Leonidas Platanias, MD Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Symphony No. 1: Titan
Gustav MahlerLeonidas Platanias, MDListening to Gustav Mahler is not for everyone. He wrote 10 great symphonies. But the power of symphony #1 "Titan" is really unparalleled. A stunning composition. Best performance maybe by Abaddo or Nézet-Séguin.
Paperback, 2015
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Adagio for Strings
Barber SamuelLeonidas Platanias, MD"I was supposed to be a doctor. I was supposed to go to Princeton. And everything I was supposed to do I didn't".* Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981) * But he wrote one of the most incredible pieces of classical music: Adagio for Strings.
Paperback, 1997
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Symphonies: Nos. 3, 4 and 5 in Full Score
Felix MendelssohnLeonidas Platanias, MD1809 was a very special year today, as it was the birthday of Felix Mendelssohn. So much greatness from him. From the Midsummer Night's Dream, to his Italian & Scottish symphonies, the Hebrides overture and his incredible violin concerto. One of the best composers of all times. https://t.co/TZaVM8aoZj
Paperback, 2007
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Piano Concerto
Robert SchumannLeonidas Platanias, MDYesterday was the anniversary of the death of Robert Schumann,166 yrs ago. He was only 46 & died from pneumonia. One of the most incredible composers ever, he wrote 4 truly magnificent symphonies & a stunning piano concerto, whose music somehow seems to reflect his tragic life.
Paperback, 2014
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