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.
Handel Celebration Concert | The English Concert
Howard Arman = CONDUCTOR
The Handel Celebration Concert from 2009 had a very special relevance to the life of George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759). Born in Halle in 1685, Handel left his hometown at a young age, worked in Hamburg and Hanover, traveled around the musical capitals of Italy, and finally went to London, where he died in 1759 and was buried with high honor in Westminster Abbey. Twenty-five years after his death, a memorial concert was held in this famous London church to pay posthumous tribute to him. The program for this concert from 1784 was played again on the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death. This time, the venue was the Marktkirche in Halle, where Handel had been baptized and where he had received organ lessons.
Along with Johann Sebastian Bach, Handel is considered the most important composer of the late Baroque period. His works, especially his numerous large-scale operas and oratorios, not only reflect the musical style of his time, but are of far-reaching appeal and continue to captivate music lovers all over the world.
At a glance:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:58) ‘Zadok the Priest’. Coronation Anthem for George II (HWV 258)
Sinfonia form the Oratorio ‘Esther’ (HWV 50a)
(06:59) Andante
(08:54) Larghetto
(11:40) Allegro
Te Deum for the victory of Dettingen (HWV 283)
(14:38) We praise Thee, oh God
(18:23) All the earth doth worship Thee
(20:48) To Thee all angels cry aloud
(23:00) To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim
(26:06) The glorious company of the Apostles
(28:22) Thou art the King of Glory
(31:00) When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man
(34:22) When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death
(36:13) Thou sittest at the right hand of God
(39:15) Sinfonia
(39:45) We therefore pray Thee
(40:48) Make them to be number’d with Thy Saints
(42:05) Day by day we magnify Thee
(45:06) Vouchsafe, oh Lord, to keep us this day without sin
(46:43) Oh Lord, in Thee have I trusted
From the Oratorio ‘Saul’ (HWV 53)
(50:56) Sinfonia: Allegro
(55:20) March
From ‘The ways of Zion do mourn’. Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline (HWV 264)
(58:49) When the ear heard her
(1:02:20) She deliver’d the poor that cried
(1:07:58) Their bodies are buried in peace
From the Jubilate for the Peace of Utrecht (HWV 279)
(1:13:28) Glory be to the Father
(1:14:50) As it was in the beginning
‘O sing unto the Lord a new song’. Chandos Anthem (HWV 249b)
(1:19:14) Symphony
(1:22:05) O sing unto the Lord a new song
(1:24:35) Declare his honour unto the heathen
(1:27:09) The waves of the sea
(1:28:49) O worship the Lord
(1:31:17) Let the whole earth stand in awe
(1:32:00) Let the heav’ns rejoice
Two Choruses from the Oratorio ‘Israel in Egypt’ (HWV 54)
(1:34:18) The Lord shall reign for ever and ever
(1:36:15) Sing ye to the Lord
This Next Piece Comes To Us Thanks To Former Mafioso SMC.
Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You
Happy Sunday, All.
Dominus Vobiscum.
Carpe Diem.
This Next Piece Comes To Us Thanks To Current Mafioso Anthony Aaron.
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Here’s a take on the ‘wood’ idea by The Beatles …
The Next Three Pieces Come To Us Thanks To ursel doran.
Tina Turner – Simply the Best
As we are deviating for a time from the traditional classical world of orchestral performances, I submit herewith a couple of really classical performances from two VERY famous Divas that are no longer able to perform, but are, IMHO, timeless classical. The HUGE crowds they draw are indicative of their skills.
Celine Dion I’m Alive… at Live
The Most Popular Songs From The Phantom of the Opera
Here is a MEGA classical opera music collection to really rock your socks, as the composer,
Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the true genius composers!!
