Early and Classical Music

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A community for discussing what is widely dubbed classical music, which is put simply, compositions for orchestral instruments, as well as historical music on more traditional instruments.

Suitable examples:

Sumer is icumen in, a 13th century choral composition from Medieval England
Koto Music (album) by Kimio Eto (1959)
Symphony no. 2: Mysterious Mountain by Alan Hovhaness (1955)

Unsuitable:

Nightswimming by R.E.M.

Film soundtracks will be allowed for now. However, it would be best to create another community for such posts.

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Hilary Hahn – Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for solo violin (www.deutschegrammophon.com)

submitted 1 year ago by maegul@lemmy.ml to c/classical_music@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/2069132

Not a classical aficionado or even one for solo violin, but I gave this a listen while on a walk and it kinda blew me away.

The compositions are rather dynamic and beautiful. But also, the playing, as a non-expert, is ridiculous. Smooth and skilful as you’d expect but also just beastly. Like I’m not convinced this is a solo violin, Hahn is all over that instrument!

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