…this was the title of the report on the death of the Spanish composer Cristobal Halffter in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Halffter was one of the most important Spanish composers of the present day, who – although his curriculum vitae was that of a cosmopolitan – was committed to his
A Don Quixote of our time died. Weiterlesen »
“There is no passion that consists in making oneself small by settling for a life that is less than the one one is capable of living” – this is a saying by Nelson Mandela, by which he also lived. International Nelson Mandela Day is a day of remembrance declared on
18.7: International Nelson Mandela Day Weiterlesen »
Joseph Kreines is a respected composer, conductor and educator who has had an illustrious musical career in Florida and elsewhere. Born in Chicago in 1936, Kreines celebrates his 85th birthday this year. Reason enough to take a closer look at his life and work. After his musical education in his
Happy Brithday Joseph Kreines! Weiterlesen »
Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock was the meeting point for us youngsters at that time. Light hit films were shown, often with well-known actors and pimped out with pop singers. There was no television yet, so apart from the radio and the jukebox, film was an additional medium to get
The two faces of Mr Bill R. Weiterlesen »
The world of the extensive possibilities of the richness of sound of a wind orchestra is presented by the Luftwaffenmusikkorps Münster under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Christian Weiper on their CD FANTASTICA. In one hour, five minutes and 44 seconds, the orchestra presents traditional brass music, contemporary original music
FANTASTICA – The world of extensive possibilities Weiterlesen »
Many special instruments from different parts of the world have been known for centuries. For example, the didgeridoo from Australia, percussion instruments from Asia or stringed instruments from the Orient. The ocarina, however, was present in many ancient civilisations. In Mesopotamia, a clay vessel flute with an animal head from
An instrument that ruled the world. Weiterlesen »
Ach, wenn wir nur auch Clarinetti hätten!
On the Clarinet in the Works of Wolfgang Amadé Mozart –
Works, facts, sources, opinions.
Oh, if only we had Clarinetti too! Weiterlesen »
Will a new prince be born….then it is attracting a lot of attention worldwide. We can never come up with such a sensation, because: when is a composer or artist born? This status has to be worked hard for. And so we have no choice but to report on anniversaries or farewells. In this newsletter, too, we commemorate some personalities who are worthy of consideration in a concert. We hope you enjoy your search for unusual works.
Will a new prince be born…. Weiterlesen »
On 21 August 1968, the so-called Prague Spring was put down with the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the troops of the Warsaw states. This was an attempt to reform political life in what was then Czechoslovakia. The US composer of Czech origin, Karel Husa, reacted to the invasion at the
An Act of Resistance: Music for Prague 1968 Weiterlesen »
The MUSIC AUSTRIA in Ried im Innkreis (Upper Austria) is both information and inspiration. The best instruments, the hottest newcomers and, above all, lots of like-minded people. Since 1989, this fair has been an integral part of the music landscape and a meeting place for music enthusiasts from all over
Music Fair Austria: 13 – 15. Mai 2022 Weiterlesen »
