Howells – Collegium Regale Magnificat
One of the most joyous moments in English church music is the opening of the Collegium Regale ‘Gloria’,
26 Apr 2020
When my musical world ground to a halt because of coronavirus, (about a week before the announcement of full lockdown), I decided to console myself by posting a piece of music every day that makes me happy. Friends and family chipped in with ideas too, and I’ve been thrilled at how many people have told me they’ve been following it. As time wore on, I realised that I wouldn’t be able to keep it up forever, so I decided to stop at fifty, and hopefully that will give me and others plenty to dip back into in emergencies.
One of the most joyous moments in English church music is the opening of the Collegium Regale ‘Gloria’,
Music for listening to on a Saturday night whilst drinking capirinhas and cooking Brazilian food.
A glass of musical champagne for the end of a week, because bubbles make everything better.
A request from Rebecca that reminds her of a happy afternoon observing a primary school lesson.
The frenzied final movement of my favourite Beethoven symphony charges madly off the edge of a cliff and just carries on.
Uncomplicated good cheer in this loud, boisterous and tuneful dance by Dvořák
You can’t really have a playlist of happy music and not include Gilbert and Sullivan – here’s a request from my Mum.
A wonderfully bubbly Bach aria for baritone and trumpet but with its original secular text so that I don’t get in trouble for posting Christmas music.
The last piece Stravinsky ever wrote – a delightfully quirky setting of The Owl and the Pussycat
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