#musician extenso

[musicainextenso]

Everything comes to an end... eventually.

Dear Friends, dear Followers, dear Musicians! After 11 years of classical music blogging, Musica in Extenso and it's amazing editorial board will present next week the very last event. 

The farewell event - entitled as “The Finale” - will be presented between 9-13 May, so if you liked our blog or if you’re a classical music fan, we invite you - one more time - to join us and to say goodbye, together. 

Stay tuned! - Editor-in-Chief, Melinda Beasi, Juan M. Orozco & Nick Olinger

@cantationem​, @cherryboie​, @mikrokosmos​

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[khadarsensei]

Los Naga son la segunda especie dentro del Imperio Tokonaga. Continuando con lo que decía en la publicación anterior, son el Ying para el Yang de los Tokai. Sus cuerpos serpentinos y movimientos gráciles y fluidos pueden acentuar las características más delicadas y espirituales de su civilización. Aunque (repito) no coincido con el concepto de asociar inseparablemente a una especie con sólo un rol dentro su civilización, al crearlos se me disparaban imágenes de sacerdotisas danzantes, bailarines y odaliscas, refinados espadachines de estudiada esgrima, etc... las posibilidades estéticas son la principal razón por las que quería incluir una raza serpentina en Drommer, y qué mejor lugar que compartiendo el imperio con la otra raza reptiliana de este universo de fantasía. Es difícil encontrar una forma resumida y concisa de detallar las características de su civilización, y este texto debería ser mucho más extenso de lo que me gustaría para poder hacerles justicia, así que sólo puedo nombrar brevemente las inspiraciones principales: este Imperio está fuertemente basado en el Japón feudal, siguiendo con la linea de temática asiática de estas primeras esferas, lo que significa Shoguns, Samurai, Monjes errantes y sacerdotisas, extensos terrenos de naturaleza indómita punteado de pequeños poblados, con sólo unas pocas ciudades grandes en todo el territorio, y un fuerte bloqueo cultural y migratorio más allá de sus fronteras... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naga is the second pecies from the Tokonaga Empire. Following up on my last post, they are the Ying to the Tokai's Yang. Their snake-like bodies and flowing movements show the most delicate and spiritual attributes of their civilization. Although (and I say it again) I don't really agree with the concept of linking a specific species with a single role in their cultures, when I was working on these creatures a barrage of images came to me: dancing priestess and musicians, refined swordmen with delicate techniques, graceful fighters, etc... the aestethic possibilities were the main reason why I wanted to include this race in Drommer, and what better place to do so than sharing an empire with the other reptilian species of this fantasy universe. It's hard to find a succint way to detail the main attributes of their civilization, and this text would have to be way longer than I intend to if I try to do so, and that's why I will just name the main inspirations for them: This Empire is based on Feudal Japan, keeping in line with the Oriental theme of these first two Spheres, which means ther are Shoguns, Samurai, Wandering wonks and priestess, huge terrains of untamed nature, dotted with little towns and villages, only a handful of big cities in the whole Empire, and a cultural and migrant blockade on their borders...

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[yekgamboa]

🦋Alfonsina y el Mar 🌊 Que canción más bella ❤️ y con una historia súper melancólica...ojalá les guste estuve sacándola ayer y quise compartirles mi versión, pueden ver un fragmento más extenso en mi #IGTV la versión completa la subiré a #Youtube pronto 🙂. Los quiero mucho 💕 #song #alfonsinayelmar #cover #cancion #mercedessosa #poeta #yekgamboa #singersongwriter #strat #guitar #stratocaster #jazzguitar #music #musician #ocean #panama #pty #feet #singer #latin #spanish #latinoamerica #art #arte (en Panama City, Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn2oXvjhJxB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=al0d6yxq3mwl

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[tropicalfete]

New Post has been published on http://tropicalfete.com/2017/11/18/winners-of-18th-annual-latin-grammy-awards-are-announced-tonight-live-on-univision-from-mgm-grand-garden-arena-in-las-vegas/

WINNERS OF 18TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS® ARE ANNOUNCED TONIGHT LIVE ON UNIVISION FROM MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS 

The Biggest Night in Latin Music® Featured an Impressive Lineup of the Most Respected and Talented Artists from Around the World

The Latin Recording Academy’s Celebratory Week Included a Sold-Out Tribute to Alejandro Sanz with Guest Appearances by Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas and Residente LAS VEGAS (November 16, 2017) – The winners of the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® were announced tonight during a live broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The three-hour special aired on the Univision Network, and was hosted by Jaime Camil and Roselyn Sánchez.

