It's all about the classical music composers and their works from the last 400 years and much more about music. Hier erfahren Sie alles über die klassischen Komponisten und ihre Meisterwerke der letzten vierhundert Jahre und vieles mehr über Klassische Musik.
In the Philippines, the ’70s was the decade that saw an explosion of pop, folk, rock, blues, R&B, soul, disco and other genres created and performed by some of the best homegrown artists.
The 1970s come alive on Sept. 15 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater with “Tugtugan Sitenta 2,” a repeat of the well-received concert tribute to the first golden age of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
In the Philippines, the ’70s was the decade that saw an explosion of pop, folk, rock, blues, R&B, soul, disco and other genres created and performed by some of the best homegrown artists.
“Tugtugan Sitenta 2” — which will have Leah Navarro and Marco Sison joining the original roster of performers — features Nonoy Tan and Rey Magtoto of Wadab, Boyfriends lead vocalist Joey Abando, Mon Espia of Labuyo, Male Rigor and Monet Gaskell of VST & Co., Sampaguita, Mike Hanopol, and Pete Gatela, Carlos Parsons and Yujin Baydal of Hagibis.
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In this video, you'll see the most popular songs throughout each month in the 70s. The tunes selected for this video are the ones that reached #1 or at least ranked higher in more countries than other hits in the same month, but it's not very accurate since many of them were number one for different periods, and I didn't want to repeat any song.
Mostly based on Wikipedia charts.
🎧 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MB...
After reading hundreds of comments trying to guess the country, I must say: It's not about the US or the UK. It's a mix of many countries and none in particular.
"That Happy Feeling" by Bert Kaempfert
This song was used as the theme song for "The Sandy Becker Show" on WNEW Channel 5 - New York in the early 1960s.
Straight from the heart of Seville, Spain, Granada Flamenco Ballet is set to perform its riveting rendition of "Báilame (Dance for Me)" for the first time on the Philippine stage on September 20 and 21 at the Casino Español de Cebu in Cebu City, and on September 22 and 23 at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater) inside the CCP Complex.
This production is a collaboration between the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Embassy of Spain in Manila, the Casino Español de Cebu, and the Flamenco Agency from Seville to commemorate the Philippines and Spain's diplomatic relations for 75 years.
Flamenco dances often demonstrate stories through graceful movements and intricate footwork coupled with acoustics.
"Granada Flamenco Ballet is more than a dance ensemble; they are the living testament to the art form that influenced many Filipinos. The fusion between history and artistry will definitely create an unforgettable experience that appeals to both aficionados and newcomers to the Flamenco scene," said CCP vice-chair Margie Moran-Floirendo.
Báilame is a ballet performance focusing on finding a greater balance between music and dance. For this show, the audience will be enthralled by the absence of a plot, making everything else focused on the dancers' movements.
The repertoire for the Philippine premiere will focus on sensations and feelings associated with the sound of the Flamenco shoes or castanets, other acoustics, or the most profound silence while dancing.
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Jaime Trancoso, the Granada Flamenco Ballet has taken its artistry to international audiences, earning a reputation of having the best Flamenco artists in Spain.
Similarly, the dance group has graced prestigious venues across the globe, such as the National Center for the Performing Arts Opera House in Beijing (NCPA), Shanghai International Dance Center Grand Theatre (SIDC), Aga Khan Museum (Canada), and the Teatro Campoamor de Oviedo (Spain).
"While keeping the traditional elements of Flamenco, Granada Flamenco Ballet has a fearless approach to fusion. And with each performance, they exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression," shared CCP president Michelle Nikki Junia. Flamenco dances often demonstrate stories through graceful movements and intricate footwork coupled with acoustics. Spain also had a significant influence on the Philippine dance traditions during the 16th century.
This led to the birth of the country's national dance, Cariñosa, and other famous Flamenco-inspired folk dances, such as Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Zarzuela, and Tinikling, which are still performed with pride during important events up to this day.
"Filipinos love to dance. It is deep within our roots. To see where it bloomed would definitely be an experience. This staging is also a testament to the rich blending of cultures that lived through time," said CCP artistic director Dennis Marasigan.
Promoting authentic Flamenco production on the local stages strengthens CCP's mission and dedication to providing more diverse cultural experiences for Filipino audiences. CCP also hopes this staging will inspire the younger generation to engage in the arts.Granada Flamenco Ballet's Báilame tickets are available at Ticketworld.
Sunico and Arrieta brought Filipino piano wizardry to stages all over the world. ‘Ritmo at Romansa’ with them on two pianos will give today’s generation a taste of their incredible talent.
After over a decade, pianists Raul Sunico and Rowena Arrieta will be performing together again in “Ritmo at Romansa,” a duo concert to be held at the Metropolitan Theater on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Sunico and Arrieta brought Filipino piano wizardry to stages all over the world. “Ritmo at Romansa” with them on two pianos will give today’s generation a taste of their incredible talent. At the same time, it will give their followers a chance to once again experience the unique artistry that their fingers can create.
