The Classical Music Thread

Title: Violin Concerto in E Minor, 3rd movement
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Performer: Sarah Chang

 
Some songs for the holiday season. Most of them have already appeared in this thread, but I thought it would be nice to have them all in a single post.



Title: Simple Gifts
Composer: Aaron Copland






Title: Lt. Kije Suite
Composer: Anton Prokofiev






Title: Trumpet Concerto in E, 3rd Movement
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Trumpet Solo: Rolf Smedvig






Title: Ancient Airs and Dances
Composer: Ottorino Respighi






Title: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

 
Title: Fantasia On British Sea Songs
Composer: Henry Wood





This one is a lot of fun.
 
Some songs for the holiday season. Most of them have already appeared in this thread, but I thought it would be nice to have them all in a single post.



Title: Simple Gifts
Composer: Aaron Copland






Title: Lt. Kije Suite
Composer: Anton Prokofiev






Title: Trumpet Concerto in E, 3rd Movement
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Trumpet Solo: Rolf Smedvig






Title: Ancient Airs and Dances
Composer: Ottorino Respighi






Title: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky


Fantasia Great Music. Best animation ever. Look at the s*** animation today.
 
Title: Symphony #1 (Low)
Composer: Philip Glass





Based on David Bowie's "Low" album.

Exquisite.



Song: Subterraneans
Artist: David Bowie

 
Title: Ciaccona
Composer: Francesca Caccini





I don't usually enjoy classical music with harpsichord accompaniment, but I do like this piece.

Caccini was born in 1587, and this piece was composed in 1618, which places it in the early Baroque period.
 
Title: Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity
Composer: Gustav Holst





I heard this on the radio this morning, and thought it was worth posting, as John Williams just turned 90 last month.
 
Title: Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon In E Flat Major
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart






If you only listen to one classical music piece this month, consider making this one your choice.
 
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I stumbled on this Solo Album, (Carolan's Receipt) of the great Irish harpist Derek Bell (of the Chieftains fame) way back in 1971. It is a compilation of Turlough O' Carolan's most famous and melodic compositions. Carolan was Blind Harpist who wandered Ireland for some fifty years, composing and playing his harp during the 18th century. Loved it instantly. Its great Music for playing during a nice dinner and will be Played as always om the 17th of the month with the traditional (us at least) boiled dinner.

Really nice music. Though not true traditional classical music, there are strong hints throughout.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAQD-ehto7I
 
Title: Symphony #7 In C Major
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich




For those of you that enjoyed the movie "The Green Book" but may not have heard the piece referenced in one of its best scenes.
 
Title: Fanfare For The Common Man
Composer: Aaron Copland
Performance: Emerson, Lake & Palmer




I have also posted ELPs cover of Hoedown in the nostalgic music thread.
 
Title: Adiemus
Composer: Karl Jenkins





Karl Jenkins is a contemporary of Mike Oldfield, and has collaborated with him in the past. He too is a multi-instrumentalist.

Adiemus is his best-known composition.
 
Title: Fanfare For The Common Man
Composer: Aaron Copland
Performance: Emerson, Lake & Palmer




I have also posted ELPs cover of Hoedown in the nostalgic music thread.

Love this so much, I didn't even object when Obama borrowed it for his Inauguration (please pardon the politicism no offense intended).

Cheers
 
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