Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Kodály: Háry-János-Suite ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Juraj Valčuha


Zoltán Kodály: Háry-János-Suite ∙ (Auftritt) 00:00 ∙ I. Vorspiel. Das Märchen beginnt 00:27 ∙ II. Wiener Spielwerk 04:36 ∙ III. Lied 06:42 ∙ IV. Schlacht und Niederlage Napoleons 12:40 ∙ V. Intermezzo 16:45 ∙ VI. Einzug des kaiserlichen Hofes 21:56 ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙ Juraj Valčuha, Dirigent ∙

Monday, October 23, 2023

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Nostalgia Philippines.


CREDITS :


Percy Faith      -   Theme from A Summer Place
Lettermen       -    A Time for Us

The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore! (1966) 4K


Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington "In A Mellow Tone" on The Ed Sullivan Show



Carl Loewe(1796-1869): Symphony Nº 1 in D minor (1832)


Johann Carl Gottfried Loewe (Löbejün, 1796- Kiel, 1869):Symphony Nº1 in D minor (1832) I.Allegro maestoso:00:00 II.Scherzo-Vivace:06:42 III.Andante grazioso:14:18 IV.Adagio espressivo-Allegro-Adagio-Allegro:19:40 Philharmonie de Lorraine Jacques Houtmann Picture:Carl Gustav Carus (1789-1869):Memory of a Wooded Island in the Baltic Sea.

Carl Loewe - his music and his life



 Carl Loewe, (born Nov. 30, 1796, Löbejün, near Halle, Brandenburg [Germany]—died April 20, 1869, Kiel, Prussia), German composer and singer who is best-known for his songs, particularly his dramatic ballads.

Loewe began to compose while still a choirboy in Köthen and completed his musical training in Halle. He frequently toured Europe singing his songs with great success, and in Vienna he was called “the north German Schubert.” Although he wrote operas, oratorios, and much instrumental music, today he is almost exclusively known for his songs. Among these the most-admired include settings of Goethe’s Erlkönig, the Scottish folk ballad “Edward,” “Herr Oluf,” “Archibald Douglas,” and “Tom der Reimer.”

Friday, October 20, 2023

Lucie Silvas - Nothing Else Matters (Radio 2 concert)


Reger - Piano Concerto in F minor, op. 114 (Audio+Sheet) [de Groote]


Max Reger's (1873-1916) vast, monumental piano concerto, played by Steven de Groote. TIMECODES: I. Allegro moderato 0:00 II. Largo con gran espressione 19:37 III. Allegretto con spirito 31:15 Steven de Groote, piano Michael Gielen, conductor SWR Symphony Orchestra

22 Nocturnes for Chopin

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This new anthology is a result of EVC Music’s #CallToWomenComposers worldwide search for talented but not yet published women composers and includes new piano works by twenty-two women composers inspired by Chopin’s Nocturnes.

22 Nocturnes for Chopin by Women Composers piano anthology cover

The project was initiated by Rose McLachlan, talented daughter of Scottish pianist and pedagogue Murray McLachlan, as part of her Masters degree. Applications were open to women composers aged 14+ and EVC Music received over eighty pieces in a variety of styles from romantic to experimental. The pieces were selected blind: the selection committee was presented with ‘nameless’ scores, and sixteen pieces were chosen in addition to six pieces commissioned from established women composers.

Rose McLachlan, pianist

Rose McLachlan, pianist

Chopin dedicated almost all of his piano works to a woman; for example, his Op25 Etudes are dedicated to Marie d’Agoult, and other works were dedicated to female friends or talented students. Thus, this new anthology of piano music by women composers completes the circle, as it were.

The featured composers are from the UK, Ukraine, Israel, Poland, Canada and the USA. Most have not been published before; some have contributed pieces to exam syllabuses; each brings their own authentic voice to their music, and the result is a varied collection of music of intermediate (cGrade 6) to advanced level (cGrade 8).