The Biggest Night in Latin Music® was the culmination of a festive week of spectacular, sold-out events that brought together the most talented musicians, performers and dancers from the world of Latin music. From private parties and star-studded red carpets to the glamorous stages with incredible performers playing to packed houses, the best of the best came together for an inspirational, joy-filled celebration that helped our communities begin healing after recent national disasters.

Throughout the week, guests were treated to the inaugural Leading Ladies of Entertainment Luncheon honoring women who have excelled in the arts and sciences, and made indelible impressions and contributions to the Latin entertainment industry.

The homages continued as eight music legends were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Trustees Awards.

The highly anticipated 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ ceremony honored 18-time Latin GRAMMY and three-time GRAMMY winner Alejandro Sanz for his artistry and substantial philanthropic contributions.

Premiere and LIVE Telecast

The Premiere ceremony was hosted by three-time Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Tommy Torres. It began with performances by Latin GRAMMY nominees Tiago Iorc, Las Migas, Debi Nova, and Sig Ragga. Presenters included Paula Arenas, Eduardo Cabra, César Camargo Mariano, and Miranda!

Among the highlights from the LIVE 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards:

Residente opened the show with “Hijos del Cañaveral,” accompanied onstage by an impressive ensemble of Puerto Rican musicians.

Natalia LaFourcade, alongside Carlos Rivera, Flor De Toloache and Los Macorinos, played a medley of “Mexicana Hermosa” and “Tú Sí Sabes Quererme.”

2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™ Juan Luis Guerra presented Alejandro Sanz with the 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year award. Sanz sang “Cuando Nadie Me Ve” and “No Es Lo Mismo,” and was joined onstage by 40 “DREAMers.”

Juanes performed with Logic, and Alessia Cara moved the audience with her medley of “Es Tarde” and “1-800-273-8255.”

Bronco and Ha*Ash performed the Armando Manzanero classic “Adoro” on its 25th anniversary.

Banda El Recodo, featuring Lila Downs, sang “En Mi Viejo San Juan” and the ranchera “Viva México.”

Luis Fonsi closed the show with “Despacito,” accompanied by Víctor Manuelle, Bomba Estéreo, and Diplo.

Additionally, The Latin Recording Academy’s President /CEO Gabriel Abaroa Jr. presented the President’s Merit Award to award-winning composer, lyricist, and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda for his outstanding and numerous contributions to the Latin community.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards was available via Facebook Live. The live stream included interviews from various locations, including the red carpet, Latin GRAMMY Premiere® ceremony, backstage, and the media center.

The 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards were supported by Univision’s multiple platforms, which include digital, social and radio, and feature video interviews and photos, an extensive archive of past shows, a live blog, behind-the-scenes footage and dedicated forums for fans to share their excitement leading up to the live broadcast on www.latingrammy.com and www.univision.com/latingrammy.  Univision Radio is the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards.

Additionally, the telecast was distributed internationally to more than 80 countries.

The Latin GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Latin Recording Academy®‘s international membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers. The 2017 nominees were selected from nearly 10,000 submissions across 48 categories during the eligibility period (July 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017).

For a complete list of winners please visit the official Latin Recording Academy website at LatinGRAMMY.com.

ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY: The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. ESTA NOCHE SE ANUNCIARON LOS GANADORES DE LA 18.a ENTREGA ANUAL DEL LATIN GRAMMY® EN VIVO POR UNIVISION DESDE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA EN LAS VEGAS

La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina™ incluyó un grupo impresionante de los artistas más respetados y talentosos del mundo

La Semana de Celebración de La Academia Latina de la Grabación incluyó un evento con entradas agotadas en homenaje a Alejandro Sanz con la participación de Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas y Residente

LAS VEGAS (16 de noviembre de 2017) – Esta noche se anunciaron los ganadores de la 18.a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY® durante una trasmisión en vivo desde MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas. El especial de tres horas se trasmitió por la Cadena Univision, y sus maestros de ceremonias fueron Jaime Camil y Roselyn Sánchez.

