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Antonin Dvorak – Silent Woods for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68
Seeli Toivio performs Dvorak’s “Silent Woods” with LaTempesta and visiting artists, conducted by Nazanin Aghakhani….
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Johann Strauss II – Tales from Vienna Woods
This orchestral version of Johann Strauss II’s “Tales from the Vienna Woods” is my personal favorite. Conducted by Robert Stolz, it’s considered 100% authentic to the classical Viennese era. Despite…
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Bedřich Smetana – From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields
“Bedřich Smetana’s poem celebrates the beauty of the Czech countryside. It portrays the grandeur of the forest and describes a village festival. Inspired by his surroundings in Jabkenice, Smetana drew…
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Harpist Sylvia Woods Performs Pachelbel Canon in D
Harp Canon in D
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Jägerchor from Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber – Performed by Andre Rieu
…stags. The sound of horns echoes through the woods, adding to the excitement. Diana, the goddess of the hunt, brings darkness and coolness during the day. The song captures the…
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Bedrich Smetana’s The Moldau Performed on Electric Guitar
Check out my electric guitar cover of Bedrich Smetana’s “The Moldau” from his cycle “From Bohemian Woods and Fields.” I used an Ibanez Jem 7 V WH Signature Model and…
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Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals, Part 3
Part 3 of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” includes sections featuring the cuckoo in the woods, bird house, pianists, and fossils. The symphony orchestra of Kreismusikschule im Kulturellen…
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Bluebeard’s Castle – Béla Bartók
Bluebeard’s Castle by Béla Bartók, performed by the Colorado MahlerFest Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Woods. Featuring April Fredrick as Judith and Gustav Andreassen as Bluebeard….
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…9. Bellini’s Norma: A Silent Disapproval Vincenzo Bellini’s opera Norma faced a unique challenge during its premiere. The lack of applause, boos, or any other reaction from the audience left…
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Asturias by Isaac Albeniz, Performed by Ian Dyball
Ian Dyball plays Asturias by Isaac Albeniz on a Yamaha ‘silent’ guitar. He is an electric guitar tutor with a research interest in the performance mind. Subscribe and follow his…
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Smetana – Moldau from Ma Vlast
Check out my video featuring the silent brook set to Smetana’s Moldau music! The full version is on my NatureandClassic channel, but here’s a shortened version: [link]. It includes footage…
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Edvard Grieg – En Svane
…Håkan Hagegård, a talented Swedish baritone. The poem describes a swan that glides silently and peacefully, always listening and watching. In the end, the swan sings its final song before…