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Here are 3 very different pieces of music.
First a piece by William Grant Still called “Poem for Orchestra”
Next a concert in a car park in Peckham. The Multi-story orchestra play an extract from this concert of music by Steve Reich, conducted by Christopher Stark.
and last Ahmad Jamal and his group play “Poinciana”
Which one did you like the best? Why was that?
As we transition into October we face changes and these pieces reflect those feelings.
Nina Simone – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Wynton Marsalis Violin Concerto – 1st movement Rhapsody.
How many moods does this piece go through?
October Mountain – Alan Hovhaness
This piece has 5 short movements and they are all very different.
Which one did you like the best? Why was that?
Here are 3 very different pieces of music, but this week they are all about Autumn.
First we have the song “Autumn Leaves” played on accordion, double bass, violin and percussion.
Next this is the first movement of “Autumn” by Vivaldi
And lastly “Forever Autumn” - a song from 1978
Which one did you like the best? Why was that?
Here are 3 very different pieces of music, but this week they are all about travel.
First - Station
Second - Trains
Third - Doyen, the best way to travel in comfort and arrive at your destination!
Which one did you like the best? Why was that?
Here are 3 very different pieces of music.
First – “It don’t mean a thing”
Now a song from “Beauty and the Beast” played on the harp.
And last – “It’s getting better!”
Which one did you like the best? Why was that?