BRISTOL ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR I!!

"A glorious evening of festive music performed by the City of Bristol Choir and the Bristol Ensemble under the baton of the entertaining conductor David Ogden; including sparkling arrangements of Christmas music for choir and orchestra, audience carols, readings and Christmas pieces for orchestra alone."

http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/bristol-ensemble-christmas-spectacular-i/

If you live in the area, this might be something you will want to see.  Concert date, time, and information can be found on the above link. 

Christus Vincit: A Celebration in Music of the Feast of Christ the King!!

  

Although the date of this event has passed, the entire web site might be interesting to look at for some of you.  So, here's the link:  http://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/event/christus-vincit-a-celebration-in-music-of-the-feast-of-christ-the-king/

Polish Concert Pianist Builds a ‘Viola Organista’ Based on a 500-Year-Old Sketch from Leonardo Da Vinci!!

John Tavener Dies at 69; Composer With Eye on God!!

John Tavener Dies at 69; Composer With Eye on God

 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/13/arts/music/john-tavener-dies-at-69-composer-with-eye-on-god.html?hpw&rref=obituaries&_r=1

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light Shine upon him.  May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through The Mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.

My Music History Facebook Page!!

The War of The Vendee!!

 

Normally I post things, on this blog, that are strictly music.  But, not this time, although the orchestral score to "The War of The Vendee" was composed by Kevin Kaska, which was very beautifully done!!

I've seen this movie twice -- both times on EWTN and within just a few days of each other. It is very superbly written by Jim Morlino and very superbly acted by the cast entirely made up of young Catholics -- 250, to be exact!!

You all have to see this, whether it's re-aired on EWTN again, sometime in the future, or if you purchase a DVD through the production company's web site here:  http://www.navispictures.com/Default.asp   

I just can't speak highly enough about this movie. Not only is it Catholic, it's also historical!! 

The Story of my Youth (Gramophone, December 1932) by Pablo Casals!!

  http://www.gramophone.co.uk/HallofFame/Casals/Feature/Storyofmyyouth

MEET THE CAPTAINS OF ONLY BOYS ALOUD!!

http://www.onlyboysaloud.com/the-captains/

ONLY BOYS ALOUD PLAY SWANSEA THIS CHRISTMAS!!

http://www.onlyboysaloud.com/news/2013/10/18/only-boys-aloud-swansea-grand/

Gustavo Dudamel News!!

Gustavo Dudamel is an absolutely F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C symphony orchestra Conductor!! He's probably one of the top, if not the top, best Conductor in the world!! As odd as this may sound to state this -- I would LOVE to see HIM in concert!! I wouldn't go to the concert to see and hear the orchestra -- well, all right; to hear the orchestra, yes -- I'd go to the concert to see HIM!! And, I would LOVE to meet him, too, and get his autograph, as well!!

Anyway, here's a bit of recent news about him:  http://gustavodudamel.com/news