciative or a disgruntled listener — when the DJ (never you) talks on and on and on and…)

Less (talk) is more.

Russell

Comment from adrianne
Date: April 25, 2008, 10:12 pm

David -

Thank you, thank you for playing Forbidden Planet! My love for these sounds have brought a desperately needed smile to my face. Smile seems to be sticking.

What movie, what a score.

I love your show, especially the experimental, throw-back, temperate and ambient music. I listen while working at home, and, as the writer above mentioned, I am both an active and passive listener, however, I feel your talk is “just right.”

Cheers.

Comment from Tim
Date: April 25, 2008, 10:36 pm

I’m high up looking down on the lights of the city from my large picture window, working on the conceptual design for a skyscraper for lower Manhattan which will be proposed on Wednesday. Flicking back and forth between three different software programs is often brain taxing. Your wonderful subtle musical choices are helping me keep focused. Thank you!

Comment from Michael Cavilla
Date: April 25, 2008, 11:07 pm

POINT BLANK
Definitely see it! It’s very much a movie of its day, yes it’s dated but nevertheless still fresh every time I see it again. Each time I see it, it works for me on a new level. Is it about double-cross? love? vengeance? all depends on your pov. I have still to work out if Angie Dickinson’s sister is really there with Lee Marvin when he finally catches up with her or is he just imagining, after all she does all the speaking, he justs look off into the distance. Great mis-en-scene. Anyway, do catch up with it and let it work its magic on you. The music, if taken out of context sounds experimental but when coupled with the movie, it is appropriate and very much apposite to a great example of American 60’s “new wave” cinema. No, I am not a film critic just someone who finds a strange and inexplicable affinity for this movie. PS Forbidden Planet movie music wow two for two tonight!!!

Comment from Keith T.
Date: April 26, 2008, 7:54 pm

I love to get lost in the music you present. No other station in NYC offers such a wonderful range of music. I work in TV, so it’s nice to escape the visuals and to let the music become a place of relaxation and exploration.

Thanks,
Keith

Comment from Writer
Date: April 26, 2008, 9:26 pm

I prefer and appreciate the contemplative to the bombastic classical and otherwise music. I am a writer and a student and this Friday night I am working on 3 papers for school. Music like this allows me to create a space of my own, which I very much need, living in this city environment with all of its noisy intrusions.

Comment from ric
Date: April 26, 2008, 9:29 pm

Hello David,
I’m in south portland maine, having a bbq in some really unlikely april weather. I think u played something that sounded like “Larry” (harmony vocals and a not quite big band sound tho close) last week. We we’re all amazed, who and what was that sound? You played it twice I believe… tomorrow I’m skiing Tuckerman Ravine. Luv the stream…

Comment from Jeff
Date: April 26, 2008, 9:45 pm

Hi David,

Great music tonight!

I just whipped up dinner:
Sizzled shallots, garlic, cherry tomatoes in olive oil. Then fusili into the pan, tossed with some grated provolone.

Inspired by your playlist!

Comment from Joe Corrao
Date: April 26, 2008, 10:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfoccRna6I&eurl=http://forumnyc.com/index.php?showuser=1
doing a little animating…that link will make ya smile…

Comment from LG
Date: April 27, 2008, 2:37 am

Our family wishes you were still broadcasting weeknights. Love your musical taste, and intelligent commentary.

Comment from reggie
Date: April 27, 2008, 10:06 am

I have been listening to Evening Music weekdays and weekends for several years now. I have enjoyed it with its varied host, especially you. I like the different kinds of music played, from favorites like Beethoven and Bach to artist I’ve never heard of. I don’t think you need advice from us. you’re doing fine

Comment from A Canadian in NYC
Date: April 27, 2008, 6:22 pm

Thanks for asking the question. What I value the most is the opportunity for “discovery” on your show — hard to match mood to a specific time slot. Perhaps what matters most is that if you are on a solid theme, sustain it for at least an hour, maybe two. Keep up the great work.

Comment from A Canadian in NYC
Date: April 27, 2008, 6:41 pm

And a follow-up comment — an expression of frustration regarding the web set-up for “Evening Music”. Was driving back into the city last night from a wedding in Connecticut, and heard some lovely pieces — vocal treatments of sacred texts matched to classical music (starting around 10:10 pm, when I first tuned in, and continuing throughout the hour) — and yet when I came back to the website today, it is seemingly impossible to get information on these recordings. Links to “archive” are of the blog, not the show (you just might want to distinguish between “Blog Archive” and “Show Archive”; and actual archives of the show for Saturday evening (April 26th) point me to the Tokyo String Quartet — and I’m pretty sure that wasn’t what I was listening to last night! (as I recall, it was an album of a live recording, with a London- or UK- based orchestra and vocal ensemble).

Why can’t playlists of the entire 8-11 pm period be posted in real-time? And why the clunky interface to get to “the goods”, as it were?!

Comment from Scientist
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:01 pm

Hi David,

Enjoyable and relaxing music as always. I’m doing some (uninspiring) data analysis for my biophysics research, and your show certainly helps me get through it! One request, if at all possible: I would love to hear the Brahms piano/violin Sonata No. 1, in G major (something I played as a college student back in the day … one of my favorite violin sonatas).

Thanks - keep up the great work!

