Serenade by Franz schubert

Meditation - Thais Opera _ Itzhak Perlman

"Closing Time" is a raucous and witty comic opera track that perfectly captures the universal chaos of a pub's final call. With jaunty rhythms and sharp, humor-laden lyrics, this piece takes listeners on a boozy journey from the last hurried sips of beer to the kebab-laden stumble home.

The playful verses weave a tapestry of late-night camaraderie, complete with impatient landlords, questionable food choices, and the eternal quest for "just one more." From the absurd stampede out the door to the greasy glow of Stavros' kebab shop, every detail is drenched in comedic flair and relatable antics.

Beneath the hilarity lies a nod to the bittersweet ritual of nights spent chasing fleeting joy, ending with the promise of tomorrow's inevitable repeat. Lighthearted yet grounded, "Closing Time" is a delightful blend of operatic whimsy and pub culture hilarity, making it a track to sing (or shout) along to with a pint in hand. Cheers! 🍻

BRITS

Closing Time

Closing Time - Feat: Emily Arden

Leaves on the Line – An Operatic Ballad About the British Commute

From BRITS, Tom Connell’s satirical deep dive into British life, comes Leaves on the Line—a beautifully dramatic ballad about the daily struggles of the UK’s famously unreliable rail system. Featuring the stunning mezzo-soprano of Emily Arden and performed by the London Contemporary Opera Society, this piece transforms every commuter’s frustration into a sweeping operatic lament.

With soaring melodies, heartfelt despair, and a touch of British irony, Leaves on the Line captures the absurdity of train delays, signal failures, and weather-induced cancellations with grandeur and grace. It’s a must-listen for anyone who has ever stared helplessly at a departure board, waiting for a train that may never come.

Leaves On The Line

An Englishman Abroad – A Culinary Operatic Misadventure

From BRITS, Tom Connell’s witty operatic satire of British life, comes An Englishman Abroad—a hilarious musical tale of the traveler who, despite being surrounded by the finest international cuisine, insists on ordering fish and chips. Featuring Emily Arden and Julian Westbrook, and performed by the London Contemporary Opera Society, this piece turns British stubbornness into high drama.

With grandiose melodies and playful lyrics, An Englishman Abroad captures the comedic contrast of Michelin-star menus and desperate requests for ketchup. Whether you love fine dining or just want a proper cup of tea, this operatic gem is a must-listen for any Brit who’s ever turned their nose up at “funny foreign food.”

An Englishman Abroad

Franz Schubert - Piano Trio In E Flat, Op. 100 (Second Movement)

My Love

002. Johann Sebastian Bach - Matthäus Passion (BWV 244) - Erbarme Dich

Tomaso Albinoni - Adagio in G minor for Organ and Strings - Ryan Hebert, org; Haig Mardirosian, cond

guitar: Frank Hiemenz  (http://soundcloud.com/fhgitarre)
[ *new since august 2015: Listen to an amazing orchestra arrangement around this recording --> https://soundcloud.com/jtcmposr/asturias-featuring-frank-heimenz ]
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This recording  was part of my very first studio production. I labeled it "affettuoso assai" and made copies on CompactCassettes, each one by hand !  During the following years I managed to sell 500 pieces during my first gigs and concerts and was enormously proud of it.
;-) 
Listen to all tracks of this production at http://soundcloud.com/fhgitarre/sets/affettuoso-assai-old-archive
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video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svHzX6HM3qw&hd=1
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recorded in puzzlepie studio Munich/Türkenfeld  '85
new restored with WaveLab 7, Dec. '12 by FHgitarre

"Asturias" by Isaac Albéniz [studio version/old archive]

Zbigniew Preisner - Tango

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