Wtb Classical Music, 2K Pst

[Aagaron 124]

Let me begin by introducing myself a bit. I am Aep, and I play viola (like a violin but not).  Within this thread I have listed a few pieces of classical music that I have either played or have enjoyed listening to, one or two of which I consider among my favorite compositions. I hope you enjoy listening, and even if classical music isn't really your thing, I urge you to give it a try (though I acknowledge it is, for some people, an acquired taste)!

 

Symphony no. 5, Allegro non troppo - Dmitri Shostakovich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YarFI7r2shY

Shostakovich wrote some insanely hard stuff, and this is certainly up there. He was a fan of using a constantly moving line, meaning very few rests and many time signature changes. Say what you will about the Russians, they had some kick-ass composers. The conductor here is Leonard Bernstein, who was quite the personality. Rest in peace. There's a good spot at ~7:50 if you should choose to skip ahead.

 

Bacchanale - Camille Saint-Saëns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XT72VAk1M0

Bacchanale has a more Middle-Eastern feel to it, which I am a big fan of. When I played this we did not have winds, which sounded much less... complete. The conductor, Gustavo Dudamel, has some great hair.

 

2nd Symphony in D Major, Mvt 4 - Sibelius (Good part at ~13:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY6b1DdSCwk

This piece has a very triumphant, jubilant sound to it at times. I didn't recognize it by name until we started rehearsing this one for our full orchestra rep, but it is easily one of my favorites. Again, Bernstein, being Bernstein.

 

1812 Overture (The one with cannons) - Tchaikovsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbxgYlcNxE8

The 'cannon' theme (~12:00) is hinted at throughout the piece, but is otherwise not the triumphant, nationalistic tune I had associated it with as a kid. Tchaikovsky has my love eternally for his work.

 

Scheherezade (The Story of the Kalendar Prince) - Rimsky-Korsakov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg-kVzDAKxo

A slower one, I will admit. This was the very first piece I played with winds and strings in the same room (full orchestra) and has accordingly earned my love. There is something frightening about sitting fourth row viola and having five trumpets blast out a note from directly behind me, but it is also surprisingly satisfying. 8/10, would recommend.

 

Passacaglia - Handel-Halvorsen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZawzc8HJio

Itzhak, every violinist's Yo-Yo Ma and Pinchas Zukerman. The ultimate duo! I couldn't accurately tell you how many times I've listened to this one, but I can guarantee that it is at least five!

 

Thanks for listening! Submit your favorite music (classical or naw) below if you like.

 

[Aagaron 124]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw
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[Huh 91]

I play viola (like a violin but not).

Praise be, someone who plays that instrument. If only there were more who played in my orchestra :'(

[Desires 295]

[GodEmperorFlam 3447]

 

Favorite bit is the Allegro con fuoco part, starts at 31:29

[AmK 322]

 

What Ussop posted is a close second.

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c-cultural 

[Aagaron 124]

 

Favorite bit is the Allegro con fuoco part, starts at 31:29

Hard to go wrong with Dvorak. I've wanted to play this for a while. Maybe next year ;-;

[Aagaron 124]

 

What Ussop posted is a close second.

I really like the ending. I have not been reading or listening to nearly as much Liszt as I should be. Nice tune.

[Aagaron 124]

 

 

Is this from Zelda? (I only ask because of Majora's Mask, but I haven't played any of the games other than Ocarina...)

[Desires 295]

 

Is this from Zelda? (I only ask because of Majora's Mask, but I haven't played any of the games other than Ocarina...)

 

It is from Ocarina of Time, Zelda.

[Publius 4098]

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[Gunner 775]

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