According to ecclesiastical tradition, Saint Cecilia (Ceacilia) was a virgin and martyr who lived in Rome in the 3rd century and came from the Roman family of the Cecilians. Cecilia is one of the most popular saints, especially in the Romanic countries, her name being a frequently used maiden name. […]
Patron saint of musicians: Saint Cecilia of Rome Weiterlesen »
On November 19, 1942, the Russians began a pincer-shaped large-scale offensive in Stalingrad in the northwest and south of the city. Only three days later the attack led to the confinement of the entire 6th Army as well as parts of the 4th Army. At this time Strauss spent the
Vienna was celebrating, while a drama ended in Stalingrad. Weiterlesen »
On November 14th, Leopold Mozart’s 300th birthday was celebrated. For a long time, the father of Nannerl and Wolfgang was portrayed as a strict father who only had the success of Wolfgang Amadeus in mind. It is true, however, that he was not only an excellent teacher – his violin
Leopold Mozart: strict father or brilliant pedagogue? Weiterlesen »
With Magellan as General Captain, five ships set sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda on 20 September 1519. He and his crew discovered the Strait of Magellan at the end of 1520 and were the first Europeans to cross the Pacific. After reaching today’s Philippines, Magellan fell in battle with Visayan
The first circumnavigation of the world started 500 years ago with Christ and cannons. Weiterlesen »
The most dangerous of all worldviews is the worldview of people who have not looked at the world This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birthday of Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and the 160th anniversary of his death. Reason enough to pay musical tribute to this cosmopolitan and universal
Alexander von Humboldt – World Citizen and Universal Genius Weiterlesen »
Napoleon Bonaparte was born 250 years ago. Napoleon was a genius warlord and guardian of the legacy of the French Revolution or a war criminal and servant of the nations. The story of the French ruler traces the fantastic path from a notorious islander to the most powerful man in
Warlord or war criminal? Weiterlesen »
“Wind of Change” is the title of a rock ballad by the Scorpions that was composed and written by Scorpions singer Klaus Meine in September 1989. It was regarded in the media as the so-called “Hymne der Wende” and is the most successful single of German production. The English text
The Wind of Change – when the iron curtain fell Weiterlesen »
On September 1, 1939, Hitler reported, “Since 5:45 a.m., the gun is now being fired back! And from now on bomb will be rewarded with bomb!” It was “Fake News”, because he himself had staged the “Attack of Poland on German Territory” in order to start the war. This was
The Devil’s World Domination – 80 Years of World War II Weiterlesen »
God in human form admonished a wooden bearer to honour Sunday. He fends off and means “Sunday or moon day doesn’t matter to him”. God curses him to stand eternally as a man in the moon. There are many such and similar stories about the “man in the moon”. The
The man in the moon – 50 years moon landing Weiterlesen »
Baton Music was founded in 1996 by Jos van de Braak and Paul Gofers and has since developed into a publishing house specialising in classical music arrangements for wind orchestras. Baton Music’s arrangements are now played all over the world and have earned themselves a unique position. Baton Music specializes
Baton – The foundation of a sophisticated concert Weiterlesen »
