Monthly Archives: March 2018
A Musical Weekend
CONCERT NOTES: CARMINA AND CONCERTOS Musicians listen to a variety of performances to keep our spirits vibrating in tune with the Hades of Music.? ?This past weekend I enjoyed two concerts, which made for a busy weekend. Music and Dance … Continue reading
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Tagged Bach, Brandenburg Concertos, Carl Orff, Carmina Burana, Collin County Ballet Theater, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Eismann Center, harpsichord, Plano Civic Chorus, Plano Symphony Orchestra, The Meyerson Symphony Center
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From 54 to 88, An Evolution Of Greatness
PIANO NOTES:? THE HISTORY OF THE INSTRUMENT Meeting a Musical Need The concept for the modern piano originated about 320 years ago. Around the end of 17th century, an Italian named Bartolomeo Christophori invented the first piano with hammers. The … Continue reading
Posted in Piano Lessons, Piano Notes
Tagged Bach, Beethoven, Christophori, clavichord, harpsichord, piano, spinet
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A Heroic Evening At The Meyerson
CONCERT NOTES:? DSO EVENT Whether it was pure coincidence or deliberately planned, I will never know.? ?A recent concert program by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra featured two works: the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, op. 58 by Ludwig … Continue reading
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Tagged Beethoven, Lisa de la Salle, op. 58 b, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, The Meyerson Symphony Center
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