A selection from Mozart's magnificent Requiem In D Minor.
Bonus song! Friend and commenter Bruce referenced Phos Hilaron in the comments section of an earlier post. It is, according to Wiki, "the earliest known Christian hymn recorded outside of the Bible that is still in use today." Hauntingly lovely.
Thanks. There are many tunes (in ancient modes or modern scales) and translations, all to focus on the words and meaning. This English choir does a wonderful concert version:
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The Trappist monks I stayed with run a dairy high up in the hills. They'd work hard all day, then after sunset assemble in the chapel to sing this while lighting candles. Followed by dinner. Their day begins at 3.30am.
I just wrote to see if they're ok and they said the nearby town (Vagamon, Kerala) was hit by the virus but they weren't.
My big interest in Classical in the past was mainly the famous symphonic works. Then, about a year & a half ago I came across the YT videos of a young HK born Classical pianist named Tiffany Poon. She's very good, I think, and at 24 she is trying to establish herself as more than just a YT star. She had several overseas appearances cancelled by the pandemic, but just recently went to Salzburg for an appearance there, so maybe things will pick up again.
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If you need some Classical content in the future, you might consider Tiffany's playing.
Yes R-man, the music is one thing, and the energy and spirit of young players is also what can make a performance special - The girl singing solo in the English choir I linked above sends chills through me with her amazing intonation.
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R-man: Wow! Tiffany Poon is sensational. Thanks for the tip; I'll certainly include a video of one of her performances in a future Classical Corner.
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