GammaGlobulin Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 As we all know, Andre Previn had always tried to push the boundaries in order to explore taking music from one culture into another culture. He is to be commended for this, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 22 hours ago, 41632584 said: Shostakovich No. 5 - 4th movement conducted by Leonard Bernstein Probably the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. But I guess some forum members would be able to tell. Bernstein's famous interpretation of this music leading to a ridiculously fast execution by the orchestra. Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 Bernstein.mp4 I gave up after 2 minutes. I don't see the point in all those people playing "music" that has no tune - just goes faster and slower, and louder and quieter... with nothing left that you can remember or hum. So what's the point? Is it simply a test of the musicians' ability to read the sheet music and keep up with the maniacal conductor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 19 hours ago, daveAustin said: John Barry — Somewhere in Time theme (one of the most beautiful pieces penned) Agreed, and one of my favourite films of all time. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said: I gave up after 2 minutes. I don't see the point in all those people playing "music" that has no tune - just goes faster and slower, and louder and quieter... with nothing left that you can remember or hum. So what's the point? Is it simply a test of the musicians' ability to read the sheet music and keep up with the maniacal conductor? What is the point? Just beauty in the music, and nothing more. Some people just beat on their logs, and call it music, also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Hopefully, this post will continue for at least the next two years. It's a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said: What is the point? Just beauty in the music, and nothing more. Can you remember the tune, or play it in your head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said: Can you remember the tune, or play it in your head? Simple as Pie....I CAN! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I would also recommend imho the greatest 20th century composer Philip Glass, his his operas and his amazing music. His operas can take some concentration, however they are masterpieces aurally and visually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41632584 Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, connda said: I saw this one a while ago, quite original and well executed. Of course, loved the shocked faces of the audience 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxx Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, 41632584 said: I saw this one a while ago, quite original and well executed. Of course, loved the shocked faces of the audience Uh, you do realise that the audience is actors? Pretty sure they weren't shocked, but rather paid to look so. And the only thing that came close to being "well executed" is the poor cellos, and in particular their bows which are nigh on massacred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Did someone say Miles Davis? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41632584 Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 10 hours ago, Oxx said: Uh, you do realise that the audience is actors? Pretty sure they weren't shocked, but rather paid to look so. And the only thing that came close to being "well executed" is the poor cellos, and in particular their bows which are nigh on massacred. I watched it like a short movie with musical theme at the center. With a deceptive baroque or classical start suddenly transitioning to pop or rock style, which I think they did with great skill. Imagining how an audience in those days would have reacted to music of our times. And, yes, they treated the cellos rather harshly. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41632584 Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Johannes Brahms : Symphony No. 3 in F-major op. 90 Movement 3. Poco allegretto Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan For those who like a short lyrical movement. Brahms 3 &CD025_02.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41632584 Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 Gustav Mahler : Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp-Minor Movement 4. Adagietto 1) Short historical anecdote on Mahler's adagietto and the contrasting tempos of legendary conductor Willem Mengelberg and conductors of our time. 2) Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Willem Mengelberg, recorded May 1926 [07m08s] 3) New York Philharmonic conducted by Leonard Bernstein [11m01s] Which version do you think is nicer? Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest 120 jaar S01E01 - Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest 120 jaar (small) .mp4 07 - Symphonie Nr. 5 cis-moll. IV. Adagietto.mp3 04. IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsam.mp3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siftasam Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I became a 'born again' classical fan from looking at YouTube: the Dave Hurwitz videos leading me on. These are a few of the LIVE videos on YouTube that I much enjoy: The wonderful acoustic guitar videos produced by Siccas Guitars - Ana Vidovic, Alexandra Whittingham etc. JS Bach 'Ebarme Dich' - Lisa Batiashvili - magical JS Bach Piano concerto no. 1 - Polina Osetinskaya Beethoven Symphony 9 - Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Beethoven Violin Concerto - Maxim Vengerov with the Poznan Philharmonia Bernstein 'Candide' overture - Gustavo Dudamel with Vienna Philharmonic Debussy 'The Girl With The Flaxen Hair' - Michelangeli Elgar 'Nimrod' - Jonathan Scott (pipe organ) Faure 'Pavane' - 12 Cellists of the Berlin Symphony Gershwin 'An American In Paris' - Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic Handel 'Fireworks Music' 2012 Proms - Herve Niquet and Le Concert Spirituel ('Water Music' fine too) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 5:40 PM, jvs said: One of my favorites but there are lots more! I listen to all kinds of music everyday. Usually by headphones but sometimes i crank up the old stereo set,sounds great! Yes my Thai partner also likes some classical music. Lovely, jvs. What's missing is the proper ghoulish ambience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tippaporn Posted February 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2022 Would classical guitar fit this thread? