Obi1kenobi: Don't listen much to opers though I enjoy Pavarotti's renditions but listen to a lot of classical music and it doesn't get better than Beethoven. His Symphony 09 and 05 are the greatest accomplishments in music. Amazing really.

He was the best of his era - the classical era. He has strong challengers in Telemann, Haydn, Molter, and the much-valued Mozart.

For those who are into Romantic and post-Romantic music, then you would be talking about Elgar, Debussy, and Ravel, who are responsible for much of the contemporary classical tunes we know today. Also Phillip Glass. But they all took anointing from the prolific Wagner.

Bach is clearly the outstanding baroque composer of his era, he took baroque music to a new level and opened the door to the classical era.

If you go all the way back to what is commonly called 'early music', but is actually music from the Renaissance (14th and 15th centuries), there are tons of good composers. Byrd, Ockeghem, Palestrina, Michael Praetorius, Tallis, Gaillard . . . so many works from that era are even unaccounted for. Most were religious compositions, the Kyries, Credos, and Glorias.

We should talk about Nigeria's contributions to classical music as well. Surprising, huh? Yes, Nigeria has produced quite a number of talented and well-schooled musicians.

We had composers such as Fela Sowande, Joshua Ozoigwe, Sam Akpabot (the flutist), Akin Euba, Godwin Sadoh, Thomas Ekundayo Phillips, and Laz Ekuweme (whom I think is still alive, not sure). They have a remarkable repetoire of published music.

As a boy, my dad used to make me listen every Sunday evening to Regina Anajemba's Concert Hour on Radio Nigeria 2, now known as Metro FM. This was over a period of 14 years or so, till I left university. I gained a solid appreciation of formal music just by listening to that one-hour program, unfortunately now defunct.

AjanleKoko: We should talk about Nigeria's contributions to classical music as well. Surprising, huh? Yes, Nigeria has produced quite a number of talented and well-schooled musicians.

We had composers such as Fela Sowande, Joshua Ozoigwe, Sam Akpabot (the flutist), Akin Euba, Godwin Sadoh, Thomas Ekundayo Phillips, and Laz Ekuweme (whom I think is still alive, not sure). They have a remarkable repetoire of published music.

As a boy, my dad used to make me listen every Sunday evening to Regina Anajemba's Concert Hour on Radio Nigeria 2, now known as Metro FM. This was over a period of 14 years or so, till I left university. I gained a solid appreciation of formal music just by listening to that one-hour program, unfortunately now defunct.

Yes, I am very surprised. Have heard of a Harcourt-Whyte whose music I never experienced, not even sure whether he was a composer or what. No contemporaries? I'm really interested.

AjanleKoko:

We had composers such as Fela Sowande, Joshua Ozoigwe, Sam Akpabot (the flutist), Akin Euba, Godwin Sadoh, Thomas Ekundayo Phillips, and Laz Ekuweme (whom I think is still alive, not sure). They have a remarkable repetoire of published music.

Laz Ekwueme is still very much around. He is presently a traditional ruler in Anambra (Oko, I think). He still conducts his Orchestra at the annual FRCN Carol of nine lessons in Abuja. I have also spotted him on a handful of Nollywood movies.

Ihedinobi:

Yes, I am very surprised. Have heard of a Harcourt-Whyte whose music I never experienced, not even sure whether he was a composer or what. No contemporaries? I'm really interested.

I found this blog: http://africanheritage./2007/01/12/legends-of-nigerian-music-classical-juju/

Ihedinobi:

Yes, I am very surprised. Have heard of a Harcourt-Whyte whose music I never experienced, not even sure whether he was a composer or what. No contemporaries? I'm really interested.

Harcourt Whyte was as Rivers state man who composed virtually all of his pieces in Igbo language. He was a leper and a profound classical composer. His Igbo pieces were always in strict timing, resembling Handel's pattern. Only it was in Igbo. My former Choirmaster was his protege who experienced him 1st hand. Through him i came across a whole lot of Harcourt's compositions.

AjanleKoko:

I found this blog: http://africanheritage./2007/01/12/legends-of-nigerian-music-classical-juju/

Thanks very much.

brokoto: Harcourt Whyte was as Rivers state man who composed virtually all of his pieces in Igbo language. He was a leper and a profound classical composer. His Igbo pieces were always in strict timing, resembling Handel's pattern. Only it was in Igbo. My former Choirmaster was his protege who experienced him 1st hand. Through him i came across a whole lot of Harcourt's compositions.

Wow. Interesting.

brokoto: Harcourt Whyte was as Rivers state man who composed virtually all of his pieces in Igbo language. He was a leper and a profound classical composer. His Igbo pieces were always in strict timing, resembling Handel's pattern. Only it was in Igbo. My former Choirmaster was his protege who experienced him 1st hand. Through him i came across a whole lot of Harcourt's compositions.

I have heard the name, but never heard any composition from him. Is there any way one can get access to his work?

