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Classical Music Thread!

So, I recently played Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger at a concert.  My band played the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th movements.  These are all English folk songs that Grainger wanted to preserve so he went around the countryside recording these songs, sung by common people on a WAX cylinder, then composed the music EXACTLY as the people had sung it.  It is a great piece that is very challenging and I really enjoyed playing it.  If you haven't heard it, you should totally listen to it.  Youtube is your friend!

Anyway, I just wanted a place where people could discuss classical music that they like/have played in bands/orchestras/choirs.  I am always on the lookout for new music to enjoy and I think other people may be interested too.

So, post away people!

And, if you don't like classical music, at least you learned something cool about Percy Grainger and an awesome piece of music! 

Dvorak is one of my favorite composers. I especially love the New World Symphony and another one. I think the numbers are 7 and 8 or 8 and 9. It think he may be the one whose symphonies were renumbered at some point. Anyway, I love everything or his I've heard. He gives flutes and cellos really pretty parts.

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