The Title Got Me | Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra | Classical Music Reaction 

Welcome to the world of Great Britten! Not his most sophisticated work, but a charming one. It is based on a theme by english early-baroque composer Henry Purcell. Brittens best music is in his operas. Let me recommend you the world famous "Four Sea Interludes" of Peter Grimes.

this was such a fun piece to listen to! as for what you said at the end, maybe we should start recommending some pieces where woodwinds are more ‘the star of the show’ like concertos? it’s nice to see your taste in music developing over time, this channel is such a great idea because we kind of get to see and be apart of your musical journey

This is a classic and really fun to put on. Great we got around to listening to it. Love the finale! It has that vibe of an old-school Disney movie. The flutes you were talking about are called recorder. There is a bit of a potential for confusion here, because the German word for recorder is "Blockflöte" while the German term for flute is "Querflöte". The recorder is often frowned upon by musicians, although it had a history in the orchestra in the 1700s and earlier. Nowadays it's not part of the orchestra anymore. Percussions are a massive section often only manned by a few people. The easiest way to understand them is: Everything you can beat is percussion. Some may be tuned (timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel etc.), other untuned (bass drum, triangle, cymbals etc.).

I love the woodwind section, because to me it provides the most character to the orchestrer. They can be funny, serene or just straight beautiful. For some reason Czech composers agree with me and it's kind of a thing that they have the best writing for woodwinds. A great example for me is the Sinfonietta by Janacek. A fun 20 minute Sinfony. Love this channel. Great stuff!

The flutes you remember from primary school were probably recorders. The term "flute" can refer to a large category of instruments that includes the kind of flute used in modern orchestras (the transverse flute) as well as recorders and tin whistles and many other things. In a modern classical context, when "flute" is used without qualification to refer to a specific instrument, it usually means a transverse flute. In the baroque period, though, the recorder and the transverse flute were both used regularly.

Didn‘t anyone mention to you the amazing movie „Moonrise Kingdom“ from Wes Anderson? Britten‘s „guide“ is part of the track and the story, I just LOVE this movie bc of it 🎉

The beginning of this piece is based on a Baroque piece called Abdelazer Suite (2n mov.), composed by Henry Purcell.

One of my favourite pieces... so glad you enjoyed it! If you want to try another fine set of variations by a British composer, please check out Elgar's "Enigma Variations". I think you'll really enjoy it.

There's a recording by Bernstein that has the original narration with it! You might like that one better :) (Speaking of Bernstein recordings, check out Debussy's Le Martyre de Saint-Sebastien!)

Reccomendation again Janacek sinfonietta

Being born in Britain in the 1960s and my family being interested in classical music Benjamin Britten figured greatly in my musical education. Britten often wrote for particular players so his serenade for tenor, horn and strings was written for tenor Peter Pears and Horn player Dennis Brain There is at least one recording of this with that pairing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2tKjNXPERY8.html (it was a live recording by the BBC in the fifties) At school we performed Noye's Fludde (Noah's Flood) which was a one act opera aimed at being largely aimed at amateur choirs. The opera's are his big works and they range from full-blown works, chamber operas and include operas for television.

Yes, the horns ARE part of the brass- the term Brass refers to the family they are part of, but the brass instruments are being heard individually at this point ( 11. 34), beginning with the horns- the others being the trumpets, trombones and tuba. And you r question about the meaning of percussion? It refers to all instruments that are struck, as opposed to played with a bow ( strings) and brass and wind ( blown).

About you hearing the Clarinet being difficult to play I can say: No it's not true. The Oboe is the woodwind instrument that is difficult to play. The clarinet is relatively easy. It get's harder in the upper registers.

i recommend adante spianato played by kate lui. It's a very good piece by chopin i think you will like it.

A great piece of music , for orchestral educational purposes. To know all the instruments of an orchestra. And the families of the instruments. Benjamin Britten composed a genious piece and a mastery in orchestration. And sure he succeed his task. Used the form of theme and variations.

Coool, always wanted to give this a shot (its pretty well known) but I didnt know it had any ..musical value..only educational….so it was a nice surprise seeing that it is a pretty charming work

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Next up the "Four Sea Interludes" from "Peter Grimes".

Purcell not little Benji Brit of whom the less said the better

I’m patiently waiting for the reaction to Dvorak cello concerto in b minor 🤩

I first heard this when i was about 5 (many, many years ago). I loved it then and I love it now. Wonderful music and great imagination from Britten introducing the instruments. The Purcell theme returning on top of the Fugue is one of those moments that makes my spine tingle - it's just glorious.

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The "genius" of this piece is that Britten didn't write "down" to children. This is first rate, top drawer composing for modern symphony that grabs you and holds you on to the double bar.

Thank You! Great Choise! Henry Purcell is in there... His Rondeau from Abdelazer... Amazing composer! You should listen to "King Arthur" - simply wonderful! 💙💙💙💙💙🦩✨✨✨✨✨

It's always so satisfying to bring you an enjoyable new musical experience. Thank you for letting us help curate your music journey, Gidi.🎹

Some versions have narration explaining the different instruments and sections of the orchestra like on the TV show it was originally made for

The ending of this piece always makes me cry - its just FABULOUS!!! 🎶

Tye woodwinds is my favourite section. Please listen to Mozart's concert for flute and harp. It is the perfect piece I think to recommend to you as a Mozart enjoyer, you said he is one of your favourite composers, as a recent woodwind enjoyer and a harp lover!