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/

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

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

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

Tenor Thomas Elwin!!

After listening to every one of his SoundCloud tracks, all I can say is one word:  B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!! In fact, it's perfectly beautiful!! From "Kuda Kuda" all the way down through the last track on the list, his beautiful singin' just made my heart react very beautifully, which he is among only a handful of singers/musicians who have made my heart react this way!!

So, just click on this link thingy here to hear the beautiful singing that I listened to:  https://soundcloud.com/thomaselwin  
And, while you're at it, please go check out his web site here:  http://www.thomaselwin.com/welcome/4575543018

I don't see anything about him sellin' a CD.  Perhaps that will be something he will consider -- it should be something for him to consider, anyway, a - hem!!

Very, very, beautifully done, Tom!! Please keep up this beautiful singin' and God bless you!!!

Patrice Chéreau Has Died!!

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.

http://www.gramophone.co.uk/classical-music-news/patrice-ch%C3%A9reau-has-died

Who is the World's Favourite Orchestra? Vote Here!!

You orchestra lovers, THIS is the place for YOU!! Come vote for YOUR favorite orchestra here: http://www.bachtrack.com/worlds-favourite-orchestra-2013 

Guadagnini Violin of Celebrated Teacher Dorothy DeLay Goes On Sale!!

If you are interested in violin stuff, this article's for YOU!! http://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/gallery/guadagnini-violin-of-celebrated-teacher-dorothy-delay-goes-on-sale


For the repose of the soul of Dorothy Delay:  Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light Shine upon her.  May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.

Has YouTube Changed the Tone of Classical Music?

This is a very, very good article to read:  http://southernsinfonia.blogspot.com/2013/09/has-youtube-changed-tone-of-classical.html?showComment=1380007592381#c1647983696121126797

The London Symphony Orchestra Has Administrative Job Openings!!

For more information, please click on the following link:  http://lso.co.uk/administration-vacancies

J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion!!

 

Nicholas Hurndall Smith

St Matthew Passion
23 November 2013, Durham Cathedral

A complete performance, in German, of Bach's great retelling of Christ's trial and crucifixion. Bach's music draws every single person, performers and audience alike, into the heart of the story, and so we will be taking it to the very centre of Durham Cathedral, with the audience in the nave and transepts, drawing everyone together. We will be joined by outstanding young soloists from the North East and the chamber choir of Durham Johnston School, along with professional soloists Nicholas Hurndall Smith and Richard Strivens, and a fully professional period instrument orchestra, made up of some of the UK's leading period players.  (http://www.durham-singers.org/st-matthew-passion.html)

For more information, please click on the following link:  http://www.durham-singers.org/concert.html

North Wales International Music Festival!!

This Festival just started and will run until Saturday, September 28th. For more information, please click on the following link:  http://2013.nwimf.com/home/index.html

Overature: Opera Workshop For Adults in San Francisco!!

 
For more information, please click on the following link:  http://sfopera.com/Learn/Adult-Programs/Overture-Workshop-with-Tobias-Picker.aspx

Some Funny Music Pics!!

                                               

A Little Bit of Music Humor!!

"Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end. " ~~ Igor Stravinsky

"Mr. Wagner has beautiful moments but bad quarters of an hour. " ~~ Gioacchino Antonio Rossini

"Classical music is the kind that we keep hoping will turn into a tune. " ~~ Kin Hubbard

"It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself. " ~~  Johann Sebastian Bach

"Last night at Carnegie Hall, Jack Benny played Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn lost." ~~ Harold C. Schonberg

"There are more bad musicians than there is bad music." ~~ Issac Stern

"Parsifal is the kind of opera that starts at six o'clock and after it has been running for three hours, you check your watch and it says 6:20." ~~ David Randolph

"One can't judge Wagner's opera 'Lohengrin' after a first hearing, and I certainly don't intend hearing it a second time." ~~ Gioacchino Antonio Rossini

"Before I compose a piece, I walk around it several times, accompanied by myself." ~~ Erik Satie

"I like your opera. I think I will set it to music." ~~ Ludwig van Beethoven

"Brahms' Variations are better than mine, but mine were written before his." ~~ Franz Liszt

"How wonderful opera would be if there were no singers." ~~ Gioacchino Antonio Rossini

"I only know two pieces; one is 'Clair de Lune' and the other one isn't." ~~ Victor Borge

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Joins Symphony, Morlot For Ravel!!

 It sounds to me like this young man is one fantastic pianist!! Please click on the following link to read the article:  http://seattletimes.com/html/thearts/2021803822_symphonythibaudetxml.html

2nd. Flute Vacancy in The London Symphony Orchestra!!

For more information about applications and auditions, please click on the following link:  http://lso.co.uk/2nd-flute

2013 Opera Holland Park Awards!!

Please vote for your favorite U.K. opera of the past season here: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/events/2013operahollandparkawards.aspx