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#paul archibald #classical music #rthk radio 3 #dvorak #Slavonic dances #london symphony orchestra #vienna philharmonic orchestra #Jan Zelenka #Johann Stamitz #Mannheim School #bedřich smetana #The Bartered Bride #Die Frau ohne Schatten #Richard Strauss #sibelius #Symphony No 5 #Sir Colin Davis

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paul-archibald · 13 hours

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Music from Bohemia

Music from Bohemia traces its roots back to the Middle Ages in the monasteries of the Bohemian Forests where Gregorian chant and religious music were performed for centuries. With the arrival of the Reformation, secular music began to take hold and during the 17th Century Bohemian composers stepped up to the forefront. After the transition into the Romantic era, nationalism emerged as a potent…

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#Andras Keller #Bedrich Smetana #Bohemia #Christoph Eschenbach #Classical Music #Concerto Budapest #Dance of the Comedians #Donald Armstrong #Dvorak #Francesco Corti #Jakub Jozef Orlinski #Jan Disma Zelenka #Jan Vaclav Stamic #Music #New Zealnd Chamber Orchestra #RTHK Radio 3 #Slavonic Dances #The Bartered Bride #Vienna Philharmonic

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paul-archibald · 3 days

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Asian Conductors

Asian conductors have made significant contributions in the classical music world for many years. Kent Nagano and Tadaaki Otawa (Japan) and Myung-Whun Chung (South Korea) among others. In this edition of In Conversation we look at two titans of the classical stage whose impact has been immense for close on fifty years. However, a new generation of talent is immerging so we pick two conductors who…

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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Variations

Composers have used variations in music for centuries. Renaissance and Baroque composers wrote variations on a short tune in the bass which was repeated again and again. Handel wrote a famous set of variations for harpsichord and Bach wrote his monumental Goldberg Variations. Mozart, Beethoven Brahms, Elgar, Schoenberg and Britten all contributed to the genre so the the prohramme today explores…

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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Year of the Dragon

The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon has long been associated with prosperity and imperial power. Initially a vague motif in ancient Chinese art, the dragon is now an emblem of benevolent divinity, imperial power and sweeping unity. Its symbolism builds on thousands of years of folklore and Chinese history. Dragons have also been a source of inspiration to composers for…

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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Fairy tales

Fairy tales have stimulated generations of composers to write some of their finest music. With a rich source of characters that includes dragons, dwarfs, elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, monsters, talking animals, trolls, unicorns, witches and wizards, it’s no wonder these stories have captivated the imaginations of compsers and audiences alike. Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921)Hansel…

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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Music From Books

From Shakespeare to J.K Rowling and The Bible to J.R.R. Tolkien, great books have often been the inspiration behind some of the greatest music. This programme looks a just a few of these great books and the music that they inspired Edward German (1862-1936)Tom Jones, Act III: For Tonight (Sophia’s Waltz-Song)Slovak Radio Symphony OrchestraAdrian Leaper (conductor) Sergei Prokofiev…

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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Overtures You Might Not Know

Overtures are popular pieces with concert goers the world over. The overtures to The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and William Tell receive regular performances but what about many of the other overtures that are hardly performed at all? In this edition of In Conversation we look at some great overtures that are worth hearing… Carl Maria Weber (1786-1826)Overture to Euryanthe Op 81London…

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paul-archibald · 2 months

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The Strauss Dynasty

Starting in the early 19th century, the Strauss family waltzes took Vienna by storm and went on to conquer Europe, even into the era of gramophone records. It began with Johann Strauss I and continued with his sons Johann II, Josef and Eduard and then his grandson Johann III https://on.soundcloud.com/3fRQGimzmAsQhyqXA Josef Strauss (1827-1870)Phoenix MarchVienna Philharmonic OrchestraDaniel…

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#Bahn Frei #Classical Music #composers #die fledermaus #johann strauss #Music #Paul Archibald #Radetsky March #unter den linden #Vienna

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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Classical Winners 2023

It’s the last few days of 2023 so a good time to look back and highlight a few musicians who had a great year. Movie premieres for Joseph Bologne and Leonard Bernstein, Best Classical Artist for Ludovico Einaudi, a richly-deserved Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award for the soprano, Felicity Lott and Sergei Rachmaninov hits the Classic FM Hall of Fame No 1 spot for his glorious Piano Concerto…

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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Christmas 2023

Performances of Christmas music at concerts, in churches, at shopping malls, on streets and in private gatherings are a staple of the Christmas season in many cultures across the world. The programme this week offers a wide selection of music over the last three hundred years that celebrates the joy of Christmas. Karl Jenkins (b. 1944)Stella Natalis: CelebroTenebraeMarylebone CamerataAdiemus…

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#Adiemus Singers #Barry Rose #Carol Symphony #Christmas Oratorio #English Baroque Soloists #Harry Christophers #John Eliot Gardner #John Taverner #JS Bach #Karl Jenkins #Marylebone Camerata #Monteverdi Choir #Pro Arte Orchestra #Stella natalis #Tenebrae #The Lamb #The Sixteen #Victor Hely-Hutchinson

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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The Elements: Wind

Crucial to our existence, Air is ever-present yet impossible to see. Its energy can cause rapid change such as shifts in the wind’s direction and fluctuations in temperature. Air is essential to life because it contains oxygen, but it also has destructive attributes when storms are created. Wind and turbulence has excited composers over the centuries and inspired them to compose some of the most…

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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Fire

When you find humans, you find fire. Fire is so common in our lives that we often forget that it’s everywhere. It is part of almost every bit of modern technology. Glass, metal objects, bricks, and ceramics are made by using fire and trains, planes, ships, and automobiles burn fuel to keep us moving. No small wonder that composers have been fired up to write some of their finest music with this…

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#Classical Music #Die Valkyrie #Fireworks Music #George Frederick Handel #Igor Stavinsky #La Rejouissance #Madrigali #Magic Fire Music #Manuel de Falla #Morten Lauridsen #Music #Music for the Royal Fireworks #Paul Archibald #Richard Wagner #Ritual Fire Dance #RTHK Radio 3 #Six Firesongs #The Firebird

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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The Elements: Water

Water is transparent, tasteless, odourless and virtually colourless. It is vital for all known forms of life and covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. We use it in cooking and washing and, along with ice and snow, it is central to many sports and other forms of entertainment such as swimming, fishing, diving and skiing. Unsurprisingly, its also been a source of inspiration to composers for…

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#Bedrich Smetana #Classical Music #Claude Debussy #Felix Mendelssohn #George Frederick Handel #Gilbert and Sullivan #Hebrides Overture #HMS Pinafore #La Mer #Paul Archibald #RTHK Radio 3 #The Moldau #Water Music

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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Insects

Some insects are well known for the sounds they make and certain insect sounds – like those of grasshoppers and cicadas – have been likened to music over the years. In fact, insects are a crucial part of what’s been called “nature’s symphony”, so let’s take a brief look at how insects have inspired composers to write music. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)Overture The WaspsHallé OrchestraSir…

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paul-archibald · 4 months

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Food

Both music and food bring pleasure to our mind, body, and spirit, and since music has a strong connection to our feelings and emotions, it changes how we perceive the food we eat. Composers have certainly been influenced by food over the years so here are a few works composed with food in mind… Sergei ProkofievFor The Love of Three Oranges III. MarchOrchestra of the Lyon National OperaKent…

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