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
Mozart’s short, joyful celebratory ‘Haffner’ Symphony [3 parts]… Listen