Etincelles

Welcome to my talk page, if you have any queries about my edits please leave me a message here.
--Etincelles (talk) 17:22, 7 September 2009 (UTC)

Borodin Scherzo

The page is looking great. Carry on editing it and it will look even more amazing!--Pianoplonkers (talk) 16:31, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks --Etincelles (talk) 17:51, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

WikiProject Classical music Rating

{{helpme}} I am not sure how to get a rating from the project's quality scale for Borodin Scherzo page, please could you advise me on how to do it. --Etincelles (talk) 20:22, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Ciao, Etincelles. Anyone familiar with the criteria can rate a page, though of course you're encouraged not to assess your own work. There's no formal process for getting an assessment; sometimes editors monitor Category:Unassessed Classical music articles and clear it out when it gets full, but more often than not this doesn't happen, and pages only get assessed when editors come across their talkpages. You could try asking for an assessment at the project talkpage, or if you'd like to link the article you want assessed, I can assess it though I don't edit classical music articles. Regards,  Skomorokh  20:36, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Thank you very much for explaining that to me, I would be very grateful if you could assess the page. Thanks Again --Etincelles (talk) 20:50, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Hey!

Hey there. I made a post over at Pianoplonkers about something you might also be interested in. See this: User_talk:Pianoplonkers#Hey.21. Kind regards and keep up the great work.Calaka (talk) 13:47, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Hello

Hello Etincelles. I hope that you manage to create the page for Medtner's Fairy Tale in A major, Op. 51 No. 3; it would be very interesting--Egemont (talk) 19:49, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Userbox

Looks good --Pianoplonkers (talk) 06:19, 20 September 2009 (U

Thankyou very mcuh

Hello Etincelles. Glad to see we now have a user box for Task Force Romantic Music. I was just wandering, could you possibly have a look at my Sandbox and the piece I have written inside it, and then tell me what you think? It would be jolly useful to get some feedback on it. Thanks.Egemont (talk) 14:32, 20 September 2009 (UTC)

Please See Page

Hi Etinclles. Please ignore the sandbox-check mentioned in the above message, and instead go directly to Three German Dances (Mozart), and tell me what you think. Thanks.--Egemont (talk) 19:22, 20 September 2009 (UTC)

Look at my page

Look at my userboxes. Cool, eh.

Please do not edit my page. You have loads of elements from my page and should allow me to be inspired by your page. I have removed it now because it didn't fit. But don't edit it again.--Pianoplonkers (talk) 17:43, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Hi, look at my czardas page! Currently working on more.--Pianoplonkers (talk) 15:51, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

For Egemont's sake

In your wikitaskforces section you have written me and pianoplonkers. Egemont will go mad at you!!! Correct it before he sees

PS use: Pianoplonkers and I

--Pianoplonkers (talk) 16:05, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

Add this to your talk page

I also have a talk page to communicate between Egmont, Etincelles and Pianoplonkers. Please visit it here.--Pianoplonkers (talk) 06:10, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Look at my userpage

Look at my userpage. Is it cool?--Pianoplonkers (talk) 16:29, 2 October 2009 (UTC)

Yes, Very Cool.--Etincelles (talk) 19:59, 2 October 2009 (UTC)

Order of page

Don't do it if you don't want to but I found out that external links go below references. See Wikipedia:Layout for more info--Pianoplonkers (talk) 09:59, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

New page

Pianoplonkers and I have created a new page called Ritual Fire Dance (de Falla). Hope you like it!--Egemont (talk) 14:56, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Please Support

Ritual Fire Dance (de Falla) has been suggested to be merged with El amor brujo (Discuss the merging here). Please help to support the fact that it shouldn't be merged. Thanks--Pianoplonkers (talk) 22:10, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Message

Hello, Etincelles. You have new messages at Pianoplonkers's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Thanks

Thankyou very much for adding that recording and image to Ritual Fire Dance (de Falla). Pianoplonkers and I forgot to add a piano recording, despite the fact that they are often played the most, so its good to see that there now is one! Thanks.--Egemont (talk) 10:21, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

It's My Pleasure. --Etincelles (talk) 13:45, 18 October 2009 (UTC)

RfD nomination of User WP Romantic music

I have nominated User WP Romantic music (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) for discussion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at the discussion page. Thank you. –Drilnoth (T • C • L) 01:10, 20 October 2009 (UTC)

