[Music] Classical music.

[RossyG]

I always get a buzz in the North Stand when a decision finally goes are way and the fans sing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. That’s definitely my favourite piece of music.

 

[Titanic]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIQ2D6AIys8

One hit wonder

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Likewise - I was never into classical as a kid. Then I got Emerson Lake and Palmer’s Pictures at an Exhibition and wondered when Mussorgsky had produced his cover version of it!

I saw the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra do Pictures at an Exhibition a few years ago, and it made me wonder why ELP bothered.

Incidentally, I used to be able to see the playing fields of the School that I believe Keith Emerson went to when I was a kid in Worthing.

 

[Questions]

I saw the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra do Pictures at an Exhibition a few years ago, .

Tinpot.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

As a 15yr old, World Cup 1990 got me into the classical / opera stuff - thanks to the BBC & the Three Tenors. Listened to classical music ever since, and this is still one of my favourite ever pieces.
My wife and boys think Im really weird - but I listen to all sorts of music tbh. Country, Rock, Blues, Metal, Electronic....most things except the stuff my kids listen to!

 

[Gwylan]

As a 15yr old, World Cup 1990 got me into the classical / opera stuff - thanks to the BBC & the Three Tenors. Listened to classical music ever since, and this is still one of my favourite ever pieces.

The best thing about Albinoni's Adagio is that he didn't write it - it's actually more modern that Rock around the Clock!

 

[Is it PotG?]

Can't beat a bit of female composed Baroque with a stunning soprano.

 

[Is it PotG?]

...and this is simply amazing.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Nothing to do with getting older. I used to sing in musical festivals in Brighton when I was aged 9-18.

I've always liked light opera like G&S, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Strauss, and what is known as popular classics. I have several cds of various classical pieces.
I have a very eclectic taste in music.

 

[Gwylan]

Can't beat a bit of female composed Baroque with a stunning soprano.

Nice.

I must admit Strozzi is a new name to me - I'll have to dig out more of her stuff

 

[Is it PotG?]

Now if it's modern Classical you want, Hania Rani is your man.

She plays with so much speed, talent and finesse.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

The best thing about Albinoni's Adagio is that he didn't write it - it's actually more modern that Rock around the Clock!

Still "classical"....still one of my favs

 

[Gwylan]

Still "classical"....still one of my favs

Yeah, I like it too ... I shocked me when I found out how modern it was though

 

[peterward]

Rachmaninoff piano concerto no.2.
Absolutely beautiful.

No noooo, the Rach 3 in D minor, one of the hardest pieces of piano music to play (have you seen the 1996 film 'shine' with Geoffrey Rush?)



Still love the main chorus of Jupiter from Holst's the planets, if ever there was something that could replace our national anthem, for me this just makes me think proudly of England!

Chorus from 2:54-4:40

 

[jakarta]

I was doing some paperwork listening to Classic FM when this came on and I had to put my pen down, exquisite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jQO_Tuvd7s

I'll see Your Karl Jenkins Adiemus and raise You:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1G8Z-_gYuA

Not many jazz-rock players evolve into Classical Composers (Soft Machine keyboard player mid - 1970's before you ask)

 

[pasty]

Still love the main chorus of Jupiter from Holst's the planets, if ever there was something that could replace our national anthem, for me this just makes me think proudly of England!

Chorus from 2:54-4:40

Quite by accident whilst listening to The Planets, I also discovered the St Pauls Suite, and love this

 

[theboybilly]

Elgar's Nimrod at Rembrance Sunday is quite stirring

Only one of (about a dozen) variations on the Enigma theme. Try them all, it wonderful (especially with Andre Previn conducting)

 

[OzMike]

Not quite your level, but as a teenager (late 70's) I got to Grade 5 on the trumpet whilst I played in the local scouts and guides marching band, and absolutely loved it. My biggest thing though was when I got selected for a National Scout and Guide orchestra, and we played a full on "Last Night of the Proms" style concert at Gillwell Park.

My biggest regret was that I wasn't quite good enough to join the forces as a musician which is what I really wanted to do. However you had to be at least grade 8 on your primary instrument, and t least grade 5 on a secondary, which wasn't allowed to be in the same family of instruments.

I managed to get a grade 5 trumpet when at school as well.
I was advised not to start playing it as it would ruin my embouchure and effect my clarinet playing.
I am not very good at being told what I can and can't do so did it anyway.
I played in the brass band as well as the orchestra and never had a problem adapting.
I enjoyed playing it and last year after a huge break, I have bought one and am practicing with it.

 

[GT49er]

Still love the main chorus of Jupiter from Holst's the planets, if ever there was something that could replace our national anthem, for me this just makes me think proudly of England!

Chorus from 2:54-4:40

I vow to thee my country, all earthly things above - yes, I quite agree, but suspect such patriotism would be anathema to many.

 

[Algernon]

I find it incredible and love the way a few opening notes, a few bars/seconds of music can change my mood without me wishing it to be changed.
I'm sure the composers aim to bring out emotions but some of them must've been wonderfully tortured souls to know which exact notes to string together to effect people the way they do.
A modern piece here. So harrowing from the start. That then adds another kick in the feels just before the two minute mark. You might recognise it. Moving? I think so!
In my opinion no other genre of music can get the message across so well.