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Today, I took myself on a date. 💅🏻 I fed her nasi goreng jambal, treated her to a little repair job for her Casio watch—which, at the grand old age of 17, has officially earned veteran status—then bought her some salt bread because apparently she has the emotional maturity of a woman who knows… (edited) read more

Ralph Vaughan Williams

On this day of 1872, British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was born at Down Ampney, Gloucestershire. Now Spinning his 4th Symphony paired with 'Flos Campi', a suite for solo viola, small chorus, and small orchestra.

Gramophone Awards 2026

My preference for the best Contemporary Music record is the Now Spinning 2nd symphony and concerto for orchestra by British composer Huw Watkins. Sir Mark Elder conducts Manchester's orchestra, the Hallé.

MSO X Elton John

A showcasing of various songs from Elton John, celebrating the 40th anniversary of when Elton was here and performed with our orchestra. This was a present for dad, and it was a pretty good performance, songs choices were great. I wish they had the singer a bit louder as it was sometimes… read more

Candlelight Concert

It’s so much fun here. I wish I could experience this mini orchestra concert with someone special😜

Gustav Holst

On this day of 1874, Gustav Holst was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Now Spinning his orchestral suite 'The Planets' paired with Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'. Sir Adrian Boult conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Is it weird that my music taste is mostly epics from video games?

Seriously, I mostly like instrumental ost epics from game series ( Project wingman ost, ace combat ost, monster hunter ost, uktrakill ost ect ect list varies over so many games I can't count them all) and I always think I'm weird for not listening to anything else mostly despite liking a lot of… read more

Minimal Orchestra 👊🏾

Maria Callas

On this day of 1977, Maria Callas died in Paris. She was 53 years old. Now Spinning the "Berlin Lucia", captured on 29 September 1955. The La Scala cast and choir on stage. Herbert von Karajan conducts the RIAS Symphony Orchestra.

I'm Khadijah who grew up in Manila, Philippines

In the end, the lives I live between pages are as real as any I have ever known. They are filled with sun, rain, spice, and salt; with laughter and sorrow, wisdom and folly. They are alive in me, and through me, they may touch the lives of others. Writing is the art of living beyond limits, the act… read more

Time by Hans Zimmer

One of my favorite orchestra pieces

George Frederic Handel

On this day of 1759, George Frideric Handel died in London. Now Spinning his opera 'Tamerlano' with the Orchestra of Patras conducted by Georges Petrou.

The Rock Orchestra

Anyone familiar with them? Is it worth to go check out their concert?

Johann Sebastian Bach

On this day of 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach. Now Spinning Matthäuspassion, BWV 244. Frans Brüggen conducts the Orchestra of the 18th century, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and the Boys Choir of St. Bavo Cathedral, Haarlem, in this 1998 recording.

I crave true genuine soul connections because I know and remember what it's like to be fully known and loved without masks or performance.

Most connections in this world are partial, guarded, transactional. Beautiful in their own way to some but to me they feel thin–like hearing a symphony on a tiny speaker when I know what the full orchestra sounds like. I seek things that actually matter and have weight because my spirit, my soul,… read more

Sunday word is "Orotund"

Orotund adjective 1. (Of the voice or phrasing) full, round, and imposing. 2. (Of writing, style, or expression) pompous or pretentious. "The alto soloist’s orotund voice filled the concert hall." "The tuba provides quite an orotund sound to any orchestra." "His letter to the editor came… read more

Guess I need to get out the whip, sword, cross and holy water.

And fire up the heavy metal and orchestra music.

Jacqueline du Pré

On this day 1945, cellist Jacqueline Mary du Pré was born in Oxford. I recommend that you listen to her iconic 1965 recording of Elgar's Cello Concerto in e minor op.85, with Sir John Barbirolli conducting the London Sympgony Orchestra. (edited)

Naughty (Matilda the musical)

Alisha Weir & Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Dublin Peace Proms 2024

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

For the 300th anniversary of Alessandro Scarlatti's death, Giulio Prandi and Coro e Orchestra Ghislieri released this great Chrstmas themed recording. The best choice for Christmas morning.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

On this day 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. I recommend his 1st, 2nd and 3rd violin concertos with Danish violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, here also conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. (edited)

Anyone in florida going to the final fantasy orchestra?