3D render of Frédéric Chopin

Frédéric Chopin © Hadi Karimi

Many of the pieces display the typical characteristics of Chopin’s Nocturnes (and indeed John Field’s before him), with flowing, arpeggiated accompaniments, songful, lyrical melodies embellished with ornaments, fiorituras, improvisatory or cadenza-like passages, and chromaticism. The harmonies are in general consonant, with some unexpected piquancies or key shifts which add interest and character to the music. Interestingly, almost all the pieces are scored in a minor key. Some feel very close to Chopin’s originals, and the uninitiated listener could be forgiven for thinking some of these pieces are actually by Chopin. This may be because some are directly inspired by specific Nocturnes (e.g. Nos. 8, 13, 19, 20), while others are influenced by other works by Chopin or by Bellini’s Bel Canto arias, which inspired Chopin himself (e.g. No. 12 Triste by Victoria Proudler). Some take their inspiration from literary or poetic sources and the natural world (e.g. No. 17 Waves Collide with the Precipice by Charlotte Botterill); a handful take a rather more leftfield approach, incorporating more ambiguous or atonal harmonies and rhythms inspired by ragtime and jazz (No. 22 by jazz pianist and composer Zoe Rahman). All are infused with the nostalgia, poignancy, and Zal of Chopin’s music.

Sample page from "22 Nocturnes for Chopin by Women Composers"

A sample page from the piano anthology

This is an interesting and attractively produced anthology, with clear engraving on thick cream paper. A QR code links back to the publisher’s website with information about the composers and brief notes on each of their Nocturnes, plus audio links to listen to each one.

As an introduction to the Nocturne genre as well as an anthology of brand new piano music for intermediate to advanced students, this is a welcome addition to the repertoire and a useful resource for teachers and students who may wish to study attractive contemporary Nocturnes alongside Chopin’s originals.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie (Musikladen 21.05.1977)


Copacabana - Barry Manilow (Orchestral version) | Arr. Emma Wieriks


As part of my graduation, I had the opportunity to arrange and conduct the song Copacabana for this great ensemble of fellow students. We only got three rehearsals of 45 minutes and this is the result of working together and having lots of fun! Lead vocalist: Job Uitgeest. I graduated my Bachelor of Music Education at the Utrechts Conservatory, a school of the arts based in The Netherlands. Video: Félipe Pipi

JUDY GARLAND at 21 singing OVER THE RAINBOW remastered audio


Newport World Resorts pays masterful tribute to OPM

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT


AT A GLANCE

  • Maestro Ryan Cayabyab headlines the spectacular show. The master conductor will be commanding a symphony of chart-topping hits featuring the voices of premier balladeer Basil Valdez, “Divine Diva” Zsa Zsa Padilla, “Asia’s Fearless Diva” JONA, and the world-class vocal ensemble The Ryan Cayabyab Singers.


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Original Pilipino Music (OPM) has found a home at Newport World Resorts, where world-class Filipino acts dominate the stage, rising stars take flight, and the most passionate listeners bask in the joy and brilliance. On Nov. 11, the award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) is set to welcome the gathering of the brightest OPM stars for a grand celebration of Filipino music dubbed “Tribute to OPM.” 

Maestro Ryan Cayabyab headlines the spectacular show. The master conductor will be commanding a symphony of chart-topping hits featuring the voices of premier balladeer Basil Valdez, “Divine Diva” Zsa Zsa Padilla, “Asia’s Fearless Diva” JONA, and the world-class vocal ensemble The Ryan Cayabyab Singers. The one-night concert sees the country’s legends weave captivating music and bring to life beloved classics that have shaped generations.

More than being an esteemed National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab, or “Mr. C,” stands as one of the pillars in the OPM landscape. The NPAT stage has seen the best of Philippine music through Mr. C’s phenomenal concerts held through the years. In 2019, a year after being bestowed the distinct honor of being named a National Artist of Music by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), he was given the title “Lucky Person of the Year” during the People of the Year awards.

Newport World Resorts, a staunch supporter of OPM, shines the spotlight on world-class Filipino talent from the local to the global stage. This long-standing dedication has also been recognized by the NCCA, certifying the premier entertainment destination as a true home of original Filipino music and artists. In a place where OPM is celebrated each day, the “Tribute to OPM' is bound to be one of the most epic culmination of its love for homegrown talent and music.

Come home to the best Filipino music in the “Tribute to OPM” concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are now available at all TicketWorld and SM Tickets outlets: P10,800 (PLATINUM), P9,800 (SVIP), P8,800 (VIP), P6,500 (GOLD), P3,800 (SILVER), and P2,000 (BRONZE). For inquiries, contact JhayR dela Cruz at 0917 818 9847, Raf Sangco at 0917 807 9387, and Paulo San Jose at 0917 810 5031.