Daily Genre Benre: Vanessa-Mae, Tocata & Fugue in D Minor (video)

YouTube ^ | June 30, 1995 | Vanessa-Mae

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Violinist Vanessa-Mae performing at Royal Albert Hall.

[rarestia]

I believe she played with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra a few years ago. She’s an absolutely phenomenal violinist.

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[Squawk 8888]

I agree, I just discovered her by accident last night and have been kicking myself for not finding out about her sooner.

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[Roses0508]

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[Dr. Sivana]

Reminds me of the video game Gyruss. Isn’t this piece also known as “The Planets”?

[IYAS9YAS]

According to her bio, she was 16 at the time of that video. Wow, that's some talent.

As an aside, isn't she the skier whose olympic debut was tarnished due to some issues with others trying to help her to qualify for the olympics this last winter?

[Dr. Sivana]

Okay, I looked it up. Holst did the Planets, Gyruss’ version of this Bach piece was performed by Skyy.

[Bull Man]

Wouldn't this sound good transcribed for organ? /s

[Squawk 8888]

Done.

You’re welcome :)

[Squawk 8888]

I know she’s a competitive skier but haven’t yet had the opportunity to read a bio; just found her last night on YouTube.

[Squawk 8888]

That post is about to validate my tagline ;)

[mozarky2]

Is there a Genre Benre ping list? If so, please add me!

[virgil283]

thanks 88 that is very good....

{ however E Powers Biggs does 'Toccata & Fugue' the best }

[Squawk 8888]

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