[Music] Classical music.

[Algernon]

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.

I played trumpet when younger and even featured on an album.
Mind you it was only the South Wonston Primary School band and I was no older than 8 at the time.

 

[DFL JCL]

I also like a bit of classical. A few features from my spotify play list for the commute home from London are.

Elgar Cello concerto - probably the most stirring piece of music I have heard.

Dvorak - serenade for strings in E. Op 22 4.larghetto.

Alexis french - modern young British composer/ pianist. His piece called bluebird is probably his most recognisable and is beautiful.

I giorni - ludovicio Einaudi again more modern but a lovely piece of music.

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[Ceej]

I'm lucky enough to work for Radio 3 and have worked with orchestras for 30 years. Music in all forms is the root of good things isn't it? When we beat Palace later I'll wack something pretty loud on the AE1 Actives

 

[Is it PotG?]

For those looking to calm in these difficult times, the master of neo-classical and many a film score Max Richter sets you right.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0890lj3

Also, don't forget the broadcast of the 8 hour opus 'Sleep' last night.

Max Richter says of the piece in today's context: "Five years ago I wrote SLEEP as an invitation to pause our busy lives for a moment. Now we are all facing an unexpected and involuntary pause. It is far from easy to adjust to this new normal, which shifts continuously, and brings anxiety and suffering to those we love and to ourselves. At such times the magical ability of creativity to elevate our days and to connect us is more important than ever, and I’m really happy that the EBU allows us to listen all together across the whole of Europe. Please enjoy this eight-hour place to rest.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06db5tv

 

[Boys 9d]

Anything played by the lovely Yuja Wang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHO4Ucw9zL4

 

[Is it PotG?]

Anyone in need of a relaxing, classical chill then whack these on in HD.

Lovely stuff.

 

[Algernon]

I hope the team feel this way on Monday evening, both before and after the game.

 

[1066familyman]

Just discovered Dobrinka Tabakova's... String Paths.

It's bloody glorious!, in that very Eastern European way that I love. Reminds me of Vasks and Pelecis.

Here's a taster to be going on with:



More info about her here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1tgB51JF7jr36htk0BLrNxM/dobrinka-tabakova

 

[Is it PotG?]

New album this year, cannot wait.

 

[1066familyman]

New album this year, cannot wait.

As a result of your post. Just listening to her album... Home.

Lovely!

 

[inland seagull]

Rachmaninoff piano concerto no.2.
Absolutely beautiful.

The best,,Noel Coward used it as Incidental music in his film Brief Encounter, that makes you love it all the more

 

[Is it PotG?]

As a result of your post. Just listening to her album... Home.

Lovely!

Some really beautiful playing on her first solo album Esja too.

 

[1066familyman]

Some really beautiful playing on her first solo album Esja too.

Lol.... Literally have that album on now.

I was introduced to her as a big Matthew Halsall fan and his record label Godwana Records.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Lol.... Literally have that album on now.

I was introduced to her as a big Matthew Halsall fan and his record label Godwana Records.

I think I heard her on Mary Anne Hobbs initially.

Her contribution to the magnificent Víkingur Ólafsson 'Reflections' series was amazing!

 

[1066familyman]

I think I heard her on Mary Anne Hobbs initially.

Her contribution to the magnificent Víkingur Ólafsson 'Reflections' series was amazing!

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Looking on the Godwana site, I see she is scheduled to be playing at Union Chapel in London in October.

That is a beautiful venue. As the name suggests, it's an old church. I saw Eugenio Bennato there many years ago. Brilliant concert!

P.S. I will check out that reflections series. Thanks. But I still can't listen to MAH

 

[Is it PotG?]

Looking on the Godwana site, I see she is scheduled to be playing at Union Chapel in London in October.

That is a beautiful venue. As the name suggests, it's an old church. I saw Eugenio Bennato there many years ago. Brilliant concert!

P.S. I will check out that reflections series. Thanks. But I still can't listen to MAH

Cheers, hadn't seen that. Seems sold out right now but shan't give up!

In the meantime.....

 

[Perfidious Albion]

“Anything played by the lovely Yuja Wang”

I’d second that...
... she can play a bit too....

 

[Weststander]

This is stunning piece imho.



Trance like.

 

[Cpt. Spavil]

Since lockdown I have started to listen to Classic FM.

It is just so relaxing and I have now got alot on my phone that I listen too as well.

I would love to go to the Royal Albert Hall one time to see a performance.

 

[Cpt. Spavil]

I don't know if fixtures but

https://youtu.be/5n7qfRNzS3s

This piece part way through when its the Shining theme is used in most film scores to signify death or death coming.

This is it just focusing on the death march https://youtu.be/tQWhP3Zzip8

Its just 4 notes

There is a video about it. I find it very fascinating that it all comes form this one piece

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