J.S. Bach		Hohe Messe
J.S. Bach		Johannes Passion
J.S. Bach		Magnificat
J.S. Bach		Matthäus Passion
J.S. Bach		Weihnachtsoratorium
J. Brahms		Ein Deutsches Requiem
A. Dvorák		Stabat Mater
A. Dvorák		Te Deum
G. Fauré		Requiem
G.F. Händel		Joshua
G.F. Händel		Messiah
F.J. Haydn		Die Jahreszeiten
F.J. Haydn		Die Schöpfung
F. Mendelssohn		Elias
F. Mendelssohn		Lobgesang
F. Mendelssohn		Paulus
W.A. Mozart		Krönungsmesse
W.A. Mozart		Mis in c
W.A. Mozart		Requiem
W.A. Mozart		Vesperae Solennes de Confessore
G. Puccini		Messa di Gloria
G. Verdi		Requiem
A. Vivaldi		Gloria

5 Great Pavarotti Albums

With the exception of one album on this list, these Pavarotti albums are a collection of Pavarotti's "best of" and "greatest hits." If you're classical music library is lacking in the Pavarotti department, you should definitely consider adding at least one of these <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/cdreviews/tp/Five-Popular-Luciano-Pavarotti-Albums.htm">Pavarotti albums</a> to your collection.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/09/05/5-great-pavarotti-albums.htm">5 Great Pavarotti Albums</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 18:53:55.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/09/05/5-great-pavarotti-albums.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/09/05/5-great-pavarotti-albums.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/09/05/5-great-pavarotti-albums.htm&zItl=5 Great Pavarotti Albums">Email this</a>

Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57

<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalcomposers/p/chopinprofile.htm">Chopin</a>'s Berceuse Op. 57 is a beautiful piano piece that I've been listening to a lot lately. Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57, is a moderately paced work for solo piano composed between 1833 and 1834. "Berceuse" is a French word that translates to "lullaby," and just as its title suggests, the piece is sweet and gentle. Ashkenazy's performance is by far my favorite as his speed and execution of the notes are ideal. If you've not heard Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57, you're in for a real treat. Listen to a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzUAkfjDxG0">YouTube recording</a> of Ashkenazy's performance of Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/30/chopins-berceuse-op-57.htm">Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 00:03:36.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/30/chopins-berceuse-op-57.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/30/chopins-berceuse-op-57.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/30/chopins-berceuse-op-57.htm&zItl=Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57">Email this</a>

Lord of the Rings at Radio City Music Hall

On October 8 & 9 at 7:30 PM, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalcomposers/p/howardshore.htm">Howard Shore</a>'s Grammy-winning <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalmusic101/a/Original-Film-Scores-Guide.htm">original film score</a> will be performed live to The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall. The Lord of the Rings original film score will be performed in its entirety by the 21st Century Orchestra, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, the Dessoff Symphonic Choir, and soprano, Kaitlyn Lusk. Tickets are now on sale with prices ranging from $59 to $150. Visit <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.radiocity.com/events/lotr-two-towers-2010.html">Radio City Music Hall</a>'s website for more information.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/29/lord-of-the-rings-at-radio-city-music-hall.htm">Lord of the Rings at Radio City Music Hall</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 22:57:27.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/29/lord-of-the-rings-at-radio-city-music-hall.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/29/lord-of-the-rings-at-radio-city-music-hall.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/29/lord-of-the-rings-at-radio-city-music-hall.htm&zItl=Lord of the Rings at Radio City Music Hall">Email this</a>

Music Job Prospect - Anchorage Symphony Auditons

On September 19th and 21st, the Anchorage Symphony will hold auditions for interested musicians at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. ASO music director, Randy Fleischer and principal players from each section of the orchestra will listen to each audition. Currently they are looking to fill permanent positions including Bassoon II, Assistant Principal Cello, Assistant Principal Violin II, as well as section musicians for violin I and II, viola, and cello. The ASO is also looking to fill substitute positions in all instruments. Auditions are by appointment only. Contact the ASO for further information at (907) 274-8668 or visit the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.anchoragesymphony.org/auditions.htm">Anchorage Symphony Orchestra</a> website. Good luck!<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/22/music-job-prospect-anchorage-symphony-auditons.htm">Music Job Prospect - Anchorage Symphony Auditons</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 19:22:03.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/22/music-job-prospect-anchorage-symphony-auditons.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/22/music-job-prospect-anchorage-symphony-auditons.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/22/music-job-prospect-anchorage-symphony-auditons.htm&zItl=Music Job Prospect - Anchorage Symphony Auditons">Email this</a>

Best Original Film Scores of 2010... So Far

I love a good original film score, and now that we're well into the second half of the year, I thought it might be a good idea to put together a list of some of the best original film scores released this year. Original film scores like the whimsical Alice in Wonderland and the dark and foreboding Legion (as well as a few in between), are reoccurring fixtures on my original film score playlist. View the entire list of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/originalfilmscores/tp/best-original-film-scores-2010.htm">best original film scores of 2010</a>... so far. At the bottom of the list, be the first to share your opinion on what you think is the best film score or 2010.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/15/best-original-film-score-of-2010-so-far.htm">Best Original Film Scores of 2010... So Far</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 03:40:52.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/15/best-original-film-score-of-2010-so-far.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/15/best-original-film-score-of-2010-so-far.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/15/best-original-film-score-of-2010-so-far.htm&zItl=Best Original Film Scores of 2010... So Far">Email this</a>

