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We asked and you delivered! From Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 to Dvořák's New World Symphony, check out what fellow students are listening to – and why not attend a concert inspired by their favourites? Have a look through our concert recommendations on this page!
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“Where there are dreams, love and inspiration, you can't go wrong" said Ella Fitzgerald, the ‘Lady of Song’. You’ve landed in the right place with this playlist designed to gently encourage you to paint the walls of your imagination with new colours. We start gently with idyllic pastoral scenes by Grieg, Strauss and Elgar before moving to a more soulful atmosphere in the company of three German greats: Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. We then let our emotions flow freely with some of music’s most beautiful depictions of rivers, crescendo-ing into a final symphonic cascade. Whatever your background, project and aspiration this season, one thing is for certain: this playlist will inspire you to open the doors of the concert hall and make memories that will lift you up for a lifetime.
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Feeling weary after a long day? Relax with this soothing playlist. We begin with slow, gentle movements from large orchestral pieces. We explore the galaxy with Neptune, the moon and the clouds, before coming back down to Earth to listen to the beautiful sound of the cello with two sonatas. Finally, we slip into a state of deep relaxation to the sound of Brahms’ waltzes and Chopin's piano concertos. Then, crawl under the duvet to the sound of a Nocturne and your worries have flown away! Before you drift off, check out the list of concerts on the right, to experience the soothing power of live music with London's finest orchestras.
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‘Don’t worry, be happy!’ Take your daily dose of happiness by listening to music. Scientists have shown that listening to music stimulates the release of dopamine - the happiness hormone - in the brain. So check out this playlist of joyful music that will put a smile on your face from the very first notes of Vivaldi's ‘Spring’. We then merrily skip from dances to concertos and end with Edward Elgar's ‘Pomp and Circumstance’. If you want to revel in the excitement of the audience, check out the list of feel-good concerts on the right of your screen!
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A ‘70s’-themed party on your birthday, a spooky ghost train, your favourite dish from the café, a rapturous panoramic view at the end of a long hike in the mountains… You probably have a clear idea of what would make a good surprise! Now: translate that into music and prepare yourself for a playlist which is truly outside-the-box. Your favourite composers and some lesser-known names inspire you to get out of your comfort zone by showing you their most unconventional side. A string quartet for the organ? A dissonant ragtime? A gathering of witches? A wink from the heavens? Be our guest and take your pick! One thing is certain: this selection will shake you up and leave you longing for your next musical kick.
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Velvet curtains, rich tapestries and the light from a beautiful candelabra... in this cosy and intimate setting, a chamber music ensemble has settled in and will charm you with quartets, quintets and other works. Named as such because the small, intimate ensemble had to fit into one of the palace chambers, chamber music has been described as the "music of friends". It is true that this style of music is like a conversation between friends. Take part by listening to this selection of top chamber ensembles and by getting your tickets for one of the concerts on the right of your screen.
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Dare to meet the orchestras that recorded the soundtracks from the most iconic films and video games of our time? London is the place to be! In this playlist, we start with the action film ‘Apocalypse Now’ and Wagner's ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ before taking a trip to the galaxy. After escaping Darth Vader, we continue our fantasy adventure at Hogwarts with Harry Potter. With a wave of his wand, we leave Hogsmeade, and land at MI6 with James Bond. 007 even invites you to London for a prestigious concert of your choice - book your tickets from the list on the right of your screen!
