Classical Music Thread

[VisceralRealist]

I came across this fun video parodying different styles of familiar composers:

I don't know all the music theory terminology used in the on-screen notes, but I know the music of these composers well enough to recognize their styles.

Thought my fellow classical music fans might get a kick out of this 😁

 

[Expos of 1969]

My knowledge of classical music is quite limited but I do enjoy it on Sunday mornings. A random selection from Apple Music currently playing...

 

[rm5]

I came across this fun video parodying different styles of familiar composers:

I don't know all the music theory terminology used in the on-screen notes, but I know the music of these composers well enough to recognize their styles.

Thought my fellow classical music fans might get a kick out of this 😁

Interesting! This is probably the best-done video of this sort I’ve watched so far, so thanks for sharing! if I may share one criticism though, a lot of those graphics seemed pretty pointless to me, honestly. I for sure didn’t understand the seemingly random rhythms they put on-screen, that was really weird. As always, I’m probably missing the point though.

 

[VisceralRealist]

Interesting! This is probably the best-done video of this sort I’ve watched so far, so thanks for sharing! if I may share one criticism though, a lot of those graphics seemed pretty pointless to me, honestly. I for sure didn’t understand the seemingly random rhythms they put on-screen, that was really weird. As always, I’m probably missing the point though.

I also saw another video where snippets of classical recordings were played, and the two guys in the video tried to guess the composer just based on the style of the music, even if they didn't recognize the piece or couldn't name it off-hand. That was fun to play along with--I was surprised by how many I got correct. Some composers certainly do have a "sound".

 

[rm5]

I know I've brought up Charles Ives in the past, but I think I've finally discovered the pinnacle of his atonal stuff - his collection of songs called "When The Moon." Probably a totally different genre of classical music than has been brought up in this thread, but you all should listen to it!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I came across this fun video parodying different styles of familiar composers:

I don't know all the music theory terminology used in the on-screen notes, but I know the music of these composers well enough to recognize their styles.

Thought my fellow classical music fans might get a kick out of this 😁

That was brilliant - very accomplished playing - and both very clever, and thoroughly enjoyable.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[S.B.G]

 

[SkweeBop]

Had occasion to perform on a concert this past weekend that featured Beethoven's Emperor Concerto: wasn't expecting to hear the tune to "I want to be an airborne ranger, I want to lead a life of danger" featured so prominently 😂😂

 

[S.B.G]

 

[Boyd01]

That's a name I haven't heard for quite some time, brings back a lot of memories!

I worked with Steven in the 90's when he was the Music Director at the Opera Company of Philadelphia and I was Director of Design and Technology. Nice guy, really talented, we got along fine. Unfortunately, that didn't work out for him... there were lawyers involved, not really sure what the results were, but he was gone.

In 2003 I designed a PBS special with Denyce Graves where Steven was the conductor. That was one of my most surreal experiences, with a number of rather tempermental artists all sharing their gripes with me instead of talking to each other or the management. Somehow we worked it all out and after a rough start, the show turned out great.

 

[S.B.G]

 

[Boyd01]

Looked through a dusty stack of old programs and found this magazine from 1994. That's still the way I remember Steven, would not have even recognized him from those album covers. Of course... nobody would recognize me based on a 1994 photo either! 🤣

 

[S.B.G]

That's really cool! It seems as if he is working with David Chesky and The Audiophile Society. That's where I purchased these incredible albums.

Welcome to the Audiophile Society!

Specializing in the creation of the best Hi-Resolution 3D audio recordings of emerging and established artists.

theaudiophilesociety.com

 

[S.B.G]

 

[wonderings]

Part of a book club I am in with good friends is listening to important and influential classical pieces. For the last meeting we listened to Bach's St Matthews Passion. Very fitting for the Easter season that is coming up. A tremendous piece on its own and more so for those of the Christian faith.

 

[SkweeBop]

It's a monument.

 

[Clix Pix]

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This is an absolutely brilliant pianist. Definitely worth listening to! Also there are a couple of documentaries about him, too, one of which I just finished watching, "Road to the World." on YouTube.

 

[S.B.G]

Giving this album a try with a good mix of composers...

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Giving this album a try with a good mix of composers...

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Not only a good mix of composers, but an unusual and interesting mix, as well.

 

[Richard8655]

Incredible performance in 4K. Highly recommend if you like Mahler.

 

[VisceralRealist]

Last night I saw Esa-Pekka Salonen conduct Beethoven's 3rd at the LA Phil. Going again later this month to see Tchaikovsky's 5th.

This will mark my third symphony concert this year. I tried to go more this year since I do really enjoy it and I went often as a kid.

 

[rm5]

Part of a book club I am in with good friends is listening to important and influential classical pieces. For the last meeting we listened to Bach's St Matthews Passion. Very fitting for the Easter season that is coming up. A tremendous piece on its own and more so for those of the Christian faith.

The St. Matthew Passion is excellent. That was my first foray into Bach’s choral work, by way of my studio teacher. I learned all the chorales on the piano, which has actually helped in a lot of ways that I didn’t expect.

 

[rm5]

Actually, this reminds me, I have this book, 413 Bach Chorales Analyzed. It was a ridiculously expensive book and pretty difficult to find, but it was well worth it. It has all of Bach’s chorales, plus figured bass AND Roman numeral analysts. There really isn’t any book like it.

If you’re interested, here’s a scan of one page—this one is actually from the St. Matthew Passion.

 

[SkweeBop]

Actually, this reminds me, I have this book, 413 Bach Chorales Analyzed. It was a ridiculously expensive book and pretty difficult to find, but it was well worth it. It has all of Bach’s chorales, plus figured bass AND Roman numeral analysts. There really isn’t any book like it.

If you’re interested, here’s a scan of one page—this one is actually from the St. Matthew Passion.

See, this would be very helpful for me as a composer and arranger. I did pick up a "Bach Fake Book" from Cherry Lane that has tunes and chord symbols, but this is way more in-depth. Thanks for posting!

 

[rm5]

See, this would be very helpful for me as a composer and arranger. I did pick up a "Bach Fake Book" from Cherry Lane that has tunes and chord symbols, but this is way more in-depth. Thanks for posting!

Of course!! You might be able to find a copy on Amazon, or I saw a link where you can email the guy directly to order one. I'd highly recommend it.

Do you write a lot of classical music, or are you in other areas, as well?