Today is my dear dear ever so dear sister Katherine's Birthday!
We shall celebrate with music and cake and presents and dancing!
My dear sister you are the bestest fluffy puff marshmallow evah and I do not know what I would do without you! You are a daily inspiration to me and I love you ever so much! You da best!
Hello, lovelies! I greet you from the swirling notes of sonatas, concertos and symphonies. Today I'll be sharing with you some classical music and classical-music-ly inspired things I have discovered so far in this month of classical music!
*lifts and taps baton*
Let's begin!
#1 TwoSetViolin
TwoSetViolin is a Youtube Channel where two best friend violinists talk about and play classical music, encourage you to practice your instruments, roast viola players and react to classical music related stuffs. They are incredibly talented musicians, very funny, terribly enthusiastic and oh, so encouraging to me. They are a bit geeky sometimes, but very genuine. (From what I've seen, they're content is clean aside from a few beeped out swear words.) If you enjoy classical music, wish you were a better musician, or just want a good laugh, do check them out! Here are a few of my favorite videos!
#2 Victor Borge
Have you ever heard of Victor Borge? Technically, he isn't new to me since I grew up watching a VHS tape of him performing, but he is too good not to share with you. OH, MY WORD, the man is TALENTED!!!!! His simple dry humor combined with his ability to play the piano is just AMAZING!
#3 Leonard Bernstein
If you ever wanted to learn about what all a conductor does, this is the video for you! My friend Chalice sent it along to me and I really enjoyed the simple way Leonard Bernstein explains everything.
#4 Dazon No.2 by Arturo Marquez
I AM SO ENRAPTURED BY THIS PIECE!!!!!!! It has been running through my head non-stop and I've been annoying my Mother and sister by playing it constantly!! I love how it starts off so sweet and moving and then it gets all cha cha cha and tango-y. Then the melody turns into a chaotic "something-is-going-to-happen" tempo before relaxing back into a sweet and moving and sweeping melody. And then it finishes up so tremendously, just AHHHHHH!!!
#5 Pavane by Gabriel Faure
My sister and I heard a version of this piece on a flight back from England right before we landed and we loved it so much, I've been trying to remember it ever since. The Piano Guys incorporated Pavane into their cover of Titanium, but I think it's better here as a solo! It is Katherine's favorite song on my playlist thus far! I won't say any more, but let the music speak for itself!
#6 Dvorak's Symphony No.9 4th Movement played by Gary Lucas
I really like this piece in it's original state, but this version with the classical guitar adds such an interesting flair.
#7 Dances In The Canebreaks by Florence Beatrice Price
Apparently, I can't be too far from Wild West/Pioneer like music! This piece is so beautiful and reminds me of the books Little House on the Prairie and A Lantern In Her Hand.
#8 Mandolin Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi
My goodness, I LOVE the mandolin!!! And a whole group of them???? AHHHH, IT'S SO SPRITELY, LIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
*sighs dramatically*
#9 Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
And I shall leave you with the MOST relaxing and wonderful piece, Clair de Lune, one of my newest favorites. If you are having a stressful day, I highly recommend it as a balm to your weary soul!
Well, that's all for now folks, I'm off!
What have you all been up to this week? Have you heard any of these pieces? Have you ever heard of Victor Borge or TwoSetViolin? Do you play an instrument?? I'd love to chat with you down in the comments!
