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24/05/2024

"Rejoice greatly!", lovers of Baroque music, for the annual Händel-Festspiele (Handel Festival) opens this Friday in George Frideric Handel’s birthplace of Halle, Germany! 🎊 A towering figure in the world of composition, here are a few facts to know about the man whom Beethoven called "the master of us all":

1️⃣ Born in Germany in 1685 as Georg Friederich Händel, he later moved to London and composed masterpieces like the "Messiah", "Water Music", and "Music for the Royal Fireworks". 🎶 As the appointed composer for King George I's Chapel Royal, he became a British subject under the "Handel's Naturalisation Act" of 1727. 🇬🇧

2️⃣ Handel's most famous work "Messiah" was initially controversial and considered blasphemous in Britain for its use of gospel quotations in a theatrical setting. 😯

3️⃣ His coronation anthem, "Zadok the Priest", has been performed at every British coronation since 1727, although modern audiences may rather recognise it as the source of inspiration for the UEFA Champions League anthem. 👑⚽

4️⃣ To commemorate the centenary of his death, a monument in his honour was unveiled in his birthplace of Halle in 1859, funded in part by the British Royal Family. 🏛️👸

5️⃣ Unlike many composers, Handel died rich and famous, buried in Westminster Abbey with full state honors and over three thousand mourners. ⛪⚰️ His fame even left an important mark in the world of literature: John Mainwaring’s “Memoirs of the Life of the Late George Frederic Handel” is said to be the first full length biography of any composer. 📜

02/05/2024

Meet the creative genius behind The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Simon Jeffes! 🎩✨ As the visionary composer and leader of this iconic British ensemble, Jeffes has been shaping musical landscapes since the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, including classical, folk, and world music, Jeffes has crafted a truly unique and eclectic sound that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Born with an innate curiosity about sound and composition, Jeffes experimented with a wide range of instruments, blending traditional orchestral elements with unconventional ones such as the ukulele, electric guitars and metal flutes. This fearless approach to instrumentation became a hallmark of The Penguin Cafe Orchestra's sound, earning them a devoted following around the world.

Throughout his career, Jeffes has pushed the boundaries of music, incorporating elements of minimalism and ambient music into his compositions. His masterpiece "Music for a Found Harmonium" remains a timeless classic, enchanting listeners with its whimsical melodies and intricate arrangements. Beyond his musical achievements, Jeffes was a true innovator, pioneering the use of live animals as part of the orchestra's performances. From penguins to cats, his unconventional stage companions added an extra layer of charm and wonder to his live shows.

Today, Simon Jeffes' legacy lives on through the enduring influence of The Penguin Cafe Orchestra. Join us in celebrating the brilliance of this musical pioneer and immerse yourself in the magical world he created. 🐧

24/04/2024

👉In 2023, the ballet world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the American John Neumeier's tenure as director and chief choreographer of the . Sadly, his retirement date is set for June 2024. Today we bring you a glimpse into the magnificent career of this great choreographer:

Born in 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA), he received his first ballet lessons in his hometown and later in Copenhagen and at the in London. In 1963, hired him at the Stuttgart Ballet, where he later became a soloist and began to create his first choreographies. In 1969, he became director of the Frankfurt am Main Ballet. John Neumeier soon caused a sensation, especially with his reinterpretations of well-known fairy-tale ballets such as "The Nutcracker" and "Romeo and Juliet". In 1973 he joined the Hamburg Ballet, which under his direction became one of Germany's leading ballet companies and soon gained international recognition. 💐

Neumeier has been known for his reinterpretations of ballet classics and his commitment to tradition, as well as for his innovative creations that explore contemporary narrative structures. He has been acclaimed for his choreographies to music by and sacred works, as well as for his forays into the world of . Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and honours for his contribution to the performing arts. 🥇

and we present to you the documentary film by André S. Labarthe "John Neumeier at work", which shows the work of a young John with the Hamburg Ballet. Over a period of 6 months, it shows how they prepared the performances of the Magnificat and his famous version of the St Matthew Passion. John himself also explains his peculiar way of working and his creative visions.