Scherzo in A-flat major (Borodin) - copyright problems

Hi, please read my comments on the talk page of this article. If you need further guidance, I suggest you have a look at Wikipedia:WikiProject Opera/Copyright guidelines. Many editors are at first unaware of the strict policies on Wikipedia concerning copyright infringement. But you really need to take this on board. If you've done something similar in other articles you've contributed to, you need to address this quickly. Best, Voceditenore (talk) 22:31, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

I have tried to change the text as much as possible. I hope we can come to some sort of an agreement. --Etincelles (talk) 08:08, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Pasting in the text and then trying to "change it around" is not going to work. Either write the article entirely in your own words or use quote marks and clearly attribute the author (James Leonard) in the actual text of the article, although note that extensive quoting from a single copyright source is not permitted. I've re-edited the article and left you extensive guidance on the talk page. Please read it. It's not a question of us coming to an agreement. Wikipedia's copyright policy is non-negotiable. I'm telling you this for your own benefit. Wikipedia is really cracking down on copyright violations. Take a look at this page. I'd hate to see an enthusiastic and knowledgeable editor get into trouble. When editors are found to repeatedly infringe copyright, and disregard warnings, they seriously run the risk of blocking (not by me, I'm not an administrator) and having their edits reverted on sight. Don't let it happen to you. Best wishes, Voceditenore (talk) 08:59, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Please have a look at the page now. --Etincelles (talk) 10:24, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

I've corrected the spelling and punctuation errors. I also put "miniature" in quotes, because that was the original author's characterisation and choice of words, not your own. It's now OK from a close paraphrasing point of view, but what you have now isn't well written. The phrase "gives a desired effect" doesn't mean "effective" and is virtually meaningless unless you previously indicate what Borodin's desired effect was. That's what's wrong with working from a pasted-in a text and then trying to 'fix' it rather than internalizing the ideas and writing them in your own words without the original text in front of you. You can easily end up distorting the intended meaning and run the continual risk of paraphrasing too closely. Anyhow, whether it's well-written or not is a separate issue for you and other content contributors to the article to work out. My job is done, so to speak.;-) Best, Voceditenore (talk) 11:47, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Carmen Variations (Horowitz) Rating

{{helpme}} Can someone please rate this article. --Etincelles (talk) 10:50, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

You can do that yourself... I'd think its sorta C-class. Pmlineditor ∞ 11:06, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Glad to see you've created a page for the Carmen Variations. I'm a big Horowitz fan myself.THD3 (talk) 15:50, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.--Etincelles (talk) 16:57, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

The Last Romantic

I think there's a photo of Horowitz taken at the time of The Last Romantic somewhere on Wikimedia commons, that might go at the head of this article. It was at the head of the Horowitz article until about a year ago, when it was replaced with another photo.THD3 (talk) 18:39, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

I've uploaded a screenshot taken from the film now, but thanks anyway.--Etincelles ♬♬^(talk) 20:17, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

Ah. Actually, your upload is superior to the other photo. Nicely doneTHD3 (talk) 20:41, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

I've added a note about The Last Romantic to the Horowitz article. I've also made a slight change to The Last Romantic, specifying that VH's home was a townhouse. This is because I've read so many reviews describing The Last Romantic being filmed in VH's "apartment", which it definitely was not!THD3 (talk) 15:13, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

File:Horowitz in Moscow.png listed for deletion

An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, File:Horowitz in Moscow.png, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Peripitus (Talk) 09:51, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

Hi, I can't close the debate as I am a participant. Sometime in the next week or so an administrator will review the arguments presented and close the debate one way or the other - Peripitus (Talk) 21:04, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

Ok, thanks. Etincelles ♬♬^(talk) 21:10, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

STACO

Hi Etincelles, wanted to drop you a note reminding you to place the {{nocontent-warn}} templates (available in the CSD notice, once it has been posted to the page) on the article creator's talk pages when nominating articles for CSD. I think its likely that the creator of that STACO article was a driveby, but you never know. I took the liberty of dropping a welcome and the nocontent-warn on that user's page. Cheers! Syrthiss (talk) 16:31, 9 December 2009 (UTC)