Im trying to make a friend to go to the final fantasy orchestra on the 16th with but all my friends are busy. 😔 this is basically my final attempt at begging to have a friend to go with (edited)

Insomnia

Listen To crickets speak, Soothing solitude Incrementally toward Level best A perfect circle of A gaping puncture and A promised end - A cat I'll never see again I'm so sick of Feeding them and Treating them And knowing what Fly strike is And what it is to be too late When it's a group of… read more

Day 337 of Year 3's Dancing Theme: Spooky Evil Woman Electric Light Orchestra

Claudio Abbado

On this day 2014, Italian coductor Claudio Abbado died in Bologna aged 80. I have seen him conducting the Orchestra of Teatro Alla Scala. I recommend a great recording of Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra' from 1997. Same Orchestra. José van Dam, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Mirela Freni, Jose Carreras.

Sir Charles Mackerras

On this day of 2010, American-born Australian conductor Sir Alan Charles MacLaurin Mackerras died in London at the age of 84. Now Spinning his 2008 Grammy Award Winner for Best Opera Recording 'Hansel & Gretel' with the Philharmonia Orchestra, sung in English.

The Prince of Egypt

It's been quite some time since I saw this movie last. When I saw that Cameo were including it in their list of Cameo Junior selections this year, an opportunity to see it on the big screen with cinema quality speakers was presented that I wanted to take advantage of. I've just arrived home and… read more

Felix Mendelssohn

On this day 1809, Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was born in Hamburg. I am listening to a record from 2008. Leonidas Kavakos conducts the Camerata Salzburg and performs Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in e minor, Op. 64.

Radu Lupu

On this day of 2022, Romanian pianist Radu Lupu died in Lausanne. Now Spinning his 1996 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra). A record with Schubert Piano Sonatas in A, D664, and in Bb D960.

Pēteris Vasks

On this day of 1946, Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks was born. Now spinning his 1st violin concerto for "Distant Light" and his 1st Symphony "Voices" for string orchestra with Kremerata Baltica.

John Adams

On this day of 1947, John Adams was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. I recommend (if you dare) to listen to the 1987 recording of his opera 'Nixon in China', which received the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Composition in the Classical category. Edo de Waart leads the Chorus and… read more

Yuja Wang

Today, same conductor, orchestra and soloist as yesterday. My selection for the Grammys 2026 award of 'Best Classical Instrumental Solo': it is Yuja Wang playing the Shostakovich piano concertos. Andris Nelsons conducts the Boston SO.

Janet Baker

On this day of 1933, English mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Abbott Baker was born. Now Spinning the 1961 recording of Henry Purcell's opera 'Dido and Aeneas'. Anthony Lewis conducts the English Chamber Orchestra.

Colors of the Wind🍃

Pocahontas film Performed by Christine Allado and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Osmo Vänskä

On this day of 1953, Finnish clarinetist, conductor and composer Osmo Vänskä was born in Sääminki. Now Spinning the 2005 World premiere recording of the concerto for flute and orchestra by Kalevi Aho. Vänskä conducts the Lahti SO. Sharon Bezaly is the soloist.

Joseph Martin Kraus

On this day of 1756, Joseph Martin Kraus, aka 'the Swedish Mozart', was born in Miltenberg am Main. Now Spinning the Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment conducted by Anthony Halstead playing his symphonies.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Anyone in the PNW who wants to meet up and see trans-Siberian orchestra? I have an extra ticket.

Festival Echoes & Wonders

Tonight was the opening night of the Echoes & Wonders festival in Bruguière, not far from Toulouse. It started off quietly with the Naheulband and Neko Light Orchestra.

Sunset on Io

Branching out from my normal orchestra stuff and trying out some cool synth stuff.