Totally agree, the 1812 really bursts into life when it forms the climax of the full piece. Similarly as magnificent as the Ode to Joy is by itself, for me it only hits its real straps when heard as the climax to the entire 9th Symphony - all 80/90 minutes of it
Classical music is one of those things that nobody really listens to but in reality most will actually enjoy. If I owned a restaurant it would be on in the background quietly
Most people don't even know they're listening to classical music when it's played as muzak, in restaurants and tv ads. Dvorak 9 for instance, known to everyone ( of a certain age) as the iconic Hovis ad.
I’m picking this purely on the fact it came on Union Jack Radio over Christmas and I whacked the volume up on the car as soon as I heard the intro.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - "There's No Lights On The Christmas Tree Mother, They're Burning Big Louie Tonight"
And to think he was profoundly deaf and could only "hear" it in his mind. Theres a story that when he finished conducting its premiere he stood, shoulders hunched, facing the orchestra in what he thought to be silence. Then his assistant gently took his arm and turned him around to see the entire audience on its feet, clapping and cheering raucously.
reminds me of a fat lass we used to avoid playing kiss chase at school, poor lass, hope she happy now
Love this tune. Not 'pure' Northern Soul but when it comes on, I'k Peter Kaying it to the dance floor.
Classic F M 100-102 F M. (24 hours) - extremely popular! You Tube - have a listen to Mitsuko Uchida playing 3rd Movement Mozart Piano Concerto 9 or Alfred Brendel playing Beethoven.
We covered ‘We had it All’ when I played with Kusworth. But must admit, we learned it from Keith Richards.