The Classical Music Thread Re-Booted

**Melidae** · 12th October 2013, 23:30

Thank you for posting 'Time to Say Goodbye', JP.

It always gets me misty-eyed. Several years ago, my daughter was in a serious relationship with a man from Italy who was here on a work visa. She came close to marrying Max (a shortened version of his real name which I cannot pronounce, never mind spell) when his visa expired and he was to go back to Italy.

I was so torn...they were perfect for each other and yet they would have moved to Italy had they wed.

It was a very difficult decision for them. In the end, Max went home alone.

This song reminds me of the pain of their final goodbye...

**john parslow** · 13th October 2013, 08:29

Thanks very much Ben a beautiful piece, just perfect with my first cup of tea after a bad night’s sleep on a Sunday morning. Another of my favourite English composers is listed below…

Melidae what can I say, such beautiful relaxing music this morning thank you, I might just be going back to bed soon …

Elgar Cello Concerto 1st Movement: Jacqueline du Pre

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH0jUQTCCQI

Jacqueline du Pre is a light who shined so briefly but with such intensity, Love to all. JP

**john parslow** · 20th October 2013, 09:16

Bobby McFerrin - Ave Maria ~ Live in Montreal

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xijdYYvyV7Y

Another brilliant version of the first post. Just shows how brilliant the human voice can be. Love to all JP

**Calz** · 30th October 2013, 18:19

Hope this has not already been posted (truth be told the reset took away much of my mojo to follow through on such things as I did the "first time").

Good on you others for repeat performances.

One of my favorites:

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEzuXJ0rOJM

**BabaRa** · 30th October 2013, 19:30

Originally posted by Calz

Hope this has not already been posted (truth be told the reset took away much of my mojo to follow through on such things as I did the "first time").

Good on you others for repeat performances.

One of my favorites:

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEzuXJ0rOJM

Thank you Calz for this wonderful reminder - this piece has always brought me peace. Here is another that does the same for me.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvzTxNq3nTg

**Moonlight** · 3rd November 2013, 13:23

Sublime...

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8w0dIKFD2g

**john parslow** · 3rd November 2013, 14:15

Thank you indeed for posting Moonlight, absolutely sublime listening for a Sunday afternoon, love to you. JP

**BabaRa** · 3rd November 2013, 22:17

3 of my favorite singers, singing one of my favorite songs. And I love the young girl in the audience who is singing along with her hand over her heart. That's exactly what I do every time I hear this piece.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPNwd-SR_MA

**Tribe** · 11th November 2013, 12:08

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leNmRpNjOko

**john parslow** · 11th November 2013, 13:49

Hello Sarah, this is a beautiful piece by Elgar - I can honestly say I have never heard it before, thank you so much for posting. Love JP

**john parslow** · 23rd January 2014, 10:42

Madam Butterfly by Puccini – Maria Callas

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLcbfF9ypmM

Eelco · 23rd January 2014, 10:59

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUAF3abGY2M

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq7yGlT6_kA

Anyone know if there is a A = 432 version?

With Love
Eelco

**Calabash** · 25th January 2014, 11:15

I always think of my hip-hop loving daughter whenever I hear this as it's her favourite classical song. It tells me that whatever our favourite genres, the individual beauty of music never fails to hit that special spot.

Kathleen Battle singing Lovers from The House of Flying Daggers