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Richard Strauss snd Karl Böhm

Richard Strauss and Karl Böhm shared a deep and respectful relationship, rooted in their common dedication to music. Böhm became one of the foremost interpreters of Strauss’s compositions, and Strauss, in turn, entrusted him with some of his most significant premieres, such as *Die schweigsame Frau* and *Daphne*. Their collaboration reflected an understanding that went beyond professional interaction, with Böhm becoming a key figure in shaping the way Strauss’s music was received.

Their personal connection was strong, as Strauss valued Böhm’s insight into his complex scores, praising his clarity and precision. Böhm admired Strauss not just as a composer but as a monumental figure in the German musical tradition. This connection carried on even after Strauss’s death, with Böhm dedicating much of his career to championing Strauss’s works, helping secure their place in the modern repertoire. Their partnership thus transcended a typical composer-conductor dynamic, becoming one of mutual artistic enrichment.

Fünf Wochen im Reich der Mitte!
Vom 13.9. bis 14.10.2024 sind wir in China; wir haben Konzerte in Xi’an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Taizhou, Wuhan, Beijing, Weifang, QIngtao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou; am 14. Oktober fliegen wir weiter nach Taipei.

Im Tourneeprogramm reisen wir von der Donau zum Yangtse, und viele der Stücke, die wir singen, handeln vom Wasser …

¿Quieren escuchar una conversación presencial entre Rolando Villazón, Juan Ayala y su servidor, Gerardo Kleinburg? Entonces acompáñennos este domingo 22 de septiembre a las 6PM en el Anfiteatro Simón Bolívar del Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonoso (Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico, CDMX).
La entrada es libre, sin embargo es indispensable hacer un pre-registro en esta página: https://forms.gle/R6N2jERHBDLeuUDw8
¡Los esperamos!

Jacqueline du Pré 🎶

Here are some facts regarding Johann Sebastian Bach’s initial obscurity and the eventual recognition of his work:

🎼Limited Fame During His Lifetime: During his life (1685-1750), Bach was not widely known outside of his immediate geographic location and professional circles. He was recognized as a competent organist and a skilled composer of church music, but he did not achieve the level of fame that some of his contemporaries, like Handel or Vivaldi, enjoyed.

🎼Focus on Sacred Music: Much of Bach's work was composed for the Lutheran Church, and his sacred music was often performed in a liturgical context. This focus meant that his music was not as commercially viable as the secular compositions of his peers, which limited its exposure to a wider audience.

🎼Posthumous Reputation: After Bach's death, his music fell into relative obscurity, especially during the Classical period when the styles of composers like Haydn and Mozart dominated. His works were largely forgotten, and many of his manuscripts were left unperformed.

🎼Loss of Influence in the 18th Century: In the late 18th century, Bach's intricate counterpoint and complex structures were considered old-fashioned. Many musicians and composers viewed his style as overly complicated, leading to a decline in the performance of his works.

🎼Rediscovery by Romantic Composers: It wasn't until the early 19th century that Bach began to regain recognition, largely due to the efforts of composers like Felix Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn conducted a performance of Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" in 1829, which played a crucial role in rekindling interest in Bach's music.

🎼The Bach Gesellschaft: Founded in the 1850s, the Bach Gesellschaft (Bach Society) aimed to publish and promote Bach's works. This initiative helped to restore Bach's reputation and made his compositions more accessible to musicians and audiences.

🎼Influence on Music Education: As musicology developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bach's works became central to music education. His compositions were studied as exemplary models of counterpoint and harmony, further solidifying his legacy.

🎼Modern Recognition: Today, Bach is celebrated as one of the greatest composers in Western history. His works are extensively performed, recorded, and studied, and he is recognized as a foundational figure in the development of Western classical music.

In summary, JS Bach's initial obscurity stemmed from a combination of his focus on sacred music, the changing musical tastes after his death, and a lack of broad exposure during his lifetime. However, his eventual rediscovery and the enduring impact of his compositions have secured his place as a monumental figure in the history of music.

Arthur Rubinstein, 1904

Happy 67th birthday to movie maestro, Hans Zimmer! From ‘The Lion King’ to ‘Interstellar’, his scores have brought so many stories to life on the silver screen. 🎬

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Sempre fra noi … 🙏🏻. Abbraccio al cielo caro Luciano. 6/IX/2007.

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Always in our hearts 💞 beloved sister.
13-IX-1942.

Alfredo Kraus interpreta magistralmente 'Tombe degli avi miei' de 'Lucia di Lammermoor' (Donizetti) Retransmisión del recital ofrecido por Alfredo Kraus, desde el Teatro Romano de Mérida, (Badajoz). la Orquesta Sinfónica de RTVE, bajo la dirección de Miguel...

Claude Debussy & Igor Stravinski

In the week of his 89th birthday, composer Arvo Pärt was awarded one of the highest international honours in music. Yesterday, the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal was presented to the much-loved composer in his homeland of Estonia.

“Arvo, your music has touched the world. We salute you for your political courage which has demonstrated to today's young composers what power their own voices can have,” RPS chair Angela Dixon said. “You calm the hectic heartbeat of the world.”

(📷 Birgit Püve / Arvo Pärt Centre)

Cinema Serenade on Saturday, September 14th …
Their music has made our movie memories. John Williams. Ennio Morricone. Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Valentina Peleggi conducts this survey of cinema's most moving melodies. Casablanca, Cinema Paradiso, On the Waterfront, and many others! Special guest Itzhak Perlman will be on hand for John Williams' haunting theme from Schindler's List on his treasured 1714 'Soil' Stradivarius

Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman on Sunday, September 15th …
Experience this legendary violinist in an afternoon all his own as he closes Strad Fest with a spectacular display of talent. Hearing personal stories alongside his commanding performance of live music, audiences meet the reigning virtuoso of violin and the beloved Itzhak; speaker, teacher, conductor, and musician - full of charm and humanity.

205 years ago today, Clara Schumann was born in Leipzig. Happy birthday to one of music history’s great composers and virtuosos.

Arnold Schoenberg suffered from a lifelong phobia of the number 13, and died on Friday 13th July, 1951.

Como , 🎼 mi mente se enfoca por completo en la 🎶 que estoy . Cada , cada acorde, es cuidadosamente ejecutado con y . Mis ojos permanecen fijos en las , mientras mis manos 🖐🤚 se deslizan sobre las del piano con fluidez y destreza. Mi cuerpo se sumerge en el y la , y todo lo demás desaparece a mi alrededor. En este estado de concentración, soy capaz de transmitir la emoción y el significado detrás de la , y crear una experiencia única para aquellos que me escuchan.

Conductor, composer, music educator. Leonard Bernstein was born on this day in 1918, and changed music forever. ❤️

🥳 Recordamos al director y compositor estadounidense Leonard Bernstein, en el día que cumpliría años.

🌟 Leonard Bernstein (25 de agosto de 1918 - 14 de octubre de 1990) fue un compositor, pianista y director de orquesta estadounidense. Célebre por haber dirigido la Orquesta Filarmónica de Nueva York, por sus Conciertos para jóvenes en la televisión de los años 60 y por sus múltiples composiciones, entre ellas West Side Story, Candide y Un día en Nueva York.

🌟 Además, Bernstein fue un entusiasta defensor y divulgador de la nueva música estadounidense: autores como Aaron Copland, Charles Ives y Gershwin formaron parte de sus programas de concierto hasta su muerte.

Murió el 14 de octubre de 1990 y el día de su funeral los obreros de la construcción le saludaron gritando « Goodbye, Lenny »