Over the holiday break, I had the joy of rewatching one of my absolute favorites, The Young Victoria. I think this movie starring Emily Blunt is just fabulous! I could watch it over and over again. As I watched I noticed that I loved the soundtrack that played behind much of the film. In one scene Prince Albert declares how much he enjoys Schubert, so I thought I should start a Schubert Pandora station. This idea, my friends, has been brilliant because the music is glorious. In between Schubert pieces, they also play some Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, and others -- wonderful pieces! I am sure Albert and Victoria would be amazed at how accesible the music is these days. We can hear entire sonatas with the touch of a button whereas in their time the music would have been live and on the piano or pianoforte. Part of me cherishes the thought of a live performance, but another part enjoys the beauty of the music floating in the air whether on cd, computer, or ipod.
I also must admit that I love that Queen Victoria had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Dash! I think that is one of my absolute favorite kinds of dogs!!! If I were to have one, I would name him Bingley after Mr. Bingley from Pride and Prejudice. Maybe someday!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Not Darcy, eh? Not that I don't like Bingley, you understand. Of course, I just have a special place in my heart for Mr. Darcy. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat makes me want to go watch Pride & Prejudice now.