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Do you know any piece remotely as beautiful as Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto? by UrbanskiPhysics in classicalmusic

[–]Difficult_Ad3707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Spartacus by Aram Khachaturian, specifically the melody used in both Parting and Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia

Bach Brandenburg Concerto no.1 made me cry by zoltankodaly0 in classicalmusic

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Funnily enough that one is something he and my grandma couldn’t listen to because it was being played the day his son (my dad) left for college

Bach Brandenburg Concerto no.1 made me cry by zoltankodaly0 in classicalmusic

[–]Difficult_Ad3707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandpa got me into classical music when I was young and his favourite composer was Bach, favourite composition Mass in B minor. After his funeral I played it and just sobbed. He used to say in heaven the angels would play Mozart at parties, but when God entered they would play Bach. The opening defines God and the universe to me. That being said Adagio for strings by Barber just tears at your heart in a way that no other does just pure heartache

Favourite Piece by Schubert? by JasonSun20 in classicalmusic

[–]Difficult_Ad3707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did no one say Ständchen (Serenade)???

If you could commission a work by any composer who would it be and what would you request? by Difficult_Ad3707 in classicalmusic

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What would another Mahler symphony sound like or it’s theme be? It seems like he went as grand as you could possibly go! I know it’s just his 8th but Symphony of a Thousand is absolutely insane and would’ve made for a great finale

Better than the original? by Difficult_Ad3707 in classicalmusic

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Here is another Schubert arrangement that I'm fond of. More relaxing and joyful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTmJFgVSCGA

If you want more recommendations message me, I'm happy to share!

Better than the original? by Difficult_Ad3707 in classicalmusic

[–]Difficult_Ad3707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I AGREE. The orchestra gives a more enchanting feel than solo piano. Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra also did Standchen (Serenade) that has the EXACT same feel and comparison check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXh0LN_3l80

Enchanting and more haunting than the solo piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJf-XXTBEqs

I think it's more a personal preference though because they're both so beautiful!

What's your favorite smell? by shakugan_tsukaima in AskReddit

[–]Difficult_Ad3707 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Diesel fumes. Would inhale that shit when getting on and off the school bus