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WSU Brass and Organ Recital
Organized by
Andrew Bishop, Trumpet
Ian Schwindt, Trombone
Wiedemann Recital Hall
Wichita State University
April 8, 1996
Well, nobody could ever accuse either myself, or my good friend Ian Schwindt of not being pure, unadulterated "brassholes." We were very fortunate to have not only great friends at WSU who were like-minded in our pursuits of great brass music, but also having at our disposal an amazingly talented church organist, my mother Genevieve Bishop!
It should go without saying that this concert was extremely enjoyable to perform. I'm terribly sorry that the video quality of this concert is very poor. I did, however, lay the digital sound over the video, so at least the audio is acceptable. Believe it nor not, this entire recital was given after having only one hour-long rehearsal....a full week before the recital! I believe that is a testament to the outstanding musicians and friends we had at WSU.
Not only that, but how lucky were we to have a venue like Wiedemann Recital Hall -- a building solely constructed to house the Great Marcussen Organ? Built in 1986-87, it was the first Marcussen organ built in North America by the Danish firm. For more information, please see:
http://www.marcussen-son.dk
All the pieces of the "Wedding Suite" were arranged by Ian Schwindt for his own Wedding Ceremony of July 1, 1995. Yes, in fact the wedding had three antiphonal brass choirs and organ. It was the greatest wedding music I'd ever heard until this last May, when I put together the greatest wedding music of ALL-TIMES for my baby sister Katie for her wedding day.
Program:
Introduction ("Sunrise") -- Richard Strauss
From Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30
WEDDING SUITE
- Seating of the Parents: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
- Processional: Hornpipe from Water Music Suite in D (G.F. Handel)
- Entrance of the Bride:
Fanfare "Abblasen" (G. Reiche)
Prelude from Te Deum (M.A. Charpentier)
- Recessional: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream (F. Mendelssohn)
Toccata (Charles-Marie Widor)
From Organ Symphony No. 5
Feierlicher Einzug (Richard Strauss)
Musicians:
Genevieve Bishop, Organ
Trumpets: Andrew Bishop, Gerald Brandt, Bret Goter, Mark Boren, Paul Hudson, Laura Bornholdt
Horns: Susan Snipes, Schuyler Laverentz, Brady Finch, Jeb Wallace, Miah Schneider, Guy Vollen
Trombones: Ian Schwindt, Matt Blauer, Jeff Luttrell, Sean Ormerod
Tuba: Raymond Linkous
Timpani: Phil Merz
Conductor: Jeffrey Bishop
Please visit me at:
www.myspace.com/andrewbishoptrumpet
WSU Brass and Organ RecitalOrganized by
Andrew Bishop, Trumpet
Ian Schwindt, Trombone
Wiedemann Recital Hall
Wichita State University
April 8, 1996
Well, nobody could ever accuse either myself, or my good friend Ian Schwindt of not being pure, unadulterated "brassholes." We were very fortunate to have not only great friends at WSU who were like-minded in our pursuits of great brass music, but also having at our disposal an amazingly talented church organist, my mother Genevieve Bishop!
It should go without saying that this concert was extremely enjoyable to perform. I'm terribly sorry that the video quality of this concert is very poor. I did, however, lay the digital sound over the video, so at least the audio is acceptable. Believe it nor not, this entire recital was given after having only one hour-long rehearsal....a full week before the recital! I believe that is a testament to the outstanding musicians and friends we had at WSU.
Not only that, but how lucky were we to have a venue like Wiedemann Recital Hall -- a building solely constructed to house the Great Marcussen Organ? Built in 1986-87, it was the first Marcussen organ built in North America by the Danish firm. For more information, please see:
http://www.marcussen-son.dk
All the pieces of the "Wedding Suite" were arranged by Ian Schwindt for his own Wedding Ceremony of July 1, 1995. Yes, in fact the wedding had three antiphonal brass choirs and organ. It was the greatest wedding music I'd ever heard until this last May, when I put together the greatest wedding music of ALL-TIMES for my baby sister Katie for her wedding day.
