The King of Chanson has left the stage. In an interview Charles Aznavour once said that he hadn’t celebrated a birthday since his 50th birthday. He wanted to make up for that by celebrating his 100th birthday. He has succeeded a lot in his long life as an artist, at […]
French chansonnier Charles Aznavour is dead Weiterlesen »
Do you know this story: Two merchants go on a business trip and each leave their sons in the care of their servants. During their absence, one son marries a poor girl and the other falls in love with a gypsy woman. The way in which the two servants deceive
A monumental listening experience: “Scapino – A comedy Overture” by William Walton Weiterlesen »
The “Sagrada Familia” is a highlight of every visit to Barcelona. The Basilica Sagrada Familia is the most famous landmark of Barcelona and one of the most impressive sights of the city. The church is huge in size. It is often called “cathedral”, but without having a bishop’s seat. In
Holiday destination: Spain – Barcelona – Sagrada Familia Weiterlesen »
The Taj Mahal – a love story carved in stone Admittedly India in summer: India may be a bit hot in summer – but musically it doesn’t matter. There are no concerts in summer anyway. But as a reminder in autumn this is a hot tip: a trip to the
Destination #2: India – Taj Mahal Weiterlesen »
At the other end of the world. The Milford Sound is a fjord on the South Island of New Zealand. The 14 km long water is one of the most famous tourist attractions of the country and, as it is part of the Fiordland National Park in the southwest of
Destination #3: New Zealand – Milford Sound Weiterlesen »
Matty Cilissen has collected interesting stories. Conductor Matty Cilissen with his orchestra “The Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force” tells mystical stories from days long gone. It is interesting that on this CD from Belgium you can find some composers from Austria. With “The Light Stone” the Austrian Daniel
Aretha Louise Franklin: 1942 – 2018 Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and pianist. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan where her father C. L. Franklin was minister. At age 18, she embarked on a secular career recording
Aretha Franklin – A Natural Woman Weiterlesen »
Many cruises start in Italy Join us on a musical journey. We leave from the Italian port of Scomegna. Scomegna is, of course, not a port, but a publishing house. Nevertheless, it will be an adventurous travelogue. Follow us….. First we visit the family Altavilla, Normans who conquered southern Italy
Musical travelogues: a cruise from the port of Scomegna Weiterlesen »
WASBE Conference from 10 to 13 July 2019 The city of Buñol (Spain) will be the hotspot for the next International WASBE Conference on 10-13 July 2019. Bunol is a municipality in the province of Valencia and the area is considered one of the most important strongholds in Spanish brass
WASBE Conference 2019 in Buñol, Spanien Weiterlesen »
