Of course, partly it is my fault because, as I have told y'all before, I have developed the practice of going to bed with my radio earpiece stuck in my ear tuned to Classic FM. I 'zonk' off quite easily but when I awake - four times a night for a piddle! - I do so with, usually, some superb music playing. Just recently, I seem to come across Borodin and his gorgeous symphony "In the Steppes of Central Asia". If you have never heard it before - go and buy the disc NOW! It defies description and simply adds to that great question mark in my mind - how the hell do these great composers dream up such stupendously beautiful music?
And the other morning I managed to catch the theme music from the old - but truly excellent TV series - The Onedin Line. It comes from Khachaturian and his Adagio from Spartacus. Who ever chose that as the musical theme for a series based on 19th century sailing ventures is a genius. What is it with those bloody Russians that they keep producing musical geniuses?
So you are saying that during the night, you arise and "piddle" to the classics?
Posted by: Whitewall | Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 11:59
I had to look it up, but the piece is a symphonic poem and not actually a symphony:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ1ZeZx2yaI
It would be available in a collection with other short works such as:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPgbIK002us
Posted by: Bob | Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 12:53
Of course, 'Whiters', what else would you expect from an British gent like me?
Thanks for those links, Bob!
Posted by: David Duff | Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 13:46
David, I sometimes nap in the afternoon with mp3 player buds in my ears. After listening to this piece I added a few discs' worth of Borodin files, thanks.
Posted by: Bob | Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 21:52
I enjoy listening to Classic Fm whilst making my tattie scones and bacon. Bob, I have been involuntarily napping lately. It is nice to be awake.
Posted by: Glesga | Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 00:44
Glesga,
"Involuntarily napping"? I hope it's only boredom.
Posted by: Bob | Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 15:06