Robert Schumann 🎼🎶🇬🇧

Celebrating the 214th birthday anniversary of Robert Schumann: His Life, Music, and his Legacy 8th of June marks the birth anniversary of one of the most influential and enigmatic composers of the Romantic era, Robert Schumann. Born in 1810, Schumann’s life was a complex tapestry of brilliant musical innovation, personal turmoil, and profound contributions to the world of classical music. As we celebrate his birth, … Continue reading Robert Schumann 🎼🎶🇬🇧

Enzo Martinelli08/06/2024Leave a comment

music, Musica

Turandot, by Puccini 🎼🎶🎭

Celebrating the 98th anniversary of Turandot’s premiere in Milan in 1926 Giacomo Puccini‘s opera Turandot, premiered in 1926, remains an enduring masterpiece in the annals of operatic history. Celebrating its anniversary from its premiere allows us to delve into the depths of its thematic richness, musical innovation, and enduring relevance. Historical Context and Reception:Turandot premiered at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy, on 25th … Continue reading Turandot, by Puccini 🎼🎶🎭

Enzo Martinelli18/04/202417/04/2024Leave a comment

Français, musique

George Friderick Handel 🎼🎶🇫🇷

Célébrant le 339e anniversaire de la naissance de George Friderick Handel, né en 1685 Georg Friedrich Händel était un compositeur allemand né à Halle le 23 février 1685, naturalisé anglais, de l’époque baroque, qui a passé la majeure partie de sa carrière à Londres, devenant célèbre pour ses œuvres, ses orateurs, ses hymnes, ses grands concerts et ses concerts d’orgue. Händel a reçu une formation … Continue reading George Friderick Handel 🎼🎶🇫🇷

Enzo Martinelli23/02/202422/02/2024Leave a comment

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Philip Glass 🎹🎼🎶

Celebrating the 87th birthday of Philip Glass On January 31, 1937, a luminary was born in Baltimore, Maryland, destined to reshape the landscape of contemporary classical music. As we celebrate the birthday of Philip Glass, a composer whose innovative work defies traditional boundaries and invites us into a realm of sonic exploration, it is an opportune moment to delve into his extraordinary life and enduring … Continue reading Philip Glass 🎹🎼🎶

Enzo Martinelli31/01/202431/01/20241 Comment

music, Painting

Vincenzo Bellini 🎵🎶🇬🇧

Celebrating the 223rd anniversary of Bellini’s birth, born in 1801 Vincenzo Bellini was a famous Italian composer of the mid-19th century, born in Catania, Sicily, in 1801. His fame continued into the 20th century and he is still popular today. He composed many instrumental and operatic works, including several operas. Some of his most famous compositions include the ‘Cinema Sinfu’ and ‘Symphony No. 1 in … Continue reading Vincenzo Bellini 🎵🎶🇬🇧

Enzo Martinelli03/11/202304/11/20235 Comments

español, Musica

George Gershwin 🎹🎼🇪🇸

Celebrando el 125º aniversario del nacimiento de George Gershwin, nacido el 26/9/1898 Figura icónica del jazz contemporáneo estadounidense y de la música clásica, George Gershwin fue un compositor y pianista de renombre internacional, con un número significativo de canciones, obras orquestales y jazz que lo convierten en uno de los músicos más exitosos y reconocibles del siglo pasado. Sus composiciones se utilizaron como bandas sonoras … Continue reading George Gershwin 🎹🎼🇪🇸

Enzo Martinelli26/09/202325/09/20236 Comments

music, Painting

Vincenzo Bellini 🎨🎶🇬🇧

Celebrating the 221st anniversary of Bellini’s birth, born in 1801 Vincenzo Bellini was a famous Italian composer of the mid-19th century, born in Catania, Sicily, in 1801. His fame continued into the 20th century and he is still popular today. He composed many instrumental and operatic works, including several operas. Some of his most famous compositions include the ‘Cinema Sinfu’ and ‘Symphony No. 1 in … Continue reading Vincenzo Bellini 🎨🎶🇬🇧

Enzo Martinelli03/11/202210/11/20222 Comments

music

Franz Listz 🎼🎶🇭🇺

Celebrating the 211th anniversary of the birth of Franz Liszt, born in 1811 Franz Liszt was a 19th-century Hungarian pianist and composer, born in what is now Hungary on 22 October 1811. He is one of the most famous and influential musicians of the Romantic era. His brilliant technique and dramatic interpretations have earned him a place in history as one of the great geniuses … Continue reading Franz Listz 🎼🎶🇭🇺

Enzo Martinelli22/10/202221/10/20221 Comment

music, photography, travel

Music venues 🎼🎶🏛

Classical music is very popular among listeners and performers today. However, there is a strong link between classical music and photography. Many people photograph classical music performances to document their history or share it with others. Some even take photographs of the interior and exterior of classical music venues as part of their job. Classical music venues are important cultural icons that have lasting impact … Continue reading Music venues 🎼🎶🏛

Enzo Martinelli12/10/202211/10/2022Leave a comment

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Giuseppe Verdi 🎼🎹🇬🇧

On the occasion of the 209th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi Verdi is one of the world’s most famous opera composers. Throughout his long life, he composed several operas that are still performed today. Many people consider Verdi the greatest opera composer of all time. In fact, Verdi’s work has influenced many other prominent composers and has even become an integral part of … Continue reading Giuseppe Verdi 🎼🎹🇬🇧

Enzo Martinelli09/10/202208/10/20221 Comment