Available at our website and Amazon (link in Bio)

19/04/2024

The day has come! 🎙️🎥We present you the trailer of this unmissable concert with two of the greatest stars of the 20th century. Enjoy THE SONGBOOK, with Ute Lemper and Michael Nyman!🎻🎹

An enriching and inspiring mix of music, poetry and theatre. 💎
You can already buy your DVD at Amazon and of course on our website. (link in Bio)

17/04/2024

If our previous post on The Songbook caught your attention, today we bring you a few more interesting facts to convince you that you should not miss the opportunity to acquire this audiovisual gem.👌

🎬The Songbook was first recorded as an album in 1991 (also available) and a year later as a concert film (1992).

🎷The texts are poems by Paul Celan in German from the collections Mohn und Gedächtnis (1952), Von Schwelle zu Schwelle (1955) and Sprachgitter (1959), two letters and a carnival riddle by Mozart from 1787 in English for Jeremy Newsom's Artifax/BBC's Not Mozart segment Letters, Riddles and Writs, songs by Ariel from The Tempest composed for Prospero's Books and Rimbaud's L'Orgie Parisienne, ou Paris se Repeuple.

🎤The songs are officially written for "low female voice", although in Six Celan Songs, Nyman wrote the pieces specifically for Lemper.

👑🌸 "Corona" and "Blume" "introduce an eight-bar chord sequence derived from Chopin's Mazurka in A minor, op. 17 No. 4 (the introduction to which was used by Gorecki in his Symphony No. 3). "I Am an Unusual Thing" "is based entirely on excerpts from two of Haydn's quartets".

🌺“Blume" was composed between May and July 1990. Nyman's mother passed away while he was composing the piece, so he dedicated the cycle of songs to her memory.

➡️ , so we're bringing you this remastered concert on DVD from 19th April! You can pre-order it now at JPC, Dussmann, Amazon and of course on our website.

22/03/2024

Ready to explore the journey of a true musical icon? Then this documentary is for you! 🎬 'Michael Nyman - Composer in Progress' follows Nyman's artistic evolution as we journey through key moments in his life. From his personal search for traces in Poland to his second home in Mexico, this compelling film culminates in one of the highlights of Nyman's musical career: a groundbreaking performance at the prestigious BBC Proms in London, where he premiered 'The Musicologist Scores' in 2009. 🎶 🌍 Through interviews, personal insights and concert footage, this documentary unravels Nyman's creative essence, not only as the mastermind behind his mesmerising compositions, but also through his passion for filmmaking and photography. 🌟 🎥
Available on DVD from Amazon, JPC and Thalia. 📀 For a streaming experience, head over to sooner.de!

20/03/2024

🎹🌟 Discover the man behind the music: Michael Nyman! 🎶 Renowned for his experimental compositions and innovative approach to music, Nyman is a true icon in the world of contemporary music. 🎼

Did you know?
1️⃣ Nyman was born in London, England in 1944. This year we celebrate his 80th birthday! 🎉
2️⃣ Nyman isn't just a composer. He's also a conductor, bandleader, pianist, librettist, critic, writer, musicologist, photographer and filmmaker. A true multi-talent! 🎹📚📸🎥
3️⃣ Nyman's early involvement with music criticism led him to coin the term 'minimal music' in the late 60s to describe the work of Terry Riley and Steve Reich. The term would later become synonymous with a distinct musical genre. 📜🎶
4️⃣ Nyman's renowned The Michael Nyman Band, originally known as the Campiello Band, has been his experimental laboratory for over four decades. 🎵🔬 Formed in 1976, the ensemble has been an integral part of his inventive compositional work.
5️⃣ Nyman's influence on film music is profound. He's written many memorable scores, notably for a dozen Peter Greenaway films, including 'The Draughtsman's Contract' and 'The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover'. His work on Jane Campion's 'The Piano' resulted in a soundtrack album that sold over three million copies, cementing its reputation as a timeless musical masterpiece. 🎬🎹🏆
6️⃣ Nyman is also a prolific composer of opera, ballet and concert music, demonstrating his boundless creativity and command of diverse musical forms. 🎭🎶

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