Exciting Summer Classical Concerts with The LA Philharmonic

Closing out the month of August, the LA Philharmonic has some exciting summer classical music concerts planned. On Tuesday, Aug. 24, violinist Sarah Chang will join the LA Phil to perform the music of Shastakovich, including Tahiti Trot, Violin Concerto No. 1, and Symphony No. 5. The following night, guest artists Jason Mraz, Monica Mancini, BeBe Winans, Nancy Wilson, St. Vincent, the Shelly Berg Trio, Gordon Goodwin, Tom Scoot, as well as Arturo Sandoval will present a unique concert comprised of music by George Gershwin. The concert will present pop and jazz interpretations of Gershwin's famous melodies, which will correspond to the upcoming CD release of Gershwin Across America. On the 26th, you can hear Sir James Galway perform works by Mozart and Debussy on his flute. On the 27th and 28th, John Williams will take the helm and conduct the LA Phil as they perform selections of his music used in the movies. What a fitting way to end an exciting week of classical music in Hollywood! For more information about the upcoming concerts, visit the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.laphil.com/">LA Philharmonic</a>.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/09/exciting-summer-classical-concerts-with-the-la-philharmonic.htm">Exciting Summer Classical Concerts with The LA Philharmonic</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 00:31:49.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/09/exciting-summer-classical-concerts-with-the-la-philharmonic.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/09/exciting-summer-classical-concerts-with-the-la-philharmonic.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/09/exciting-summer-classical-concerts-with-the-la-philharmonic.htm&zItl=Exciting Summer Classical Concerts with The LA Philharmonic">Email this</a>

Lyrics and Text Tranlations to Bellini's "O quante volte" and Verdi's "Dies Irae"

Our library of text and translations of popular arias and songs has gotten larger with the addition of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalmusictips/qt/O-Quante-Volte-Lyrics-And-Text-Translation.htm">Bellini's "O quante volte"</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalmusictips/qt/Verdis-Dies-Irae-Lyris-And-Text-Translation.htm">Verdi's "Dies Irae."</a> For those of you who do not know what these songs are about, read along with the text as you listen to the music and you'll quickly discover what the performers are singing about and how the text affects their emotions.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/08/lyrics-and-text-tranlations-to-bellinis-o-quante-volte-and-verdis-dies-irae.htm">Lyrics and Text Tranlations to Bellini's "O quante volte" and Verdi's "Dies Irae"</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 at 12:58:08.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/08/lyrics-and-text-tranlations-to-bellinis-o-quante-volte-and-verdis-dies-irae.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/08/lyrics-and-text-tranlations-to-bellinis-o-quante-volte-and-verdis-dies-irae.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/08/lyrics-and-text-tranlations-to-bellinis-o-quante-volte-and-verdis-dies-irae.htm&zItl=Lyrics and Text Tranlations to Bellini's "O quante volte" and Verdi's "Dies Irae"">Email this</a>

The Met's "Magnificent Seven"

In less than 60 days, the Metropolitan Opera begins its highly anticipated 2010-11 season, which will include seven brand new productions. <ul> <li>Wagner's Das Rheingold (Sept. 27, 2010) and Die Walkure (April 22, 2011)</li> <li>Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov (Oct. 11, 2010)</li> <li>Verdi's Don Carlo (Nov. 22, 2010)</li> <li>Verdi's La Traviata (Dec. 31, 2010)</li> <li> <address>Adams's Nixon in China (Feb. 2, 2011)</address> </li> <li>and Rossni's Le Comte Ory (March 24, 2011)</li> </ul> Of the "magnificent seven" I'm most looking forward to Wagner's Das Rheingold. Having watched a preview of the upcoming production, it looks as if it takes place within the Matrix. Complete with a crazy, multi-arm swirling stage, performers will be wearing harnesses allowing them to navigate safely as well as walk on the vertical walls. Visit the Met's "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/news/features/detail.aspx?id=11562">Magnificent Seven</a>" for a sneak peak!<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/the-mets-magnificent-seven.htm">The Met's "Magnificent Seven"</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 20:05:42.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/the-mets-magnificent-seven.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/the-mets-magnificent-seven.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/the-mets-magnificent-seven.htm&zItl=The Met's "Magnificent Seven"">Email this</a>

Opening Night Performances

Next month, symphony orchestras across the US will begin kicking off their 2010-11 classical music season. With swanky galas and balls, many of the opening night performances are geared as fund raising events. So instead of shying away from the higher ticket prices, show your support for the orchestra by attending their opening night! Here is just a handful of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalmusicevents/tp/2010-11-Opening-Night-Performances.htm">opening night events</a>. If your local orchestra isn't listed, let me know and I'll add it to the list!<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/opening-night-performances.htm">Opening Night Performances</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 00:09:10.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/opening-night-performances.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/opening-night-performances.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/08/01/opening-night-performances.htm&zItl=Opening Night Performances">Email this</a>

Remebering Johann Sebastian Bach

<img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/classicalmusic/1/H/9/bach.jpg" alt="Johann Sebastian Bach" /> 260 years ago today,<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalcomposers/p/bach.htm"> Johann Sebastian Bach</a> passed away. His final resting place is in Leipzig's Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church). Today, thousands of people around the world are paying tribute to one of the greatest composers to have ever lived. I've been informed that tonight the entire town of Leipzig will be awash with the sound of ringing church bells from its every steeple. If only I could be in Germany now. I'm sure in the days ahead, many videos and pictures will be uploaded to the web, at which point I'll be sure to post links.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/07/28/rembering-johann-sebastian-bach.htm">Remebering Johann Sebastian Bach</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/">About.com Classical Music</a> on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 18:00:59.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/07/28/rembering-johann-sebastian-bach.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/07/28/rembering-johann-sebastian-bach.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://classicalmusic.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://classicalmusic.about.com/b/2010/07/28/rembering-johann-sebastian-bach.htm&zItl=Remebering Johann Sebastian Bach">Email this</a>