Almost? “Perfect Music”?!

Posted on February 11th, 2008 and filed in Almost? "Perfect Music"?!, Bach, Elgar, Mascagni, Schubert, Shostakovich, Very Special

Great compositions sure to move the heart. But I’m a little reluctant to include them in the “Perfect Music” section! (*See Perfect Music on the right hand alphabetical panel*)

Cavalleria Rusticana – intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni
http://jimsclassicalmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/28-intermezzo-from-cavalleria-rusticana.mp3Right Click to Download

Shostakovich waltz from Jazz suite. Used in the movie “Eyes Wide Shut” with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman

Shostakovich Waltz from Jazz Suite
http://jimsclassicalmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/shostakovich-waltz-2-from-jazz-suite.mp3Right Click to Download

And here is an absolutely delightful version by Andre Rieu.

Shostakovich Russian Waltz by Rieu
http://jimsclassicalmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/unknown-andre-rieu-shostakovich-russian-waltz.mp3Right Click to Download

Bachs “Master and Commander”

Bach cello suite 1 bwv 1007
http://jimsclassicalmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/unknown-master-and-commander-09-prelude-from-the-unaccompanied-cello-suite-no-1-in-g-major-bwv-1007-js-bach.mp3Right Click to Download

From Elgar’s enigma variations, op. 36 Nimrod
http://jimsclassicalmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/15-enigma-variations-op-36-nimrod.mp3Right Click to Download

Now here is Schubert for Jess! Schubert’s 8th Symphony second movement (see comments)

Schubert’s 8th Symphony second movement
http://jimsclassicalmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/02-2-andante-con-moto.mp3Right Click to Download


6 Responses to “Almost? “Perfect Music”?!”

  1. Jess Says:
    April 26th, 2008 at 12:03 pm

    What, no Schubert on the site?

    Surely qualifying for ‘almost perfect’ music is Schubert’s Symph #8 in B minor… just two movements making an ‘almost perfect’ unfinished symphony. Though I wonder, perhaps these two stand alone for a reason – Schubert himself must have realised there was little more to say; three’s a crowd.
    The 2nd especially is beautiful!

  2. Jim Says:
    April 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    OK Jess – let’s have a listen to Schubert’s Symphony #8 / Second movement.
    Thanks for pointing out my egregious lapse! Of course the site is a ‘work in progress’ … and getting some Schubert on here is progress!

  3. Scott Says:
    February 28th, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Elgars enigma variations, op. 36 Nimrod. I am in ecstacy. Every time I hear that piece my heart fills like it is about to burst yet I never knew who it was. Thankyou Jim for this site. I can now go to a place and identify all those marvellous pieces that fill my spirit.

  4. Jim Says:
    February 28th, 2009 at 6:30 am

    Scott – Thanks mate.
    Somebody out there is listening!
    Hope you stick around and listen more. I’ve been told it’s a great site. it’s been a labour of Love! Please give me any suggestions for music you’d like to hear – that may not be on the site.
    Ta.
    all the best,
    Jim

  5. Danielle Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    Jim – my computer has managed to play a few of these shorter Bach pieces and I am SO EXCITED to have your site to access when I am feeling starved of culture in Pakistan. I really love that cello suite. Can’t wait to get back and use my big speakers!
    Loved seeing you yesterday and ! emailed Tricia to see if there is any chance of catching up with you two beautiful people before we head off next week.

  6. Jim Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 1:11 am

    More than a chance Danielle! You better get over here and be with us – before you head back to that great, troubled country!
    Jim

Leave a Comment