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

New York City Opera Announces It Will Shut Down!!

How sad!! 

http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2013/10/News/City_Opera_Close.html

Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers Video!!

I just put together this slideshow video of The Apparition Site of Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers!! I am a full-time devotee of Her Apparitions and Messages!!

I  borrowed  the pictures from St. Michael's World Apostolate's web site. (Shhhhh.   Don't tell them.   They won't mind.) For more information about The Apparitions and Messages of Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers, or to obtain a free rose petal, blessed by Jesus and Our Lady for cures and conversion, please click on the following link:  http://www.smwa.org/

By-the-way, the music is "Ave Maria" by Bach - Gounod. Please enjoy this video:

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.

Seeking New Compositions For Low Brass Trio!!

"Trio scores for horn, trombone, and tuba only (no electronics)."

So for any of you, who compose music for horn, trombone and tuba, this is definitely something you will want to look into!! For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3869

ORCHESTRA VITAE!!

Orchestra Vitae are emerging musicians who desire to communicate their enthusiasm for performance. Based upon the idea of injecting something special into classical music, Orchestra Vitae aims to inspire audiences by creating a refreshing atmosphere.

This concert will be accompanied by an outreach project that will explore the role of the conductor, and provide insight into the programme. (http://sjss.org.uk/events/orchestra-vitae)

For more information, please click on the above link!! 

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!!