Joyful – CACOPHONY

94. Olympic magic and the best of the human spirit: Williams – Olympic Fanfare

10/08/2021 by Steve

The intensity, joy, heartbreak and thrills of great sporting moments are almost unmatchable… except by those in great music. The magic of the Olympics is transformed by the alchemist John Williams into four minutes of musical, life-affirming perfection. Olympic Fanfare and Theme is one of my favourite Williams pieces, and that’s really saying something! (Listening time 11′)… Listen

Fun | Joyful | Music | Symphony

93. Celebrate good times! Come on! Haydn, Symphony no.48

30/07/2021 by Steve

Celebratory music from Haydn that’s pretty perfect and sure to leave you in a good mood and feeling happy! Listening time 34 mins (podcast 7′, music 27′)… Listen

Family friendly | Fun | Joyful | Orchestra

92. A quick and tasty Italian feast: Verdi Nabucco Overture

20/07/2021 by Steve

Even more irresistible than the Italian football team and their ace national anthem is Verdi’s overture to Nabucco. It’s rousing and joyous and simply one of my favourite things. [13 minute listen]… Listen

Christmas | Family | Family friendly | Fun

69. The best Christmas treat! Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker

24/12/2020 by Steve

Three musical geniuses really make the magic come alive in Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s classic, Nutcracker. (38 mins)… Listen