La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina™ fue la culminación de una semana de celebraciones con eventos espectaculares con entradas agotadas y la participación de los más talentosos músicos, artistas y bailarines de la música latina en el mundo. Desde las elegantes fiestas privadas hasta los estelares desfiles por la alfombra roja, escenarios espectaculares e impresionantes artistas que se presentaron ante salas llenas, se congregó lo mejor de lo mejor para una celebración inspiradora y jubilosa que llevó consuelo y ánimos a nuestras comunidades, después de las recientes catástrofes nacionales.

Durante la semana, se realizó el almuerzo inaugural Leading Ladies of Entertainment, un homenaje a mujeres que han sobresalido en las artes y ciencias, y han dejado marcas indelebles y grandes aportes a la industria del entretenimiento latino.

Se otorgó a ocho legendarios artistas el Premio a la Excelencia Musical y el Premio del Consejo Directivo.

En la muy esperada ceremonia a la Persona del Año se rindió homenaje a Alejandro Sanz, quien ha ganado el Latin GRAMMY 18 veces y el GRAMMY tres veces, por su talento artístico y considerables contribuciones filantrópicas.

Premiere y trasmisión EN VIVO

El maestro de ceremonias de la Premiere fue Tommy Torres, cantautor y productor que ha ganado el Latin GRAMMY® tres veces. Se inició con presentaciones de los actuales nominados al Latin Grammy Tiago Iorc, Las Migas, Debi Nova y Sig Ragga. Entre las celebridades que entregaron premios estuvieron Paula Arenas, Eduardo Cabra, César Camargo Mariano y Miranda!

Algunos de los momentos culminantes de la 18.a Entrega Anual del Latin Grammy, que se trasmitió EN VIVO fueron:

Residente dio inicio al espectáculo con “Hijos del Cañaveral”, acompañado en el escenario por un grupo de impresionante músicos puertorriqueños.

Natalia LaFourcade cantó un popurrí junto a Carlos Rivera, Flor De Toloache y Los Macorinos que incluyó “Mexicana Hermosa” y “Tú Sí Sabes Quererme”.

Juan Luis Guerra, la Persona del Año 2007 de La Academia Latina de la Grabación™, entregó a Alejandro Sanz el premio a la Persona del Año 2017 de La Academia Latina de la Grabación. Sanz cantó “Cuando Nadie Me Ve” y “No Es Lo Mismo”, y se sumaron a él en el escenario 40 “DREAMers”.

Juanes cantó con Logic, y Alessia Cara conmovió a la audiencia con un popurrí de “Es Tarde” y “1-800-273-8255”.

Bronco y Ha*Ash ofrecieron la clásica canción de Armando Manzanero “Adoro” para conmemorar su 25to aniversario.

Banda El Recodo cantó con Lila Downs “En Mi Viejo San Juan” y la ranchera “Viva México”.

Luis Fonsi cerró el show con “Despacito”, acompañado por Víctor Manuelle y Bomba Estéreo.

Además, Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Presidente/CEO de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, entregó el Premio de la Presidencia al galardonado autor, compositor e intérprete Lin-Manuel Miranda por sus sobresalientes y numerosos aportes a la comunidad latina.

Hubo cobertura exclusiva detrás del escenario de la 18.a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY en Facebook Live. La trasmisión por internet y en vivo incluyó entrevistas desde diversos lugares, entre ellos la alfombra roja, la Premiere del Latin GRAMMY®, detrás del escenario y el centro de medios.

La 18.a Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY contó con el respaldo de las múltiples plataformas de Univision, que incluyen medios digitales, redes sociales y radio, y estas presentarán videos con entrevistas, fotos, un extenso archivo de ceremonias pasadas, un blog en vivo, escenas detrás del escenario y foros especiales donde los fans pueden expresar la emoción que sienten en www.latingrammy.com y www.univision.com/latingrammy. Univision Radio es la cadena oficial de radio en español del Latin GRAMMY.

Además, la trasmisión fue distribuirá a nivel internacional, a más de 80 países.