Anthony Aaron
Antonio Vivaldi Double Concertos
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1. Double Violin Concerto in A minor, RV 523
2. Double Flute Concerto, in C major, RV 533
3. Double Mandolin Concerto in G major, RV 532
4. Double Oboe Concerto in D minor, RV 535
5. Double Cello Concerto in G minor, RV 531
6. Double Trumpet Concerto in C major, RV 537
Felix Ayo, Roberto Michelucci, Violin
Severino Gazzelloni, Giovanni Gatti, Flutes
Gino del Vescovo, Tommaso Ruta, Mandolins
Leo Driehuys, Ad Mater, Oboes
Mario Centurione, Francesco Strano, Violoncellos
Henry Adelbrecht, Jean-Pierre Mathez, Trumpets
Maria Teresa Garatti, Harpsichord, Organ
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Solemn Overture, Op. 49
Manuel López-Gómez | Bogotá Phil Youth Orchestra
Manuel López-Gómez conducted the Bogotá Philharmonic Youth Orchestras
El Sistema 40th Anniversary Concert
07 Jul 2015 – Bogotá, Colombia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PRrO0yNWAMT
chaikovsky: Marche Slave, Op. 31
César Iván Lara · Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Caracas
And now … as they say … for something completely different:
John Dowland (1563-1626) was an English Renaissance composer, lutenist and singer. Here are a few selections of his music. There was a revival of his music in the 20th Century …
Now, O Now
Les Canards Chantants
Sarah Holland – Soprano
Robin Bier – Alto
Edd Ingham – Tenor
Graham Bier – Bass
Can She Excuse My Wrongs
Vivid Consort
Christine Gnigler – recorder, vocals
Lorina Vallaster – recorder, vocals
Sheng-Fang Chiu – recorder
David Bergmüller – lute
Lachrimae
Christopher Morrongiello, lutenist
Lute attributed to Wendelin Tieffenbrucker (German, 1570-1610)
Standing As One
Peter Kater & R Carlos Nakai
From their album ‘Ritual’ …
Steve C.
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis HQ
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis. The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis at Gloucester Cathedral, where in 1910, it was played and conducted for the first time by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
This is possibly the finest ever performance of this most beautiful piece.
VOCES8 & Jack Liebeck: The Lark Ascending – Ralph Vaughan Williams
VOCES8 is joined by violinist Jack Liebeck for a performance of Paul Drayton’s arrangement of ‘The Lark Ascending’. The performance was part of the Live From London Summer Festival.
The Classic Music Mafia – Adding some class to this joint one Sunday at a time.
Heaven help us…
Such a simple melody, played masterfully by that lutest.
Instrument looks far more challenging to play than a 6-string guitar.
Regards the talented guitarist using electronics overlaying in the Zeppelin tune, any fans of the work of that creative British quartet are advised to seek out and attend the concert of a talented 6-man tribute band called Get The Led Out, if they tour through your area.
They nail it, on every tune they play.
Edit/Add: another fave by LZ.
Salud, Jimmy Page.
Heart also did a great job on Led Zeppelin’s anthem, ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at the Kennedy Center Honors performance …
SMC – Had to listen once with eyes open and another with eyes closed. Riveting.
*referring to looper* edit.
Thanks very much to you gentlemen for your diligent work to provide us with this venue every Sunday to worship the music. The most anticipated happening for the week.
A couple of worthwhile submittals.
Ten string guitar!
Famous vocalist!!
I am quite convinced that the most marvellous concoction over to be conceived on the planet is the symphony orchestra. Huge expense for all the instruments, enabled by the huge efforts of all the musicians, to be performed in the fabulous palaces of the worlds concert halls.
Here is a prime example.
The concert hall is something to behold! Piano artistry is superb, and the conductor is great also!
U.D., your contributions to this forum are appreciated by more than a few.
~Well done.
Peter Paul and Mary had a 20 year plus career as one of the leaders of the “folk music” groups, along with the original Kingston Trio and a few others. This old black and white video of their vocal skills I really love.
Lots of their other works on the menu bar.
Never heard that song by P,P, & M.
Related…
Black Symphony
kinda on the dark side but damn -this gal can sing
A Sunday with some Yuja Wang is of course always a good Sunday. This tracing of her career as a GENIUS
child prodigy to become a world famous performer is a demonstration of her marvellous skills.
Thanks for these 3 great selections … Vaughan Williams and Delius are favorite composers of mine … and the Debussy piece is beautiful …
Happy Sunday. Thank you for the variety. Happened across this and thought I’d share. Hope you enjoy.
And a spooky soundtrack.