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Classic FM Hall of Fame 2020 - anyone listening?

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 16:45

I am going for Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto Number 2 as the Top choice please

Or variations on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Vaughan Williams

At Number 20 now - Misere

Anyone else listening?

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Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 16:57

Me! I don't normally have a chance to listen, as we're often away, so very much enjoying it this year.

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 16:58

It's always my Bank Holiday Easter Monday treat.

It had better not be the Lark again Grin

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Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 18:02

I'd be happy with Rach 2, have also heard my second choice (Chopin 2) and my favourite Chopin Nocturne already. I did like it when Mozart's Clarinet Concerto was in the top 3 too.

I've missed two live concerts at the Liverpool Phil since lockdown. Missing this treat that I indulge in when I can!

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 18:07

Beethoven is doing well as usual.

I am looking for Clair de Lune - but I think that was much earler

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Clawdy · 13/04/2020 18:13

I do love the Lark though.

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 18:15

Beethoven again....

Moonlight Sonata

Which is rather good though

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 18:23

did like it when Mozart's Clarinet Concerto was in the top 3 too

Ah. Number 10 , I think

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Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 18:27

I love the Mozart, so joyful!

Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 18:46

Also like the Lacrimosa playing now. I heard a youth choir from Wrexham singing it at the Chester Music Festival a few years ago, they were excellent. Quite surprised it's in the top 10!

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 18:50

Swan Lake - anyone else think of Billy Elliot when this is played

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Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 18:56

Swan Lake made me think that when this is all over I need to go and see it!

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 19:01

I would love to see 1812 live.

With field artillery. This has dropped a lot though.

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 19:02

I remember we studied this at school. How to kill the enjoyment of a piece of music.

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Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 19:07

Do you remember the peanut butter advert that used this?!

gailforce1 · 13/04/2020 19:08

Many, many years ago saw the 1812 live at Leeds Castle - just amazing!

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 19:11

6 to go.

Enigma Variations
Lark
Rachmaninff

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 19:11

Plus Thomas Tallis variations

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Zhx3 · 13/04/2020 19:13

Beethoven Smile. This was my third choice!

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 19:32

This is one of my favourites. I first heard it in Master and Commander.

One of my stop the car and just listen pieces

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 19:49

Number 4....

What happened Grin

Looks for handsome doctor to wipe grit from eye

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ancientoak · 13/04/2020 19:59

Are all the voters on anti-depressants ( or should they be ??) What a miserable top list. The programme controllers are even worse - Bruch, Beethoven, Rachmaninov - all the slow movements picked.
Can't we have some inspiring music ?
And if that sodding lark is top again I'll wring its neck !

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 20:01

Can't we have some inspiring music

Engima variations soon

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chomalungma · 13/04/2020 20:07

It's the Lark again.

I don't get why it's so popular. But it obviously is...

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Melfish · 13/04/2020 20:11

I reckon it'll be the Lark again, unfortunately. I like it but not more than the epic Rachmaninoff.
Ancientoak totally agree about the slow movements.

Youmustbefeckingjoking · 13/04/2020 20:12

Bastard bird Angry