It's not very often that a composer gets banned for writing pieces that are void of any words. But Austrian late-romantic composer Gustav Mahler was banned by some governments because of his religious affiliation and what they perceived to be denominational rank rising. He converted from Judaism to Catholicism to secure a position as director of the Vienna Court Opera and this action angered some. But the compositions he wrote are enduring and he is now regarded as one of the more accomplished composers of his generation.
It's not very often that a composer gets banned for writing pieces that are void of any words. But Austrian late-romantic composer Gustav Mahler was banned by some governments because of his religious affiliation and what they perceived to be denominational rank rising. He converted from Judaism to Catholicism to secure a position as director of the Vienna Court Opera and this action angered some. But the compositions he wrote are enduring and he is now regarded as one of the more accomplished composers of his generation.
Il Volo is an Italian operatic pop trio that's comprised of tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto and baritone Gianluca Ginoble. After the three vocalists met in 2009, on the Italian music competition show Ti lascio una canzone, Il Volo was formed and the trio quickly managed to land a recording contract. The group released its self-titled debut LP in 2010 and the album helped to establish the trio as one of the more popular operatic pop acts of its generation.
Il Volo is an Italian operatic pop trio that's comprised of tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto and baritone Gianluca Ginoble. After the three vocalists met in 2009, on the Italian music competition show Ti lascio una canzone, Il Volo was formed and the trio quickly managed to land a recording contract. The group released its self-titled debut LP in 2010 and the album helped to establish the trio as one of the more popular operatic pop acts of its generation.
Though the Venetian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi was regarded as a prominent arranger during his lifetime, he ran into financial troubles later in his life and died a poor man in 1741. Debt aside, Vivaldi is remembered as one of the greatest composers of his time. Aside from his virtuosic ability as a composer, he was also a nimble violinist and a priest during his lifetime. Of his over 500 instrumental and choral works and 40 operas, his most famous work is The Four Seasons, a concerto for violin.
Though the Venetian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi was regarded as a prominent arranger during his lifetime, he ran into financial troubles later in his life and died a poor man in 1741. Debt aside, Vivaldi is remembered as one of the greatest composers of his time. Aside from his virtuosic ability as a composer, he was also a nimble violinist and a priest during his lifetime. Of his over 500 instrumental and choral works and 40 operas, his most famous work is The Four Seasons, a concerto for violin.
André Rieu, from Maastricht, Netherlands, has become one of the seminal violinists of his time, earning worldwide acclaim and professional respect throughout his musical endeavors. His continuing success is no mystery, as his bravado on stage and in the studio evokes the richness and sophistication of his hard-earned talent. Rieu has performed internationally, throughout Europe, in Japan and America, proving a consistent ardor for the classical genre.
André Rieu, from Maastricht, Netherlands, has become one of the seminal violinists of his time, earning worldwide acclaim and professional respect throughout his musical endeavors. His continuing success is no mystery, as his bravado on stage and in the studio evokes the richness and sophistication of his hard-earned talent. Rieu has performed internationally, throughout Europe, in Japan and America, proving a consistent ardor for the classical genre.
Best known for his role as founder and leader of the Palast Orchester, Max Raabe is a German vocalist, cabaret artist and comedian who has mastered the art of old style entertainment. Raabe founded the Palast Orchester in 1985 along with 11 of his classmates, and the ensemble slowly built its reputation and fanbase by playing original and classic dance band arrangements from the 1920s and 1930s, a time he refers to as the golden period of dance music. Known for donning fine dining attire during his cabaret performances, Raabe is a master of both nostalgia and wit.
Best known for his role as founder and leader of the Palast Orchester, Max Raabe is a German vocalist, cabaret artist and comedian who has mastered the art of old style entertainment. Raabe founded the Palast Orchester in 1985 along with 11 of his classmates, and the ensemble slowly built its reputation and fanbase by playing original and classic dance band arrangements from the 1920s and 1930s, a time he refers to as the golden period of dance music. Known for donning fine dining attire during his cabaret performances, Raabe is a master of both nostalgia and wit.
One of William Shakespeare's most renowned plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream marks the Bard's most successful foray into a world of magic and fantasy. The story follows the events surrounding the wedding of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons and explores themes of identity in fascinating ways--unprecedented for the time in which the play was written.
One of William Shakespeare's most renowned plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream marks the Bard's most successful foray into a world of magic and fantasy. The story follows the events surrounding the wedding of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons and explores themes of identity in fascinating ways--unprecedented for the time in which the play was written.
David Garrett received his first violin at the age of four and within three years was playing in public every week. A graduate of the famed Juilliard School, the German/American artist recorded two albums at the age of 13 and played with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra at 17. Garrett soon became a master of musical theory and technique, and soon branched out into more contemporary music--performing full orchestration arrangements of songs by artists such as Metallica and Michael Jackson. Garrett also set the Guinness World Record for fastest violin player in 2009, playing an astonishing 13 notes in one second.
David Garrett received his first violin at the age of four and within three years was playing in public every week. A graduate of the famed Juilliard School, the German/American artist recorded two albums at the age of 13 and played with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra at 17. Garrett soon became a master of musical theory and technique, and soon branched out into more contemporary music--performing full orchestration arrangements of songs by artists such as Metallica and Michael Jackson. Garrett also set the Guinness World Record for fastest violin player in 2009, playing an astonishing 13 notes in one second.
One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night is a story of mistaken identity, cross dressing, tomfoolery and clever scheming. When Viola assumes the identity of a man, she offers her services to Duke Orsino ans attempts to help him win the object of his affections, Olivia. Still disguised as a man, she befriend Olivia who in turn becomes infatuated with the male version of Viola while Viola falls in love with the Duke. Complicating matters further, Viola's twin brother shows up and all chaos ensues. The classic comedy has been revived several times over the centuries and interpreted for modern times in film and television, though the foundation of the story always persists.
One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night is a story of mistaken identity, cross dressing, tomfoolery and clever scheming. When Viola assumes the identity of a man, she offers her services to Duke Orsino ans attempts to help him win the object of his affections, Olivia. Still disguised as a man, she befriend Olivia who in turn becomes infatuated with the male version of Viola while Viola falls in love with the Duke. Complicating matters further, Viola's twin brother shows up and all chaos ensues. The classic comedy has been revived several times over the centuries and interpreted for modern times in film and television, though the foundation of the story always persists.
Hans Zimmer is s a German film score composer and music producer who is possibly best known for his work on films like The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and The Dark Knight. Beginning his career writing commercial jingles, then collaborating with The Buggles on the hit "Video Killed the Radio Star," then joining an Italian avante-garde group, Zimmer finally settled as film composer, opening the legendary Lillie Yard recording studio with Stanley Myers. Averaging two to three blockbuster cinematic scores a year, Zimmer shows no sign of slowing down.
Hans Zimmer is s a German film score composer and music producer who is possibly best known for his work on films like The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and The Dark Knight. Beginning his career writing commercial jingles, then collaborating with The Buggles on the hit "Video Killed the Radio Star," then joining an Italian avante-garde group, Zimmer finally settled as film composer, opening the legendary Lillie Yard recording studio with Stanley Myers. Averaging two to three blockbuster cinematic scores a year, Zimmer shows no sign of slowing down.
