[PW] mystery classical music

[Bill Davis]

"Danse Macabre" worked really well for the BBC mystery series "Jonathan Creek."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csJJIp7jCYA&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C09DvWXeHxM&feature=related

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danse_Macabre_(Saint-Sa%C3%ABns)

And you appear to have it in your catalog.

Bill Davis





At 06:49 PM 3/31/2008, you wrote:

>I have a patron who is with a theater group that is putting on a mystery. 
>He wanted me to suggest some classical music pieces from our collection 
>that would be appropriate.  Unfortunately, I was the only librarian 
>available and what I know about classical is a few instruments from Peter 
>and the Wolf.  He said he wanted something appropriate for scenes like 
>when the character is walking down the hall and doesn't know what might 
>jump out at him. Or, some piece you associate with a mystery like Pink 
>Panther or Peter Gunn, but not something that "modern."
>
>Does anyone have some works I can suggest?  We do not have a huge classic 
>music collection, but a decent one, I think.  If you're really eager to 
>help, you can go to our catalog at www.salpublib.org and see if we own 
>specific titles yuo think would be good.  Any guidance will be greatly 
>appreciated.
>
>I'll be happy to return the favor if any of you ever need advice on cowboy 
>yodeling music:)
>
>Nancy Jo Leachman
>Salina Public Library
>301 W. Elm
>Salina, KS 67401
>
>785 825-4624
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