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 »
The year 2025 will be a special one in the music world, as it offers numerous occasions to celebrate significant anniversaries of great or lesser-known composers. These commemorative days – be they milestone birthdays or anniversaries of death – invite music lovers and experts to honor the legacy of artists
Personalities, anniversaries and memorial days 2025 Weiterlesen »
The year 2025 is all about a musical giant: Johann Strauss Sohn. The “Waltz King”, as he is affectionately known, would have celebrated his birthday this year. 200. Birthday Celebrated. His music, especially the world-famous waltzes, has shaped the classical music world for generations and is an integral part of
2025: A whole year of New Year’s concerts! Weiterlesen »
Arnold Schönberg, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, is being celebrated this year with a significant anniversary in the world of music. Schönberg, born on 13 September 1874 in Vienna, revolutionized the world of music with his innovative compositional techniques and his contribution to the development of atonal and twelve-tone music.
Arnold Schönberg – An anniversary in the world of music Weiterlesen »
Bruckner lives in the tone poems arranged for wind orchestra and in his compositions for orchestra, in his choral works, in the many arrangements for ensembles and in his solo works.
“Now I reign” – Bruckner on the 200th anniversary of his Birthday Weiterlesen »
Roger Waters, one part of Pink Floyd, is entering his ninth decade of life.
The Wall: tear down the walls! Weiterlesen »
The Kikimora is a mysterious and fascinating figure in Slavic folklore that has captured people’s imagination for centuries. This mysterious figure is deeply rooted in Slavic culture and has found its place in stories, legends and lore.
The enigmatic Kikimora: A journey into the world of Slavic folklore Weiterlesen »
Contemporary music from Japan
Yasuhide Ito: a master of music Weiterlesen »
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock, his correct title and name, studied at Ithaca College and the University of Miami, where he received his doctorate in 1974. After teaching in various public schools for more than a decade, he was appointed professor of music at Ithaca College. At the same time,
Dr phil Jack A. Bullock deceased in April 2022 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 »