Comment from Joanne Collier
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:03 pm

Dear David, I was writing letters tonight while listening to your program. Last night I was reading. I really like what you were playing. It put me in a peaceful, happy mood, which isn’t to say its elevator music or the happy music they play in stores. It was GOOD music. Thanks.

Comment from Shelley
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:07 pm

I am sewing, finally, some cushions. Your program keeps me away from the TV, and tonight I just wanted to think. I always find it useful to do something with my hands when I want to think, and listen to music. Usually I am cooking. I love to cook to music.

Comment from painter
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:19 pm

watching paint dry…

Comment from Ginger
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:36 pm

right now I am relaxing for the first time this weekend. I have loved everything you played tonight. It’s like you are reading my mood. Thanks, as always, for the perfect music!

Comment from Upstate listener
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:41 pm

Living at the foot of the Catskills in Greene County NY I like to read a good book in the evenings and listen to classical music over the internet. I did not find WQXR to interesting tonight and decided to try WNYC.
Very much enjoying your music. Like R.Vaughn Williams among others. Will listen again. Thanks.

Comment from Connie Smith
Date: April 27, 2008, 9:49 pm

Dear David/(Mr. Garland?),

I and my husband listen to your program. We always particularly enjoy your “Halloween Program”, with “”The Mask of the Red Death” etc. and all manner of works of Edgar Allan Poe. Your voice is extraordinary. The gentleman who is doing “Evening Music” is doing a great job,too. I think his name is
Terance McKnight. Good luck to you both in your work.

(I love this Estonian stuff!)… and I’m Irish!

Continued good success to you! and thanks!

Connie Smith

Comment from KARL
Date: April 27, 2008, 10:04 pm

Hi David,
I liked your show on Friday night as a way to relax and to wean myself off a T.V. addiction. When you played the Forbidden Planet, I immediately recognized, even though I have not heard it in many years. I was a young boy and when I saw in the movies in 1956, that music or “sound affects” terrified me then and still does. It is a fantastic and wonderful film, one of my all time favorites.

Karl

Comment from Barbara
Date: April 27, 2008, 10:07 pm

I know I’m doing something wrong with my life…. but Sunday evening is when I pay my bills and tackle other unpleasant paperwork tasks that pile up over the week (like taxes… thank heaven I’m done with those) and Evening Music is just the balm that I need to soothe the pain of these nasty tasks.
Please don’t think that the music is in the background. It takes center stage for me as I complete these mundane but necessary things and I am terribly grateful for it.
As another commenter wrote, David, you’re already doing everything right. I will echo others in saying that I love the diversity, the intelligent and enlightened commentary, and the focus on contemporary music. Above all, I think I love being exposed to music that I would otherwise not encounter, and I have greatly expanded my list of recordings based on things I have heard on your show.
I agree with others that sometimes it’s hard to locate a piece that was played and it would be great if you could post the list as it is broadcast. It would also be helpful if you spelled the names of lesser known composers. I sometimes have a hard time tracking some of these recordings down because I don’t know how to spell a particular name.
But aside from that I have no complaints and I love the show and will continue to listen.
Thank you for a really fine program.

Comment from lost in brooklyn
Date: April 27, 2008, 10:45 pm

dear david; thank you for sharing wonderful space with wonderful sounds …

Comment from Quiet Jersey City
Date: April 27, 2008, 11:05 pm

Since you mentioned it, David, we thought we’d add to the list: we’ve been sitting up in bed, eating ice cream that’s made down the block, and doing foolishly difficult crosswords without any clothes on. It’s a lovely evening. Thanks.

Comment from georgia
Date: April 29, 2008, 9:45 am

The Harmonie Universelle concert from The Frick Collection on 4/19 was one of the most beautiful concerts I have ever heard. Do they have any recordings? I can’t seem to find anything.
More of this is fine with me. Thanks

Comment from Caroline Campbell
Date: May 2, 2008, 7:51 pm

I am at my computer listing to you and thankfully, feeling quite relaxed. I am a middle school teacher and the closer we get to the end of the school year, the more difficult the students become. Thank you for the tranquility.

Comment from Ruby Sheets
Date: May 3, 2008, 9:45 pm

I’m listening while balancing my checkbook, sending emails, and taking care of other tasks that require sitting at the computer. I just got back from being in Peru for two weeks and I have a whole lot of little tasks to get done. Your music keeps me focused… though I wouldn’t mind a few more interludes like the Rolling Stones to distract me here and there! Hearing Ruby Tuesday made me smile and gave me a little break.

Comment from Diana
Date: May 3, 2008, 9:54 pm

I’m drawing on a copper plate that I will etch during the week at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT.

I’m in New Canaan, CT.

I like all the music you’re playing tonight and especially liked Ruby Tuesday by the Rolling Stones thrown into the mix.

Comment from Rayna
Date: May 9, 2008, 7:31 pm

I am an artist who only works to classical music. David, I miss your presence on Evening Music every night; your voice and your music choices make me happy, relaxed, and more creative. I can’t wait till the end of the week when I can listen; I hate to say it, but Evening Music isn’t the same without your voice, your commentary, your music choices, and your sensibilities driving it. Thank you for being there.

Comment from Julie Diamond
Date: June 8, 2008, 11:02 pm

I have been happily listening this Sunday evening. Weekdays, I turn the radio on, and have to turn it off right away - too much jazz, too much Glass. I don’t get it - did someone at WNYC say, no more classical music for you people? Did we do something wrong? Can you explain it? Is there anything we can do about the change in programming…???