Program:
Introduction ("Sunrise") -- Richard Strauss
From Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30
WEDDING SUITE
- Seating of the Parents: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
- Processional: Hornpipe from Water Music Suite in D (G.F. Handel)
- Entrance of the Bride:
Fanfare "Abblasen" (G. Reiche)
Prelude from Te Deum (M.A. Charpentier)
- Recessional: Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream (F. Mendelssohn)
Toccata (Charles-Marie Widor)
From Organ Symphony No. 5
Feierlicher Einzug (Richard Strauss)
Musicians:
Genevieve Bishop, Organ
Trumpets: Andrew Bishop, Gerald Brandt, Bret Goter, Mark Boren, Paul Hudson, Laura Bornholdt
Horns: Susan Snipes, Schuyler Laverentz, Brady Finch, Jeb Wallace, Miah Schneider, Guy Vollen
Trombones: Ian Schwindt, Matt Blauer, Jeff Luttrell, Sean Ormerod
Tuba: Raymond Linkous
Timpani: Phil Merz
Conductor: Jeffrey Bishop
Please visit me at:
www.myspace.com/andrewbishoptrumpet
Verdi Requiem
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Ingolf Wunder (A) Chopin Competition 2010 1st price for best Concert
1st price for best piano concerto 1st price for best intepretation Polonaise-Fantasie 1st "vote for the winners" - at the official polish piano competition side konkurs.chopin.pl www.thenews.pl Controversial Chopin competition verdict stuns music lovers Most Polish critics and professional musicians reacted to the news that Yulianna Avdeeva won the International Chopin Piano Competition last night with disbelief and astonishment, in one of the most controversial jury decisions in years. The consensus before the verdict was announced late last night was that Ingolf Wunder of Austria, who eventually shared the Second Prize with Lucas Geniusas of Russia/Lithuania, was the more worthy of the top award than Avdeeva of Russia. Musicologist Marek Dyżewski, a former rector of the Music Academy in Wrocław, told Polish Radio that the Russian pianist failed to communicate the beauty of Chopin's music in her interpretations. In his view, the result could be harmful for the future of the Warsaw Chopin Competition as the best pianists may feel reluctant to take part in the event, anticipating an unfair verdict. Kacper Miklaszewski of the Ruch Muzyczny periodical says that Avdeeva has all the makings of a classical music star who is able to attract the crowds, but her interpretations lack the spirit of Chopin's music. Lidia Kozubek, a prominent pianist of the older generation, describes the verdict as "terrifying". .......... 21.10.2010 11:54 OÖN 21.10.2010: Der österreichische Pianist <b>...</b>
1st price for best piano concerto 1st price for best intepretation Polonaise-Fantasie 1st "vote for the winners" - at the official polish piano competition side konkurs.chopin.pl www.thenews.pl Controversial Chopin competition verdict stuns music lovers Most Polish critics and professional musicians reacted to the news that Yulianna Avdeeva won the International Chopin Piano Competition last night with disbelief and astonishment, in one of the most controversial jury decisions in years. The consensus before the verdict was announced late last night was that Ingolf Wunder of Austria, who eventually shared the Second Prize with Lucas Geniusas of Russia/Lithuania, was the more worthy of the top award than Avdeeva of Russia. Musicologist Marek Dyżewski, a former rector of the Music Academy in Wrocław, told Polish Radio that the Russian pianist failed to communicate the beauty of Chopin's music in her interpretations. In his view, the result could be harmful for the future of the Warsaw Chopin Competition as the best pianists may feel reluctant to take part in the event, anticipating an unfair verdict. Kacper Miklaszewski of the Ruch Muzyczny periodical says that Avdeeva has all the makings of a classical music star who is able to attract the crowds, but her interpretations lack the spirit of Chopin's music. Lidia Kozubek, a prominent pianist of the older generation, describes the verdict as "terrifying". .......... 21.10.2010 11:54 OÖN 21.10.2010: Der österreichische Pianist <b>...</b>
Arnold Schoenberg, Quintett Op. 26 i. Schwungvoll Part 1, Basel Ense
Heinz Holliger, oboe Klaus Tunemann, Fagott Aurèle Nicolet, Flöte Eduard Brunner, Klarinette Radovan Vlatković, Horn. At the beginning of the 1920s Arnold Schönberg revolutionized the existing rules of Western music with his Methode der Komposition mit zwölf nur aufeinander bezogenen Tönen. With the twelve-tone method, a visionary plan for a future musical order, he laid the twentieth century's decisive foundation for the emancipation of traditional hierarchical principles of organization. The Wind Quintet, Op. 26, was begun in one of the composer's most difficult years and completed in one of his happiest. On 14th April 1923, when Schönberg committed the first ideas for the work to paper, he had already made plans for a summer holiday with his family in Traunkirchen, Upper Austria, a spa that had been a favourite of his since 1907. When he arrived there on 1 st June 1923, he had the first movement with him, having completed it the previous evening. On the manuscript he had written: 'I think Goethe would have been quite happy with me.' That summer in Traunkirchen not only saw an intense period of work on the Wind Quintet and a large number of theoretical and historical writings but was also marked by the serious illness of his wife Mathilde. In September she had to return to Vienna where she was admitted to a sanatorium; Schönberg's work on his Wind Quintet was interrupted. Mathilde Schönberg passed away on 18th October 1923 in the presence of her husband. After the first <b>...</b>
Heinz Holliger, oboe Klaus Tunemann, Fagott Aurèle Nicolet, Flöte Eduard Brunner, Klarinette Radovan Vlatković, Horn. At the beginning of the 1920s Arnold Schönberg revolutionized the existing rules of Western music with his Methode der Komposition mit zwölf nur aufeinander bezogenen Tönen. With the twelve-tone method, a visionary plan for a future musical order, he laid the twentieth century's decisive foundation for the emancipation of traditional hierarchical principles of organization. The Wind Quintet, Op. 26, was begun in one of the composer's most difficult years and completed in one of his happiest. On 14th April 1923, when Schönberg committed the first ideas for the work to paper, he had already made plans for a summer holiday with his family in Traunkirchen, Upper Austria, a spa that had been a favourite of his since 1907. When he arrived there on 1 st June 1923, he had the first movement with him, having completed it the previous evening. On the manuscript he had written: 'I think Goethe would have been quite happy with me.' That summer in Traunkirchen not only saw an intense period of work on the Wind Quintet and a large number of theoretical and historical writings but was also marked by the serious illness of his wife Mathilde. In September she had to return to Vienna where she was admitted to a sanatorium; Schönberg's work on his Wind Quintet was interrupted. Mathilde Schönberg passed away on 18th October 1923 in the presence of her husband. After the first <b>...</b>
Ingolf Wunder (A) Chopin Competition 2010 1st price best interpretat
