The live recordings from 1949 to 1964 are being reissued to mark 40 years since Callas’s death. The 40th anniversary of Maria Callas’s death in Paris will be marked by the release of a new 42-disc box-set from Warner Classics called ‘Maria Callas Live: Remastered Live Recordings 1949-1964’. The box-set will be released on September […]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my2ig7mGHtE Viewer comments include: Darkness was a cover to escape the horror of light, for men who hunt or are hunted by other men. unreal. what i’d give to have a voice like that! Still as powerful as the day it was recorded….sincere thanks for this post.
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Said a viewer: “How does one even begin to create such expression, such melody, depth and sincerity through every note? It’s just perfection. Yet we fail to create a tenth of this with a plethora of technological “advancements”… It makes me think that if you want to create a masterpiece, you’re far better off being […]
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The Polish pianist Rafał Blechacz, particularly lauded for his Chopin interpretations, now turns to Bach, a composer with whom he has enjoyed a long association, having studied organ as well as piano in his younger days. It’s a strikingly personal programme and he launches it with an account of the Italian Concerto that exudes […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMG6XCp8QOU A few comments from viewers … Oh my God! This beautifully! Divine sérénissime Tenía quince años la primera vez que escuche el concierto me sigue emocionando y asombrando la belleza de esta melodía tan sencilla y tan bien puesta
Beverley Knight tells the story of the fall and the rise and the fall of the legendary Memphis soul label. In December 1967 the legendary soul singer Otis Redding was killed in a plane accident, depriving the musical world of one of its great singers, and costing his record label, Stax, their leading light, both […]
In this soaring demonstration, deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie illustrates how listening to music involves much more than simply letting sound waves hit your eardrums. http://www.ted.com/talks/evelyn_glennie_shows_how_to_listen?language=en
Listen out for the rather wonderful Richard Thompson (uncredited) guitar solo!
Documentary exploring the music of rock band Roxy Music, who have a good claim to be one of the UK’s most influential bands. Led by charismatic front man Bryan Ferry, their striking style and great songs won them an army of fans who would go on to make their own mark in the world of […]
These have to be seen to believed and even then, for us in the editorial office, these defy comprehension. We suspect there are even worse ones out there but we’ve yet to find them. Suggestions are welcome. Thank you. Neil or …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FdNlhZAYBE “Antonio Vivaldi and Johann ebastian Bach were simply the best violinist to have ever graced this earth true masters of their craft. .. it is a privilege to hear such beauty ! Thank you for posting this. What a wonderful and thorough recording of all of the concerti. Both in the recording and […]
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Although Iain Matthews hadnt realised it at the time, Walking A Changing Line was one of the most important of his career. A comeback of sorts. It was his one and only concept album and it reaps dividends until today. Beneath his band cooperations with Fairport Convention, Plainsong, HiFi and Matthews Southern Comfort he always […]
Music psychologist Victoria Williamson gives a fascinating account of the extraordinary power of musical memory, illustrated with the Tale Of Three — the Star, the Survivor and the Miscreant. Music resides deep within our minds across multiple systems, cleverly maximising its chance of survival, and outlined potential applications for our everyday feats of memory. “Your […]