Last year I decided to embark on a fun new journey. I decided that I would take the time to experience as much of the great works of the great classical artists as possible.
I began this journey with Frederic Chopin purchasing a 17-CD collection that contained all of Chopin’s works and slowly, but diligently, listened to each compact disc in its entirety. I was a fun and most wonderful journey.
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I enjoy music. Most people do, of course. Depending on our mood or purpose for listening, we enjoy different music styles at different times. When I run, I usually like up-beat fast paced music that will energize or inspire me. I look for songs with motivational lyrics or songs with a great beat. (Or songs from the Rocky movies.) Other times, other music will suffice. Sometimes a little Sinatra goes a long way as I complete some of my daily routines.
Over the past few years, I have found that listening to classical music also provides me with a certain peace and tranquility. I have found that the more I listen to classical music, the more I enjoy it.
For much of my life, I tried to enjoy classical music, but a few things got in the way.
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