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Unforgettable Memories to Hongkongers: British Music in Hong Kong
In the United Kingdom, it is the mourning period after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest living monarch in the 20th century. Besides the United Kingdom, other British Commonwealth countries also have their mourning periods.
By Sharon Hong Kong3 years ago in Beat
Berlioz Dream on the night of Sabbath
This haunting piece of music called “Symphony fantastique” was composed by the French Composer Hector Berlioz in 1830, the composer was 28 at that time. The full tittle for this piece is “Symphonie Fantastique – Episode de la vie d’une artiste en cinqu parties” (Fantastical Symphony, an episode in the life of an artist in five parts.)
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
Tchaikovsky's personal life
Before we go any further, why don’t we address the delicate topic of Tchaikovsky’s personal life. Three women brought joy to his turbulent and tormented personal life. It is well documented that in the year 1870 he met his first fiancé, Desiree Artot (1835-1907). Later on, he met another woman that stunned him, the one that became his first wife, the beautiful Antonina Miliukova (1849-1917). The third piece of the puzzle was called Nadezhda Von Merck (1831-1894) who became his patreon for a long time.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
Tchaikovsky's famous works
In my previous articles we scratch the surface of is most beloved compositions, but it does not make justice to his delightful body of work. One of the things I find remarkable is the vast range of music he managed to convey. The display of mood and emotion is outstanding, not too many composers could convey such message, such feeling, it could be a movement, a motif, a phrase. Tchaikovsky would leave something on the listeners’ mind to grasp, be prepared.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
Tchaikovsky's mysterious cause of death.
Tchaikovsky did his best to continue touring and travelling even though he lost his patronesse. The financial aspect of the relationship was not as important to him. The loss of a female friend made him feel really depressed but life stored so much for him, it was like the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
Tchaikovsky
“Where the heart does not enter, there can be no music.” I find this quote to be the perfect introduction to today’s topic. I would like to do a brief recap of Pyotr Ilyish Tchaikovsky’s life. There’s no doubt that he is one of the greatest composer of all times. His music is timeless, there’s something about his musical approach that its totally his. His music sounds like Tchaikovsky, there’s like a watermark on his works, nothing sounds like him.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
Mozart
If Beethoven was on the verge of God through his tireless struggle, then Mozart was an angel on earth. Mozart was born in Salzburg to a family of court musicians and showed great musical talent at an early age, improvising and composing brilliantly. The company's main goal is to provide a comprehensive range of products and services to the public.
By Michaell Brawn4 years ago in Beat
Mozart's Story
Mozart was known as a "musical prodigy", showing his musical talent from the age of 3, studying piano with his father at 4, composing music at 5, violin at 6, composing several sonatas, and symphonies at 8, and writing his first opera at 11. He lived to be just 36 years old. The heavy workload of composing, performing, and living in poverty damaged his health and caused him to pass away prematurely, and his musical works became a precious heritage of the world's musical treasures.
By Michaell Brawn4 years ago in Beat
Joshua Bell, Alan Gilbert and NDR Orchestra Play Bruch And Bruckner In Alicante
It seemed to be an average show filled with Romantic clichés. Both Bruckner's Fourth Symphony and Bruch's Scottish Fantasy were composed around the year 1880, yet, as with everything else, Bruckner took any criticism to heart and subsequently revised certain parts of his composition without altering the main structure. Of course, these works with a similar genesis also differed. Bruckner probably did not write anything other than the deeply personal, internal need to communicate his religion, but the Bruch Fantasy was composed for a celebrity singer, Pablo Sarasate, and it is obvious that the composer had its potential for public appeal in mind. The Fantasy draws its melodies from popular songs and folk songs, although Bruckner's work always appears to be propelled by a highly personal vitality. This listener has heard these pieces several times and they represent a style of music that isn't really one of his or her favorites. As part of my preparation, I decided to listen to a performance of the symphony I remembered from a previous foreign orchestra's tour of Spain, which included a performance of the work in Alicante that I saw. I cheered the North German Radio (NDR) Elbphilharmonie ensemble onto the stage after preparing in this manner.
By Rahau Mihai4 years ago in Beat
It's All In The Detail - Madama Butterfly in Valencia
Madame Butterfly by Puccini is a well-known, adored, and very well-liked opera. One could assume there isn't much to witness in terms of fresh viewpoints when such a well-known piece with such a well-developed concept is performed since the genre is rife with femme fatales—for example, Butterfly, Tosca, Manon, Carmen, Luca, Violetta, and Katya—who ultimately succeed. But opera enthusiasts would attest that there most certainly is!
By Rahau Mihai4 years ago in Beat
Types of piano music
I found this interesting quote on pianos. I think it would put you in the right mindset to the journey we’re about to embark: “Life is like a piano, the white keys represent happiness and the black show sadness. But as you go through life’s journey, remember that the black keys also create music.” – Unknown.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Beat
