Richard Wagner - Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral (from Lohengrin)

what recording is this?

I love this song I have the clarinet solo and man let me tell you it's sooo hard to get through that without breathing! Any tips?

you know....even though i too played this back in high school, 35 years ago....i still remember those last 27 measures (i think) that were the crescendo. i played alto sax in those days and to say that back then, it was difficult to not get emotional while actually playing the ending would be understated.

i will never forget the impression and influence of my director, larry powell and his reference to wagner ......"wagner sweats".

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im tenor sax man, and i feel you all the way. such a passionate piece. so good.

Even now, the cresecendo in the end gives chills to anyone who appreciates good music. I'm a flute player and i played this with my highschool band last year. Even though i had the high 8th notes, i more than once stopped playing during rehearsals to hear the bass... it's incredible!

music is good stuff

Beautiful, this has so much hope in it.

Beautiful.

I always have to weep when I hear this song live in orchestra. So wonderful.