Listening to classical

[Darrin]

Especially the 1812 overture. Particularly when it's done properly. And I don't mean with large drums...

[Will]

Originally Posted by phykell

I can't stress how important a point this is. There is surely no other sort of music which loses so much by being "recorded" and "reproduced".

I agree. I try and go to the RA Hall or such venue at least once a year. I can't believe how much of a frisson I get from beautiful powerful music straight from the instruments with no digital processing or reproduction. Pure music/sound.

[Goose]

I'm ashamed to admit to the fact that I've never been to the RA.

My current favourite place is the Anvil in Basingstoke. Easy to get to, and the acoustics are brilliant.

BD Classical Musical Meetical time?

[Will]

I'd be up for that. Nothing better than dressing up in a tux and going for a smart meal and have an evening of relentless hedonism and debauchery!

[phykell]

Originally Posted by Will

I agree. I try and go to the RA Hall or such venue at least once a year. I can't believe how much of a frisson I get from beautiful powerful music straight from the instruments with no digital processing or reproduction. Pure music/sound.

We go to the Liverpool Philharmonic fairly often - it's a great orchestra and doesn't just stick to the traditional classical music. They'll do theme evenings with music from the movies and being there, listening to the music being played with no amplification - just the acoustics of the hall, really brings the music alive. You'd think that music like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star wars would be pretty hackneyed by now but that's just not the case. Played live, they're amazing

[Will]

I watched the BBC Philharmonic play for Elbow - such a great mix of a modern "band" with an incredible accompaniment.

Right that's it I need to look for some more concerts!

[Fayshun]

Originally Posted by Darrin

Especially the 1812 overture. Particularly when it's done properly. And I don't mean with large drums...

I've got a CD of this with the church bells of Gothenburg and the Swedish Artillery taking the place of the drums. Awesome!!

IIRC Herbert von Karajan is conducting.

[phykell]

Originally Posted by Fayshun

I've got a CD of this with the church bells of Gothenburg and the Swedish Artillery taking the place of the drums. Awesome!!

IIRC Herbert von Karajan is conducting.

Yes, I'd love to see it with the cannons!

The most memorable concert I went to was "The Planets" played live and outside at Jodrell Bank observatory. They had a laser show, with the main dish used as the "screen". The orchestra opened with "Mars" - the dish had been turned away from the audience and as the music started, the dish started to turn to face us.

I can't explain how dramatic and utterly awesome it was. It was absolutely throwing down as well but no-one cared - it was just an amazing thing to be a part of

They also played the theme from "2001: A Space Odyssey" and a few other "space-related" pieces.

[Fayshun]

Originally Posted by phykell

Yes, I'd love to see it with the cannons!

The most memorable concert I went to was "The Planets" played live and outside at Jodrell Bank observatory. They had a laser show, with the main dish used as the "screen". The orchestra opened with "Mars" - the dish had been turned away from the audience and as the music started, the dish started to turn to face us.

I can't explain how dramatic and utterly awesome it was. It was absolutely throwing down as well but no-one cared - it was just an amazing thing to be a part of

They also played the theme from "2001: A Space Odyssey" and a few other "space-related" pieces.

That does sound pretty damn cool!

[Joe 90]

i've got just two classical albums, my favourite being by a korean (임동혁) pianist, Bach - Goldberg Variations & Chaconne

wouldn't mind some more, love this album