La votación del Latin GRAMMY está a cargo de los miembros internacionales de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, creadores de música que representan todos los géneros y las disciplinas creativas, incluidos artistas, músicos, compositores, productores, especialistas en mezclado e ingenieros. Los nominados de 2017 fueron seleccionados entre 10,000 candidatos en 48 categorías durante el periodo de elegibilidad (1 de julio de 2016 a 31 de mayo de 2017).

Para una lista completa de los ganadores, por favor, visiten el sitio web oficial de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, LatinGRAMMY.com.

Sígannos en Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) o Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs). Usen #LatinGRAMMY en sus plataformas favoritas de redes sociales.

ACERCA DE LA ACADEMIA LATINA DE LA GRABACIÓN: La Academia Latina de la Grabación es una organización internacional que cuenta como miembros a artistas, músicos, compositores, productores y otros profesionales técnicos de la grabación, de habla hispana y portuguesa. La organización se dedica a mejorar la calidad de vida y las condiciones culturales de la música latina y sus creadores. Además de producir la Entrega del Latin GRAMMY para destacar la excelencia en las artes y ciencias de la grabación, La Academia Latina de la Grabación ofrece programas educativos y de asistencia a la comunidad musical latina, ya sea directamente o por medio de su Fundación Cultural Latin GRAMMY®. Para más información acerca de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, por favor visiten LatinGRAMMY.com. OS GANHADORES DA 18.ª ENTREGA ANUAL DO LATIN GRAMMY® FORAM ANUNCIADOS À NOITE, AO VIVO, PELA REDE UNIVISION, A PARTIR DA MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA, EM LAS VEGAS

A Noite Mais Importante da Música LatinaTM juntou vários dos mais respeitados e talentosos artistas do mundo    

A semana de celebrações da Academia Latina da Gravação incluiu um tributo, com ingressos esgotados, a Alejandro Sanz, e que teve apresentações especiais de Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas e Residente

LAS VEGAS (16 de novembro de 2017) – Os ganhadores da 18.ª Entrega Anual do Latin GRAMMY® foram anunciados esta noite, durante uma transmissão ao vivo, a partir da MGM Grand Garden Arena, em Las Vegas. O especial de três horas foi ao ar pela Rede Univision e foi apresentado por Jamie Camil e Roselyn Sánchez.

A Noite Mais Importante da Música LatinaTM foi a culminação de uma semana de festividades de eventos espetaculares e com ingressos esgotados, que uniram talentosos músicos, performers e dançarinos de todo o mundo da música latina. Das glamorosas festas privadas e tapetes vermelhos repletos de estrelas, aos cenários incríveis e apresentações com casa lotada, o melhor do melhor se reuniu para uma celebração inspiracional e cheia de energia, que ajudou nossas comunidades a levantar seu moral após os recentes desastres naturais pelos quais atravessaram.

Durante toda a semana, os convidados participaram do almoço Leading Ladies of Entertainment em homenagem a mulheres que se sobressaem nas artes e ciências e que já deixaram impressões e contribuições indeléveis para a indústria do entretenimento latino.

Oito lendas da música receberam o Prêmio À Excelência Musical e Prêmio da Junta Diretiva; e uma noite de gala altamente esperada para homenagear o 18 vezes ganhador do Latin GRAMMY e três vezes vencedor do GRAMMY, Alejandro Sanz, por sua arte e substanciais contribuições filantrópicas.

Premiere e Transmissão ao Vivo

A Premiere do Latin GRAMMY® foi conduzida pelo três vezes ganhador do Latin GRAMMY®, o compositor, produtor e cantor Tommy Torres, e teve início com uma apresentação dos indicados ao Latin Grammy Tiago Iorc, Las Migas, Debi Nova e Sig Ragga. Entre os apresentadores estavam Paula Arenas, Eduardo Cabra, César Camargo Mariano e Miranda!

A seguir, alguns dos momentos mais marcantes da 18.ª Entrega Anual do Latin GRAMMY:

Residente abriu o show com “Hijos del cañaveral,” acompanhado no palco por um grande número de músicos portorriquenhos.

Natalia LaFourcade, Carlos Rivera, Flor De Toloache e Los Macorinos cantaram um medley que incluiu “Mexicana hermosa” e “Tu si sabes quererme”.

