A bit of a different take on the famous "Gallop Infernal" (aka "Can Can") from British ska band Bad Manners. This hit #3 in the UK in 1981.

Right now I'm going back over this Thread. Seems that somehow I've missed some of it. They are all great selections, and now I have "Debussy | "Clair de Lune" * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yri2JNhyG4k - playing in the background.  A great way to fill up my morning. I don't think anyone can listen to a Andre Rieu Concert and not get totally involved in it --- as it is with so many other performers.
Thanks everyone for those great links.

For such a big dude, he sure has the energy!

Quote from: Tomereader1 on April 09, 2022, 01:58:50 PMFor such a big dude, he sure has the energy!

Also consider he was only 23 at the time of that performance...

Roger and Romano Diederen ( father and son trumpet players...Andre Rieu concert...Maastricht )
Morning at Seven...just beautiful...



 

The size of the audience at Andre Rieu events always amazes me. It looks like, and probably is, everyone in Town - and maybe nearby Towns. The looks on the faces of the audience is priceless.

The famous "funeral march" music played in numerous old cartoons and movies. The 3rd movement of Chopin's 2nd piano concerto.

Oldiesmann - I moved the Deep Purple I had posted here over to Just Plain Old Music. I didn't think this was the right place for it.

Fun with Pachelbel's famous Canon courtesy of Japanese jazz pianist/composer Hiromi Uehara. I found this video through a channel I subscribe to on YouTube (look up "George Collier" - fun stuff). I don't follow jazz much but this is really impressive.

Someone put lyrics from Carmina Burana, Ista Mundus Furibundus, to some modern music with a lovely slideshow.

The MozART group are performing in Israel this week.

https://fb.watch/d9HbZ9PvWc/

https://fb.watch/d9HhyZ7BEh/

They are terrific!

Just how many 3 year olds get a standing ovation...Andre Rieu and 3 year old Akim Camara...

Another 3 year old, Joshua Tan...only he looks terrified, bless him, he looks like he doesn't want to be there...but looks proud of himself when he has finished playing...

A true champ.  Any little kid is going to be scared out of his shoes to perform like that in front of a bunch of big people

They both give off the feel good factor, one cant watch it without smiling...
...Not forgetting the Romanian Folk Dance and horse parading at the end...

Thanks Vanilla!  I gave the link to Don and he loved it. He said to thank you for this contribution.

Bubble...just happy to know Don ( Radioman ) is still very much taking interest into classical music and with the knowledge he has on it...oh how we miss him...his Sunday live radio show...

For those who liked the video of "Over the Rainbow" that I posted earlier, here's another performance by Tuva Semmingsen. I'm not too familiar with choral/opera pieces but this one really shows off her true talents.

An interesting rendition of Ponchielli's Danze della hora ("Dance of the Hours") from 1966. This was in the very early days of electronic music. One of the people involved in this album composed and originally recorded the song "Popcorn", which went on to be a big hit for studio group Hot Butter in the early 70s.

Michael...your above " Popcorn " is to the tune of Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah...a funny song sang by Allan Sherman...

Well! It is our Nation's holiday this weekend, so I thought I would post something. I came across this composition from Charles Ives. Can't say that I like it at all. Like Mahler, it is way too dissonant for me. This is the first time I ever heard it.

If you have the time, check out this documentary about Aaron Copeland who composed so much music dedicated to American life. It gives me an even greater appreciation for his music.

One of my most favourite opera tunes....The Humming Chorus - from Madama Butterfly...

An interesting song from the 70s based on Mozart's 16th piano sonata. Walter Murphy is best remembered for his disco version of Beethoven's 5th symphony called "A Fifth of Beethoven" but had several other songs based on classical pieces as well. The vocalist on this is someone named B.G. Gibson.

For Lucy (my cat) who passed away yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY7sXKGZl2w

KATICA ILLÉNYI - Once Upon a Time in the West - Theremin

MarsGal - A unique and fitting piece of music for a memorial.  Sorry about Lucy.  I know how much you miss her.

Bubble - Fascinating to watch the Theremin being played!  I had only heard  one played a few times over the years, but had no idea how it was done. Reminds me of a suspenseful movie I saw when I was young, starring Gregory Peck.  The background theme music featured the theremin.  I'll have to look that up on IMDb, and see if I recognize the title.     

Thank you, Marilyne.

Nice to see a clip of the Theremin being played. It is kind of a rarity. I am always reminded of some of those old Scifi or spooky movies that sound like they use it on occasion. Remember The Day the Earth Stood Still?

Here is a short documentary about Theremin.

One of Don's favorite  piece ( he listen to it almost daily he said) is this one.

https://youtu.be/FZe3mXlnfNc

Marsgal, he sends a special hello to you.  I often forward links from here to him. Unfortunately he forgets how to get to this site.

Bubble...
...reading the comments underneath your link, how it has affected people and times and situations it was played, and even given comfort to...very touching and emotional...Please give my regards to Don ( Radioman )