File:Carmen 1968.png listed for deletion

An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, File:Carmen 1968.png, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Damiens.rf 16:46, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Horowitz's signature

Looks good! By all means, put it in the article.THD3 (talk) 13:44, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

For your monobook

Add these three to User:Etincelles/monobook.js for the tabs at the top

importScript('User:AzaToth/twinkle.js');

importScript('User:Mr.Z-man/refToolbar.js');

importScript('User:Ioeth/friendly.js');

--Pianoplonkers♫^(talk) 16:51, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, and congratulations on becoming a rollbacker, you deserve it. Etincelles ♬♬^(talk) 19:59, 14 December 2009 (UTC)

Your rollback request

Hello Etincelles, I have granted rollback rights to your account in accordance with your request. Please be aware that rollback should be used to revert vandalism/spam/blatantly unconstructive edits, and that using it to revert anything else (by revert-warring or reverting edits you disagree with) can lead to it being removed from your account...sometimes without any warning, depending on the admin who becomes aware of any misuse. For practice, you may wish to see Wikipedia:New admin school/Rollback. Good luck. Acalamari 16:59, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Arthur Loesser

I've been writing a long analysis of the recordings of Vladimir Horowitz, was looking on Wikipedia for a reference to Arthur Loesser, and was shocked to find there was no article on the latter. (Horowitz knew both Arthur and his brother, Frank Loesser). Long story short, I have created a stub class article on Loesser and I invite you to contribute if you have the time/inclination.THD3 (talk) 18:08, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

I would love to help out. - Etincelles ♬♬^(talk) 18:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Chopin's Mazurkas op. 17, 33 & 59

Etincelles,

To satisfy copyright use, it is not enough to direct to the source, Allmusic or the Vancouver Chopin Society, you must put the copyrighted text between parentheses and, in the footnote, give the name of the author with house of publication or website. Also, replacing a word here & there within a copyrighted text is not satisfactory either. It is still "copying".

Regards, Frania W. (talk) 17:37, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

I'd like to second Frania W.'s remarks. There are still substantial parts of this article with close paraphrasing. You really need to read and take on board the guidelines in WP:Close paraphrase. All you've done is slightly change a word or two and/or remove some intervening material. You also have unattributed quotes in the article, and have put words in quotes which are not exact quotes. Voceditenore (talk) 18:22, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

I just read another one of Etincelles' articles & found the same copyright violation problem. This one is Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 19 "composed" out of Robert Cummings' article Hungarian Rhapsody, for piano No. 19 in D minor (after Ábrányi, Csárdás nobles), S. 244/19 (LW A132/19) at Allmusic website

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=42:361110,

Etincelles, before continuing on this path, please read Wikipedia article Plagiarism.

Were you to do such writing in "real" life, not wikilalaland, you'd be sued!

Until you or someone else remove the plagiarised portions of these articles, I am putting back the copyright violation template, which you removed.

Frania W. (talk) 18:44, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

Etincelles: following is what you wrote on my talk page RE Mazurkas Op. 33 (Chopin):

I have re-written the article and have tried to avoid copyright issues, please take a look and see if the tag could be removed. Thanks. Etincelles ^(talk) 12:14, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Etincelles, in my opinion, there is still a strong flavor of both Allmusic & the Vancouver Chopin Society in your text, as if you're playing with the words, either finding synonyms or moving them around in the text.

Mazurka in G-sharp minor, Op. 33, No. 1

All music: The first, marked Lento, has a lyrical, expressive melody line over a waltz pattern in the bass. The mood shifts effortlessly between mournful and hopeful, with a cherished and delicate intimacy.

VCS: A plaintive mazurka, less complex than many of the others. One of its themes is marked "appassionato," the only use of that marking in all of the mazurkas.

Your text: Mazurka in G-sharp minor, Op. 33, No. 1, the opening mazurka of the set, has a tempo marking of Lento. This mazurka has an emotional melody, accompanied in the left hand with a waltz pattern. The mood changes many times throughout the piece, and to good effect. This intimate piece is occasionally considered less complicated than many of Chopin's other mazurkas.[1][2]

Mazurka in D major, Op. 33, No. 2

Allmusic: The second Mazurka is a true Oberek, impetuous, fast, and with strong, irregular accents. The mood is joyous, with playful, comic tremolo figures. The coda is free and full of flurries.

