Help with soundtrack from a news link

Manuel · October 12, 2009, 01:09:03 AM

Hi all,

I was watching TV late at night when I saw this news about Obama (http://tv1.rtp.pt/noticias/?t=Momentos-marcantes-da-vida-de-Obama.rtp&headline=20&visual=9&tm=7&article=285998). Please listen to the soundtrack and help me knowing the composer and the piece. I know it is TOO easy for most of you, but it is really driving me crazy...

Manuel

Opus106 · October 12, 2009, 05:55:18 AM

Are you the Manuel I think you are? If so, welcome back.

The music sounds to me like Stokowski-orchestrated Bach (or some other Baroque composer).

Manuel · October 12, 2009, 06:46:12 AM

Greetings opus106,

I must be a different Manuel, since it is the first time I post in this group. Sorry...

Do you have any more clues? I went to iTunes and previewed about 50 songs with Stokowski-orchestrated Bach: no luck, yet...

Thanks a lot! Any more guesses, anyone?
Manuel

The new erato · October 12, 2009, 11:18:15 AM

It's a famous Passacaglia or Chaconne of some kind, Purcell perhaps?

J.Z. Herrenberg · October 12, 2009, 02:20:18 PM

It's the Sarabande from Handel's Keyboard Suite in D minor (HWV 437).

Manuel · October 12, 2009, 04:04:08 PM

Bull's eye Jezetha!
Right on target! Thanks for letting me have a good night sleep tonight...

Manuel

Opus106 · October 12, 2009, 10:27:28 PM

Quote from: Manuel on October 12, 2009, 06:46:12 AM
Greetings opus106,

I must be a different Manuel, since it is the first time I post in this group. Sorry...
Manuel

Oh. In that case, welcome to the group.

J.Z. Herrenberg · October 13, 2009, 12:31:39 AM

Quote from: Manuel on October 12, 2009, 04:04:08 PM
Bull's eye Jezetha!
Right on target! Thanks for letting me have a good night sleep tonight...

Manuel

You're welcome!

Johan

Opus106 · October 13, 2009, 08:03:51 AM

A few hours ago I was channel-surfing and happened upon a documentary about the Auschwitz concentration camp. The programme ended a couple of minutes later, and they used the same piece of music for the end titles.

Catison · November 25, 2009, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: Opus106 on October 13, 2009, 08:03:51 AM
A few hours ago I was channel-surfing and happened upon a documentary about the Auschwitz concentration camp. The programme ended a couple of minutes later, and they used the same piece of music for the end titles.

I was made famous by its use in Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. BTW, everyone who enjoys classical music should see this movie.

J.Z. Herrenberg · November 27, 2009, 11:29:54 PM

Quote from: Catison on November 25, 2009, 11:48:51 AM
I was made famous by its use in Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. BTW, everyone who enjoys classical music should see this movie.

And to see why you were made famous by that Handel piece, of course.

The new erato · November 27, 2009, 11:56:18 PM

Quote from: Catison on November 25, 2009, 11:48:51 AM
I was made famous by its use in Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. BTW, everyone who enjoys classical music should see this movie.

I saw this movie twice soon after its releas, but haven't seen it since. It put me on to the glories of Schuberts trios. Kubelicks sure sense of music use in his movies is amazing, and much missed.

Brahmsian · November 28, 2009, 06:11:25 AM

Yup, I have this soundtrack. The Handel Sarabande and the Schubert Piano Trio, all planted a seed in "I need to learn more and get more of this music". Also includes an Adagio movement from one of Bach's Concerto for Two Harpsichords.

Out of any movie I've seen, Kubrick in Lyndon has the best use of music in that poignant scene where Lady Lyndon awaits Barry, and the Andante from Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 plays. It is such a beautiful, memorable scene, and forever put me in love with that piece of music.

It's my wife's favorite piece of classical music. She is not a fan of classical music per se, although she'll listen to some of it in the 'background', and does appreciate several pieces. Consistently though, whenever I play some Schubert, she comments on how she enjoys it. I have to conclude that he is her favorite composer.

Opus106 · November 28, 2009, 06:21:46 AM

Quote from: Brahmsian on November 28, 2009, 06:11:25 AM
Consistently though, whenever I play some Schubert, she comments on how she enjoys it. I have to conclude that he is [one of?] her favorite composer[s?].

[Signs of uncertainties are mine.]

Looks like the two of us, Lady Brahmsian and myself, will get along well with each other.

Brahmsian · November 28, 2009, 08:05:18 AM

Quote from: Opus106 on November 28, 2009, 06:21:46 AM
[Signs of uncertainties are mine.]

Looks like the two of us, Lady Brahmsian and myself, will get along well with each other.

Well, you could change your username to D940?

I know that Schubert is your favorite composer when you are listening to him.

Catison · December 08, 2009, 06:07:34 AM

Quote from: Jezetha on November 27, 2009, 11:29:54 PM

And to see why you were made famous by that Handel piece, of course.

That's Chevalier Catison to you.