It's an extraordinary, powerful piece of music. I doubt there is another that can evoke so much emotion. I doubt there is another that can bring tears to the eyes as readily as this.
If there is I'd like to know. Any suggestions ?
There is something by Shostakovitch that I think was written as a funereal piece but I can't track it down. It's been so long since I listened to it.
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:19 am
by G#Gill
Here's my suggestion of a powerful, emotional piece of music..........Albinoni/Giazotto, Adagio in G minor..............a favourite of mine. Really beautiful.
Remo Giazotto : Adagio for Violin, Strings and Organ in G Minor, T. Mi 26 - YouTube
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:12 am
by Snowfire
That's actually my wife's favourite piece, ever since she first heard a little of it played in the comedy series "Butterflies"
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:30 am
by High Threshold
Snowfire;1459743 wrote:
It's an extraordinary, powerful piece of music. I doubt there is another that can evoke so much emotion. I doubt there is another that can bring tears to the eyes as readily as this.
If there is I'd like to know. Any suggestions ?
There is something by Shostakovitch that I think was written as a funereal piece but I can't track it down. It's been so long since I listened to it.
.... and I don't know why it is but those old scratchy 78rpm recordings move me more than the modern, high tech studio productions. Do you find that too?
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:58 am
by Snowfire
I'm familiar with the Debussy pieces but not the Max Bruch. Enjoyed that.
Another that gives me goose bumps....
When the full choir, albeit small, expands the piece at 50 seconds, it makes my hair stand on end. Stunning.
I'm sure its up Fourparts street
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:39 am
by High Threshold
Snowfire;1460167 wrote: Another that gives me goose bumps....
When the full choir, albeit small, expands the piece at 50 seconds, it makes my hair stand on end. Stunning.
Very nice!
Well, this needs no introduction and it's no meek little piece - but it still AND ALWAYS stirs me to levitation! It's as close to an orgasim without sex ......
.... and ......
One of the most moving pieces I know is Franz Schuberts "Erlkönig": A father and his son on horseback. The boy is dying and they are riding to what the father hopes will save his boy. But .....
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:52 am
by Snowfire
Even as an atheist I get stirred by a bit of ecclesiastical splendour
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:57 am
by High Threshold
Snowfire;1460178 wrote: Even as an atheist I get stirred by a bit of ecclesiastical splendour
Struth!
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:25 pm
by G#Gill
Snowfire;1459743 wrote:
It's an extraordinary, powerful piece of music. I doubt there is another that can evoke so much emotion. I doubt there is another that can bring tears to the eyes as readily as this.
If there is I'd like to know. Any suggestions ?
There is something by Shostakovitch that I think was written as a funereal piece but I can't track it down. It's been so long since I listened to it.
Could this be the piece you were trying to track down ?
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante - YouTube
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:01 pm
by High Threshold
G#Gill;1460204 wrote: Could this be the piece you were trying to track down ?
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante - YouTube
Lovely melody!
My first "listen" to Shostakovich was as series of his cello works. Not my cup, so I shied away from his music. Later I discovered he did much more than that. Your link for example.
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:18 am
by Snowfire
G#Gill;1460204 wrote: Could this be the piece you were trying to track down ?
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante - YouTube
It wasn't Gill but that was beautiful nonetheless. Thank You !
The one I am on about is very dark and funereal
Samuel Barber. Adagio for Strings
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:16 pm
by FourPart
Snowfire;1460167 wrote: I'm familiar with the Debussy pieces but not the Max Bruch. Enjoyed that.
Another that gives me goose bumps....
When the full choir, albeit small, expands the piece at 50 seconds, it makes my hair stand on end. Stunning.
I'm sure its up Fourparts street
I'm afraid it's a bit High Brow for my personal taste, although I can still recognise that it was very well performed.
I've always this one since I first heard it as the theme for the Smirnoff Ad. It may have the sound of historic classical, I suspect Peter Raeburn wrote it for the ad.