Classical Music

Lovers of Mendelssohn might be interested in this little news article. The island of Staffa which contains Fingal's Cave (as celebrated in the Hebrides overture) is having its access improved to cater for up to 100k visitors every year. Staffa is also famous for its hexagonal stone pillars which form the opposite end of the Giant's Causeway in N.Ireland.

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Capt Lightning said:
Lovers of Mendelssohn might be interested in this little news article. The island of Staffa which contains Fingal's Cave (as celebrated in the Hebrides overture) is having its access improved to cater for up to 100k visitors every year. Staffa is also famous for its hexagonal stone pillars which form the opposite end of the Giant's Causeway in N.Ireland.

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That is awesome!
 

Ode to Joy , BBC Proms 2009

- Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Yes...Ukuleles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​




The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (UOGB) is a British musical ensemble founded in 1985 by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux as bit of fun. The orchestra features ukuleles of various sizes and registers from soprano to bass. The UOGB is best known for performing musically faithful but often tongue-in-cheek covers of popular songs and musical pieces from a wide variety of music genres taken "from the rich pageant of western music". The songs are often performed with a reinterpretation, sometimes with a complete genre twist, or well known songs from multiple genres are seamlessly woven together. Songs are introduced with light hearted deadpan humour, and juxtaposition is a feature of their act, the members of the orchestra wear semi-formal (black tie) evening dress and sit behind music stands, in a parody of a classical ensemble.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukulele_Orchestra_of_Great_Britain
 
JonSR77 said:

Ode to Joy , BBC Proms 2009​

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- Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain​

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Yes...Ukuleles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​




The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (UOGB) is a British musical ensemble founded in 1985 by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux as bit of fun. The orchestra features ukuleles of various sizes and registers from soprano to bass. The UOGB is best known for performing musically faithful but often tongue-in-cheek covers of popular songs and musical pieces from a wide variety of music genres taken "from the rich pageant of western music". The songs are often performed with a reinterpretation, sometimes with a complete genre twist, or well known songs from multiple genres are seamlessly woven together. Songs are introduced with light hearted deadpan humour, and juxtaposition is a feature of their act, the members of the orchestra wear semi-formal (black tie) evening dress and sit behind music stands, in a parody of a classical ensemble.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukulele_Orchestra_of_Great_Britain
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This was such a delight to watch and listen to! Thanks for sharing! Am enjoying this thread tremendously, as I've been a classical musician player most of my life.
 
I've always loved Brahms Symphony No. 4 because of the melodic themes running through it. As a string musician, it was a difficult piece to play because of all the syncopations. In this video, you'll notice the cellos have been placed in the back instead of the normal front position. The conductor probably wanted less bass, for optimum effect, and they did sound less strong here. I also liked the way the conductor used his hands so eloquently and artistically to lead the orchestra.

 
palides2021 said:
I've always loved Brahms Symphony No. 4 because of the melodic themes running through it. As a string musician, it was a difficult piece to play because of all the syncopations. In this video, you'll notice the cellos have been placed in the back instead of the normal front position. The conductor probably wanted less bass, for optimum effect, and they did sound less strong here. I also liked the way the conductor used his hands so eloquently and artistically to lead the orchestra.

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tell me what you think of this rendition of the Bolero.

I was never all that impressed by the Bolero, until I saw this version...



Now, my mother was a musician, not me. So, I don't have a professional ear.
 
palides2021 said:
I've always loved Brahms Symphony No. 4 because of the melodic themes running through it. As a string musician, it was a difficult piece to play because of all the syncopations. In this video, you'll notice the cellos have been placed in the back instead of the normal front position. The conductor probably wanted less bass, for optimum effect, and they did sound less strong here. I also liked the way the conductor used his hands so eloquently and artistically to lead the orchestra.

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You know there is a nice classical music message board that I found once:

GMG Classical Music Forum...

https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php
 
JonSR77 said:
tell me what you think of this rendition of the Bolero.

I was never all that impressed by the Bolero, until I saw this version...



Now, my mother was a musician, not me. So, I don't have a professional ear.
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This was a good version.. although I also grew tired of the repetitive beat five minutes into listening to it.
 
Favorites? Y'all have favorites? How on earth can you decide? LOL Personally, as long as it's not funereal, it's all my favorite.

I have a little radio that I tune to an HD frequency for a local classical station and take to the patio with me when I'm outside working in or admiring my flower garden...my happy place being made even happier with music. I don't have a particularly green thumb; I believe the garden thrives because it likes the music.
 

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