1) I will be making a brief reference to this piece in my post tomorrow, and y’all need to get up to speed.
2) Sinfonia Concertante K. 364 is my favorite Mozart work, followed closely by Symphonies 29 & 41. Why? It makes me a better person.
3) We all need a little more Mozart in our lives – ’tis good for the soul.
Please note:
1) The soloists make ridiculous faces. Especially the dude in the chef’s jacket.
2) Violas are awesome.
3) It runs around 30 minutes. You might want to turn it up, or wear headphones.
4) There are other versions of this piece out there, but I think this one is joyful. And free.
5) All three movements are included, but broken into 5 parts for YouTube.
6) Please send me links to any classical music that “grabs” you. (This would NOT include music featuring Steven Tyler – that’s Classic, not Classical.)
Enjoy! No need to thank me – just doing my job.
-MMM-
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Some friends and I had a conversation once where we decided this would make a wonderful cell ringtone – the whole piece. not only would it be a little piece of joy each time the phone rang, but it would work as a natural filter – only the really important calls would make it past the half hour mark. You know, because that’s how cell phones/answering machines work.
One of my favorite college courses was Music History, and one of the major things I took away from it was exponentially increased awe of the ‘great’s like Mozart.
There have been so many studies made of the positive impact music can have in our lives, but not nearly enough attention has been given to the resulting compulsion to ‘make faces’ or ‘dance’ while performing. There has to be a nerve pathway that is rewired in the brain the more you perform.
We are also big fans of classical music. My husband loves Mozart too and how can you not? If I had to think of one favorite music piece of all time, for me it would probably be Rachmaninov’s piano concerto #2.
I Love anything by Mozart, too many notes for the ear to hear!! yea bring it on. I also love the peter and the wolf symphony because of the way it plays with the characters, and invites young imaginations to experience the classics.
Just last week I performed Mozart’s “Symphony No. 41” with the symphony. It’s one of my favorite Mozart pieces, as well–evidence indeed that there is a God. 🙂
As for the classical music that “grabs” me, I admit most of it isn’t technically from the Classical era, but who’s keeping track? My favorites include Smetana’s “Moldau,” Stravinsky’s “Firebird,” the opening movement of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, pretty much anything by Saint-Saens, and Holst’s “The Planets” suite (which we also performed last week with the Mozart; fun combination!).
One reason I love these and the other great composers so much is the fact that I never have to screen them for inappropriate content. They’re powerful, and much more conducive to the Spirit than a lot of the stuff being produced today. 🙂
‘Tis very, very, oh so very good for the soul. Ahhhh… And violas-the best kept secret of the symphonic orchestra. The best way to get kids to like classical music? Dance to it with them! Act out a story they think might be happening as the music changes moods and themes! Let the same piece play many times so it becomes familiar. Listen to it.
I should find someone who will force me to sit down and listen to classical music for at least 10 minutes every day. I think I’d be a happier person.
Violas are awesome.
I accompanied someone last year who played the Barber Violin Concerto. Love that piece! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iVLucsIBSE
I’ve been in love with Brahms’ 3rd Symphony, 3rd mov’t, ever since Music Civ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1trE3ms3AGo
And while we’re talking Brahms, his Requiem is pretty good…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4-_DiaF-RA
MMM, I’m impressed. Along with the post yesterday, I’d like to see a post about how to get kids to appreciate classical music more. I like Mozart, but I’m more partial to Beethoven. His music seems to fit my personality better. Like Mama Rachel, I’m more into choral classical music. 10 years of choir will do that to you. My thought is why not get beautiful symphonic music AND lyrics. You get more out of the music. Anyway, Beethoven’s 9th is one of my favorites. Ode To Joy always makes me happy. I couldn’t find a video of Motab’s version, but I also like the 4th movement. There’s a time and a place for opera voices, and this is it. I love the quartet about halfway through: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8R1f8d1oLI
And for some 21st Century classical music, this is a beautiful piece written for a TV show with questionable morals. In any event this selection is wonderful and somewhat reminiscent of Pachelbel’s canon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYPYq9D_No
As a viola-player myself I have to agree that violas are awesome 🙂 I’m a little more reserved when I play but he expresses how I feel about beautiful music. A fun piece to play with a symphony is Haydn’s Farewell Symphony (No. 45). You can google the story behind it…and see the last movement here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ligH6PCW0&feature=related
Cello is by far the best string instrument! Well, except harp maybe. Someday I’m gonna have $10,000 to buy me a pedal harp! But really, it’s oboe and English horn that are TRULY needed. ( : Try Bizet’s Symphony in C. My community orchestra is playing it right now and it’s AMAZING! I can’t believe I’d never heard of it until now.
Cellos are the instrument of heaven, IMHO. But I love the violin and viola too. I love hearing my 5 year old son belt out parts of Handel’s Messiah – “All we like sheep, have gone astray, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay …..”
I love orchestra music! (Beethoven’s Ninth: Oh, yeah!)
But, yeah, I’m a vocalist-choir-type-person. IMHO, one of the best opera pieces was also written by Mozart for the opera, “The Magic Flute”.
My favorite version is a Royal Opera House production with
Diana Damrau singing the role of the Queen of Night. Here’s the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ODfuMMyss&list=FLi3Hr5acz-qWY1dB6cwxynA&index=121&feature=plpp_video
Nice topic, MMM!
I had the opportunity to study “The Magic Flute” and write about it for a semester project in college. I agree. Such an incredible work both from a purely musical standpoint, and then with the added dimension of his subtle and not-so-subtle allusions to Masonic beliefs and some tongue-in-cheek political commentary.
Mindy: I guess thats true. But I couldn’t play one song for a half hour! The longest I have ever played was five minutes lol. I have done multiple songs for hours on end though.
I love classical music. I adore Mozart. I’ve played the violin since I was 6, so it’s kind of part of me now. 🙂 I had to laugh a little at Kayli’s comment. I LOVE to sit down with my violin and think “Here we go for the next half hour!” Because if there’s anything better than listening to classical music, it would be playing it. 🙂
im with sundy on beethovens 6th. i am also a wagner enthusaist, and just for fun, we are singing carmen and carmina burana in my cities philharmonic this season, and it is too fun. university of california i think, has it in its entirety on youtube. not the greatest quality, but whole,and free! who doesnt love a little o fortuna?!
I love cellos! They are my favorite! But I love all Classical music. My favorite is Beethoven’s 6th Symphony (Pastorale Symphony)! 🙂 Can’t wait for your next post….
I love classical music but I can’t imagine sitting down to play the viola and thinking, “Here we go for the next half hour!” Incredibly impressive. Interested for your next post!
Violas are awesome…as are cellos…my personal favorite. I remember my mom bought me a season pass to the performing arts in college, and I can remember sitting there listening to the symphony just bawling! Good stuff, them thar arts are.