Classical Directions...for 'Newbie(s)'

[dhyantyke]

I find that I keep interrupting myself....

The best conversations we have are said to be those with ourselves LOL!!!

....but they do get a bit repetitive and circular.....!....:)

[dhyantyke]

I have added this to my listening over the last couple of weeks and am enjoying it greatly: I chose this from the many recordings as it was very well priced on Zovers and I have some arias by Cecelia Bartoli acquired over the years.




Following the Taverner name trail I also got



This work of course is readily recognisable to me as what I anticipate as 'sacred' music, along with some of the more familiar masses.

I must say that I am finding the Vivaldi/Pergolesi period works more interesting/satisfying at the moment. New territories...

[dhyantyke]

This might be more legible!

[james]

Two composers not to be confused ...

Sir John Kenneth Tavener (born 28 January 1944) is a British composer, best known for such religious, minimal works as "The Whale", and "Funeral Ikos". He began as a prodigy;[1] in 1968, at the age of 24, he was described by the Guardian as "the musical discovery of the year", while The Times said he was "among the very best creative talents of his generation." During his career he has become one of the best known and regarded composers of his generation. Tavener was knighted in 2000 for his services to music and has won an Ivor Novello Award.[2]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tavener




John Taverner (c. 1490 – 18 October 1545) was an English composer and organist, regarded as one of the most important English composers of his era.[1]


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Taverner

[dhyantyke]

Yes James, I got that from your earlier post.........I was doing a 'free association' around the names rather than confusing the identities. Ta
By the way, I ordered today the Karajan recording of the Beethoven cycle reccommended by yourself above. A couple of the symphonies I know and particularly loved the fifth but havent listened to an entire work for over 30 years I'm afraid! Looking forward to having the time to spend with that set

[dhyantyke]

In the spirit of following the liturgical calendar, can someone reccommend (choral) music for the easter period?
My favourite classical work at the moment is (the Gardiner recording of) Faure's Requiem, so anything in that sensibility might appeal........
Thanks

[fergus]

In the spirit of following the liturgical calendar, can someone reccommend (choral) music for the easter period?
My favourite classical work at the moment is (the Gardiner recording of) Faure's Requiem, so anything in that sensibility might appeal........
Thanks

I am afraid that the words "liturgical calendar" and "Easter" have only one meaning for me and that is the Passions of JS Bach. Now these are wondrous works but a bit on the "beefy" side and therefore would not be to everyone's liking. However one suggestion that I would make is the "lighter" Easter Oratorio....

[fergus]

Here is a video of the full performance which you can assess....






Obviously, because of its subject matter, it is joyful music and this comes across from the very beginning (an instrumental sinfonia) and in the first chorus (starts at 8:01). The melodies bubble along nicely. Note the use of the trumpets to accentuate the joyful, heavenly sound.
I am not sure if it will be your thing but someone else may enjoy the video if you do not, but I hope that you do. Do let me know either way.

[dhyantyke]

Many thanks Fergus. I have a house full of guests for the weekend so will reply more fully later. DT

[fergus]

Many thanks Fergus. I have a house full of guests for the weekend so will reply more fully later. DT

Cheers and good luck with those guests; actually if you want to get rid of them quickly perhaps you should play the Bach loudly and that might kill two birds with one stone for you LOL!!!