Introducing Kuhlau

Kuhlau

New member
Good morning, afternoon or evening, depending on your time zone.

I've been a member here for just a little while, but I neglected to post an introduction when I first joined - so here goes:

My name is Friedrich Kuhlau, and I'm sure this name will be recognised instantly on a board such as this as belonging to the Germano-Danish composer of the Classical period who was a contemporary of Beethoven. I'm not a musician, nor do I work in the classical music industry, and I neither read nor write music - although I do write for a living.

My love affair with classical music began at 18. Now, at 35, I have thousands of recordings in my collection and a particular love of music from the Romantic period on into the early Modern period.

Despite amassing a wealth of CDs and downloads, I've still yet to experience everything that some commentators would regard as the 'core' repertoire of Western Art Music, although I have heard (and do enjoy) a sizeable chunk of it. My intention is to make a specialism of British classical music, especially that written in the first half of the 20th century. Progress in this direction is slow but steady.

So that's a little about me. I'm looking forward to contributing here (I've been a member of various forums for several years, many of these geared towards classical music), and I'm currently writing a blog which is essentially a space for me to review - as far as I'm able - various recordings in my own collection. When I'm happy to start showing it to the world, I'll be sure to advertise it here.

Here's to continuing chatting with some of you soon.

FK
 

Krummhorn

Administrator
Staff member
ADMINISTRATOR
Hi Kuhlau ...

Welcome to MIMF ...You have found, like the rest of us, that this forum community is rather addicting. Always great to see people like yourself dive right into the various discussions here.

Looking forward to your continued participation.
 

Kuhlau

New member
Krummhorn, you're certainly right that forum life can be addictive. I've been frequenting forums since about 2001, racking up sizeable post counts under various screen names. However, my time these days is taken up more and more by work and parenthood, so my necessarily reduced participation in online communities is regretable but understandable.

FK
 

Corno Dolce

Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Aloha Kuhlau,

I think I welcomed you earlier but again I extend my hand of friendly acquaintanceship to you sir - Welcome aboard and may your stay be a pleasurable one.

Humbly,

Corno Dolce :):):)
 

Kuhlau

New member
CD, you have indeed already welcomed me to these forums ... but I thank you again for your kindness. :)

FK
 

marval

New member
Hello Kuhlau,

Welcome to this wonderful place, it is good to have you join us.


Margaret
 

Kuhlau

New member
My thanks to you, Margaret. :)

Incidentally, am I alone in thinking that the mixture of naval ranks with terms associated with classical music is a little incongruous?

FK
 

Corno Dolce

Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Aloha Sir Kuhlau,

You could petition our Forum creator Sir Frederik Magle to apply *civilian musical ranks* under your forum name. Check it out....

Cheerio,

CD :):):)
 
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