Bach’s Cantata BWV 82, Ich habe genug, can help. If the nagging feeling that life has no purpose has been especially burdensome in quarantine, J.S. The earth-shaking power of the last movement makes clear why this symphony has been nicknamed “Titan”. Famously, Mahler based the third movement on the popular nursery rhyme “Frère Jacques,” exhibiting his ability to write elaborate orchestrations on a simple melody. In true Mahlerian style, the robust and elaborate orchestration engages both mind and ear. 1 in D Major carries the frustration and upset that words cannot express. Was your graduation cancelled? Were you forced out of your dorm room with five days' notice? Has COVID-19 impacted your life in other ways? Is it pissing you off? Mahler’s Symphony No.
Ravel wrote the final movement, "Scarbo", with the intent of bringing immense technical challenges to any pianist brave enough to perform it, and it is now widely considered one of the most difficult pieces in solo piano repertoire. This work is enthralling, as every movement brings a different sentiment, intensity, and flair. If the only thing getting you out of your house is walking your dog, or if each day at home makes you increasingly stir-crazy, Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit will lean into your anxiety while simultaneously soothing you. While certain passages in this work are strikingly solitary, the transportive power of these seaside songs is a sure distraction from solitude. These symphonic sketches, playful and earnest, will transport you to an ocean far away from wherever you are. The expansive oceanic phrases of Debussy’s La Mer will provide solace if social distancing is making you feel socially distant. The placidity of this piece will be well-suited for a quiet afternoon catching up on reading, baking, or staring wistfully at the ceiling. While never garnering the fame of his Violin Concerto, the Romances for Violin demonstrate Beethoven’s compositional prowess and show a subdued side of his repertoire. If taking a step back from the commotion of everyday life has left you feeling serenity for the first time in a while, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for Beethoven’s Romance for Violin No. "sheet, music" by Sesc em São Paulo is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Classical Music Classical Music for Every Quarantine Mood WHRB Classical March 27, 2020
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