1st price for best intepretation Polonaise-Fantasie 1st price for best piano concerto 1st "vote for the winners" - at the official polish piano competition side konkurs.chopin.pl www.thenews.pl Controversial Chopin competition verdict stuns music lovers Most Polish critics and professional musicians reacted to the news that Yulianna Avdeeva won the International Chopin Piano Competition last night with disbelief and astonishment, in one of the most controversial jury decisions in years. The consensus before the verdict was announced late last night was that Ingolf Wunder of Austria, who eventually shared the Second Prize with Lucas Geniusas of Russia/Lithuania, was the more worthy of the top award than Avdeeva of Russia. Musicologist Marek Dyżewski, a former rector of the Music Academy in Wrocław, told Polish Radio that the Russian pianist failed to communicate the beauty of Chopin's music in her interpretations. In his view, the result could be harmful for the future of the Warsaw Chopin Competition as the best pianists may feel reluctant to take part in the event, anticipating an unfair verdict. Kacper Miklaszewski of the Ruch Muzyczny periodical says that Avdeeva has all the makings of a classical music star who is able to attract the crowds, but her interpretations lack the spirit of Chopin's music. Lidia Kozubek, a prominent pianist of the older generation, describes the verdict as "terrifying". .......... 21.10.2010 11:54 OÖN 21.10.2010: Der österreichische Pianist <b>...</b>
1st price for best intepretation Polonaise-Fantasie 1st price for best piano concerto 1st "vote for the winners" - at the official polish piano competition side konkurs.chopin.pl www.thenews.pl Controversial Chopin competition verdict stuns music lovers Most Polish critics and professional musicians reacted to the news that Yulianna Avdeeva won the International Chopin Piano Competition last night with disbelief and astonishment, in one of the most controversial jury decisions in years. The consensus before the verdict was announced late last night was that Ingolf Wunder of Austria, who eventually shared the Second Prize with Lucas Geniusas of Russia/Lithuania, was the more worthy of the top award than Avdeeva of Russia. Musicologist Marek Dyżewski, a former rector of the Music Academy in Wrocław, told Polish Radio that the Russian pianist failed to communicate the beauty of Chopin's music in her interpretations. In his view, the result could be harmful for the future of the Warsaw Chopin Competition as the best pianists may feel reluctant to take part in the event, anticipating an unfair verdict. Kacper Miklaszewski of the Ruch Muzyczny periodical says that Avdeeva has all the makings of a classical music star who is able to attract the crowds, but her interpretations lack the spirit of Chopin's music. Lidia Kozubek, a prominent pianist of the older generation, describes the verdict as "terrifying". .......... 21.10.2010 11:54 OÖN 21.10.2010: Der österreichische Pianist <b>...</b>
Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen - Classical Guitar Solo - Lobp
Text: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Musik: Siegfried Fietz, Arranged and played by Michael Henze
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Jascha Heifetz plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 1st mov
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Hannah plays Chopin Nocturne 20 in C Sharp Minor
8 year old Hannah Hua plays Chopin Nocturne #20 in C Sharp Minor on Oct 7, 2006.
8 year old Hannah Hua plays Chopin Nocturne #20 in C Sharp Minor on Oct 7, 2006.
Argerich plays Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto Part 1
Martha Argerich stunningly plays the Tchaikovsky Concerto in Beppu, Japan, April 22, 2001. Antonio Pappano conducts.
Martha Argerich stunningly plays the Tchaikovsky Concerto in Beppu, Japan, April 22, 2001. Antonio Pappano conducts.
Yo-Yo Ma plays Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1
Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 by Yo-Yo Ma.
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Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn - Pre-Concert Talk
David Gordon introduces the Carmel Bach Festival's Sunday performances of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Mendelsson's setting of Psalm 42, and Brahms' choral masterpiece "Nänie". <br /><br />A 60-minute lecture given on July 19, 2009, at the Carmel Bach Festival. Filmed and edited by Douglas Mueller. www.bachfestival.org<br /><br />The webpage you are currently viewing is NOT part of the official Carmel Bach Festival website. These videos are posted here as a public educational service by David Gordon and Doug Mueller. <br /><br />For more Festival videos, follow the "carmelbach" link by Bach's picture.<br />
David Gordon introduces the Carmel Bach Festival's Sunday performances of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Mendelsson's setting of Psalm 42, and Brahms' choral masterpiece "Nänie". <br /><br />A 60-minute lecture given on July 19, 2009, at the Carmel Bach Festival. Filmed and edited by Douglas Mueller. www.bachfestival.org<br /><br />The webpage you are currently viewing is NOT part of the official Carmel Bach Festival website. These videos are posted here as a public educational service by David Gordon and Doug Mueller. <br /><br />For more Festival videos, follow the "carmelbach" link by Bach's picture.<br />
Brahms, Piano Quartet, C Minor, 3rd mvt, Andante, opus 60
One of Brahms' most beautiful slow movements, for string trio with piano. FAQ Q: Who is playing this piece? A: Sorry, I don't know. I licensed this recording from Keith Salmon, of Royalty Free Classical Music (dot org). Q: Who is this Brahms person? A: You can read about him here en.wikipedia.org Q: If it's a piano quartet, why do I hear violins? A: A piece of music for a solo instrument accompanied by a piano is most often called a sonata (violin sonata, flute sonata, etc.), but when a string trio (violin, viola, violoncello) is joined by a piano, it's called a piano quartet. A piece for four pianists is usually referred to as "eight-hand piano music." Go figure. Q: Something sounds wrong in the second beat of the measure that starts at 5:26. A: Yes; the violist plays a D-natural on the second beat; it should be a D-sharp. Q: This is really beautiful; what other pieces are like this? A: I don't know of another piece that's this beautiful in quite this way, but the other piano trios, quartets and quintets of Schubert, Schumann and Brahms are really good, so that's a good place to start. Q: Isthere a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: www.musanim.com There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: www.classicalarchives.com Q: Could you please do a MAM video of ______? A: First <b>...</b>
One of Brahms' most beautiful slow movements, for string trio with piano. FAQ Q: Who is playing this piece? A: Sorry, I don't know. I licensed this recording from Keith Salmon, of Royalty Free Classical Music (dot org). Q: Who is this Brahms person? A: You can read about him here en.wikipedia.org Q: If it's a piano quartet, why do I hear violins? A: A piece of music for a solo instrument accompanied by a piano is most often called a sonata (violin sonata, flute sonata, etc.), but when a string trio (violin, viola, violoncello) is joined by a piano, it's called a piano quartet. A piece for four pianists is usually referred to as "eight-hand piano music." Go figure. Q: Something sounds wrong in the second beat of the measure that starts at 5:26. A: Yes; the violist plays a D-natural on the second beat; it should be a D-sharp. Q: This is really beautiful; what other pieces are like this? A: I don't know of another piece that's this beautiful in quite this way, but the other piano trios, quartets and quintets of Schubert, Schumann and Brahms are really good, so that's a good place to start. Q: Isthere a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: www.musanim.com There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: www.classicalarchives.com Q: Could you please do a MAM video of ______? A: First <b>...</b>
