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Edvard Grieg - Solveig's Song

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Solveig's Song by Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

Tears (Concerto)

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Tears (Concerto) · Ernesto Cortazar Concertos Vol. IV ℗ 2014 Piano Drops Music & Publishing

Ways of Listening

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By Frances Wilson, Interlude “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” This quote from the French artist Edgar Degas could be paraphrased for music –  Music is not what you hear, but what you make others hear . In other words, the role of the performer – like the artist – is to create images, narratives and meaning for the audience through the music they perform. Their own interpretation or concept of the music may not necessarily be easily audible to the listener: we will each perceive and interpret the music in our own way, and what sounds like pleasing music to one person may sound like noise to another! But if a performance evokes a mood or scene, provokes emotions or creates a meaningful experience for the listener, then it can be considered successful in its ability to communicate – in effect, “to make others hear”. © Tim Robberts/Stone/Getty Images I’ve selected ‘Dawn’ from  Benjamin Britten ’s Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes (in an arrangement for orga...

The secrets of the world’s most famous symphony - Hanako Sawada

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Discover what makes Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony Number Five a musical masterpiece, and uncover the story behind its inception. -- Eight ferocious notes open one of the most explosive pieces of music ever composed. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony Number Five premiered in 1808, and quickly won acclaim. Its central motif and raw emotionality have continued to resound through the ages. So what exactly makes Beethoven’s Fifth so captivating? Hanako Sawada uncovers the story behind this musical masterpiece. Lesson by Hanako Sawada, directed by Yael Reisfeld.

Best of Philippine folk dance to be shown at 'Indak Pilipinas'

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The bi-annual dance event put the spotlight on the best folkloric groups and their best dance pieces BY   MB LIFESTYLE May 4, 2023 08:59 PM     Get ready to groove with " Indak Pilipinas: Mga Tradisyon at Interpretasyon ," the biggest folkloric dance showcase that gathers the best Filipino folk dance groups. The show will happen on May 19, Friday and 20, Saturday, 2023, 7p.m., with 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, at Metropolitan Theater Manila. The bi-annual dance event put the spotlight on the best folkloric groups and their best dance pieces choreographed and staged by Philippine National Artists for Dance and other respected personalities in the dance community to celebrate the spirit of the Filipino culture through dance. Bringing to life the works of pioneering dance choreographers and staging unpublished dance materials and narratives are established professional dance groups such as Bayanihan, The National Folk Dance Company, the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, the Phili...

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra recreates first concert for 50th anniversary gala

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  Established in 1973, the country’s leading orchestra looks back at its humble beginnings. BY   MB LIFESTYLE     After its successful metamorphosis on its recently concluded 38th concert season, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) turns gold. Established in 1973, the country’s leading orchestra looks back at its humble beginnings through its PPO 50th Anniversary Gala, slated on May 12, 8 m., at the Metropolitan Theater - the temporary home of the PPO while the CCP Main Building is undergoing rehabilitation. For this milestone, the CCP resident orchestra recreates in part its very first concert, which happened on May 15, 1973. That debut concert of the orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Luis C. Valencia, its first music director, with Julian Quirit as concertmaster. In the 1973 concert, the PPO performed Alfredo S. Buenaventura’s Bathaluman and National Artist Lucrecia Kasilag’s Divertissement for Piano and Orchestra. The late National Artist was the presi...

Eric Clapton - Layla (Live)

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117,862,390 views Nov 8, 2016 #Layla #EricClapton #Vevo Eric Clapton is one of the most revered and influential guitarists of all time. DVD: http://smarturl.it/EricClaptonTPnEDVD Blu-ray: http://smarturl.it/EricClaptonTPnEBlu iTunes: http://smarturl.it/EricClaptonTPnEiTune . From his early days with the Yardbirds, through John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek And The Dominos and on to his solo career he has had consistent critical and commercial success. “Planes, Trains And Eric” follows Eric Clapton and his band on the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 World Tour. The film features 13 full length performances from the tour intercut with interviews with Eric Clapton and the band members, rehearsal and soundcheck footage, travel by trains and planes, presentations and “fly on the wall” filming of all the many aspects of being on the road with Eric Clapton. release date 03/11/2014