AjanleKoko:

I have heard the name, but never heard any composition from him. Is there any way one can get access to his work?

i dont know if they are online o. But i have access to hard copies of many of his compositions, depends on where you reside

brokoto: i dont know if they are online o. But i have access to hard copies of many of his compositions, depends on where you reside

I have actually come across recordings of harcourt whyte's compositions. Presently have bout 3 on ma fone. Download frm tubidy.mobi. Jst type his name in d search box.

iventi: I have actually come across recordings of harcourt whyte's compositions. Presently have bout 3 on ma fone. Download frm tubidy.mobi. Jst type his name in d search box.

ok. Thanks. I'll check

Hayley Westenra's rendition of Pokarekare Ana One of the most unique voices I've ever heard.
and The Three Tenors Nessun Dorma.

iventi: I have actually come across recordings of harcourt whyte's compositions. Presently have bout 3 on ma fone. Download frm tubidy.mobi. Jst type his name in d search box.

Got some couple of songs from tubidy.com

Kenyan Paul Simons isn't there. He's a great guy too.


Frawzey

Bringing this thread back

Anyone heard of Armenian classic from Armenia? I like this one

Jivan Gasparyan - In Foreign Lands (Armenian duduk). The flute used is called Duduk -a traditionally musical instrument they are known for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG6KSfYo2Iw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooXzN2ICULk


Frawzey

Sam Akpabot - Three Nigerian Dances. Awesome!

Please, I know that this thread is an old one but please, I need some Classical/Opera piece for my Choir and I. I have been using Empire Anthem book. Please, do send as an attachment to Godskingsley@gmail.com. I would also appreciate if I have the video "OPERA CLASS" since my phone can't download it.

Ruuchiinaa:
Please, I know that this thread is an old one but please, I need some Classical/Opera piece for my Choir and I. I have been using Empire Anthem book. Please, do send as an attachment to Godskingsley@gmail.com. I would also appreciate if I have the video "OPERA CLASS" since my phone can't download it.

Anything from Sara Brightman.

Sara Brightman & Gregorian - Voyage Voyage (Good choral song)

Frawzey

Does anyone know where i can dload the albums of these productions:

two steps from hell
audiomachine
epic score
q factory

and the lot

fhunn:
Does anyone know where i can dload the albums of these productions:

two steps from hell
audiomachine
epic score
q factory

and the lot

Spotify has a great collection but it's a streaming site. Wouldn't want to encourage piracy.

...

Velocitron:


Spotify has a great collection but it's a streaming site. Wouldn't want to encourage piracy.

At lonq last......I've seen someone who listens to rare and qood music..........Abeq you know how I can donload from spotify.....And I thouqht spotify doesnt allow Niqerians.....


ff back ooo..

fhunn:




At lonq last......I've seen someone who listens to rare and qood music..........Abeq you know how I can donload from spotify.....And I thouqht spotify doesnt allow Niqerians.....


ff back ooo..

You can use it from anywhere in the world, I'm sure, as long as you have internet connection. You can save the songs you want into a playlist and select the 'available offline' button so that the songs are automatically downloaded to your phone.

What artists do you listen to?

Velocitron:


You can use it from anywhere in the world, I'm sure, as long as you have internet connection. You can save the songs you want into a playlist and select the 'available offline' button so that the songs are automatically downloaded to your phone.

What artists do you listen to?

ah.....I listen to many of 'em ooooo




Future world music
Brand x music
Audio machine
Epic score
John dreamer
Position music
Xray doq
Two steps from hell
City of the Fallen
E.S. Posthumus
Groove Addicts
Gothic Storm
so some more

fhunn:




ah.....I listen to many of 'em ooooo




Future world music
Brand x music
Audio machine
Epic score
John dreamer
Position music
Xray doq
Two steps from hell
City of the Fallen
E.S. Posthumus
Groove Addicts
Gothic Storm
so some more

Where have you been all my life?!

Velocitron:



Where have you been all my life?!

which do you have?

Velocitron:


You can use it from anywhere in the world, I'm sure, as long as you have internet connection. You can save the songs you want into a playlist and select the 'available offline' button so that the songs are automatically downloaded to your phone.

What artists do you listen to?

ehen.......sister Velo.......you qet premium account abi na free one for that spotify....

fhunn:




ah.....I listen to many of 'em ooooo




Future world music
Brand x music
Audio machine
Epic score
John dreamer
Position music
Xray doq
Two steps from hell
City of the Fallen
E.S. Posthumus
Groove Addicts
Gothic Storm
so some more

I'm an ardent follower of TSFH and I know a couple of songs from Position Music and Audio Machine. Just discovered ES Posthumus recently and can honestly say I'm in love.

fhunn:



ehen.......sister Velo.......you qet premium account abi na free one for that spotify....

Had to sign up for student premium 'cause I wanted to access my playlists it from my phone, and the ads were really annoying. Best £4.99 I ever spent.

Velocitron:


Had to sign up for student premium 'cause I wanted to access my playlists it from my phone, and the ads were really annoying. Best £4.99 I ever spent.

where is velocitron?

the illuminated classical minds thrills it's fans with d 1st classical concert in the Niger delta university,bayelsa state... featuring solo performance, duet performance,chamber orchestra, comedy , dances n lots more... present in the concert were the S.A. to the governor on religious matters in person of pst ss John Peters, top bayelsa classical singers n other dignetries from bayelsa state...
it was an awesome moment to experince something new on campus
source:
36naija.com
baylesalive.com
Illuminated Classicals.blog.spot

why nobody is talking about Alfio?