Sunday 27 September 2015

Classical Journey - Episode 23 . The music of the 'Crazies'

Electronic music is music that employs electronic instruments and technology in its production. An electronic musician is one who composes and/or performs such music. The advent of electronics was either to diminish or make the once-considered expensive and elitist big band more accessible to the upcoming musician no matter one’s background.
Today, we examine the sounds of the electronic masters - Edgar Varese, Herbie Hancock, Isao Tomita, Patrick Gleeson, Pietro Grossi and Jean Michel Jarre
Edgar Varese
Herbie Hancock
Isao Tomita
Jean Michel Jarre
John Cage
Patrick Gleeson
Pietro Grossi

Sunday 20 September 2015

Classical Journey - Episode 22: Dancing to the Ballet

Today the movement is graceful – Grazioso. In continuation of our treatment of 20th and 21st century classical music genres, we focus today on the ballet. Yes, the dance but moreso the accompanying music.
Aaron Copland
Adolphe Adams

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Sunday 13 September 2015

Classical Journey - Episode 21: From Concerto to Concerto

Today the movement is strong – energico. In continuation of our treatment of 20th and 21st century classical music genres. We are reviewing concerto for orchestra featuring Bela Bartok, Tony Banks, Salvador Brotons. Elisabetta Brusa and Alla Pavlova.
Tony Banks

Salvador Brotons
Elisabetta Brusa
Alla Pavlova

Sunday 6 September 2015

Classical Journey - Episode 20: A day at the Cabaret

Today we’d focus on the cabaret. Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue, such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or drinking, does not typically dance but usually sits at tables - William Bolcom, Joan Morris, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Sasha Cooke.
Joan Morris and William Bolcom
Marc-Andre Hamelin
Sasha Cooke