Brockhaus-Riemann’s “Musiklexikon” defines programme music as “instrumental music that is associated with the presentation or suggestion of a conceptually graspable subject to which the composer himself usually refers by means of a content description or heading. The subject suitable for music is capable of stimulating the composer’s imagination, motivating the
Can music say more than what is written in the notes? Weiterlesen »
The door opens with a creak, lightning briefly illuminates the scene, a child’s cry is heard, and the howl of wolves fearsomely pierces the brief silence between the rumble of thunder. We are directly in the story about Dracula. Composed by Kelly Bennette. This programmatic piece offers a musical setting
When the howling of wolves heralds spooky times. Weiterlesen »
With December we have finished our work on the betting parts list of Switzerland with the completion of the 1st class. All classes were revised and linked with as much additional information as possible. Sound recordings, videos, supplementary texts and illustrations were added. Thus, not only the works of Switzerland,
Switzerland: all betting pieces linked to data. Weiterlesen »
Yes, that too exists: the “International Puppetry Day”. It is celebrated annually on March 21. The Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA) is the international association of puppeteers and those interested in puppet theater, founded in Prague in 1929. UNIMA is the world’s oldest and most widespread theatrical association. There
Let the puppets dance! Weiterlesen »
On the night of 30 April, the fires burn. Witches’ fires! From the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of Italy, from Portugal to the far east of Europe, everywhere the witches meet to renew their pact with the devil. On brooms, pitchforks and bucks they come flying to hold
Walpurgis Night: when witches meet the devil. Weiterlesen »
As reported by the “Kleine Zeitung”, Hans Koller – musician, composer, guesthouse owner and farmer – passed away last Friday, 24 December 2021, completely unexpectedly at the age of only 66. “With Hans Koller, Austrian wind music loses an outstanding composer, gifted musician, but above all a unique human being.”
Prof Hans Koller died unexpectedly! Weiterlesen »
Max Steiner was born in Vienna’s Leopoldstadt in the Hotel Nordbahn and came from a wealthy theatre dynasty that was friends with many composers. Sein Großvater Maximilian Steiner war unter anderem Direktor am Theater an der Wien, und sein Vater Gabor Steiner arbeitete in Wien ebenfalls als Theaterdirektor. Mit einem
Gone with the Wind – Max Steiner on the 50th Anniversary of his Death Weiterlesen »
It would be like Christmas without presents, Christmas without lights, Christmas without a warm embrace. Music brings the right mood. One thing is interesting: it is often the simple melodies that convey these moods. No pompous compositions, no fanfares, timpani and trumpets are needed. It is often the combination of fitting words with harmonious melodies that evoke precisely these Christmas feelings. In this spirit, we wish you an atmospheric Christmas, success and health for the year 2022.
What would Christmas be without music? Weiterlesen »
Many smaller and bigger names are celebrating an anniversary in 2022. In any case, there are so many that one could fill several concert programmes. Perhaps one or the other name can be found on their programme? A little rummaging and research is always worthwhile. 450th birthday: Moritz of Hesse,
The Regents of the Year 2022 Weiterlesen »
Emile Stoffels has more than 30 years of experience in writing high-quality arrangements for HaFa orchestras, but also for small wind ensembles and (pop) choirs. Over the years he has built up an enormous wealth of special arrangements, which will gradually be added to the webshop’s product range in the
Made in Holland: Popular music with big names. Weiterlesen »