Victor Borge (Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Frederic Chopin, Johannes Brahms, F
Victor Borge is an enigma for me. Though many would consider him to be simply a clown, albeit a clown spoofing classical music, some of his work is, to say the least, strikingly acute and tantalizingly interesting. The present piece is proof of this. The variations form is well-known and appears in virtually any classical music period. It would seem almost impossible to do anything new with the form but Borge proves us wrong by adopting a very unusual approach. He chooses a painstakingly well-known theme, here - "Happy birthday to you", and sets about to create variations to it. But it is only the top of the iceberg: each variation is, effectually, the way a certain composer would write the theme itself. All in all, there are eleven variations of very different composers: we start by passing through Bach and Mozart and finish with Irving and some modern composer whose name I do not know (and Borge's hilarious pronunciation does not help :P). Some of these variations are preceded by a snatch on the composer's original work from which Borge then proceeds to develop the variation. Moreover, some of his variations are rather charming (Brahms or Bach (in spite of a ridiculously humorous long descending line repeated two times)) or even, dare I say it, moving (Beethoven, in spite of some goofing on Borge's part, gets one of the better treatments). I've marked the movements in the video itself but you can also check the title which includes all composers presented in the order <b>...</b>
Victor Borge is an enigma for me. Though many would consider him to be simply a clown, albeit a clown spoofing classical music, some of his work is, to say the least, strikingly acute and tantalizingly interesting. The present piece is proof of this. The variations form is well-known and appears in virtually any classical music period. It would seem almost impossible to do anything new with the form but Borge proves us wrong by adopting a very unusual approach. He chooses a painstakingly well-known theme, here - "Happy birthday to you", and sets about to create variations to it. But it is only the top of the iceberg: each variation is, effectually, the way a certain composer would write the theme itself. All in all, there are eleven variations of very different composers: we start by passing through Bach and Mozart and finish with Irving and some modern composer whose name I do not know (and Borge's hilarious pronunciation does not help :P). Some of these variations are preceded by a snatch on the composer's original work from which Borge then proceeds to develop the variation. Moreover, some of his variations are rather charming (Brahms or Bach (in spite of a ridiculously humorous long descending line repeated two times)) or even, dare I say it, moving (Beethoven, in spite of some goofing on Borge's part, gets one of the better treatments). I've marked the movements in the video itself but you can also check the title which includes all composers presented in the order <b>...</b>
Rubinstein - Brahms, Piano Concerto No.1 - I Maestoso (1/3)
Director : Bernard Haitink. Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam. Johannes Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor (Op. 15) is one of Brahms' most famous and frequently performed pieces. A concerto on nearly every major pianist's repertoire, it presents considerable technical challenges to the performer. Brahms worked on the composition for some years, as was the case with many of his works. After a prolonged gestation period, it was first performed on January 22, 1859, in Hanover, Germany, when Brahms was just 25 years old. Five days later, at Leipzig, an unenthusiastic audience hissed at the concerto, while critics savaged it, labelling it "perfectly unorthodox, banal and horrid". In a letter to his close personal friend, the renowned violinist Joseph Joachim, Brahms stated, "I am only experimenting and feeling my way", adding sadly, "all the same, the hissing was rather too much!" Brahms originally conceived the work as a sonata for two pianos. Seeking a grander and fuller sound, Brahms later orchestrated the work in an attempt to transform it into a four-movement symphony. However, he also found that unsatisfactory. Brahms ultimately decided that he had not sufficiently mastered the nuances of orchestral color to sustain a symphony, and instead relied on his skills as a pianist and composer for the piano to complete the work as a concerto. Brahms only retained the original material from the work's first movement; the remaining movements were discarded and two new ones were <b>...</b>
Director : Bernard Haitink. Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam. Johannes Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor (Op. 15) is one of Brahms' most famous and frequently performed pieces. A concerto on nearly every major pianist's repertoire, it presents considerable technical challenges to the performer. Brahms worked on the composition for some years, as was the case with many of his works. After a prolonged gestation period, it was first performed on January 22, 1859, in Hanover, Germany, when Brahms was just 25 years old. Five days later, at Leipzig, an unenthusiastic audience hissed at the concerto, while critics savaged it, labelling it "perfectly unorthodox, banal and horrid". In a letter to his close personal friend, the renowned violinist Joseph Joachim, Brahms stated, "I am only experimenting and feeling my way", adding sadly, "all the same, the hissing was rather too much!" Brahms originally conceived the work as a sonata for two pianos. Seeking a grander and fuller sound, Brahms later orchestrated the work in an attempt to transform it into a four-movement symphony. However, he also found that unsatisfactory. Brahms ultimately decided that he had not sufficiently mastered the nuances of orchestral color to sustain a symphony, and instead relied on his skills as a pianist and composer for the piano to complete the work as a concerto. Brahms only retained the original material from the work's first movement; the remaining movements were discarded and two new ones were <b>...</b>
La Vita è Bella - Offenbach, Barcarolle - Tales of Hoffman, Belle n
Barcarolle (from The Tales Of Hoffmann) written by Jacques Offenbach.The term barcorolle (also barcarola, barcarole) in fact denotes a Venetian folk song sung by the gondoliers. In classical music there are two famous barcarolle, one of them being this particular one by Offenbach (the other by Chopin). Originally titled "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" this barcarolle features in the 2nd Act of the Opera The Tales of Hoffman (Les contes d'Hoffmann). The Barcarolle has also featured in many movies, including Life Is Beautiful.