A Personalidade do Ano 2007 da academia Latina da Gravação, Juan Luis Guerra, apresentou a Alejandro Sanz a estatueta correspondente ao título de Personalidade do Ano 2017 da Academia Latina da Gravação™. Sanz cantou “Cuando nadie me ve” e No es lo mismo”, acompanhado no palco por 40 “DREAMers”.

Juanes se apresentou com Logic e Alessia Cara, e levantarm o público ao cantar o mega sucesso “1-800-273-8255”.

Bronco e Ha*Ash cantaram juntos o clássico de Armando Manzanero “Adoro”, que completa 25 anos.

Banda El Recodo com Lila Downs interpretaram “En mi viejo San Juan” e o hino ranchero “Viva Mexico”.

Luis Fonsi encerrou o show cantando “Despacito,” acompanhado por Víctor Manuelle, Bomba Estéreo e Diplo.

Além disso, Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Presidente/CEO Da Academia Latina da Gravação, apresentou o Prêmio da Presidência ao premiado autor, compositor e intérprete Lin-Manuel Miranda, por sua impressionante e numerosa contribuição à comunidade latina.

O site LatinGRAMMY.com ofereceu, através do Facebook Live, cobertura exclusiva dos bastidores da 18.ª Entrega Anual do Latin GRAMMY. A transmissão ao vivo trouxe entrevistas a partir de vários locais, tais como as chegadas ao tapete vermelho, a cerimônia Premiere do Latin GRAMMY®, dos bastidores diversos e do centro de transmissão.

A 18.ª Entrega Anual do Latin GRAMMY foi suportada por múltiplas plataformas da Univision, que contam com recursos digitais, mídias sociais e rádio, e apresentam entrevistas em vídeo e fotos, um grande arquivo de shows anteriores, um blog ao vivo, imagens de bastidores e fóruns dedicados para que os fãs possam compartilhar a emoção até o momento da transmissão ao vivo em www.latingrammy.com e www.univision.com/latingrammy.  A Rádio Univision é a rede de rádio oficial em idioma espanhol da Entrega do Latin GRAMMY.

Adicionalmente, a transmissão para televisão foi distribuída internacionalmente para mais de 80 países.

Os ganhadores do Latin GRAMMY são escolhidos pelos membros internacionais da Academia Latina da Gravação, que representam todos os gêneros e disciplinas criativas, incluindo artistas, compositores, produtores, mixers e engenheiros da indústria da gravação. Os indicados de 2017 foram selecionados entre quase 10.000 inscrições, em 48 categorias, durante o período de elegibilidade (1�� de julho de 2016 até 31 de maio de 2017).

Para obter a lista completa de ganhadores, favor visitar o website oficial da Academia Latina da Gravação: LatinGRAMMY.com.

Siga-nos pelo Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) ou Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs). Utilize #LatinGRAMMY em suas plataformas favoritas de mídia social. SOBRE A ACADEMIA LATINA DA GRAVAÇÃO:

A Academia Latina da Gravação é uma organização internacional composta por artistas, músicos, compositores, produtores e outros profissionais técnicos e artísticos da gravação, de língua hispânica e portuguesa. A organização se dedica a melhorar a qualidade de vida e as condições culturais da música latina e de seus criadores. Além de produzir a Entrega do Latin GRAMMY para premiar a excelência nas artes e nas ciências da gravação, a Academia Latina da Gravação promove programas educativos e assistenciais para a comunidade musical latina, diretamente ou por intermédio de sua Fundação Cultural Latin GRAMMY®.  Para mais informações sobre a Academia Latina da Gravação, por favor, visite o site LatinGRAMMY.com

#Caribbean Cultural News

[musicainextenso]

Before Easter, we will share with you in our Random Contemporary Music series (Part 13) Via Crucis by the famous composer, Franz Liszt. Yeah... it’s not contemporary music, but perfectly fits for this week. 

Today on Musica in Extenso:

Franz Liszt

Via Crucis (1879)

Enjoy! - Editor-in-Chief

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[musicainextenso]

It’s time to continue our Random Contemporary Music week, this time with the music of Arnold Schoenberg.

Today on Musica in Extenso:

Arnold Schoenberg

Five Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 16

If you are in some weird moods nowadays, you will say a thank you to me later for this amazing work. 

