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American conductor and writer (1923-2015)
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Serenade (Western Classical Music in India)
2024-04-14 18:31:59
Introducing Rose Dam Roy, a remarkable 11-year-old musician from Kolkata, India, whose journey into the piano began at the tender age of six under the guidance of Mr. Kaushik Das. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Rose’s dedication to her Craft has led her to excel in international competitions, securing top positions and garnering recognition from esteemed judges and musicians worldwide. In this interview, Rose shares insights into her musical journey, from her rigorous practice schedule to her aspirations […] The post appeared first on Serenade.
All the conducting master class
2024-04-06 12:10:00
04 – 11 Aug, 2024 The George Hurst Conductors’ Course is internationally recognised as one of the foremost summer programmes for training conductors. Students from intermediate to advanced levels are invited to hone their Craft through practical experience and tuition that is focused on individual needs. RepertoireStrauss, J Die Fledermaus Overture, Op.362Beethoven Symphony No.5 in […]
Serenade (Western Classical Music in India)
2024-03-24 18:31:10
Maurizio Pollini, a name synonymous with brilliance and innovation in the realm of classical music, left an indelible mark on the world stage with his unparalleled talent and unwavering dedication to his Craft. On March 23, 2024, the music world mourned the loss of this legendary Italian pianist, whose playing combined intellectual rigour with technical mastery. Early Life and Musical Journey Born on January 5, 1942, in Milan, Italy, Maurizio Pollini’s journey into the world of music began at a […] The post appeared first on Serenade.
2024-03-15 10:40:00
KammermusiksaalMendelssohn: Psalm 115, ‘Nicht unserm Namen, Herr’, MWV A 9 Fanny Hensel: Hiob Mendelssohn: Ave Maria, op.23 no.2, MWV B 19 Mendelssohn: Hör mein Bitten, MWV B 49 Bach: Cantata, ‘Die Elenden sollen essen’, BWV 75: Sinfonia to the second part Mendelssohn: Psalm 114, ‘Da Israel aus Ägypten zog,’ op.51 Anna Prohaska (soprano)Benjamin Bruns (tenor)Ludwig Mittelhammer (bass)RIAS Chamber ChoirKammerakademie PotsdamJustin Doyle (conductor) A delightful and enlightening concert from the RIAS Chamber Choir, Kammerakademie Potsdam, Justin Doyle, and an excellent trio of vocal soloists: focusing on Mendelssohn, but also including a cantata by his sister Fanny Hensel and a sinfonia by the family’s musical house god, Johann Sebastian Bach. Mendelssohn’s setting of verses from the 115th Psalm was the first of five such large-scale settings he made for soloists, chorus, and orchestra between 1829 and 1844. It revealed almost equally strong influence from Bach and Handel, the latter in particular occasionally […]
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