Ravel – Le tombeau de Couperin, Forlane
Two versions of the hypnotic and gentle Forlane from Ravel’s suite Le Tombeau de Couperin.
Howells – Collegium Regale Magnificat
One of the most joyous moments in English church music is the opening of the Collegium Regale ‘Gloria’,
Elisa Rodrigues – Chega de Saudade
Music for listening to on a Saturday night whilst drinking capirinhas and cooking Brazilian food.
Mozart – Fin ch’han dal vino
A glass of musical champagne for the end of a week, because bubbles make everything better.
Saint-Saëns – Aquarium
A request from Rebecca that reminds her of a happy afternoon observing a primary school lesson.
Beethoven Symphony No.7 4th Movt
The frenzied final movement of my favourite Beethoven symphony charges madly off the edge of a cliff and just carries on.
Dvořák – Slavonic Dance Op.46 No.8
Uncomplicated good cheer in this loud, boisterous and tuneful dance by Dvořák
Gilbert & Sullivan – Dance a Cachucha
You can’t really have a playlist of happy music and not include Gilbert and Sullivan – here’s a request from my Mum.
Bach – Kron und Preis gekrönter Damen
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.