One Hour of Classical Music on 88.1 FM

Beginning at 12:40 pm today (September 17), I listened to an hour of Classical music on 88.1 FM. The first piece I heard was Scottish Rhapsody Op24 composed by Mackenzie, Alexander Campbell. This symphony was very violin based with some wind instruments such as flutes and piccollo. Little percussion was played during this piece. The second piece I heard was Saverio Mercadante's Clarinet Concerto in B flat Major. As expected, the clarinet stole the show. Accompanying the clarinet were violins, cellos, and bass cellos. Repeating sounds were very evident during the concerto, and I heard no percussion instruments. The third and final piece of music I listened to was Leos Janacek's Sinfonietta Op 60 performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. From the very beginning of this piece percussion could be heard in the timpani. Trumpets and other brass wind instruments were used along with flutes and strings. In the middle of the piece, a bass drum could be heard faintly in the background. These three pieces concluded my hour of Classical enjoyment.