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 »
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 »
Many smaller and bigger names are celebrating an anniversary in 2022. In any case, there are so many that one could fill several concert programmes. Perhaps one or the other name can be found on their programme? A little rummaging and research is always worthwhile. 450th birthday: Moritz of Hesse,
The Regents of the Year 2022 Weiterlesen »