VCS: A delightful specimen; bright, cheerful, and popular. Mazurka in D major, Op. 33, No. 2, the second of the set is one of the most popular mazurkas. It has a fast tempo and strong irregular accents.

Your text: Mazurka in D major, Op. 33, No. 2, the second of the set is one of the most popular mazurkas. It has a fast tempo and strong irregular accents.

The piece begins with the happy and joyful main theme, decorated with ornaments. After a second theme is introduced, the main theme is repeated for a second time. The mazurka concludes with a separate coda section that introduces a new theme.

An average performance of this mazurka lasts around 3 minutes.[1][2]

Mazurka in C major, Op. 33, No. 3

Allmusic: The third piece of the collection, marked Semplice, is truly a simple and innocent approach to the genre. The sweet, tender melodic line is supported by subtly accented second beats, keeping the flavor of the dance.

VCS: A heartfelt little piece demanding that unique Chopinesque rubato, which was so new, fragrant, and wayward in Chopin's own playing. Chopin was furious with Meyerbeer when the opera composer accused him of playing this piece in 4/4 instead of 3/4 time.

Your text: Mazurka in C major, Op. 33, No. 3, the third piece of the collection, has an expression marking of Semplice. This miniature is simple and warm, showing a different approach to the mazurka genre. Slightly accented second beats are used to keep the mazurka characteristics.[1][2]

Mazurka in B minor, Op. 33, No. 4

Allmusic: The final Mazurka adds rhythmic interest to the set, with the grace notes and trills bringing a rustic, native feel. The piece is written in rondo form, with several different characters appearing in the episodes between the recurring original theme.

VCS: Among the longest of the mazurkas, it was once a popular favorite. In dull hands the work can sound repetitious, as the first theme returns eight times. Schumann wrote of the Op. 33 set that Chopin's "forms seem to grow ever brighter and lighter."

Your text: Mazurka in B minor, Op. 33, No. 4, the final mazurka of the set, is one of the longest mazurkas at nearly 5 minutes, it was once a favourite of audiences. The piece is written in rondo form. The piece begins with a captivating main melody, decorated with grace notes and trills. This melody is repeated a total of eight times throughout the piece, between it different melodies appear but the main melody always returns.[1][2]

Regards, Frania W. (talk) 02:10, 29 December 2009 (UTC)

Etincelles: msg you left this day on my talk page:

":I have tried to remove copyright violations in all 3 pages you placed tags on. The tag you used says that the material has been copied and pasted, which is far from the case. If what I have done is still in violation of copyright, do you think its best to remove all the violating text.

Etincelles ^(talk) 11:19, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

You may have removed (a phrase here & there) of copyrighted text, however, your text has now a strong flavor of plagiarism. Please read definition of plagiarism taken from wiki article Plagiarism:

Plagiarism, as defined in the 1995 Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary, is the "use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work."

Can't you simply write your own original text?

Regards, Frania W. (talk) 17:15, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

Mazurkas Op. 59 (Chopin)

Please go to article and talk page where I left a comment concerning your two photographs of the first measures of N° 2 & N° 3. Regards, Frania W. (talk) 19:12, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

These files were created by me, they are based on scores from the IMSLP, which are public domain. Etincelles ^(talk) 16:39, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Mark Birnbaum

Greetings. I have nominated the above page for deletion. I welcome your input at the articles for deletion page.THD3 (talk) 17:59, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

Lead Sections of Articles

Just to point out, you are making the first sentence of yours and others' pages be in bold and italics. I have found a guide to show how this should be done ie. only in bold. Here it is: Wikipedia:Guide to writing better articles#First sentence format. Thanks--Pianoplonkers♫^(talk) 10:30, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Yes but this is the piece title so it should be in italics. - Etincelles ^(talk) 10:36, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Vampiresandwerewolfs all you need to know about them and more

Hello Etincelles. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Vampiresandwerewolfs all you need to know about them and more, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Context is clear. Speedy doesn't apply, I will PROD and watch. Thank you. GedUK  11:29, 10 January 2010 (UTC)

Categories: Music competitions prize-winners

Several categories related to music competition winners are being targetted by a user, and I think it would be useful that you give your opinion regarding the neccesity of these categories and maybe later help proposing changes to the present guidelines (music awards and prizes). The categories proposed for deletion are #Category:Prize-winners of the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition, #category:Prize-winners of the Paloma O'Shea Piano Competition, #Category:Operalia, #Category:Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition and #Category:Prize-winners of the Besançon Conducting Competition. Cheers.--Karljoos (talk) 15:06, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

Your Monobook Script

I would recommend replacing your monobook script with this as it stops twinkle adding pages to your watchlist!

