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A Tide of Crescendos and Trills

Precision scales of a Bach concerto
  relentless tide of crescendos and trills
Waves of emotion engulf my soul
  pianissimo's delicate fingers stroll

Mozart sonatas and waltzes I hear
  Grand Ballrooms of Venice once more appear
My heart rejoices in time with the wind
  to the strains of Paganini's sweet violin

Alas, passion for the masters is lost today
  to an era where Tik-Tok holds sway

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2022

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Joe Dimino Date: 2/23/2022 6:28:00 PM I hear you; cannot stand modern music -- not music in my opinion, certainly not to my ears. Early jazz I'm Ok with -- stuff you can tap your feet to, and feel happy~wanting to dance. What young hear affects the development of their brains. Classical music boosts IQ's. That's a fact. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/23/2022 6:56:00 PM What the young hear also affects the ruination of their ears! What a mess! Thanks, Joe. :) gw

Rico Leffanta Date: 2/23/2022 9:52:00 AM Classical music caused Asians to buy - and learn how to use - new instruments at which they now excel, though the majority still prefer the beat of a drum or clang of cymbals. But Biden only hears the 1812 Overture . . . . Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/23/2022 6:54:00 PM I guess those Asian elephants like music too, the way they bang to drums... lol. thanks, Rico

Debra L Brown Date: 2/22/2022 6:55:00 PM Hi! Gershon, When it comes to music, I'm old school. I like music played on the record player; 45's, 78's, and LP's. I really don't like the music of the day. I enjoyed your writing on the "Old Masters." Nicely Written. Blessings ~ Debra Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/23/2022 6:53:00 PM Do you have a record player that plays '78's? Whoa! Are the records vinyl? Are we in the Twilight Zone yet? ~ Rod Serling

John Lawless Date: 2/22/2022 4:38:00 PM HEY!!! Most of us only heard that kind of music as kids when we watched those terrible cartoons on black and white TV's Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/23/2022 6:52:00 PM Gosh, were you ever lucky, John: Black-and-white TV!! When I was young, our TV didn't even have a screen. That's why they call it the 'boob-tube' you know.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/22/2022 4:04:00 PM You are right! We’ve lost the lovely sound of a needle falling on a record. We’ve lost the quietness…the finesse of music that touches the heart. I could say more…then it must be a poem ;) Good Evening, dear one! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/23/2022 6:48:00 PM Say more; Say more. I'm all ears, Kim...

Ann Peck Date: 2/22/2022 4:01:00 PM Gershon, There are still some of us oldies who love classical. I love almost all music. especially the good, old Blues singers. Most who sing are poets, too. I liked your sonnet :) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/22/2022 6:12:00 PM Thank you, Ann... In my seventies, I've turned to classical music for comfort. It fills what had been an empty hole in my life. :) gw

Eve Roper Date: 2/22/2022 3:30:00 PM hello Gershon, I don't know what Tik-Tok is, but I love the old masters. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/22/2022 6:11:00 PM Happy to hear that someone doesn't know what Tik-Tok is... I assure you, you are not missing much!! Peace, Gershon

Alexis Y. Date: 2/22/2022 3:17:00 PM Hi Gershon, You mentioned some greats in your well-written and clever write. I agree in this ticktock era passion is lost. Good write. Did I mention I like your style? Have a nice day-Alexis Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/22/2022 6:05:00 PM If you like my style, you'll love my smile! (Hope so, anyway) ! Thanks, Alexis. :)