Enjoy! - Editor-in-Chief

#music #classicalmusic #classical music #musicainextenso #musica in extenso #musica #arnold schoenberg #arnold #schoenberg #five pieces for orchestra #fivepiecesfororchestra #orchestra #op16 #rcm #rcm13 #random contemporary music #randomcontemporarymusic #art #conductor #musician

[musicainextenso]

Stay home! Stay safe! #3

#orchestra #symphony #conductor #musician #music #classicalmusic #tavaszi szel #tavasziszel #hungary #obuda #stayhome #staysafe #staytuned #musica #musicainextenso #musica in extenso #musicians #instrument #home

[musicainextenso]

Let’s dive again into the splendid music of MAURICE RAVEL, here at Musica in Extenso. Ravel’s music is always fresh, always brings new emotions. Come on, just listen to this amazing work... in just ten minutes, your brain and soul is reborn! 

Today on Musica in Extenso:

Maurice Ravel

Tzigane

Soloist: Patricia Kopatchinskaja 

Tzigane is a rhapsodic composition (composed for violin and orchestra - initially composed for violin and piano) and it was dedicated to Hungarian violinist Jelly d’Arányi.

Please enjoy! - Editor-in-Chief

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[musicainextenso]

A little bit of Shostakovich for today’s selection. Let’s continue our Valentine’s Week with really beautiful classical music, here at Musica in Extenso. We hope, that you already found amazing harmonies this week, so today we continue the list with some russian music.

Today on Musica in Extenso:

Dmitri Shostakovich 

Romance (from The Gadfly)

Enjoy! - Editor-in-Chief

#dmitri shostakovich #romance #the gadfly #clarinet #solo #music #classicalmusic #classical music #orchestra #conductor #classical #musica #musica in extenso #musicainextenso #russian #russianmusic #art #musician #valentine's day #valentine #day #shostakovich #dmitri

[musicainextenso]

Let’s continue our love-week here at Musica in Extenso! This Valentine’s Week is a special event on this blog, including a lot of romantic music pieces, but not only for lovers. 

Today on Musica in Extenso:

Claude Debussy

Suite Bergamasque

Please enjoy! ❤️ - Editor-in-Chief

#music #classicalmusic #classical music #claude debussy #claudedebussy #claude #debussy #piano #pianomusic #pianist #art #musician #musica #musicainextenso #musica in extenso #valentine's day #valentine #love #piece

[musicainextenso]

Well, it’s time to finish our Famous Overtures Week, here at Musica in Extenso. I think that, this current edition (the 5th Edition already) is a little bit diferrent and special. In the previous series we talked about top masterpieces, but this time we had a lot of really interesting works. Today, as well, after some american hits, we close the week with russian music; opera overture from the russian composer: Mikhail Glinka.

Today on Musica in Extenso:

Mikhail Glinka 

Ruslan and Ludmila

Overture

Orchestra Of Mariinsky Theatre 

Conductor: Valery Gergiev

Thank you for your attention! Stay tuned: the next week will be a really creepy and spooky one. It’s Halloween time! Be afraid. Be very afraid. - Editor-in-Chief

#ruslan and ludmila #mikhail glinka #glinka #russia #russianmusic #overture #famousoverture #mariinsky theatre #theatre #valerygergiev #music #classicalmusic #musica #musica in extenso #musicainextenso #art #orchestra #musician #conductor

[musicainextenso]

The Double Bass with Zoe Johnson / Day 2.

Kol Nidrei by Max Bruch

Though yesterday I talked about a more modern piece, today I’m going to dial it back to a more traditional piece. The Kol Nidrei (ָכּל ִנְדֵרי) is a prayer traditionally sang by Jews on Yom Kippur to represent atonement. Though generally played instrumentally on cello, it is commonly adapted for double bass as well - though I might be a tad biased, I prefer the sound of a bass for this particular piece. The cello/bass part for Kol Nidre is written by Max Bruch, though the video linked here is performed and arranged by Matthew McDonald (accompanied by pianist Tamako Takahashi.)

Zoe Johnson, @thatsareallybigguitar

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The Double Bass with Zoe Johnson / Day 1.

