Not The Philosopher Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 So, I thought I'd start a thread for those of us [s]pretentious elitists[/s] who like classical music to talk about favourite composers/pieces/recordings, what we're listening to, make recommendations etc. Lately I've become endeared to the music for Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet and Schubert's Mass in E flat (the Kyrie in particular is just gorgeous). *no, you're not allowed to make that smart alec comment about how "classical music" only existed between 1750 and 1820 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenchristi Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 [quote name='Not The Philosopher' timestamp='1349026799' post='2488445'] *no, you're not allowed to make that smart alec comment about how "classical music" only existed between 1750 and 1820 [/quote] Really? Because that is what I was going to say I'll be back to this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernadette d Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Mozart..........Coronation Mass, especially the Gloria, especially at Holy Name in Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) If we're including choral music, I love: Ensemble Organum (especially their [i]Kyrie[/i]) The Tallis Scholars (esp. their rendition of Allegri's [i]Miserere[/i]) The choir of Christ College, Cambridge (heard them live!) Thomas Tallis (especially...yes, [i]Spem in alium[/i]! I think the Winchester Choir's rendition would have to be the best I've heard. I've not read "Fifty Shades of Grey", but apparently the author incorporates [i]Spem in alium [/i]in some kind of weird erotic way. I don't really get that, but whatever floats your boat.) My father owns a lot of LPs, and we have a few choral albums. I don't know the names of them precisely, but I love listening to them. Tchaikovsky's [i]1812 Overture [/i]is always a piece that sends me into bliss. Especially when the choral part is included... Edited October 1, 2012 by Spem in alium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 ALL THE THINGS by Debussy. Also Wagner. But maybe that's because trying to play "Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral" was a pain in the rear in high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Philosopher Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='Spem in alium' timestamp='1349057218' post='2488615'] If we're including choral music, I love: Ensemble Organum (especially their [i]Kyrie[/i]) The Tallis Scholars (esp. their rendition of Allegri's [i]Miserere[/i]) The choir of Christ College, Cambridge (heard them live!) Thomas Tallis (especially...yes, [i]Spem in alium[/i]! I think the Winchester Choir's rendition would have to be the best I've heard. I've not read "Fifty Shades of Grey", but apparently the author incorporates [i]Spem in alium [/i]in some kind of weird erotic way. I don't really get that, but whatever floats your boat.) My father owns a lot of LPs, and we have a few choral albums. I don't know the names of them precisely, but I love listening to them. Tchaikovsky's [i]1812 Overture [/i]is always a piece that sends me into bliss. Especially when the choral part is included... [/quote] Thomas Tallis is indeed great stuff, and the Tallis Scholars are probably my favourite choral group. And yeah, I'm using "classical music" here pretty widely: choral, opera, ballet, etc. are all up for grabs. But [i]Spem in Alium[/i] in Fifty Shades of Grey? Yet another reason to not go there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 At the moment my favourites are these: Boccherini's Stabat Mater Pergolesi's Stabat Mater Anything I can get my hands on by Palestrina Vivaldi's Four Seasons, as well as his violin concertos. Lately I have also been on a bit of a traditional far east music kick. Specifically Mongolian folk and Chinese guzheng songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) I like classical rock music (70's) Blind faith, Clapton, moody blues, and more Edited October 1, 2012 by add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Duruflé Dupré Boëllmann Buxtehude Vierne Vaughn Williams Parry Karg-Elert Demessieux Reich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Oh, I also really enjoy Rachmaninov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='Not The Philosopher' timestamp='1349059330' post='2488634'] Thomas Tallis is indeed great stuff, and the Tallis Scholars are probably my favourite choral group. And yeah, I'm using "classical music" here pretty widely: choral, opera, ballet, etc. are all up for grabs. But [i]Spem in Alium[/i] in Fifty Shades of Grey? Yet another reason to not go there . [/quote] Sure is. I'm also getting into Byrd a little, but not that much. The Tallis Scholars are really, really great. I've not heard a lot of their stuff, but they give me chills! Yeah. I mostly listen to the music on Youtube, and the comments are all basically: "Like this if Fifty Shades of Grey brought you here". I'm always tempted to reply - "No! Exceptional music brought me here!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1349060143' post='2488640'] Vivaldi's Four Seasons, as well as his violin concertos. [/quote] Been a sucker for the Four Seasons since seventh grade Violin music is beautiful. There are a few gypsy songs I enjoy that combine violin with accordion. So fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Bach Two hours of Cello suites, played by Yo-Yo Ma. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHzfD6XLK7Q&list=PLmFGAdi_4GCkET1qwiPlvenHUdK39XxbP&index=2&feature=plpp_video"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHzfD6XLK7Q&list=PLmFGAdi_4GCkET1qwiPlvenHUdK39XxbP&index=2&feature=plpp_video[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='Spem in alium' timestamp='1349104218' post='2488784'] Been a sucker for the Four Seasons since seventh grade Violin music is beautiful. There are a few gypsy songs I enjoy that combine violin with accordion. So fantastic. [/quote] I will listen to nearly anything with a solid string section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organwerke Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1349062458' post='2488659'] Duruflé Dupré Boëllmann Buxtehude Vierne Vaughn Williams Parry Karg-Elert Demessieux Reich [/quote] I'd add: Widor Franck Saint Saens Lefebure-Wely ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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