Saturday 22 December 2007
Classical corner
This video (effectively audio only) contains a recording of one of my all-time classical favourites. I should add that the pop-scene is largely lost on me (and has been for a long time), as I am notoriously picky when it comes to music. Above piece, written by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, is nicely upbeat, even if the performance in the videoclip is on the slow side.
Sibelius is Finland's national composer, and has some of the most evocative music in the classical repertoire on his name. His main piece, Finlandia, is effectively his country's national anthem. It gained prominence in the 1939/40 war between the Soviet Union and Finland.
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How lovely, I am an ardent fan of classical music and have quite a large collection. I also listen to the aol radio who have a choice of classic stations. This is one of my favourites also.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this Guido! I have enjoyed classical music my whole life. When my son was small I used to play it for him while he played in the house...and now he enjoys it too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this.
Pam
I enjoyed listening to this. I go across the board with my tastes in music, I enjoy a little of everything depending on my mood.
ReplyDeleteLisa
That was just lovely Guedo. Thank you for sharing it. Sybil xx
ReplyDeleteFull of pomp and daring do or die moods. I enjoyed this very much. That's my translation anyway and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was soaring. Thank you for the 'mind bathe' Guido.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed that...I sat with my eyes closed and imagined all sorts.
That's what good music should make you feel like ...I think so anyway.
Jeanie
heel leuk Guido!
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nat
I could listen to that kind of music all day. BEAUTIFUL !!! Linda in WA
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