Barcarolle (from The Tales Of Hoffmann) written by Jacques Offenbach.The term barcorolle (also barcarola, barcarole) in fact denotes a Venetian folk song sung by the gondoliers. In classical music there are two famous barcarolle, one of them being this particular one by Offenbach (the other by Chopin). Originally titled "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" this barcarolle features in the 2nd Act of the Opera The Tales of Hoffman (Les contes d'Hoffmann). The Barcarolle has also featured in many movies, including Life Is Beautiful.
Barcarolle (Offenbach, Contes d'Hoffmann) multitrack by Trudbol, da
► Facebook: www.facebook.com ► Twitter: twitter.com Jacques Offenbach's "Barcarolle" from his opera 'Les Contes d'Hoffmann' (The Tales of Hoffmann), performed by: - Andy Costello (piano): www.youtube.com - Danny Fong (tenor 1 / tenor 3): www.youtube.com - Julien Neel (tenor 2 / bass 1 / bass 2) A barcarole (from French, also barcarolle; originally, Italian barcarola, from barca 'boat') is a folk song sung by Venetian gondoliers, or a piece of music composed in that style. In classical music, two of the most famous barcaroles are those by Jacques Offenbach, from his opera The Tales of Hoffmann and Frederic Chopin's Barcarole in F sharp major for solo piano. A barcarole is characterized by a rhythm reminiscent of the gondolier's stroke, almost invariably a moderate tempo 6/8 meter. The Tales of Hoffmann (Les contes d'Hoffmann) is an opera by Jacques Offenbach. The French libretto was written by Jules Barbier, based on short stories by ETA Hoffmann, who is the main protagonist in the opera (as he is in the stories). The most famous number in the opera is the "Barcarolle" (Belle nuit, O nuit d'amour), which is performed in act 2. Curiously, the aria was not written by Offenbach with Les contes d'Hoffmann in mind. He wrote it as the 'Elves' Song' in the opera Die Rheinnixen (Les fées du Rhin), which premiered in Vienna on February 8, 1864. Offenbach died with Les contes d'Hoffmann unfinished. Ernest Guiraud completed the scoring and wrote the recitatives for the premiere. He <b>...</b>
► Facebook: www.facebook.com ► Twitter: twitter.com Jacques Offenbach's "Barcarolle" from his opera 'Les Contes d'Hoffmann' (The Tales of Hoffmann), performed by: - Andy Costello (piano): www.youtube.com - Danny Fong (tenor 1 / tenor 3): www.youtube.com - Julien Neel (tenor 2 / bass 1 / bass 2) A barcarole (from French, also barcarolle; originally, Italian barcarola, from barca 'boat') is a folk song sung by Venetian gondoliers, or a piece of music composed in that style. In classical music, two of the most famous barcaroles are those by Jacques Offenbach, from his opera The Tales of Hoffmann and Frederic Chopin's Barcarole in F sharp major for solo piano. A barcarole is characterized by a rhythm reminiscent of the gondolier's stroke, almost invariably a moderate tempo 6/8 meter. The Tales of Hoffmann (Les contes d'Hoffmann) is an opera by Jacques Offenbach. The French libretto was written by Jules Barbier, based on short stories by ETA Hoffmann, who is the main protagonist in the opera (as he is in the stories). The most famous number in the opera is the "Barcarolle" (Belle nuit, O nuit d'amour), which is performed in act 2. Curiously, the aria was not written by Offenbach with Les contes d'Hoffmann in mind. He wrote it as the 'Elves' Song' in the opera Die Rheinnixen (Les fées du Rhin), which premiered in Vienna on February 8, 1864. Offenbach died with Les contes d'Hoffmann unfinished. Ernest Guiraud completed the scoring and wrote the recitatives for the premiere. He <b>...</b>
Joel Berglund - Offenbach, Scintille, diamant!
Joel Berglund, Swedish bassbaritone, 1903-1985, as Dapertutto in Les contes d'Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach, sings Scintille, diamant!, recorded in 1937, sung in Swedish. Joel Berglund was one of Sweden's greatest singers. He had a powerful, majestic voice, known for its intense sound and clear diction. In Sweden he enjoyed the same popularity as Jussi Bjoerling, his classmate at the Stockholm opera school. After the war he had a short, successful international career. He sang at the Met a few seasons. In 1949 he became general manager at the Royal Opera of Stockholm.
