Here is another playlist for your delectation, in the new age of ‘staying in’.
This one features works for strings of very different character, from the energetic works by John Adams and Tchaikovsky to a more reflective, serene approach from Philip Glass and Sir Edward Elgar. You get an idea here of the versatility of the string orchestra, which can be by turns sombre and bracing.
Enjoy the music!
Ben Hogwood
Today is a celebration of mothers.
My own mother Coralie passed on five years ago, but this is a chance to celebrate her musical influence (which I did in written form here)
Here is a selection of her own favourite music, from Mozart‘s Clarinet Quintet – which she studied at college – through to Sibelius, Spanish guitar music, which she had a real fondness for, and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies‘ Farewell to Stromness.
I’m sure you’ll agree there is music here to match the blue skies today brings here in the UK – and it offers a chance to celebrate our mothers, too. Happy listening.
Ben Hogwood
Today it’s all about channelling some positivity for the weekend, in the form of some brightly polished electronic music.
That means some uplifting tracks from the likes of Bibio, Four Tet and Mylo – but beyond the solo producers we have some diva-licious contributions from Robyn, Little Dragon, Santi Gold and Róisín Murphy.
I hope you enjoy it – and stay tuned for more over the weekend!
Ben Hogwood
Today’s playlist of music for the mind has an orchestral theme, which will hopefully bring you some colour if you’re stuck indoors.
This one features Aaron Copland‘s brightly-scored ballet music Appalachian Spring, the first movement of Rachmaninov‘s Second Piano Concerto, Elgar‘s Sospiri, shorter works by Grieg and Debussy, and Vaughan Williams‘ timeless Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis:
I hope you enjoy it – and stay tuned for some uplifting Friday vibes tomorrow!
Ben Hogwood
Following on from yesterday’s playlist of music for the mind, here is a song-based sequel for you to enjoy if you’re cooped up indoors.
Again it is a random selection compiled from some personal favourites, with appearances from Talk Talk, Richard Hawley, Goldfrapp, Björk and Erland Cooper.
I hope you enjoy it – and stay tuned for a third, classical installment tomorrow.
Ben Hogwood
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