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importScript('User:Mr.Z-man/refToolbar.js');

importScript('User:Ioeth/friendly.js');

importScript('User:TheDJ/Gadget-HotCat.js')

importScript('User:AWeenieMan/furme.js');

if( typeof( TwinkleConfig ) == 'undefined' ) TwinkleConfig = {}; // DO NOT REMOVE THIS LINE - ALL TWINKLE SETTINGS AFTER THIS
TwinkleConfig.watchProdPages				=	false;
TwinkleConfig.watchRevertedPages			=	[ ];
TwinkleConfig.watchSpeedyPages				=	[ ];
TwinkleConfig.watchWarnings				=	false;

if( typeof( FriendlyConfig ) == 'undefined' ) FriendlyConfig = {}; // DO NOT REMOVE THIS LINE - ALL FRIENDLY SETTINGS AFTER THIS
FriendlyConfig.watchTaggedPages			=	false;
FriendlyConfig.watchWelcomes			=	false;

PS. although it is a user edit, I cannot edit this page.

Good luck--Pianoplonkers♫^(talk) 20:38, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

Vladimir Horowitz discography

Thank you for the barnstar. I see you've created the Vladimir_Horowitz_discography article. I'm ready to assist as time permits. As it happens, I have his complete authorized discography as well as some rare items, and am preparing a book of essays on Horowitz including my own reviews. If you need any help with recording dates, catalogue numbers, etc., let me know. I recently replaced many of my reissues with the complete Original Jacket collection boxed set, but I have yet to sell my old copies, so I can get this info for you.THD3 (talk) 21:14, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

You deserve it. Any help would be greatly appreciated as it has been very difficult to find release dates and I am concerned about the accuracy of them. As I only have a few Horowitz CD's I cannot find the accurate information.

P.S. If you cannot find a buyer for your CD's I would be interested. Etincelles ^(talk) 21:24, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

May we continue this discussion off wiki? THD3 (talk) 21:26, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Yes, of course. Etincelles ^(talk) 21:37, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Making great progress on the page. You are the man! Do you think we should include catalog numbers? I also see you have added the videography section. Have you seen the terrible 1983 Tokyo recital? It was released on a system called VHD, but never on VHS, LD, or DVD.THD3 (talk) 18:58, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

Yes, it's coming along nicely. Thanks for all your help, you have really improved the article. I have never seen the recital you speak of, was it from the time that Wanda refused to tour with VH. Etincelles ^(talk) 19:06, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

Yes. Wanda did not accompany VH for much of the 1983 tour. But she did go with him to Japan. It's really tragic. There was also an interview with him and he was really out of it. Snippets of the recital are on youtube.THD3 (talk) 19:12, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

I got your message. Explanatory text is a good idea. I will send you the files when I have email access. Cheers!THD3 (talk) 17:36, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

Did I send you an alternate cover for Horowitz at the Met? The cover currently on the page is not from the original CD, it's from the 1999 HP reissue.THD3 (talk) 18:33, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

I can't seem to find the cover, would you mind re-sending it? Etincelles ^(talk) 18:43, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

Will try to do it when I'm home. But not sure if I will have time tonight - Lost season premiere is on!  :-)THD3 (talk) 18:49, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

I also need the cover for the Solo Recordings 1930-1936 if you have time, I can only find low-quality images. Etincelles ^(talk) 19:51, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

On that picture of Horowitz standing near a staircase, it was taken in late 1930 when he arrived for a tour in the United States. I don't have a source for this, but it is part of a series of three photos which were taken aboard ship as he arrived.THD3 (talk) 21:00, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

I have added a little bit about Horowitz unavailable videos. I have put them in the videos section above the table, but if you want to move it to the overview that's OK with me.THD3 (talk) 19:29, 16 February 2010 (UTC)

