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Classical Music/Questions Answered by Expert Stephen Levine
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bach | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I am learning "Allemande from Partita No. 2 in D minor" on flute. I've read a lot of reviews of ... A: i can only give you the answer my teacher gave to me about the same type of thing. there are as many ... | |
| Name of music in clip | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: i have been trying to find out what this piece of music is - it pops up randomly in movies and TV ... A: i have listened to this piece many times and although i can't give you a definitive answer, it is ... | |
| Music identification | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: Hey i have to identify the following pieces from this link could you please help me out !!! i ... A: ok...some i know, some i'm guessing.. 1 guess..prokofiev symph. 2 beethoven piano sonata 3 Mozart ... | |
| Recommendation? | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I am currently somewhat obsessed with Arvo Parts 3rd Symphony (and have been for suite some time ... A: it's difficult because taste by it's very nature is subjective.. try the John Barry Suite ... | |
| any suggestions... | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a violinist of grade seven standard and need to find an ensemble piece to perform at school. ... A: yes...you have a lot to choose from but why don't you try the 3 little serenades of Mozart, K136,7 ... | |
| Help to Identify please | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would please be able to help identify this music that my children are using ... A: .. What you are listening and dancing too is the "Clog Dance" from the ballet,"La fille mal ... | |
| probably not Mozart? | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: One of the other experts had no luck with this and suggested I shop around. I'm trying to identify ... A: I have to diagree with the others. Although I don't know the piece, it sounds to me like early, ... | |
| Classical music ID request | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My friends and I are trying to figure out who is composer and source for the following: ... A: what you have here is the perfect example of a "jingle"...a piece of music written especially for ... | |
| Help me ID this Classical tune | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: First of all great site and I'm really glad there are ppl who share their knowledge and love for ... A: ok...i have listened to your piece of music and one thing i can tell you straightaway is it not ... | |
| Five Little Pigs Intro song | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: To whom it may concern, After countless researches on the internet, I still can't find the title of ... A: i have done countless tv programmes and 99.9% of them have music written by a composer especially ... | |
| Diploma Programme Notes | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 15 years old girl taking ABRSM Diploma in Performing for Piano. I do not know how to write my ... A: i would love to be able to offer you sage advice but this is not really my fields..if i were you i ... | |
| The gratitude of the author | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm back. And the villagers rejoice. This time the question's about violins. I'm aware that ... A: i had no idea you were talking about Sascha Barantchik...of course i know him..i did a lot of work ... | |
| Violins down through the ages | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm back. And the villagers rejoice. This time the question's about violins. I'm aware that ... A: it's a huge question...the answer is that most of the great and well established artists can afford ... | |
| Concert violinist | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I need a musician, preferably a violinist, who can be a resource on the day-to-day life of a concert ... A: well, that's quite a question....I'll try my best to be succinct...the most obvious difference i ... | |
| Classical piece from an old show called "Connections" by James Burke | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I've been watching a show which had a nice classical piece I've heard before. I wish to find a copy ... A: the piece you are so enthralled with...me too by the way. is Siegfreids Funeral music from the Ring ... | |
| sibelius 5 software | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if it would be easy for me to use this software since I am just learning to ... A: sib 5 is very old..i didn't know it was still around..i would have thought it had been ... | |
| String trio | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been in search of a string quartet for my wedding. I have met with a group that works as a ... A: A good string trio can be as loud as a string quartet....but with 2 violins and cello instead of one ... | |
| Wedding trio vs. quartet | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married in September, and the wedding will be outdoor nearby a creek. There is a small ... A: well good luck on your wedding..i would opt for the quartet because the repertoire is so much bigger ... | |
| Identifying a Piece of Music | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping you would please identify this music from a television show. This show had two types of ... A: i don't know this specific piece but i can tell you categorically it is not beethoven..it is ... | |
| Similar to Yanni | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Stephen Levine I love Yanni's music as there are only pure music in them without human voices ... i ... A: again, it's difficult to put an exact title to it.."light orchestral" would be the nearest i can ... | |
| Similar to Yanni | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Stephen Levine I love Yanni's music as there are only pure music in them without human voices ... i ... A: unfortunately i don't regard yanni as a classical composer..this is light music for orchestra which ... | |
| unknown music | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: can you help me to identify this music? you can find a half of the first movement under ... A: it's not a piece i know but i don't see any french connection..i know there is a piano sonata by ... | |
| Air from Suite No . in D - movie | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I hope this finds you doing well. I'm an online student at Sta Monica College taking "On Music ... A: the air is not a piece about anything in particular...if a piece written in the baroque era is about ... | |
| Soundtrack selection assistance, please... | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I recently returned from a 5-week trip throughout Europe (Amsterdam, France, Italy, Germany, ... A: i thought so too...here are a few others mendelssohn-hebrides overture vaughan williams-fantasia on ... | |
| promenade and great gate of kiev | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I was listening to the promenade and The Great Gate of Kiev by Mussorgsky and wanted to know your ... A: .some music definitely tells a story..ballet music...tone poems ie strauss til eulenspiegel..other ... | |
Classical Music
Answers by Expert:
Stephen Levine
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions about any kind of classical music but with special emphasis on the violin, it's, repertoire and technique. I can also help with orchestral and chamber music.
Experience
I was a professional violinist in one of the London orchestras for 25 years I also coached chamber music and played in film and tv studios. My career encompassed 17th music to 20th century music, from symphonic through chamber music to opera,
Education/Credentials
L.R.A.M.(Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music) A.R.A.M.(Associate of ther Royal Academy of Music) A.R.C.M.(Associate of the Royal College of Music)
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