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Music from a “new world” that has made it up into space: Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 is one of the most popular pieces in the world among orchestras. The master of transparent sound, Paavo Järvi, conducts his world-class ensemble Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich. The performance was recorded live on September 1,… Continue lendo Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’ | Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich | DW Classical Music
A bouquet of the very finest music is in store for you at the International Classical Music Awards 2023 Gala Concert. The NFM Wrocław Philharmonic, conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero, will perform with the award winners, who will present the most beautiful pieces from their repertoire. The 13th ICMA concert takes place on April 21, 2023… Continue lendo Gala Concert: International Classical Music Awards 2023 | NFM Wrocław Philharmonic | DW Classical Music
The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim performs Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Berlin Philharmonic. It's supported by singers Angela Denoke, Waltraud Meier, Burkhard Fritz and René Pape. The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra is a very special ensemble: It is made up of young Israeli and Arab musicians and is campaigning for a peaceful solution… Continue lendo Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 | Daniel Barenboim & the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (complete symphony)
A solemn mass with a symbolic character: The Frauenkirche in Dresden hosted its first public concert to mark its reopening on November 4, 2005. The program included Beethoven’s Missa solemnis, performed by the Staatskapelle Dresden and the Chorus of the Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden, conducted by Fabio Luisi. The soloists were Camilla Nylund, Birgit Remmert, Christian… Continue lendo Beethoven: Missa solemnis | Fabio Luisi, Staatskapelle Dresden, Chorus of the Sächsische Staatsoper
Most sopranos can make you cry in the last act of Traviata (an opera composed of 4 acts). But she made you cry in the second act.Andy Anderson (producer) Maria Callas, nicknamed 'La Divina' (The Divine One), was arguably the most famous soprano of the 20th century. The music documentary Maria Callas: Life and Art… Continue lendo MARIA CALLAS: biography of the legendary opera singer | Documentary
One of the greatest musical works of all time: The Thomanerchor Leipzig and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig perform J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor (BWV 232) in the Church of St. Thomas on July 28, 2000. The stunning backdrop to the performance is particularly fitting since Bach was music director of the church (Kapellmeister) from 1723… Continue lendo Bach: Mass in B minor | Thomanerchor and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Valentin Silvestrov (*1937), one of Ukraine’s most important composers, is known for his quiet tones – both in chamber music and in works for larger orchestras. Silvestrov is a master of inwardness. His compositions are both sensual and thoughtful, and they speak a universal language. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYoauPJil70 On the night of March 8-9, 2022, Silvestrov fled… Continue lendo VALENTIN SILVESTROV: Ukrainian composer takes a stand against totalitarianism and violence
"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To answer it, the film explores how Ludwig van Beethoven's innovations continue to have an impact far beyond the boundaries of classical music, 250 years after his birth. What would be missing from jazz or… Continue lendo A World Without Beethoven? | Music Documentary with Sarah Willis
Film music for peace: On March 11, 2022, Hans Zimmer went on tour across Europe with a large orchestra, performing music from his most popular films as well as more recent compositions. Ten musicians from the Odessa National Opera, who managed to flee to Germany from the war in Ukraine, are taking part. Originally, the… Continue lendo Hans Zimmer & Ukrainian musicians on tour | Music Report
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