One of these things is not like the other (but still a great piece, IMO).
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George Gershwin - Summertime (from 'Porgy and Bess')
Leontyne Price
RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra 1963

https://youtu.be/xO_KWNmkv44

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This is one of my summer projects. I also said that last summer. This piece is a bear, but it's my mission in life to play the hell out of this thing one day.

Chopin - Ballade No.4 In F Minor, Op. 52
Maurizio Pollini

https://youtu.be/XfX9d4U-rCE

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I decided to play through some hymns this morning, just flipping to random pages and playing whatever I landed on. Most of them were really familiar, but then I got to this absolute gem, which I'm fairly sure I've only ever sung once. This is just outstanding writing.

Those of you who want a good harmonic analysis challenge should have at it; there's some clever stuff in there.

Also, I really, really miss choir.

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Arvo Pärt - Tribute to Caesar
Ars Nova Copenhagen
Paul Hillier

https://youtu.be/oOMMH7Hv8hk

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For Memorial Day:

This piece is the greatest memorial I know of to those lost to war. If you have not heard this before, please listen. It is deeply moving, difficult, and beautiful.

War Requiem, by Benjamin Britten

This is the first recording of the piece from 1963, and many consider it still the best.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l_oH74NzF6HF_CoWgDgExohE5Cy4sfsrY&feature=share

Detailed description of the recording:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britten%27s_War_Requiem_(1963_recording)

Mini-documentary on the piece:
https://youtu.be/kalQ05CXqbk

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Arvo Pärt: I Am the True Vine

Paul Hillier, Pro Arte Singers, Theatre of Voices

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https://youtu.be/tP5s2BxM-L0

Pianists here will feel this.

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Arvo Pärt - Te Deum

Estonian Philharmonic
Chamber Orchestra
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra

https://invidio.us/watch?v=qvyPpacjjog

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cc: @corlin

Even if you are not a musician, there is fascinating info here about droplets vs aerosols.

Please share this article with anyone you know who is attempting to get back to group music making too soon. It breaks my heart that we can't do this right now, but it's simply not safe.

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Singing, the Church, and COVID-19 | drheathernelson
https://www.drheathernelson.com/singingandcovid19

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It may be a long time before it is safe to sing together.

Here are summary notes from a webinar held yesterday, hosted by a group of choral organizations and medical specialists.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zLES6zlmtqwh3hj_n73zYpsFVWgfW3HSYGE7NsR3Mw/

The source webinar is here, but they had technical problems. The description is worth reading for the background of the speakers.
https://youtu.be/DFl3GsVzj6Q

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Dimitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 10
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamel
BBC Proms 2007

https://youtu.be/XKXQzs6Y5BY

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The Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra contains the best high school musicians from Venezuela's life-changing music program, El Sistema. Led here by Gustavo Dudamel, they play Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10, 2nd movement, and Arturo Márquez' Danzón No. 2.

https://youtu.be/amSqQ5XNaGE

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cc: @phase

Visiting an old friend today.
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The Dunedin Consort are now my first choice for authentic baroque performances.

Bach - St. John Passion
Reconstruction of Bach's Passion Liturgy
Dunedin Consort, John Butt

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhRz0DAgfS9Mk8pbOjthkWBiH2DcC_63M&feature=share

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I meant to post this yesterday, as the prayer is intended for Maundy Thursday. I still encourage you to listen; it's one of my favorite choral motets.

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Maurice Duruflé - Ubi caritas
(from Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10)

Stephen Cleobury, Choir of King's College, Cambridge

https://youtu.be/2-LQve92U1o

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Richard Strauss - Ein Heldenleben
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner

https://youtu.be/dyYNraDv4dg

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I'm feeling aggressive.

The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (Allegro)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras

https://youtu.be/kzJlIrZWEoM

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How good is your music reading?
https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2277733439215009&_rdr

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