Joel Berglund, Swedish bassbaritone, 1903-1985, as Dapertutto in Les contes d'Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach, sings Scintille, diamant!, recorded in 1937, sung in Swedish. Joel Berglund was one of Sweden's greatest singers. He had a powerful, majestic voice, known for its intense sound and clear diction. In Sweden he enjoyed the same popularity as Jussi Bjoerling, his classmate at the Stockholm opera school. After the war he had a short, successful international career. He sang at the Met a few seasons. In 1949 he became general manager at the Royal Opera of Stockholm.
DEBUSSY, Clair de Lune song Piano - Classical Music Video #2. Twilig
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Debussy, Arabesque #1, Piano Solo (animation ver. 2)
First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy, performed by Stephen Malinowski, accompanied by an animated score.FAQ Q: Where can I get free sheet music for this piece? A: Here: www.musanim.com Q: Can I download this video (for my iPod/iPad/iPhone/etc.)? A: Yes, you can get it here: musanim.cerizmo.com Q: Can you please do a video of ______? A: Please see: www.musanim.com Q: I don't like this version of the animation ... A: I've posted several versions; see if you like any of these better: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Q: Who is Debussy? A: A French composer; you can read about him here: en.wikipedia.org Q: Is there a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: www.musanim.com There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: www.classicalarchives.com .
First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy, performed by Stephen Malinowski, accompanied by an animated score.FAQ Q: Where can I get free sheet music for this piece? A: Here: www.musanim.com Q: Can I download this video (for my iPod/iPad/iPhone/etc.)? A: Yes, you can get it here: musanim.cerizmo.com Q: Can you please do a video of ______? A: Please see: www.musanim.com Q: I don't like this version of the animation ... A: I've posted several versions; see if you like any of these better: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Q: Who is Debussy? A: A French composer; you can read about him here: en.wikipedia.org Q: Is there a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: www.musanim.com There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: www.classicalarchives.com .
Debussy, First Arabesque (piano solo, animation version 3)
First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy, performed by Stephen Malinowski, accompanied by an animated score. FAQ Q: Where can I get free sheet music for this piece? A: Here: www.musanim.com Q: Can I download this video (for my iPod/iPad/iPhone/etc.)? A: Yes, you can get it here: musanim.cerizmo.com Q: Can you please do a video of ______? A: Please see: www.musanim.com Q: I don't like this version of the animation ... A: I've posted several versions; see if you like any of these better: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Q: Who is Debussy? A: A French composer; you can read about him here: en.wikipedia.org Q: Is there a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: www.musanim.com There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: www.classicalarchives.com .
First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy, performed by Stephen Malinowski, accompanied by an animated score. FAQ Q: Where can I get free sheet music for this piece? A: Here: www.musanim.com Q: Can I download this video (for my iPod/iPad/iPhone/etc.)? A: Yes, you can get it here: musanim.cerizmo.com Q: Can you please do a video of ______? A: Please see: www.musanim.com Q: I don't like this version of the animation ... A: I've posted several versions; see if you like any of these better: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Q: Who is Debussy? A: A French composer; you can read about him here: en.wikipedia.org Q: Is there a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: www.musanim.com There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: www.classicalarchives.com .
Claude Debussy, Reverie (compare with vers. II at mdbownds)
Now, go to Debussy Reverie - second version - search user mdbownds
Now, go to Debussy Reverie - second version - search user mdbownds
Liszt, Franz: Fantasy and Fugue on the Theme BACH by Mehmet Okonsar,
Good day, delighted to have you right here! I am delighted to have you stop by my Youtube channel. I have high hopes you appreciate this. Feel free to put a new short review now that you look at. If you love this be sure to quickly share this video(s). You are welcome to be connected with me via any of the subsequent hyperlinks: www.facebook.com (my personal space); www.facebook.com (my "fan" page); www.twitter.com (where I "tweet"); or simply be email from the contact page of my official site: www.okonsar.com. You are as well welcome to sign-up and get started blogging on my very own music and musicology blog www.inventor-musicae.com. You could desire to head to, as a classical music videos enthusiast www.classsicalvideos.net, the video-sharing site I have created dedicated to classical music. I make all my tracks available for listening, free of charge, on my website. If you wish you can buy my CD's from amazon.com or cdbaby.com. See you on my subsequent publication, in the near future... Mehmet Okonsar -------------------------- About the WORK -------------------------- Fantasie und Fuge über das Thema BACH ( the first version of it is sometimes referred to as Präludium und Fuge über das Motiv BACH) is actually an organ fantasy about the BACH motif composed by Franz Liszt in 1855, later modified in 1870. The fantasy is dedicated to Alexander Winterberger (who also performed it the premiere on 13 May 1856) and published by Breitkopf & Härtel in 1856. This piece <b>...</b>
Good day, delighted to have you right here! I am delighted to have you stop by my Youtube channel. I have high hopes you appreciate this. Feel free to put a new short review now that you look at. If you love this be sure to quickly share this video(s). You are welcome to be connected with me via any of the subsequent hyperlinks: www.facebook.com (my personal space); www.facebook.com (my "fan" page); www.twitter.com (where I "tweet"); or simply be email from the contact page of my official site: www.okonsar.com. You are as well welcome to sign-up and get started blogging on my very own music and musicology blog www.inventor-musicae.com. You could desire to head to, as a classical music videos enthusiast www.classsicalvideos.net, the video-sharing site I have created dedicated to classical music. I make all my tracks available for listening, free of charge, on my website. If you wish you can buy my CD's from amazon.com or cdbaby.com. See you on my subsequent publication, in the near future... Mehmet Okonsar -------------------------- About the WORK -------------------------- Fantasie und Fuge über das Thema BACH ( the first version of it is sometimes referred to as Präludium und Fuge über das Motiv BACH) is actually an organ fantasy about the BACH motif composed by Franz Liszt in 1855, later modified in 1870. The fantasy is dedicated to Alexander Winterberger (who also performed it the premiere on 13 May 1856) and published by Breitkopf & Härtel in 1856. This piece <b>...</b>