Iberique Peninsulaire by François Rabbath

To kick off this week of bass solos, I’d like to start off with one of my favorite composers and performers for the double bass - François Rabbath. Despite growing up learning Rabbath’s method of bass playing, I hadn’t played any of his solo works until several years into my bass playing career due to their difficulty. The first piece of his I played was a solo named Iberique Peninsulaire, and it’s still one of my favorite works for solo bass. The piece is very unique, but still relies on more traditional techniques than is usual for Rabbath. Iberique showcases how bass can make for a beautiful solo even without accompaniment by a piano or orchestra. Due to the lack of accompaniment, the melody is able to employ both the higher and lower registers of the bass without worrying about being covered by any accompaniment. 

Enjoy! - Zoe Johnson, @thatsareallybigguitar

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Interview with Zoe Johnson, guest-editor / The Double Bass

This week Musica in Extenso is hosting Zoe Johnson [ @thatsareallybigguitar ] as invited guest-editor in a special week about The Double Bass.

Our staff made an exclusive interview with Zoe Johnson, focusing on some interesting questions about her connection with music, about the instrument and general hobbies.

1. ​Please tell us a few things about you! 

Hello, Musica in Extenso! My name is Zoe Johnson, and I’m a high school double bass student in America. I’ve been playing bass classically for around 7 years, and I’ve started experimenting with jazz for the past couple years.

2. ​Tell us about your double bass experiences!

The double bass is a very unique instrument - it very much has its upsides and downsides, but I’ve grown to love it. (Gotta say, it’s great for scholarships.) One of the most distinctive parts of the ‘double bass experience,’ so to speak, is just how much variety you get. When I first started I was very classical-centered, but when I came to the arts school I’m at now, I got to learn a lot more about different types of bass playing. Jazz is the most polar example of this - there was a whole other side to bass playing that I hardly knew about - and while that can be very intimidating, it’s great if you embrace it and just see what feels good and sounds right. Bass is the only stringed instrument that gets the best of both worlds like this - you can be playing in an orchestra or string quintet one day, and picking up an electric bass for a band the next. No other instrument is truly like that, and it’s great! Another thing I have to mention is the sense of community that comes with playing bass - generally, you’ll only come in contact with one or a few bassists in an area or ensemble, and you get to grow close bonds with those people, rather than a large and more impersonal section that might come with playing other instruments. Though it may be harder to find other bassists on a day-to-day basis, whenever you find a bass-specific event it’s very rewarding to talk to other people who share the same passion as you, and learn more about it.

3. ​First contact with music:

Prior to my parents insisting I give learning an instrument a shot, I had little to no interest or experience with classical or orchestral music. Upon my parents telling me to pick an instrument, I had no awareness of any strings other than the violin, and was determined not to learn an instrument that I had to ‘play under my neck,’ for some reason or another. Upon the discovery of the cello, I was eager to pick up a bow and join a beginner strings program. I switched to bass only after a year, as the program then required private lessons - as a very stubborn child, I wouldn’t fare well with the only cello teachers in the area (who were very strict,) but there was a local bass teacher who was great with kids. I liked bass enough to keep going, and here I am today, at an arts high school for music.

4. ​Tell us your proudest achievement in music/performing!

My proudest achievement would probably be getting first chair in all state orchestra last year (and hopefully this year!) Other than that I won a small solo competition a couple years back, but I haven’t gotten the opportunity to enter many competitions just yet. I’m hoping in the coming years I’ll have more opportunities to apply myself.

5. ​Five words that describe your character:

If I had to pick five words I’d like to say optimistic, clever, adventurous, cool-headed, and relatively social. I’m up to try anything once, and recently I’ve spent more time outside of my bubble.

6. ​How do you spend your free time?

Outside of practicing (of course,) I’ve always had a hobby for art. I enjoy doodling quite a bit, and if I can find the time I work on small paintings on occasion. Additionally, I enjoy baking and reading.

7. ​Lifelong dreams?


I’ve never been one to have hard-set goals for a career or anything of the sort, but I know that I always want to keep music in my life, even if not at a professional level. That being said, I’m quite good at mathematics, and being a teacher or professor is appealing.

Thank you, Zoe!

Join us this week and stay tuned for double bass music! - Editor-in-Chief

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