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) One of the best classical guitar buskers I've run across, Estas Tonne. Edited February 4, 2022 by Tippaporn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Not sure if Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture has been covered. If it has I'm sure I won't get complaints for reposting. One of my favourites. Edited February 4, 2022 by Tippaporn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siftasam Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 A few more LIVE 'gems': Handel 'Ombra Mai <deleted>' - Sung variously by Andreas Scholl (counter tenor), Dimitri Hvorostovsky (the opposite), and Gigli (in the middle - in 1933!) Grieg 'Wedding Day At Troldhaugen' - Tiffany (Thailand's own - why not?) Liszt 'La Campanella' - Evgeny Kissin Mendelssohn 'Violin Concerto' - Ray Chen with the Gothenburg Symphony Mozart 'Papageno, Papagena' (from 'The Magic Flute') - one by Simon Keenlyside and one by Roderick Williams Puccini 'Vissi d'arte' (from 'Tosca') - Maria Callas 1964 Ravel 'Bolero' - Dudamel and the Vienna Philharmonic Rodrigo 'Concierto de Aranjuez' and 'Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre' - Pablo Sainz Villegas' Rossini 'The Thieving Magpie' Overture - Dudamel and the Vienna Philharmonic Schubert 'Standchen' - Marcin Dylla (guitar) Sibelius 'Finlandia' - Jukka Pakka Sarastre with the Finnish Radio Symphony plus: A wonderful full performance of Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker' by the Mariinsky Theatre 2012 The famous 'Tosca' (only part) 1964 - Maria Callas and' the evil' Tito Gobbi (English subtitles) A surprisingly good outdoor complete 'Carmen' by Bizet - Opernfestspiele Sankt Margarethen 2005 and, lastly, as a 75 year old, I love a leading tenor of a bygone age Giacomo Lauri Volpi singing in Barcelona at the age of 80 'Nessun Dorma'. He had not sung in public for about 13 years and nothing could deflect him from singing 'Nessun Dorma' - and why not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41632584 Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 42 minutes ago, siftasam said: A few more LIVE 'gems': Handel 'Ombra Mai <deleted>' - Sung variously by Andreas Scholl (counter tenor), Dimitri Hvorostovsky (the opposite), and Gigli (in the middle - in 1933!) Grieg 'Wedding Day At Troldhaugen' - Tiffany (Thailand's own - why not?) Liszt 'La Campanella' - Evgeny Kissin Mendelssohn 'Violin Concerto' - Ray Chen with the Gothenburg Symphony Mozart 'Papageno, Papagena' (from 'The Magic Flute') - one by Simon Keenlyside and one by Roderick Williams Puccini 'Vissi d'arte' (from 'Tosca') - Maria Callas 1964 Ravel 'Bolero' - Dudamel and the Vienna Philharmonic Rodrigo 'Concierto de Aranjuez' and 'Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre' - Pablo Sainz Villegas' Rossini 'The Thieving Magpie' Overture - Dudamel and the Vienna Philharmonic Schubert 'Standchen' - Marcin Dylla (guitar) Sibelius 'Finlandia' - Jukka Pakka Sarastre with the Finnish Radio Symphony plus: A wonderful full performance of Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker' by the Mariinsky Theatre 2012 The famous 'Tosca' (only part) 1964 - Maria Callas and' the evil' Tito Gobbi (English subtitles) A surprisingly good outdoor complete 'Carmen' by Bizet - Opernfestspiele Sankt Margarethen 2005 and, lastly, as a 75 year old, I love a leading tenor of a bygone age Giacomo Lauri Volpi singing in Barcelona at the age of 80 'Nessun Dorma'. He had not sung in public for about 13 years and nothing could deflect him from singing 'Nessun Dorma' - and why not? Thank you for your detailed posts. Makes me realize how much there is to explore and discover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceKadet Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Oh, I am a total J. S. Bach addict. Mostly of all his organ works, and mostly of fugues. They just make sex to my ears… I do like his concertos too. Of course the BWV 565 would be a favorite of many, but just wonder if anybody listened beyond the first 12 bars or so. I tend to skip the Toccata and just jump down and enjoy the Fugue. I used to play it on the piano as a very young kid. Never played on a proper church organ. Wish I had. There are many beautiful pieces that Bach wrote, and if I would have to name one and it would be a fugue, it would be a “Little” fugue in G minor BWV 578. I have great affinity to “Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi” from Carmina Burana, but that’s because it’s such a powerful piece, and it’s kind of personal for me. My mother was in the Philharmonic choir and I was at the age of 5 or 6 sitting in the front row of the main concert hall during the final rehearsals. There was no such thing as child care back in those days. The rest of Carmina is rather boring to me. Other than Bach, I like the Russian composes, like Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin, and of course Tchaikovsky. And not to be forgotten, like he once was, Edvard Grieg and his Peer Gynt suite. Closer to home. Prefer concerts as they will allow you to make your own interpretation of the music rather than operas, which will force you into a predetermined story… Having said that, the voice of Maria Callas is so soothing, I will listen to her when feeling down… As I would to Robert Johnson. All things said, I’m a music freak, enjoying classic, as well as blues, hard rock and heavy metal. It all depends on the mood. But all things considered, Bach is still the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Going a little newer, Arvo Part and Goreki's Symphony #3 are deep music from the Eastern Euro heart, very soundtracky too. Likewise Voix Bulgeres are the most accessible intro to Early Music. (See also: Hildegarde of Bingen, my favorite sex music) Preisner's Requiem For A Friend, portrayed in the film Tree of Life, is def worth a spliff-worthy Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 If you love Bach, try a few of the more austere yet modernistic versions on the ECM label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 19 hours ago, siftasam said: A wonderful full performance of Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker' by the Mariinsky Theatre 2012 This video is still downloadable at 1080p. I'd watch this with my daughter when she was 2 years old. Amongst other acts she loved the mouse king the most. This is my all-time favourite version of The Nutcracker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Nobody at homes likes it but me. My favourites are Mozart's requiem and Verdi's Il Trovatore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Marianela Núñez's performance in The Nutcracker, Sugar Plum pas de deux: Adagio, with the Royal Ballet is, in my opinion, flawless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippaporn Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 One more with Marianela Núñez. Marius Petipa's The Sleeping Beauty, Rose Adage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siftasam Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 How beautiful! Marianela even better than Darcey Bussell? Darcey in her famous 'Elite Syncopations' dance - live on YouTube. Wow! Divine dancing and very sexy! Lovely Scott Joplin music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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