Monthly Archives: October 2009

VII Festival Internacional MÚSICA DE CÁMARA COLOMBIANA

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

Ok, translation is in order: 7º International Festival of Colombian Chamber Music… And yes, we have chamber music here in beautiful, tropical, andean, troubled Colombia, for you see: we have very good composers. But of course, music from other corners … Continue reading →

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Conducting lesson V: Lenny does something better than show you how..

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

…Oh, yes…  ¿Wouldn’t you like to be 17 or 18 years old, to be  in 1987 and to be one of the musicians of a youth orchestra?? ¿And wouldn’t you looove to be conducted by Leornard Bernstein and learn tons … Continue reading →

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Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with Claus Spahn

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

more about “Sir Simon Rattle in conversation with…“, posted with vodpod

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The american tour in November

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

As reported in Musical Criticism, this the way the american tour goes: The Berlin orchestra will perform ten concerts in six North American cities. The opening night will see them on the stage of the Carnegie Hall in New York, … Continue reading →

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Magdalena’s tour dates.

Posted on October 20, 2009 by

Ok, sure, we can give you the lady’s schedule…. but just so you know, she already cancelled one of her recitals for next year, the one in Carnegie Hall.. do not worry, we will keep you posted. Date Country City … Continue reading →

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The documentaries: Rhythm III & IV

Posted on October 20, 2009 by
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Magdalena Kozena, the movie

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

Well, here is a little bit of that documentary I told you about a few months ago in which Magdalena is the central figure. Enjoy…

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Music and soccer: the perfect match

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

Spanish news paper El País was able to get a few words out of Rattle when he received the Príncipe de Asturias award. In this short interview he compares the Berliner Philharmoniker to Real Madrid, saying that though they are … Continue reading →

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It takes two — ok, five to tango

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

As shown by the wind soloists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

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Alfred and Simon

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

Alfred Brendel the pianist and Simon Rattle the conductor. That is one good friendship…. and you have to remember that in 2007 Brendel took a step forward and stood for his friend when criticism was getting too harsh. Earlier this … Continue reading →

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