Music
Music to Warm Your Christmas Eve
Music to Warm Your Christmas Eve
Here is some great music by a young and talented Harpist Amy Turk from the South of England playing Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor; a superb interpretation of this musical masterpiece. Hope you enjoy the music as I have and make sure to visit Amy’s website to learn […]
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Remembering "Amadeus"
This is in every sense of the word my all time favourite movie ever. The film was released in 1984 and directed by Miloš Forman, adapted by Peter Shaffer from his stage play Amadeus. The story, set in Vienna, Austria, during the latter half of the 18th century, is a […]
Read More The Genius of Paganini
Another one of my all time favourite Composers, Niccolò Paganini an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer (1782–1840). He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time. A truly transformative composer when it comes to violin compositions – what one would call in the world of technology nowadays “Disruptive” […]
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The BREXIT Model
The BREXIT Nugget: A Question of Identity – Where Does that Fit In?
The BREXIT Nugget: Britain Leaving the EU Body in all but Tail
The Beethoven Project
I came across this video clip on YouTube published by Deutche Welle TV in 2013. Though a few years old I chose to post the first part of the program because it reflects my deep passion not only for classical music and great composers like Beethoven but also to the […]
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Photo Profile Update: Hey, Look Out! – Green Woodpecker
Johnny Hallyday dies Aged 74
Very sad to learn of the death of Johnny Hallyday today aged 74 a true icon of a singer. Influenced by Elvis Presley and the 1950s rock n’ roll revolution, Hallyday became famous in the 1960s for singing Rock ‘n’ Roll in French. He will be missed but never forgotten. May […]
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The BREXIT Nugget: Weak Morals is the Problem NOT the Solution
Mike Pompeo Just Let One Off
Talk About Extreme Vetting of Immigrants – Would be More Useful to Start Applying Extreme Vetting to Politicians to Establish Their Qualifications, Experience & True Loyalties/Ideology if We Are to be Effective in Protecting Our Democracy
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Another “Heyday” for Theresa May When Racism/Bigotry come into Play (updated)
The BREXIT Nugget: Centre Grounds
The British Governments Response to the Petition to Investigate Foreign Interference in the EU referendum = Hogwash
BREXIT: Parliament to vote on final Deal – A New Approach or a Shiny Object (Updated)
BREXIT: A Pragmatic Vision Forward
Theresa May is the Weakest Link in the Nation but NOT the Only One
BREXIT: Petition Calling on Government to investigate Foreign Interference in UK Referendum (please sign)
Antonín Dvořák; Slovanic Dance
The Slavonic Dances are a series of 16 orchestral pieces composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1878 and 1886 and published in two sets as Op. 46 and Op. 72 respectively. Originally written for piano four hands, the Slavonic Dances were inspired by Johannes Brahms’s own Hungarian Dances and were orchestrated […]
Read More Stories of the Violin: Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
Here is one of my all time favourite violin compositions and it comes with a short story. First time I ever heard this piece was when listening to my favourite pop/rock orchestra, James Last – bless his soul his music was the one that introduced me to classical music in […]
Read More Stories of the Violin; Jules Massenet Meditation from Thaïs
The beautiful sounds/stories of the violin; will be posting some of my favourite works for the violin and more importantly my favourite interpretations of these works. Here is a great performance by dutch violinist Janine Jansen – her majestic performance/expressions certainly reflect the story of this beautiful composition; kind of makes […]
Read More Magic Sounds; The Oboe
Celebrating this year 2017 as the Year of the Oboe in Germany what better way to do so than with “Gabriel’s Oboe” composed by one of great composers of our time Ennio Morricone. The piece is performed by Danish musician Henrik Goldschmid who makes it look simple when in actual […]
Read More Ali Ismail; A Great Egyptian Composer
Beautiful film music composed by an Egyptian icon Aly Ismail (1922-1974); one of the great composers of our time. This is a small tribute to this genius whose music speaks of Egypt pure and simple. The film is essentially a comedy that tells a beautiful story of a man who […]
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The Struggle of Adjusting to a Changing World (an opinion)
The world has changed since the “good” old days when super powers ruled the world and were the main hubs of influence in the global political landscape. It is extremely difficult for these powers to adjust to the new paradigm in an ever growing complex political/economic landscape of this new […]
Read MoreBREXIT: Standing up for Europe – September 9th
Best of luck to all attending the March. Keep safe and Keep on Clear Message/Demands without alienating others. Make this a Positive stand for the Europe & the EU. We need a sustained/peaceful action campaign to set the tone and make politicians move off their behinds/listen. It is ultimately the […]
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Jerry Lewis, king of comedy, dies at 91
A true icon of comedy/entertainment. He will be sorely missed but not forgotten. Condolences to family & friends. God bless! Link to original article here
Read MorePhoto Profile Update: I am Soaking in the Rain (and I ain't singing) – Blue Tit Bird
I am Soaking in the Rain (and I ain’t singing)
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Photo Profile: Online Store Update
The Nuthatch bird
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The Music of James Horner: Legends of the Fall
In memory of a true master of film scores James Horner who died June 2015 in a plane crash in California. His compositions are unique and so is his use of unusual instruments that he is able to mould into divine musical textures. As with many great composers his memory lives on […]
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Johann Strauss: A Beat You Can't Beat
Not just great score, but great interpretation and conducting by one of the best conductors of all time Carlos Kleiber (1930-2004).
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Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, "Italian"
The Orkest van het Oosten led by Jan Willem de Vriend plays’ Symphony No. 4. ‘Italian’ by Mendelssohn during the opening season of 2016 – 2017
Read More Conducting: A Master Class by a Master (Carlos Kleiber)
A true master/perfectionist of musical expression with his unique approach in conveying interpretation of the musical phrase-one of the all time great conductors.
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Merry Christmas & Happy 2017
Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2017 (things certainly can only go upward from there, right?). Finally lets make this the coming years resolution; “Ask NOT what Politicians can do for you, but what You can do to Politicians…to make our country Great Again” 🙂 On a […]
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The Rose – a memorial single for Jo Cox MP – Batley Community Choir
A wonderful tribute to a passionate humanitarian who touched the souls of many. Her memory and the way she was taken away should serve as our energy & moral compass of where we want to be.
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The Carpenters – Top of the World
Being nostalgic, but one of my favorite songs-ever.
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Amadeus Soundtrack-Director's Cut
This is by far my favorite movie and my favorite Composer. First watched the movie at on video at a friends house in 1988 and was blown away by the music and the performance.
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Tan Dun – Internet Symphony Eroica
Prague Film Orchestra: Star Wars – Imperial March (LIVE – 29.11.2010) Prague Film Orchestra / Pražský Filmový
Pirates of the Caribbean 5 Dead Men Tell No Tales
