Bert Appermont gives his name to the current CD of the Swiss National Youth Wind Orchestra “Battle for Hearts” is a composition by Bert Appermont. In this work is a source of inspiration Heinrich von Kleist’s theater piece “Das Käthchen von Heilbronn”, written in 1810. The music recalls the underlying […]
Battle of hearts – two ladies fight for the heart of a count. Weiterlesen »
Grace for all Nation: a Reformation Document for Spiritual Music Contemporary compositions of sacred music alternate with arrangements of Christian hymns by Martin Luther. Conductor Richard R. Fischer of the “Concordia University Chicago Wind Symphony“, together with “The Grace Senior Choir” (conductor: Michael D. Costello) writes in this CD “Grace
500 Years of Reformation – an addendum Weiterlesen »
Musical competition from 28th + 29th October 2017 documented on 4 CDs More than 30 youth wind orchestras from Austria and the partner associations South Tyrol and Liechtenstein qualified for the 8th Austrian Youth Wind Orchestra Competition. From very light to difficult literature, more than 1000 young musicians performed in
Exciting literature for youth wind orchestras present two double CDs Weiterlesen »
A ballet in three acts with 50 minutes playing time Hieronimus Bosch’s mysterious images pose great puzzles to experts. They are ambiguous to interpret. In particular, the triptych picture “The Garden of Earthly Desires,” which depicts scenes that seem almost prophetic from the creation of the world to the apocalyptic
The Garden of Earthly Delights – a painting for symphonic wind orchestra Weiterlesen »
Percussion instruments are among the oldest human instruments – drum set are among the youngest! If you think that drums have always existed, you’re wrong, just a hundred years ago Ludwig offered a drum set. This is proven by a catalogue of the percussion instrument manufacturer from that time. Until
100 Years Ludwig Drumset Weiterlesen »
A composition that gives pleasure to children in Uganda. John Susi Mpandi is completely unknown in Europe. But in Uganda he is highly revered by thousands of children and their parents. Who is this John Susi Mpandi? Unfortunately we didn’t find a photo of him, so we can only describe
Can a piece of music turn children into musicians in Uganda? 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 »