After obtaining two undergraduate degrees, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics cum laude, Sunico continued his studies in the US. He got his Master of Music degree from the Julliard School in New York and his Doctorate in Philosophy, major in Piano Performance from New York University.
Raul Sunico
Sunico has performed in more than 32 countries and had been honored with numerous awards. In 1979 in Italy, he won the Silver Medal at the Viotti International Piano Competition and was a finalist at the Busoni International Competition. A year later he was awarded the Henry Cowell Prize at the University of Maryland International Piano Competition in the US. He was conferred the Steinway Artist Award in 2019, one of the most coveted prizes in the global piano scene.
Sunico is at present the dean of the St. Paul College of Music and the Performing Arts. He served as president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines from 2010 to 2017 and was dean of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music from 2002 to 2016.
Arrieta was one of the first graduates of the Philippine High School for the Arts in Makiling. She later studied and graduated with the highest honors from the Moscow Conservatory of Music, where Russian National Artist Yevgeny Malinin was among her teachers. She continued her studies at the Manhattan School of Music and was awarded the Elva Van Gelder Scholarship.
Rowena Arrieta
Arrieta won fifth place with the title of Laureate at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow at the age of 18. She later won first prize at the Jose Iturbi International Piano Competition in Spain. She made her American debut at the Lincoln Center in New York. She has since then performed at concerts around Europe, the US, and the Philippines. Reviews described her playing as “fevered demonic intensity and gentle sublime introspection” in The New York Times and “a combination of purity and fire” in The Daily News.
Sunico and Arrieta have put together a mix of old and new classical and pop pieces for “Ritmo at Romansa.” Foremost among these are Filipino compositions from the 19th century. Discovered only recently, they will be performed for the first time.
These are the “Simoun Overture” and “Romanza Appasionata” by Juan Hernandez, “Sayaw (Festival Dance)” by Antonio Regalario, “Mandolina” by Jose Estella, “Danse Compestre, ob.11a” by Julio Nakpil, “La Fuerza del Amor” by Diego Perez, and “Kandingan” by Rodolfo Cornejo. “Poeme of more recent vintage” by Carmencita Arambulo is also included. Sunico and Arrieta are also set to perform some of their favorite pieces like the “Italian Polka” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, “Libertango” by Astor Piazolla, “Gayane Ballet Suite” by Aram Kachaturian, and the “Blue Danube Fantasy” by Johann Strauss.
In a move to popularize Filipino music on the classical concert stage, Sunico and Arrieta have included familiar titles expressly arranged for “Ritmo at Romansa.”
“Ritmo at Romansa” is directed by Monino Duque, presented by Musika Pilipinas, and produced by SATV. Proceeds from the show will benefit the PARC Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment of education and the arts among young people. Call +63 917 804 1820.
Sissel Kyrkjebø performing "Going Home" at Norwegian Television in 2007.
"Going Home" are based on the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's famous "Largo" theme from his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World), Op. 95. His symphony was composed while he was in America and was first performed by the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall on December 16, 1893. It has been said that Dvorak's themes in his symphony were inspired by American folk melodies, especially Afro-American or American Indian. The lyrics for "Going Home" was written by one of Dvorak's pupils, William Arms Fisher (1861-1948), who adapted and arranged the Largo theme and added his own words in "the form of a Negro spiritual." This song especially became known as a spiritual after the death of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1940s.
This is part of what Fisher wrote in the published sheet music of his song, "Going Home" (Oliver Ditson Company):
"The Largo, with its haunting English horn solo, is the outpouring of Dvorak's own home-longing, with something of the loneliness of far-off prairie horizons, the faint memory of the red-man's bygone days, and a sense of the tragedy of the black-man as it sings in his "spirituals." Deeper still it is a moving expression of that nostalgia of the soul all human beings feel. That the lyric opening theme of the Largo should spontaneously suggest the words 'Goin' home, goin' home' is natural enough, and that the lines that follow the melody should take the form of a negro spiritual accords with the genesis of the symphony."
-- William Arms Fisher, Boston, July 21, 1922.
Sissel, the international singing sensation and national treasure of Norway, is established as one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos. Her angelic and powerful voice has made Sissel a national institution and she has sung all over the world, selling over ten million solo albums. She has contributed haunting vocal tracks for the soundtrack to Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, and has been performing duets with singers like Charles Aznavour, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Brian May, Neil Sedaka, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson. In 2005, she was knighted by the King of Norway, as the youngest ever to receive this honour. And in 2006, her album 'The Spirit of the Season' with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir went to number-one on the Billboard Classical Charts, and received a Grammy nomination. A very remarkable voice that only comes once in our lifetime.
Albert Moehring - Conductor and the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra perform the beautiful theme from "Somewhere in Time" featuring Patricia Moehring on the piano. From the PBS special "Tenors in the Spotlight." Taped in Charlotte, NC at the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