Liszt, Franz: Csárdás (Czardas) Obstiné by Mehmet Okonsar, piano
Greetings! I am delighted to have you stop by my Youtube channel.. Be sure to do not go away not having placing here your thoughts, in addition to, in cases where you delight in it, remember to publish. Thank you. If you love this remember to easily share this particular video media(s). You are welcome to link up with me via any of the subsequent links: www.facebook.com (my personal space); www.facebook.com (my "fan" page); www.twitter.com (where I "tweet"); or simply be email from the contact page of my official site: www.okonsar.com. You are at the same time welcome to sign-up and start out blogging on my personal music and musicology web-log www.inventor-musicae.com.. As a classical music enthusiast you can certainly not be unaware of http the only classical music video-sharing web page I developed. Subscribe, watch, distribute, easily share and love. My personal CD's usually are available at amazon.com as well as cdaby.com and additionally you may hear to all of the tracks at www.okonsar.com See you on my subsequent publication, rapidly... Mehmet Okonsar ========================== -------------------------- About the WORK: -------------------------- Czardas (Csárdás) obstinée (1882). -------------------------- About the Artist: Mehmet Okonsar is a pianist-composer-conductor and musicologist. Besides his international concert carrier he is a prolific writer. Founder of the first classical music-musicology dedicated blog-site:"inventor-musicae" (www.inventor-musicae.com <b>...</b>
Greetings! I am delighted to have you stop by my Youtube channel.. Be sure to do not go away not having placing here your thoughts, in addition to, in cases where you delight in it, remember to publish. Thank you. If you love this remember to easily share this particular video media(s). You are welcome to link up with me via any of the subsequent links: www.facebook.com (my personal space); www.facebook.com (my "fan" page); www.twitter.com (where I "tweet"); or simply be email from the contact page of my official site: www.okonsar.com. You are at the same time welcome to sign-up and start out blogging on my personal music and musicology web-log www.inventor-musicae.com.. As a classical music enthusiast you can certainly not be unaware of http the only classical music video-sharing web page I developed. Subscribe, watch, distribute, easily share and love. My personal CD's usually are available at amazon.com as well as cdaby.com and additionally you may hear to all of the tracks at www.okonsar.com See you on my subsequent publication, rapidly... Mehmet Okonsar ========================== -------------------------- About the WORK: -------------------------- Czardas (Csárdás) obstinée (1882). -------------------------- About the Artist: Mehmet Okonsar is a pianist-composer-conductor and musicologist. Besides his international concert carrier he is a prolific writer. Founder of the first classical music-musicology dedicated blog-site:"inventor-musicae" (www.inventor-musicae.com <b>...</b>
Liszt, Liebesträume No. 3 ("Dreams of Love") in A-flat Major
Filmed October 12th, 2007. By Franz Liszt.
Filmed October 12th, 2007. By Franz Liszt.
Leila (13 years old) Nightingale by Liszt, Dec 2008, Colburn School
Leila Taleghani (13 years old) plays Nightingale by Franz Liszt. Rossignol A. Alabieff. Classical piano. Colburn School of Performing Arts Archer School for Girls Wildwood School 14 December 2008 Los Angeles
Leila Taleghani (13 years old) plays Nightingale by Franz Liszt. Rossignol A. Alabieff. Classical piano. Colburn School of Performing Arts Archer School for Girls Wildwood School 14 December 2008 Los Angeles
Toccata and Fugue - J.S. Bach
Vanessa-Mae plays a rare version of Toccata and Fugue with her acoustic violin, accompanied by the Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra. This was during her classical tour in 1996.
Vanessa-Mae plays a rare version of Toccata and Fugue with her acoustic violin, accompanied by the Bratislava Radio Symphony Orchestra. This was during her classical tour in 1996.
Handel - Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Mayor Alla Hornpipe
Primer concierto de la Joven Orquesta del Club Argentino (J.O.C.A.) en el teatro municipal de la ciudad de BahÃa Blanca, Argentina.
Director: Mtro. Gustavo G. Gallo
George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)
Water Music, Suite No. 2 en Re Mayor, HWV 349
Alla Hornpipe
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The J.O.C.A. student orchestra was formed on August 25th 2007 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
Here you can watch our first performance in our local theatre.
Director:Gustavo G. Gallo
George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)
Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Mayor, HWV 349
Alla Hornpipe
Primer concierto de la Joven Orquesta del Club Argentino (J.O.C.A.) en el teatro municipal de la ciudad de BahÃa Blanca, Argentina.Director: Mtro. Gustavo G. Gallo
George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)
Water Music, Suite No. 2 en Re Mayor, HWV 349
Alla Hornpipe
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The J.O.C.A. student orchestra was formed on August 25th 2007 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
Here you can watch our first performance in our local theatre.
Director:Gustavo G. Gallo
George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)
Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Mayor, HWV 349
Alla Hornpipe
Handel - Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus
From Andre Rieu's "Live From Radio City Music Hall" in New York City 2004, with the Johann Strauss Orchestra and the Harlem Gospel Choir.
Though heavily romanticized, it is one of the best renditions of this magnificent piece, in this one's opinion.
