If there’s such a thing as an underrated Beethoven Symphony, it’s this – his 8th. Short, punchy, joy-filled, playful, brilliant! Intro Part 2: Listening time: part 1: 19 mins Parts 1&2 [the whole thing] : 33 mins Music here: or … Listen
I’m inspired to play this by the video game TrollFace Quest! …where a little snippet of fanfare reminds me of Mahler’s brilliant first symphony. Intro here: Music here: or here on Spotify: Please comment on Facebook.com/cacophonyonline, subscribe to the podcast, … Listen
Modern yet timeless; Dynamic yet static; Hypnotic yet energising The brilliant combination of tuned percussion instruments and the genius of Steve Reich in his Mallet Quartet Music here: or here on Spotify: Please like and comment on Facebook.com/cacophonyonline; subscribe to … Listen
Get swept away on magical adventures, and let Rimsky-Korsakov fire up your imagination with this music from Sheherezade – thrilling and uplifting! Music here: and here on Spotify: Please listen, like, share!
Hard to play, a lot of fun, a huge noise! John Adams sums up his own music nicely and this is a modern great to leave you uplifted and exhausted. Intro here: Music here: and here on Spotify:
This is punchy music that still swings and sings and sends an energising message of optimism and generosity of spirit… though the composer’s claims would have been more modest. Intro here: Music here – highly recommended video: And here on … Listen
I was going to play something quiet… and then came across this Handel’s Fireworks Music. It’s brilliant – these performances are raw, raucous and exuberant and it’s more fun than this great piece has ever been. Music here with pictures … Listen
Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances are very short, snappy and full of life! [9′ listen]… Listen
Cheery and life affirming music, that’s almost guaranteed to make you happy!… Listen