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10 October 2016, 12:43 AM | #1 |
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Help me pick classical songs for our wedding violinist...please!
So I've picked all the fun classic rock type covers from that list and now I need help sorting through the classical music.
Anyone see any standouts? Your help is much appreciated
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Canon - Pachalbel, all day every day, Tom! One of my favourite pieces of classical music (either that or Hall of the Mountain King). We had it at our wedding and it's an awesome piece of music
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Thanks! I think that's the brides choice for her entrance. Seems like a must
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We had it walking back down the aisle after the service. Have a listen first to see what you think but it really is awesome
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I like the Flower duet, Barcarolle, Intermezzo by Mascagni, and Mozart's Sull'Aria, all beautiful melodies that most will recognise. Wedding March must be Wagner, always Wagner.
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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik--Mozart
Marriage of Figaro--Mozart Mendelssohn Wedding March Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring--Bach
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Not sure I can arrange that though she will be playing all you need is love though |
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Solo violin, right? "Meditation" from the opera Thais, by Jules Massenet. Right after the vows.
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This is the order we used:
Bridesmaids Procession: Bach - Air on the G String Bridal Precession: Pachelbel - Canon in D Recessional: Mendelssohn - Wedding March |
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Those feature in Shawshank, Life is Beautiful and Raging Bull and I'd also add my favourite modern piece, James Horner's For the Love of a Princess.
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My favorite all time song is: Claire de lune
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Leave this sort of thing to the Bride and her family/friends. All you have to do is to turn up well dressed and sober. Regards Mick |
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Fixed it Mick. No need to constrain him with sobriety.
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Wow, lots of culture in this thread.. I will simply wish the happy couple all the best for years to come
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My advice is to let your violinist choose the music. Most professional musicians should be able to read the room and choose the appropriate pieces. And they will always produce a better performance playing music they are more familiar with.
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I'm a fiddle-guy myself.....
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That works perfectly felt well while guests are coming in and seating. It doesn't work well if you plan to include the music in your program as many people do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Exactly what I was going to say.
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I have several professional classical musicians (violin x2 and harp) in the family and this is what they do. The interview will set the parameters and the musician will recommend the music that fits their scheme and the venue. Like many things, music is better left to the professionals. This is a solo violinist, not a quartet or an orchestra. The repertoire will be limited to what sounds good for a violin in their venue. If they want something more complex, they'll need to pipe it in there. |
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To reiterate what I said earlier, some people like to include the music being played in their program - which again, wouldn't be possible if you gave the violist the choice to play what they want. But above all, I sure as hell wouldn't pay any musician to play what they wanted me to hear, especially at my own wedding. Its a wedding, not an open mic session |
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If the bride and groom want to give the violist the freedom to choose the music for them, I'm sure they are more than qualified to do so. Otherwise, the person paying chooses from the repertoire (song list) they provided. |
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I've been given this small task as my fiancé doesn't know music. I don't either apparently lol Sobriety isn't on the agenda Quote:
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This was my initial thought. I think I will suggest a handful and leave the rest up to her.
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