Mozart

This is one of the most beautiful works Ravel ever wrote,composed in 1910.
The title "Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte" ( Pavane for a dead princess ) he chose for the reason that the title sounded beautiful language wise. Ravel was one of the great "masked" composers: beneath a seemingly polished and cool surface is a hot volcano buried. The beauty comes from the restraint and poise of his music.
S. Ozawa Conucts Pavane pour une Infante Defunte (Ravel) - YouTube

Dave86

Thanks for this. Glad your back. Missed your wit.

Mozart

Thanks Dave. I go along with Oscar Wilde ,who didn't even lose his wit on his death bed: " Either these drapes go or I will ".

But this is the depressing music blog ( sigh ) ,so here is one of the most melancholic arias in opera history from Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell.
Janet Baker - Dido & Aeneas - When I am laid in earth - YouTube

Mozart

Chopin's so called "Phantasie-Impromptu" one of of 4 works with that title. It means a sort of on the spur of the moment improvised piece without too great formal constraint. The greatest works in that genre are the 8 Impromptus of Schubert ( Opus 90 and Opus 142), the 4 Impromptus by Chopin and the 5 Works by Gabriel Faure.
They are all gems and seemingly uncomplicated,but actually pose great challenges for interpretation. I have never heard a better version of Chopin's Opus posth. 66 than this one,with Spanish pianist Alicia de Larocha.
Notice the beautiful LP sound !!
Chopin / Alicia de Larrocha: Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66 - Hispavox, Late 1950s / Early 1960s - YouTube

Mozart

Leonard Bernstein's last concert ever with his beloved Vienna Philharmonic with Anton Bruckner's ( 1824-1896) last symphony ( "dedicated to God" ).Here is a short excerpt from that Gargantuan work. It's not for entertainment any more,this music is far more than that. Bruckner was a deeply religious man and his monumental symphonies struggle with that God of his.It's an epic struggle which gave us some of the most hair raising symphonies in the wide world of classical music.If you enjoy it go for the whole thing,there are plenty of great videos on you tube. This is only a short appetizer.
Bernstein Conducts Bruckner No.9 - YouTube

Mozart

The archetypical melancholic composer was Sergej Rachmaninoff. Composing in late romantic style until his death in 1943 he was no modernist ,but evoked the golden era of romanticism. Personal circumstances ,he had to leave Russia for good in 1917 ,suffered severely from depression, influenced his artistry. One of the key interpreters of his music is the legendary Svjatoslav Richter,Russia's foremost pianist.Here is a Prelude from the Opus 32 series,recorded live during a recital in Moscow.
Richter plays Rachmaninoff - YouTube

Mozart

Chopin's last work,the Mazurka Opus 68 Nr.4 . Played by the incomparable Maryla Jonas. Maryla Jonas plays Chopin Mazurka op. 68 no. 4 - YouTube

Mozart

The most tragic of all symphonies ever. The last movement is one big journey into total and unrelenting despair.No solace here. Just the most heartachingly beautiful music though, and a reminder about the profound depths of classical music. Tchaikovsky symphony No.6 -4M (4/4) V.Gergiev Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra - YouTube

Dave86

Thank you for this DJ Mozart. Really relating to this tonight.
Can really feel the pain in this. Tchaikovsky so much more
than just the nutcracker that people know.

Mozart

DJ Mozart always posts in relation how he feels himself. Hope you too feel more upbeat soon.