LYRICS:
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
(For the lord God omnipotent reigneth)
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
(Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah)
Hallelujah
The kingdom of this world;
is become
the kingdom of our Lord,
and of His Christ
and of His Christ
And He shall reign for ever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of kings forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
and lord of lords forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
King of kings forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
and lord of lords forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
King of kings forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
and lord of lords
King of kings and lord of lords
And he shall reign
And he shall reign
And he shall reign
He shall reign
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of kings forever and ever
and lord of lords hallelujah hallelujah
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of kings and lord of lords
King of kings and lord of lords
And he shall reign forever and ever
Forever and ever and ever and ever
(King of kings and lord of lords)
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah
From Andre Rieu's "Live From Radio City Music Hall" in New York City 2004, with the Johann Strauss Orchestra and the Harlem Gospel Choir.Though heavily romanticized, it is one of the best renditions of this magnificent piece, in this one's opinion.
LYRICS:
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
(For the lord God omnipotent reigneth)
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
For the lord God omnipotent reigneth
(Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah)
Hallelujah
The kingdom of this world;
is become
the kingdom of our Lord,
and of His Christ
and of His Christ
And He shall reign for ever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of kings forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
and lord of lords forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
King of kings forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
and lord of lords forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
King of kings forever and ever hallelujah hallelujah
and lord of lords
King of kings and lord of lords
And he shall reign
And he shall reign
And he shall reign
He shall reign
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of kings forever and ever
and lord of lords hallelujah hallelujah
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of kings and lord of lords
King of kings and lord of lords
And he shall reign forever and ever
Forever and ever and ever and ever
(King of kings and lord of lords)
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah
Richter - Prokofiev's Piano Sonata 2 Op 14 Mvt IV - Vivace
Sviatoslav Richter plays Piano Sonata #2 in D minor, Op. 14 by Prokofiev (Recorded in B/W for telecast in 1964).
Mvt. IV. Vivace
Sviatoslav Richter plays Piano Sonata #2 in D minor, Op. 14 by Prokofiev (Recorded in B/W for telecast in 1964).Mvt. IV. Vivace
S. Prokofiev – Piano Sonata No.1 Op.1 in f minor (Jamina Ger
Jamina Gerl plays S. Prokofiev – Piano Sonata No.1 Op.1 in f minor
Jamina Gerl plays S. Prokofiev – Piano Sonata No.1 Op.1 in f minor
Prokofiev Symphony No.1 "Classical" - 4th Movement
Valery GERGIEV conducts Wiener Philharmoniker @ SALZBURGER FESTSPIELE 2000 ワレリー・ゲルギエフ指揮 ウィーンフィルハーモニー管弦楽団 (2000年ザルツブルグ音楽祭)
Valery GERGIEV conducts Wiener Philharmoniker @ SALZBURGER FESTSPIELE 2000 ワレリー・ゲルギエフ指揮 ウィーンフィルハーモニー管弦楽団 (2000年ザルツブルグ音楽祭)
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Montagues and Capulets, Dance Of The K
Great piece, maybe my favourite out of all Prokofiev's music. Montagues and Capulets also known as Dance of the Knights is a score composed by Sergei Prokofiev. It is from Act I, Scene 2 of the ballet Romeo and Juliet. A dark and atmospheric piece, it has become a de facto signature tune for the Soviet era, and is used as the soundtrack for numerous dramas, documentaries and adverts that have Soviet subject matter. It was used as the background music in a popular 1990s French commercial for Chanel's Egoiste fragrance, and it was the competition music for the Canadian television mockumentary Kenny vs. Spenny. The piece has also been used as the theme score for the English football club Sunderland who play at the Stadium of Light in order to evoke a stirring mood before kick-off and to trouble the nerves of visiting opponents. Since the stadium opened in 1997, Dance of the Knights is played, in full, before the teams walk out onto the pitch before the game. The use of the piece in this context saw interest in Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet rise sharply in the North-East of England toward the end of the 1990s.[citation needed] Furthermore, this composition is used as title music for the movie Caligula. The German Technical Death Metal band Necrophagist uses a portion of this piece at the end of their song Only Ash Remains. It is also used in the song 'Lords of Bedlam' by the Austrian symphonic death metal band Hollenthon. The Smiths would also famously come on stage to the <b>...</b>
Great piece, maybe my favourite out of all Prokofiev's music. Montagues and Capulets also known as Dance of the Knights is a score composed by Sergei Prokofiev. It is from Act I, Scene 2 of the ballet Romeo and Juliet. A dark and atmospheric piece, it has become a de facto signature tune for the Soviet era, and is used as the soundtrack for numerous dramas, documentaries and adverts that have Soviet subject matter. It was used as the background music in a popular 1990s French commercial for Chanel's Egoiste fragrance, and it was the competition music for the Canadian television mockumentary Kenny vs. Spenny. The piece has also been used as the theme score for the English football club Sunderland who play at the Stadium of Light in order to evoke a stirring mood before kick-off and to trouble the nerves of visiting opponents. Since the stadium opened in 1997, Dance of the Knights is played, in full, before the teams walk out onto the pitch before the game. The use of the piece in this context saw interest in Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet rise sharply in the North-East of England toward the end of the 1990s.[citation needed] Furthermore, this composition is used as title music for the movie Caligula. The German Technical Death Metal band Necrophagist uses a portion of this piece at the end of their song Only Ash Remains. It is also used in the song 'Lords of Bedlam' by the Austrian symphonic death metal band Hollenthon. The Smiths would also famously come on stage to the <b>...</b>
