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 »
There is no doubt that Michael Gorbachev was a politician at a turning point. The upheavals in Russian society were gigantic and perhaps he did not have a happy hand in all the changes. But one has to recognise that he took the most difficult path, regardless of his own
Glasnost and Perestroika – Michael Gorbachev and the Music Weiterlesen »
The British-Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John, who became famous worldwide for her leading role in the musical adaptation “Grease”, has died. This was announced by her husband on Monday in a statement circulated on online networks. Newton-John was 73 years old, she had been battling breast cancer for around
Mourning for “Grease” star Olivia Newton-John Weiterlesen »
In 1995, the Caribbean island of Montserrat was devastated by the catastrophic volcanic eruptions of the Soufrière Hills, which also destroyed the capital Plymouth. This led to the necessary evacuation of a large part of the island. “When The Volcano Blew” is a musical representation of this tragedy with the
When the volcano destroyed paradise Weiterlesen »
We do not want to discuss the political reasons for the war in Ukraine. But we want to remember the people and their suffering – as in every war. The little man and woman, children and old people are always the ones who suffer in such conflicts. Meanwhile, the politicians
Ukraine: a country on the brink? Weiterlesen »
Arabesques are tendril ornaments as found in painting or architecture. The term is used to describe both the surface-filling, natural acanthus tendrils of the Renaissance and the stylised leaf tendril ornaments in Islamic art. A number of arabesques can also be found in music, works that form tendril-like ornaments. A
Music on winding paths Weiterlesen »
His role in the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” as the wild and extremely unhappy ex-delivery boy Eddy was legendary and made him world-famous. The film itself, which also stars Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry, has since become a classic. Meat Loaf sold more than 100 million records worldwide in the
Meat Loaf, American actor and singer, died Weiterlesen »
Yes, that too exists: the “International Puppetry Day”. It is celebrated annually on March 21. The Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA) is the international association of puppeteers and those interested in puppet theater, founded in Prague in 1929. UNIMA is the world’s oldest and most widespread theatrical association. There
Let the puppets dance! Weiterlesen »
On the night of 30 April, the fires burn. Witches’ fires! From the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of Italy, from Portugal to the far east of Europe, everywhere the witches meet to renew their pact with the devil. On brooms, pitchforks and bucks they come flying to hold
Walpurgis Night: when witches meet the devil. Weiterlesen »
As reported by the “Kleine Zeitung”, Hans Koller – musician, composer, guesthouse owner and farmer – passed away last Friday, 24 December 2021, completely unexpectedly at the age of only 66. “With Hans Koller, Austrian wind music loses an outstanding composer, gifted musician, but above all a unique human being.”
Prof Hans Koller died unexpectedly! Weiterlesen »
