A collaboration of: “The Classic Music Mafia”
Anthony Aaron, and Steve C.
Every Sunday morning we present selections for our TBP family to enjoy.
We present symphonies, ensembles, quartets, octets, etc.
Not all of our music is strictly ‘classical’. We may stray a little, but we strive to make all of our selections ‘classy’.
We offer tips on proper ‘symphony etiquette’ and even some selections that are a bit light-hearted and fun aimed at a younger audience. Those pieces will be so designated, and might be a good way to introduce kids to a world of music that they might not have been exposed to or think of as old and ‘stuffy’.
A full symphony will run as long as it will. We don’t want to cut a symphony short. However, we also include some shorter pieces that we try to keep under fifteen minutes in length. You can sample each and hopefully find one or more that pleases you.
We hope that you enjoy our Sunday selections.
Steve C.
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 (Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Valery Gergiev)
From the Salle Pleyel in Paris, 2010
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra
Valery Gergiev – conductor
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
0:00 Intro
0:55 I. Andante sostenuto: Moderato con anima
20:24 II. Andantino en modo di canzona
31:15 III. Scherzo: Pizzacato ostinato. Allegro
36:52 IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
The Next Two Come To Us From ursel doran.
Vivaldi Four Seasons: Spring (La Primavera)
The much anticipated Sunday site to worship music, for which we all THANK you, gentlemen!!
Here is the selection for the season. Vivaldi’s Spring.
Recuerdos de la Alhambra / Narciso Yepes
Worth repeating over and over. Favorite classical guitar piece on a Ten string guitar.
The Next Three Come To Us From Khaan TEXt.
彝族舞曲 琵琶 Pipa | Dance of Yi Tribe |Zhuxi Wang 王竹夕
Composer: Wang Huiran (1965)
One of the top ten famous Chinese pipa songs, it describes the charming night scene of the Yijia village and the happy scene of people singing and dancing. This is one of the first few pieces of music I learned at the beginning of my piano study. I have always been very touched by her melody, and I always think it is one of the most successful works in modern pipa creation. More than 20 years later, I re-interpreted the dance music of the Yi nationality, and it was a completely different perception. I recalled the interesting stories and warm scenes when I was a child and often played it to my family – to my dearest grandpa
【古琴Guqin筝笛鼓】《长安幻世绘》器乐版主题曲Chang’an fantasy—ghost patrol of ancient China唐代装束Costumes of Tang Dynasty
Composer/Arranger: Tang Bin
Guqin: Bai Wuxia
Guzheng: Cai Shan
Bamboo Flute: Tu Huabing
Voodoo Drum/Hand Wipe: Chen Xi
Big drum/frame drum/cloud gong: Xiong Bochao
Singing bowl/small cymbal/bell: Ye Lijia
Fuhua: Wang Qiaoye
Clothing: Sangval
Recording/mixing/photography/post-production: Tang Bin
Production: Zide Qinshe X Changan Fantasy World Painting
【电古琴Electronic Guqin & 手碟Handpan & 箱鼓Cajon 】’Inception’-Mombasa《盗梦空间》蒙巴萨
Composer/Arranger: Hans Zimmer
Arrangement/performance/recording/mixing/post-production: Tang Bin
Handpan/cajon playing: Chen Xi
Photography/Makeup: Bai Wuxia
Produced by: Zide Piano Society
This Last Piece Comes To Us Thanks To ursel doran.
Hans Zimmer – Time (Inception – Live in Prague)
Anthony Aaron
Mozart – Sinfonia Concertante in E flat Major, K. 364 – Łucja Madziar, violin, Lech Bałaban, viola
W.A. Mozart – Sinfonia Concertante in E flat Major, K. 364
00:00 – I. Allegro maestoso
14:25 – II. Andante
25:15 – III. Presto
Łucja Madziar – violin
Lech Bałaban – viola
Kammerorchester Hannover
Hans-Christian Euler – director
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 Pastoral | Bernard Haitink & Berlin Philharmonic
(00:00) Opening
(00:18) I. Allegro ma non troppo: Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside
(12:43) II. Andante molto mosso: Scene by the brook
(24:42) III. Allegro: Merry gathering of the countryfolk
(30:15) IV. Allegro: Thunderstorm
(34:16) V. Allegretto: Shepherd’s song. Glad and grateful feelings after the storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ORsinmqm0M
Mari Samuelsen: Arvo Pärt – Fratres
Mari Samuelsen, violin Trondheim Soloists
I’ve just recently become acquainted with this amazing violinist … this is a particularly magnificent rendition of this very beautiful but energetic piece …
Smetana: Vltava (The Moldau)
Steve C.
