As you can read in one of our posts, we have been traveling. To Nuremberg for the music fair there. Of course we visited the sights, the castle, the museums and one or two restaurants. And then I thought: perhaps you would also like to present musical sights to your
Traveling is nice – but so is coming home. Weiterlesen »
On April 22, the world celebrates itself – it’s International Earth Day. A day dedicated to environmental protection. I have put together a few works for you that are dedicated to the topic of“environmental protection“. Go out into nature, enjoy the sun, rain and – hopefully – lots of fresh
April 22: Earth Day Weiterlesen »
From April 4-6, akustica – The Trade Fair for Music – took place in Nuremberg, Germany, an event that brought together music lovers, musicians and professionals from across the industry. The fair offered an impressive variety of musical instruments and accessories on four different levels. The first three levels of
Akustica 2025: A festival for music lovers Weiterlesen »
The anticipation is building as the World Music Contest (WMC) opens the doors to its 20th edition in July 2026! This anniversary is not only another chapter in the history of the WMC, but also an opportunity for musicians from all over the world to showcase their talents and become
World Music Contest 2026: A festival of sounds and new compositions Weiterlesen »
The Japanese Army Staff Band was founded in 1951 under the direction of Takahiro Higuchi and Ichiro Sakai. Originally founded as the Music Corps of the National Police Reserve, the orchestra has since undergone a remarkable development and is now one of the most important representative wind orchestras in Japan.
Gaudiubilate: A musical masterpiece by the Japanese Army Staff Band. Weiterlesen »
June 3, 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the death of the famous French composer Georges Bizet. Bizet, who is best known for his opera “Carmen”, left a lasting impact on music history with his compositions. However, when mentioning his legacy, one important aspect is often overlooked: the influence of
Bizet and brass band music: a musical legacy on the 150th anniversary of his death Weiterlesen »
In today’s digital world, music and information have grown closer together than ever before. The de.musicainfo.blog and musicainfo.radio platforms offer an exciting way to experience and combine the latest music and news. In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to the highlights of both platforms and explain
The perfect symbiosis: de.musicainfo.blog and musicainfo.radio Weiterlesen »
In a world where music is a universal language, Taktschmiede Publishing rises as a creative centre full of sounds and ideas, brought to life by passionate composer Michael Geisler. This publishing house has set itself the task of creating original symphonic compositions as well as tailor-made arrangements for wind orchestras
On February 24, 2025, Roberta Flack, the masterful soul singer, pianist and songwriter, passed away at the age of 87. Her death leaves a deep hole in the music world, as Flack was not only an outstanding artist, but also an inspirational voice for generations. With her unmistakable voice and
Roberta Flack: A tribute to a legendary soul singer Weiterlesen »
Pavel Staněk was born in Czechoslovakia and showed an interest in music from an early age. From 1946 to 1951, he studied at the Prague Conservatory, where he specialized in the double bass. This training laid the foundation for his later activities as both a musician and a composer. After
Obituary for Pavel Stanek: A master of melody and emotion Weiterlesen »
