Music for Mother's Day
She's darned your holey socks, made you laugh when you've felt blue and is always on hand to babysit, so how do you express just how much you appreciate your mum?
Classical music can inspire, soothe and uplift, and as Mother's Day looms we've selected a list of perfect pieces that your mum will love. So the next time Mum is busy stressing in the office or running around taking care of the family, why not browse some of our suggestions and give your mother the gift of music this year....
For the mum who wants to be inspired...
World-renowned actor Sir Anthony Hopkins started playing the piano when he was just six. He showed great promise and his mother had great dreams that her son would one day become a great concert pianist. Now his mum's early dream for her boy has come true with his CD 'Anthony Hopkins - Composer' . a collection of original compositions and scores from some of his best-known films. Sir Anthony joined the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra on stage at Birmingham Symphony Hall to introduce a performance of his original compositions and scores from some of his best-known films and ‘Composer’ is the live recording of Sir Anthony’s original works from that evening. Beat that for Mother's Day gift!
Listen to excerpts from the album here >
For the mum who deserves nothing but the best...
From the former Classic FM Composer-in-Residence Patrick Hawes, Highgrove Suite is a CD oozing class and elegance for the mum who deserves the very best. The unique and exclusive recording inspired by the essence and beauty of the Highgrove Gardens received it's premiere last summer at the world-famous gardens. The full recording is available on this disc and features Royal Harpist Claire Jones with the Philharmonia Orchestra, alongside works from three esteemed British composers – Lady Radnor’s Suite (Hubert Parry), Sonata No.1 (John Parry), and Santa Fe Suite (William Mathias).
Listen to excerpts from the album here >
For the mum who loves to dance...
This wonderful double album will transport your mum to the enchanted world of dance. Whether she's a ballroom professional or someone who just likes to waltz around the kitchen, Waltzing Classics will whisk mum off to another place and time, recreating the magic and romance of a luxurious ball, or one of the famous new year’s concerts. With pieces including Khachaturian’s Waltz from Masquerade Suite, Strauss’ By The Beautiful Blue Danube; other famous dances such as Piazzolla’s fiery Libertango and Ziehrer’s elegant Losslassen Polka; and beautiful ballet favourites like Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, it's sure to appeal to young at heart mums.
Listen to excerpts from the album here >
For the mum who likes to relax...
A serene summer-themed disc, Summertime will transport Mum to the sun-kissed coasts of Spain with pieces such as Granada, Asturias and Concierto de Aranjuez, and to the romantic world of cinema with favourites such as Pelagia’s Song from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, The Godfather Theme and Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission. The album also includes brand new versions of popular pieces such as Satie’s Gymnopedie No.1 and Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca. Everything Mum needs to help her unwind and relax on Mothering Sunday.
Listen to excerpts from the album here >
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