And now for part two of four of our ‘Classics From The Movies’.
André Rieu – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra performing Somewhere Over The Rainbow live in Maastricht
John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic – Williams: Imperial March (from “Star Wars”)
John Williams & Vienna Philharmonic – Williams: Imperial March (from “Star Wars”)
The Pink Panther // The Danish National Symphony Orchestra feat. Hans Ulrik (Live)
The Pink Panther Main theme
Composed by Henry Mancini
Conducted by Hans Ek
Saxophone: Hans Ulrik
Jaws – John Williams – Royal Albert Hall
London, october 26th 2018
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Mission Impossible Theme (Lalo Sсhifrin)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Mission Impossible Theme/Recorded at Angel Studios, London 16th september 2002.
Conductor:Nick Ingman;
Music Director: Daniele Gatti
The original version of the theme “Mission Impossible” performed by the BBC Big Band under the direction of the author – Lalo Sсhifrin:
Hatari! Howard Hawks. 1962 / “Baby Elephant Walk” Henry Mancini
From the 1962 movie ‘Hatari’ with John Wayne.
It’s a really good movie and it’s free on YouTube.
IF, and I say IF you are a member (membership is free) and you sign in supposedly to confirm your age. There’s NOTHING adult about this movie.
You can watch it here.
I loved watching this movie when it came out in 1962 (I was 10) and I love it now.
This song was very popular in the 1960’s thanks in part to this scene.
I just love this…
Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story Selection for Orchestra
Conductor – Peter Thomas
Auckland Symphony Orchestra
From the concert “Transformation and Reformation”
Auckland Town Hall, 12 August 2018.
Nayer Nagui | Overture “Phantom of the Opera” 07-06-2012
Overture “Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Cairo Opera Orchestra
Cairo Opera House Main Hall 07-06-2012
Conductor: Nayer Nagui
Love Story soundtrack (1970). Original orchestra version [Official video]
Russian chamber orchestra
Conductor: Sergey Proskurin
Love Story is a 1970 American romantic drama film written by Erich Segal.
A tragedy, the film is considered one of the most romantic by the American Film Institute (#9 on the list) and is one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Love story music written by Francis Lai.
The Classic Music Mafia – Adding some class to this joint one Sunday at a time.
Heaven help us…
A few recent Encores by Yuja:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D3_0exa8fU
This one is almost as mind-boggling as her Turkish March
The most anticipated Sunday temple to worship music for which we all thank you VERY MUCH!
Here is a classical pianist that very much deserves much more attention than she is getting. IMHO.
The concert.
A fascinating interview with her mega health issue and her strength of life.
Khatia = Four performances of her mega beauty, talent, and performance skills. Gift from the Gods.
Not sure if I should take this liberty, but I first posted this on 10-24-21.. I am aware that there are a number of people who enjoyed this, so I wish to play it again for them.. Know that I would love to sit out on the porch, shell some Crowder Peas with you, listen to this type of music, chew the fat and sip a very high quality bourbon.. You know who you are, friends.
No need to replay it , Steve, and thanks for your tolerance.
Yuja, Khatia, and Tina makes three.
I’m surprised no one else posted the following piece by Tina Guo. Salut d’Amour (Liebesgruß), Op. 12, by Edward Elgar, originally written for violin and piano.
Salut d’Amour (Official Music Video) – Tina Guo
Premiered Apr 27, 2023
Directed, Produced, Edited, Hair/Makeup/Styling by Tina Guo
Filmed and Colored by Joel Moody
Special Thanks to Lily Simone