There's a strong emotion we all have called adoration. It can mean many different things. It's when you really like something; but it also can mean love, respect, warmth and praise. Check out the playlist below to hear different meanings of adoration.
Episode 2 playlist
Giacomo Puccini: "O Mio Babbino Caro" — In this first piece, a young woman adores a young man, and she dramatically makes her case to her father, who doesn't approve. It's from the opera Gianni Schicchi.
LISTEN Puccini: O Mio Babbino Caro
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Adagio from Symphony No. 2 — The meaning of "adoration" sounds like love and joy — when you can spend time with a friend, or enjoy a long walk, a nice sunset or good conversation. This is the slow movement from Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony.
LISTEN Rachmaninoff: Adagio
"Wade in the Water" — Adoration originally meant "praise," which relates to your religious and spiritual beliefs and moments of worship. How does this song make you feel? Does it make you want to clap or snap along?
LISTEN Wade in the Water
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