Beautiful, indeed! And it reminded me of my commutes on the Ferry to/from SF, and how my music "took me away" after a long day, or energized me for what was to come. Thanks for sharing!
That particular bit of Vivaldi is easily my favorite by him, and one of my favorite classical compositions, hands down. When it’s played in a sprightly way (as here), it’s invariably uplifting. I’m glad you got a chance to hear it.
Music and math may soon be, or maybe are now, the only languages we humans are able to communicate through. I was reluctant to attend a recent choral performance because I've lost so much of my hearing... but I sat there transfixed, bathed in the beauty of the human voice singing the music created by human beings... no longer able to understand the words, the music touched me even deeper than music used to.
My hearing has declined, like yours. Sung words are difficult, but the music and the rhythm are still there. I heard part of a rehearsal of Rhiannon Gidden's OMAR this evening---transporting. And I still go to Cleveland Symphony---the music and the visual glory of Severance Hall combine to, yes, transfix as you say. The visual arts and other arts are still there in their glory Thank you for sharing, Lynn Geri
Your description leaves me wanting to hear all of your other favourite songs or playlists. I’ll be listening to Vivaldi tonight. Thank you for sharing.
I found this concerto stimulating and calming at the same time. I am reminded that I recently fell in love with a folk singer who plays mandolin, Sarah Jarosz. "When the world on ground is gonna swallow you down, sometimes you got to pay it no mind." About a little bird who the flies above it
Ohhhh I love Sarah Jarosz, and especially that song, think its a Dylan cover, Ring Those Bells......I told Elliot about Chris Thile.....my altime fav mandolin genius.
Once again, you've scored with this piece of great writing. Nothing much can quite thrill one more than a good Vivaldi nunber!
Classical music is my "go to" comfort music, and whether it's Vivaldi, a Mozart piano concerto, a Bocherini guitar number, or a Haydn symphony.....the music can elevate and transport one above our daily struggles.
Thanks for sharing this today....the mandolin pieces are beautiful.
Wonderful. I need to listen to that piece again. 🤔 I've found myself listening to Hearts of Space a lot lately. It helps me shut off the world for a while.
My own equivalent is "The Lark Ascending" by Ralph Vaughn Williams. If ever a bird's dawnsong and flight, the sun rising over peaceful meadows, have been captured in music, this is the premiere example. My heart lifts with it every time I hear it. (My preferred recording is soloist Iona Brown with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, led by Sir Neville Marriner.)
Thank you so much for your note. This is the second comment to this column that mentioned a piece of music I also love and actually have shared before. This was back when I worked with Dan Rather on the Steady newsletter. https://steady.substack.com/p/the-lark-ascending
Fills me with Joy! 🧡
Sublime is the correct adjective. This also brings me joyhttps://youtu.be/UTqgNWTnvfQ?si=i9SIRJfACttM8_EW
Thank you for sharing Alice. I actually shared this very performance when I was working with Dan on the Steady newsletter: https://steady.substack.com/p/the-marvelous-marimba
Thanks for adding a proper link!
That was wonderful. Thanks Elliot
thanks, Paula.
Thank you for sharing this... pure delight!!!!
Beautiful, indeed! And it reminded me of my commutes on the Ferry to/from SF, and how my music "took me away" after a long day, or energized me for what was to come. Thanks for sharing!
That particular bit of Vivaldi is easily my favorite by him, and one of my favorite classical compositions, hands down. When it’s played in a sprightly way (as here), it’s invariably uplifting. I’m glad you got a chance to hear it.
I have always loved the Concerto for Mandolin in C Major (solo mandolin) but such a delight to hear two gifted soloists!
Music and math may soon be, or maybe are now, the only languages we humans are able to communicate through. I was reluctant to attend a recent choral performance because I've lost so much of my hearing... but I sat there transfixed, bathed in the beauty of the human voice singing the music created by human beings... no longer able to understand the words, the music touched me even deeper than music used to.
My hearing has declined, like yours. Sung words are difficult, but the music and the rhythm are still there. I heard part of a rehearsal of Rhiannon Gidden's OMAR this evening---transporting. And I still go to Cleveland Symphony---the music and the visual glory of Severance Hall combine to, yes, transfix as you say. The visual arts and other arts are still there in their glory Thank you for sharing, Lynn Geri
Your description leaves me wanting to hear all of your other favourite songs or playlists. I’ll be listening to Vivaldi tonight. Thank you for sharing.
Exquisite. Both the music and the interactions and communications between the members of the ensemble. 🌹
I found this concerto stimulating and calming at the same time. I am reminded that I recently fell in love with a folk singer who plays mandolin, Sarah Jarosz. "When the world on ground is gonna swallow you down, sometimes you got to pay it no mind." About a little bird who the flies above it
Ohhhh I love Sarah Jarosz, and especially that song, think its a Dylan cover, Ring Those Bells......I told Elliot about Chris Thile.....my altime fav mandolin genius.
Once again, you've scored with this piece of great writing. Nothing much can quite thrill one more than a good Vivaldi nunber!
Classical music is my "go to" comfort music, and whether it's Vivaldi, a Mozart piano concerto, a Bocherini guitar number, or a Haydn symphony.....the music can elevate and transport one above our daily struggles.
Thanks for sharing this today....the mandolin pieces are beautiful.
Thank you as always for sharing your thoughts and this gorgeous music
Thanks Marcia.
Thank you for sharing that! It was beautiful & I’ve always found Vivaldi very uplifting 🎼
Wonderful. I need to listen to that piece again. 🤔 I've found myself listening to Hearts of Space a lot lately. It helps me shut off the world for a while.
That is a lovely piece.
My own equivalent is "The Lark Ascending" by Ralph Vaughn Williams. If ever a bird's dawnsong and flight, the sun rising over peaceful meadows, have been captured in music, this is the premiere example. My heart lifts with it every time I hear it. (My preferred recording is soloist Iona Brown with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, led by Sir Neville Marriner.)
Thank you so much for your note. This is the second comment to this column that mentioned a piece of music I also love and actually have shared before. This was back when I worked with Dan Rather on the Steady newsletter. https://steady.substack.com/p/the-lark-ascending