I wanted to start a thread specifically for Classical Music. Any concerts or music performed or heard may be posted here:
To start the ball rolling I am re-learning the Brahms German Requiem for a performance in April.
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I wanted to start a thread specifically for Classical Music. Any concerts or music performed or heard may be posted here:
To start the ball rolling I am re-learning the Brahms German Requiem for a performance in April.
I was involved in so many at school.
Some of my favourites which I have heard have been African Sanctus and I went to school with his granddaughter! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnPfEfSTcp8
Suzi the only piece I remember from the African Sanctus is the Lords Prayer. My colleague at work went to college with David Fanshawe.
I am rehearsing some music which is set in the life and times of Samuel Pepys. One of the group dresses up as Pepys and there are readings and madrigals and part songs. We are performing this in February and people are paying to come and see it.
Just listened to the Sanctus. Wow is all I can say!!!
We performed 'African Gloria' arr Bill Tamberlain. Unfortunately I cannot find a recording of it. This was when Nelson Mandela died.
Wow that sounds amazing! I love madrigals and things. I was really lucky when I was at school to be in the Chamber Choir and we made a CD (that actually went on sale to real people too!) and it was called Song through the ages. Loved it, we sang songs right from madrigals to much more modern things.
I haven't been involved in any singing since I left teaching about 10 years ago now.. Really should think about it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGdFHJXciAQ
Vivaldi four seasons (winter).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=haRanlw9eSg
Bach
It's the Andante I like :)
I went through a phase of listening to classical music a couple of years ago, would listen to classic fm a lot.
Really like the music of Ennio Morricone from the spaghetti western films, I think that's generally classed as classical.
Favourite being, The Ecstasy Of Gold.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nOr0na6mKJQ
This track is also sometimes used by Metallica (who have also done their own cover of it) to open their live shows and was used by The Ramones to close theirs.
I love Aundre Rieu. I always love his bank holiday spectaculars.
My mum and stepdad are big fans of Rieu - they've usually got one of his dvds on when I pop in to visit.
Film soundtracks are great. I like the Plunkett & Macleane soundtrack for whenever I need to get somat done. Dunno if it's technically classical, bit of a mix. It's simplistic and cheesy, but also haunting and just fast paced enough for motivating me with whatever I've gotta get done :)
Quite often listen to Star Wars too.. heehee
I love the classical :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KgpEru9lhw Bolero love this :) calming
Thanks EmmyR,
Hate to show my ignorance but I've never heard of P & M. Don't think it came over the water. I've found the film on Youtube. Too tired to watch it tonight but know I'm going to love it, I'm listening to the music at the moment. (nod)
Can't be doing with André Rieu at all. I didn't even know he was popular in the UK.
I have quite an eclectic choice of music, from Bach to boy bands. (smirk)
take care
sleep well,
Sxx
Listening to a CD of Palestrina by the Tallis Scholars. Very relaxing.
Oooooh I love Palestrina. Not listened to any for ages. Was listening to some Tallis earlier tho. - Spem in alium
May I chime in? Bach's Coffee Cantata has always been a favorite on a Sunday morning.....charming. 18th century coffee junkie! Poor thing would have to wait another 2+ centuries for Starbucks. (nod)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVzvX9oQVCY
DIablo i do like a bit of clarinet.
Beautifully played.
I wonder if today's pop music will be considered classical in 500 years time?
No love, most of it will just be deemed "(swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)" ;)
Honestly, I'm wondering who "our Mozart" is.. You just don't seem to hear of awesome new music much anymore,most of the music scene today is just based on or ripped from older stuff anyway..
The piece - "Gabriel's Oboe" - was composted by Ennio Morricone, who did the scores for the spaghetti westerns. I think some of these are classical music in their own right.
I believe the Golden Age of pop music was the 1960s, but maybe I'm biassed because I was around in that decade! These are still being listened to, played and performed after 50 years, which is a tenth of the way to go. I agree though that a lot of the pop stuff churned out today is more awful than awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zS6aEYQPS4I
Very relaxing...
Oh I love that piece Diablo xx
I think it's magical - but maybe that's just me.
It is. I love it too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJByeRX004M&feature=player_detailpage
Is this classical music? I think it is!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3fRTEbhaJk&feature=player_detailpage
Then why not this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gTKsHwqaIr4
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
One of my favourite pieces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU
Beethoven - moonlight sonata. full 15 minutes of pure musical genius.
It reflects how i feel at the moment.
Starts out dark and moody but becomes more happy later on. Wonderful piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jskK0evQuCI
Much prefer a bit of Bach - Zion Hort Die Warchter Singen or Zion Hear the Watchman Calling.
More "shape" to it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wneUNq_Ndbw
Sorcerer's apprentices Dukas. Lovely piece.
Love that disney film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bqXA5UMy1yc
Must be played at full volume. Bring on the dancing girls!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ-gfalEWI0&feature=player_detailpage
Classical music does HAVE to be funeral music. - G&S - HMS Pinafore - I am the Monarch of the Sea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2kWm7WE9Tk&feature=player_detailpage
I'm a sucker for Grieg. Sung by Karita Mattila.