Sure, Portugal is in the west of Europe. But is there lawlessness there? No, of course not. Rather, this report refers to the new CD of the “Banda de Música da Força Aérea”, the wind orchestra of the Portuguese Air Force. “Wild West” is the name of this CD, which […]
Wild West in Portugal? 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 »
A few weeks ago we reported on Josef Jiskra’s 80th birthday. Now, as a follow-up to his 80th, a CD has been released, recorded by the well-known Bohemian wind band “The 12 Pilsner”. Sensibly titled “The 12 Pilsners play music by Josef Jiskra“. The roots of all his compositions lie
Reflection on the 80th Weiterlesen »
Despite the pandemic, the “Wiener Netze Wind Orchestra” under the direction of Michael M. Holzer produced a CD for the 100th anniversary of its existence. The compilation of the musical work from the beginning as a salon orchestra through the time after the 2nd World War to new recordings of
Despite pandemic: Vienna Net Orchestra with new CD Weiterlesen »
It is 85 years since Elvis Presley was born. He died in 1977 at the age of 42, but the artist is still deeply rooted in many hearts. Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and in the
Rock’n’Roll, Blues and Soul for wind orchestra Weiterlesen »
Genesis says, “…and God called the light day, and the darkness he called night.” Light means beginning and end, is our central elixir of life and also an essential phenomenon of the Christian religion. Just think of the “Light of the Trinity”, of the many metaphors of light with which
LUX – Light aspects as sound visions Weiterlesen »
Guitar and double bass bring relaxed moments with arrangements of popular music. There are these far too rare moments in which one comes to rest, pauses, looks back, remembers, remembers the past, what was and what has accompanied one throughout one’s life. With his new album “Jukebox Dreamin‘”, steel string
Rare moments of silence and relaxation Weiterlesen »
Тебе Поем (Tebe-Pojem – We sing to you) An overview of Russian sacred choral music The Choir of the Moscow Regional Philharmony, with its impressive, exemplary interpretations, spans a fascinating arc through the history of Russia’s sacred choral music from around 1800 to the present day. A splendid compilation of
600 Years of Russian Spiritual Choir Music 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