Careful with that Naxos bio. It's full of errors (for example, it states that the Golden Jubilee concert with Ormandy was televised - wrong it was the one with Mehta). I wrote to Naxos pointing some of them out, and the author huffily wrote back to me.THD3 (talk) 19:14, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the tip of, I'd better remove that ref. Could you provide a few references, from books perhaps? Unfortunately I only own Mr. Dubal's book Evenings with Horowitz. Thanks again. Etincelles ^(talk) 19:20, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

I see that you changed the sentence about the Last Recording to read that it "consisted of a repertoire..." - I've never seen it written this way, nor heard it this way. I know this was done per the featured list discussion, but I think it's plain wrong.THD3 (talk) 17:20, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

I wasn't sure about it myself, I will leave a message on the FLC. Etincelles ^(talk) 17:32, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia Logo

Dear Etincelles,

I was wondering if you could answer my question. Friend of mine would like to use a wikipedia logo for his professional web site. Do you think there is any way to get a permission to use it or any other way such as direct link you could recommend? Thanks!--Jeunesbarbara (talk) 07:57, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

I'm not really sure where you could get permission from, you could try here: Wikipedia:Contact us. Etincelles ^(talk) 10:57, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

Covers in discographies

Etincelles, I'm very sorry but album covers used in discographies as you are wanting to do are not permissible under our policies and guidelines on the use of fair use images on Wikipedia. Whether it's fair use or not isn't really the point. Wikipedia's policies and guidelines on this issue are more restrictive than the law permits. I refer you specifically to the very first point at Wikipedia:Non-free_content#Images_2, which says that "An album cover as part of a discography" is an unacceptable use of a non-free image. If you look at Category:Classical music discographies, you will note that not a single article within that category contains a non-free image, with the exception of one article, The Complete Mozart Edition, which is a single edition piece and not a discography in reality. There was one other, Stellenbosch University Choir discography, that had two non-free images on it both of which had been recently added by an inexperienced editor (less than 150 edits). I've corrected that error.

Please understand, the really is no wiggle room on this. I'm going to revert your re-addition of the album covers, and also tag all of the album cover images as orphaned. Per WP:NFCC, all non-free images must be in use on at least one article in order for them to remain on Wikipedia. Tagging these images as orphaned allows a seven day period in which the images might find some other home on Wikipedia, and is not cause for immediate speedy deletion.

If you think this is somehow in error, or believe that Vladimir Horowitz discography deserves some special exception from this policy, please take the matter up at Wikipedia talk:Non-free content. Please, do not re-instate the images without gaining input from Wikipedia talk:Non-free content. If you have questions, ask. Thank you, --Hammersoft (talk) 22:00, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

Barnstar

I've started a discussion about your barnstar here. You're invited to comment. Kayau Odyssey HUCK FINN to the lighthouse 02:18, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

Articles for deletion nomination of Vladimir Horowitz - The Complete Original Jacket Collection

I have nominated Vladimir Horowitz - The Complete Original Jacket Collection, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Vladimir Horowitz - The Complete Original Jacket Collection. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. Karljoos (talk) 09:48, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

Hello, Etincelles. You have new messages at Doomsdayer520's talk page.
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Vladimir Horowitz - The Complete Original Jacket Collection

I've done all I can on this page for the moment. I have also created a page for the Original Jacket Collection. This is arguably the most important series Sony/BMG has embarked on in the last decade, so I thought it deserved an article.THD3 (talk) 19:50, 9 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for all your help, the page looks amazing. I have nominated the Vladimir Horowitz discography for featured list status, is there many more albums to put in? Also, the reference forVladimir Horowitz, Solo Recordings 1930–1936 refers to the album as Solo Recordings 1928–1936, is this referenced to the correct album? Etincelles ^(talk) 21:23, 9 February 2010 (UTC)

My mistake, I fixed it. The only major thing missing is Discovered Treasures, which came out in 1992. There are a few scattered items on minor labels, like Urania and Iron Needle, but these are rip-offs of material that is available elsewhere. [1]THD3 (talk) 21:53, 9 February 2010 (UTC)

I've added in the new album, will you be able to finish of the work lists and correct the record label's? Etincelles ^(talk) 22:50, 9 February 2010 (UTC)

Not a problem. I wish Sony would quit changing their name, though.THD3 (talk) 21:08, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

One other thing, on the featured list candidate page one user said that the introductory text was not long enough. Could this be expanded? Etincelles ^(talk) 21:11, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

I'll see if I can impart some information without being too verbose.THD3 (talk) 14:48, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

Horowitz stairs photo

I found the date for that photo. It was taken on January 6, 1931, as Horowitz arrived on the RMS Majestic for his tour in America. [2] THD3 (talk) 13:07, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

Chopin

Etincelles,

How nice of you to include me in the celebration of Chopin's bicentennial !

