I’m staying with that old Reader’s Digest collection today. The first disc included the Brandenburg Concerto No.1 and it is interesting to think that, assuming I started with Disc 1, this may have been the first piece of classical music I had listened to.
Another Great Symphony
Today it is yet another work from that 12-disc set from Reader’s Digest that formed the foundation of my classical music education.
Early Music From Britain
Earlier in the week we had a couple of examples of music of the European Renaissance. Both Orlande de Lassus and Tielman Susato were from what we might refer to as the Low Countries. Today we cross back over the channel to hear music of one of the greatest British composers – William Byrd.
A Musical Depiction of the Sea
Debussy has been represented several times in my posts – however I have yest to share what is my favourite music written by him. So we will rectify that this evening.
A Jazz Great
I’ve mentioned before about the fact that my time in Vienna included many (and varied) musical experiences. With many concert halls, opera venues, theatres which often had musicals and – during the summer – many outdoor venues it was rare to have a day with no choice as to what to attend.
Even Earlier Music
Today we go back even further to 1551 and dance music played by the Early Music Consort led by David Munrow. This is another example of the contents of my LP collection!
On Ash Wednesday
No variations on Paganini today (although I was tempted!) – instead some choral music for Ash Wednesday.
Another Take on the Same Theme
Yesterday’s choice was (as I am sure many of you already knew!) on a composition of Paganini – a piece of music that seems to have inspired more arrangements and transcriptions than just about anything else I know.
Modern Variations on an Old Theme
Something ‘big’ today – but should it be something ‘heavy’ or something ‘light’.
A Sunday Prayer
There are a number of versions of this song available – this one appeals to me because of its simplicity.