There’s a big party at the palace for the prince and you’re invited. So is Cinderella, but she’s got a curfew… …with terrific music from Prokofiev. Music here (Music plus intro =31mins): Give us a, comment, share. Subscribe to the … 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!
Give yourself a fright with a witches party on Bald Mountain! Scary stuff: Music here: or here on Spotify: Please listen, like, share subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast provider! Visit cacophonyonline.com
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
The composer Handel knew what the people wanted – and it was normally more Handel. Here’s a piece written to go in the interval of a Handel show! Emotional, passionate, invigorating. Intro: Music here: And here: Total listen time 20′
Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances are very short, snappy and full of life! [9′ listen]… Listen
Dmitri Shostakovich tries to speak the truth about the grim reality of life in 1930s Russia, whilst at the same time giving the authorities the upbeat, cheery music they wanted. An impossible task? [3 parts] The music: Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony … Listen
Mozart’s short, joyful celebratory ‘Haffner’ Symphony [3 parts]… Listen