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Eastern Europe

Family friendly | Just-is-ness | Music | Orchestra

76. Murderous legends, happy moods, and geo-politics: Smetana – Ma Vlast

06/03/2021 by Steve

I’m always a bit surprised to find myself humming bits of Ma Vlast – My Country by one of the Czech’s favourite sons. I guess I must really love it!
Feared by the Nazis, loved by the Czechs, this is the acceptable face of nationalism, and its full of great tunes and causes deep satisfaction.
Listening time 32mins
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Joyful | Just-is-ness | Music

61/62.Generous, positive and humane – Dvorak’s music is great for cheering us up (Symphony no.6)

13/10/2020 by Steve

It’s great to be able to escape from life’s concerns. Dvorak’s sixth symphony is full of good tunes, and a spirit of generosity and optimism. So forget about everything else for a bit and bask in Dvorak’s warmth and positivity. 35, 24 or 57 mins listen!… Listen

Joyful | Music

40. Gustav Mahler meets Trollface Quest [briefly!]

12/06/2020 by Steve

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

Fun | Music

Lockdown Music 23: Serious Fun! – Ligeti Romanian Concerto

11/05/2020 by Steve

This great piece is slightly schizophrenic – is it a serious piece of music over-run by people having fun, or a fun piece that’s occasionally trying to look serious? Ligeti was showing his love for Romania, but the Soviet Hungarians … Listen

Fun | Music

Lockdown Music 22: Five Play Dangerous Music ! ( by Ligeti)

08/05/2020 by Steve

The Soviet authorities banned the last of Ligeti’s excellent and entertaining Six Bagatelles for wind quintet – too dangerous and subversive. Were they right? Intro: Music here on film – highly recommended:  and here:  Total listen time 17′

Family friendly | Fun | Joyful | Music | Orchestra

Music for the lockdown Episode 1: Bartok – Romanian Folk Dances

17/04/2020 by Steve

Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances are very short, snappy and full of life! [9′ listen]… Listen

Joyful | Music

Smiling music: Dvorák Symphony No.8

21/05/2019 by Steve

Cheery and life affirming music, that’s almost guaranteed to make you happy!… Listen

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