Merci ! J'en suis très touchée. --Frania W. (talk) 17:20, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

Happy Birthday Chopin!

Thanks. I really enjoyed that! Reminds me I am soon going to series of concerts honouring both Chopin – and Schumann. --Kleinzach 05:26, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

Steinway D-274

Check out Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Steinway_D-274, if interested. Binksternet (talk) 23:10, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Hi. I deleted a lot of information that was added by another editor, including the image you added, as it's out of scope for the article. The talk page has details.

On another matter, I see you're putting together a discography of Li Yundi. Believe it or not, I thought his name was Yundi Li until seeing the article. Have you thought about doing a discography for Arthur Rubinstein?THD3 (talk) 17:28, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

If you are referring to the Carmen Variations image, then it was not me that added it. (I also thought it looked a bit unusual) Good idea about the Rubinstein discography, I will look into creating it.Etincelles ^(talk) 08:13, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

Arthur Rubinstein discography

If you need any help with recordings dates, etc., I can help. I have the complete Rubinstein boxed set on RCA, which includes a book with recording dates.THD3 (talk) 13:54, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

You really got the ball rolling on this page! I've added the remaining volumes of the collection, and begun adding work lists. This should be easier than it was with Horowitz because Rubinstein tended make more "edition" type recordings, e.g., Chopin Polonaises, Mazurkas, etc. I may have to pull some of these recordings and listen to them again. I admit I've cooled on Rubinstein over the years.THD3 (talk) 16:43, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your help. I will add references for the albums you added and link the work lists. Etincelles ^(talk) 16:51, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

On the worklists, I am using symbols (*, +, and ^) to clarify which performers are participating with Rubinstein in which pieces. Although the collection tries to present the compositions in a logical manner, there are sometimes multiple participants on one CD.THD3 (talk) 18:50, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I added the worklist for Vol. 82. This 2 CD set was not released separately. It is only available as part of the boxed set. Not sure how to notate that in the article.THD3 (talk) 01:41, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

I added a few more details about Rubinstein's recording career, and added a link to the discography on Rubinstein's bio page. I just got a new digital camera, and will try to take a photo of the boxed set over the weekend.THD3 (talk) 18:17, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

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Big Five (orchestras)

Hi. I have nominated the above article for deletion. I welcome your input, pro or con, here.THD3 (talk) 13:02, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

List of The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes

Please weigh in on Talk:List of The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes#Inclusion of episode segment links, so we can generate a consensus. Thanks, Fixblor (talk) 09:22, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Forgotten password

{{adminhelp}} I have forgotten my password, is there any way of me gaining acess to my account?

--77.100.163.86 (talk) 18:05, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

I tried to send a password reset e-mail, but it seems you didn't have an e-mail address registered. Reaper Eternal (talk) 18:56, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Is there any other way of me getting access?

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See Help:Logging_in#What_if_I_forget_the_password.3F. If you had an email account associated with your account, then you could request a new password be sent to you, otherwise you will have to create a new account - Happysailor ^(Talk) 18:59, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

I remembered it!! --Etincelles ^(talk) 21:18, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Cephalotus

To be honest I didn't have any specific plans to create these pages (although I've been known to write a few CP cultivar articles in the past). I just think these are articles we should have at some point. mgiganteus1 (talk) 19:42, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

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Arthur Rubinstein discography, again

Hi Etincelles -

I've just now posted a new Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Classical music#Arthur Rubinstein discography notice and request for comment that I'm sure you'll want to look at. Milkunderwood (talk) 07:11, 30 September 2011 (UTC)

The Wagner article is in need of some help

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• In his own era he furthermore provided the newly emerged middle class with a medium to transfer its familial and political conflicts into a myth of supposedly common Germanic past.

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