Today’s music is the Overture to Prince Igor by Borodin.
George McConnell
Music Exam
Today’s choice is another piece of music dating back to school years – in this case to school exams.
The Great Outdoors
The music department at Allan Glen’s was at the end of the third floor corridor with one classroom on either side of the building and a music “store cupboard” in between. Those of us who were studying music ‘seriously’ were allowed to access that store cupboard – including the record player that was in there. There was a good supply of LPs but the clip that I am sharing today is of the music that I most associate with that cupboard.
Back To School
I did, of course, start early with my musical education but my introduction to orchestral music really came when I moved to grammar school. The music teacher was aware that I already played a brass instrument, so when we first met his immediate question was “would you like to play the French Horn?” – things just went from there 😀
Easter Day
There is, perhaps, no music more associated with Easter than the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. That said, it is not my choice for today. Instead I give you the finale of the oratorio – the chorus “Worthy is the Lamb” and the tremendous closing Amen.
Looking Forward To Resurrection
A last minute change to what I am going to post today. Originally this was going to be tomorrow’s music, but then I realised that the words are more suited for today. Perhaps not so on the first day after the crucifixion – but now when we can have the benefit of knowing what is to come on Easter Sunday looking forward to that day and saying with the choir “you WILL rise again” is perfectly reasonable.
Music For Good Friday
There were a number of candidates to share today. I have chosen this one because although it is not religious – it is very much spiritual and also fits very well with the next couple of choices in that the music ends with some sort of spiritual uplifting.
Angelic Choir
When I was living and working in Wien there were lots of things about my life that were very different to the ‘normal’ that I had become used to. Perhaps none more so than the Sunday routine which was slightly strange in that all of a sudden I had nothing that I HAD to do on a Sunday. More often than not I would find a concert to attend – there was certainly no lack of choice in the city and my flat was within walking distance of the Musikverein, the Konzerthaus and the Staatsoper.
Music For Spy Wednesday
I am not intending this series to have much of a theme usually, but it seems right that over the next few days I post some music that fits in some way with Easter.
A Man And His Music
Doing my daily “silent desert island discs” challenge on Facebook got me thinking that it would be better with sound. There are lots of folks who share great music already and I’ve noticed some have even started doing their own lists – Music and Creative Arts are sharing their “Self Isolation Discs”. I have no intention of nominating others for this – but if you like the idea then please join in – and I know that my selection will not be to everyone’s taste – but it would be good to get some feed back. Hopefully somewhere along the line I will introduce you to something you like!