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Classical Music - It's A Knockout (Winner: Jupiter; Runner-Up: O Fortuna)

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That's a 4-2 win for O Fortuna.

 

And to answer your question, Impy, it was the only decent clip I could find on YouTube at the time.

 

Time for the first semi-final now.

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    Semi-Final, Tie 1

     

     

     

    Jupiter by Gustav Holst

    This is probably one of the most famous pieces of classical music out there. It comes from Holst's Planet Suite, which is a great piece of music for Classical beginners to listen to. Jupiter is known as the "Bringer of Joy", and that happy feeling is very much evident throughout the piece. For those of a keen ear, you will notice the same music as used for the hymn, I Vow To Thee My Country, which happens to be one of my favourite hymns - about 3 minutes into the piece.

     

     

     

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    Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner

    The Ride of the Valkyries is the name given to the beginning of Act III of Die Walküre, an opera by Wagner. The composer likes to do things on a grand scale - and Die Walküre is no exception! The music is building up for the lifting of the curtain, which reveals a mountain peak where four of the eight Valkyrie sisters of Brünnhilde have gathered in preparation for the transportation of fallen heroes to Valhalla. It is often used for military-like exercises in film and TV, for example, the 1979 film Apocalypse Now. It's universally known - and a classic!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSKL5E3zSjs

     

     

     

    Voting ends Sunday 22nd March 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

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    And our first finalist is Holst's Jupiter, which wins 3-2.

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    Semi-Final, Tie 2

     

     

     

    Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber

    I first listened to this piece electronically by William Orbit, which I think is fantastic. My dad then bought me Samuel Barber's version - the original. Composed in 1935, it forms part of Barber's String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11. It's a really flowing, easy-going piece of music - brilliant to relax to. It really does show off string instruments.

     

     

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    O Fortuna by Carl Orff

    Everyone knows of Carmina Burana, Carl Orff's famous cantata. And O Fortuna is the famous movement from the piece. Many artists, especially in the metal world of music, have performed the movement. It's a wonderful working of a large chorus and loud, bashful music (drums, cymbols). It works fantastically! And it's in Latin - even better!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF6SneSnE_o

     

     

     

    Voting ends Monday 23rd March 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

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    That is a rather comprehensive 6-1 win for Carl Orff's O Fortuna.

     

    Time for the 3rd/4th Play-off.

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    3rd/4th Play-Off

     

     

     

    Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner

    The Ride of the Valkyries is the name given to the beginning of Act III of Die Walküre, an opera by Wagner. The composer likes to do things on a grand scale - and Die Walküre is no exception! The music is building up for the lifting of the curtain, which reveals a mountain peak where four of the eight Valkyrie sisters of Brünnhilde have gathered in preparation for the transportation of fallen heroes to Valhalla. It is often used for military-like exercises in film and TV, for example, the 1979 film Apocalypse Now. It's universally known - and a classic!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSKL5E3zSjs

     

     

     

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    Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber

    I first listened to this piece electronically by William Orbit, which I think is fantastic. My dad then bought me Samuel Barber's version - the original. Composed in 1935, it forms part of Barber's String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11. It's a really flowing, easy-going piece of music - brilliant to relax to. It really does show off string instruments.

     

     

     

    Voting ends Tuesday 24th March 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

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