They Bid Me Slight My Dermont Dear

Felicity Lott and John Mark Ainsley sing this beautiful tune from Beethoven's WoO (Werke ohne Opuszahl or Works without Opus Number)152: 25 Irish Songs.

~DJ Spectra~

Beautiful Piano Music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Eras

Ten Novels About Austria-Hungary with the Blue Danube Waltz

This video has several positive points. First, there is the vibrant Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II, one of my favorite pieces of music.

Second, one receives synopses of several wonderful books.

Third, one receives a mini history lesson with the book synopses.

I always enjoy discovering unique little videos such as this one, which provide an opportunity for learning.

~DJ Naila~

O is for Organ

The organ at the Embassy Theatre

Organ is not a style of music, it is a musical instrument which is used in many styles of music, from Baroque to Zarzuela.

I'm going to shut up and play the music: in this case, a talented organist performing some of Bach's finest works!

~DJ Naila~

C is for Classical

Here is the Wikipedia definition of "Classical Music."

Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western music (both liturgical and secular). It encompasses a broad period from roughly the 11th century to the present day. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common practice period.

The term "classical music" did not appear until the early 19th century, in an attempt to distinctly "canonize" the period from Johann Sebastian Bach to Beethoven as a golden age. The earliest reference to "classical music" recorded by the Oxford English Dictionary is from about 1836.

Yes, the cut and paste was completely lazy of me. I'm also writing entries for several other blogs, and whoever wrote the Wikipedia entry explained it better than I could.

Now, are you up for a Classical Marathon? If so, here's six hours for your listening pleasure!

~DJ Wanda~

The Cunning Little Vixen

An opera you may never have heard of.

Here is a playlist of works by Leos Janacek. I hope you will enjoy it!