This week Anne has created a number of new arrangements by Brahms. Bach, Handel, Albinoni, Paganini and the well known guitar piece the Spanish Romance. I wanted to write a little about one of the pieces and decided upon Brahms Lullaby as I remember playing it to my children when they were babies in attempt to soothe them. … Read More »
Frederic Chopin’s father taught French and played the flute and violin and his mother played the piano giving lessons to boys at the boarding house they ran. Chopin wrote poetry and composed at an early age. Some say that after listening to Niccolò Paganini play the violin in 1828 Chopin and composing a set of variations, Souvenir de Paganini;… Read More »
This week Anne has created a couple of new arrangements as seen below by Paganini & Bach. Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. Born in Genoa in 1782, he was taught by his rather strict father – apparently if he didn’t complete the required number of hours practicing he was not allowed to eat! At the… Read More »
This week Anne has created 7 new arrangements for The Pirates of Penzance; A Policeman’s Lot (is not a Happy One) composed by Arthur Sullivan and the lyrics were created by W. S. Gilbert. This comic opera tell the story of Frederic, a young man in his 21st year. He is released from his apprenticeship to a band… Read More »
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Last week I was sat drinking a medium soya latte (in my new recyclable Costa cup!) in Cafe Nero people watching. In the background there was the relaxing sounds of classical music. The ambience was dare I say arty, civilised… overall just very pleasant. I am not sure that everyone was aware of the music playing as they… Read More »
Take a look at our latest music uploads: This week Anne has put together 7 new arrangements: One of which is the Dashing White Sergeant a Scottish Country Dance which is often played on Burns Night. Burns Night is celebrated on or around 25th January and celebrated by a supper. Why not get some of your friends to learn the steps whilst… Read More »
Mozart is one of the most popular classical composers. If you ask anyone they are likely to know at least one of his pieces (even if they don’t know its name!). He was born in Salzberg on 27 January 1756 and lived a short life spanning only 35 years. Leopold Mozart was the father of seven children, Unfortunately only… Read More »
Our latest music uploads: Traditional: Spanish Romance Anne has written 6 variations for you to try… Duo: Violin & Piano Duo: Trumpet & Piano Duo: Piano solo Duo: Oboe & Piano Duo: Flute & Piano Duo: Clarinet & Piano You will certainly be familiar with this beautiful piece of music for the classical guitar. It is written in… Read More »
Take a look at our latest music uploads: Liszt: Weihnachtsbaum: In Dulci Jubilo Weihnachtsbaum, or Christmas Tree Suite, No.3: In Dulci Jubilo for 4 Flutes and Clarinet and also a Quintet for 5 Clarinets. A delightfully delicate piece of a contrasting character to most of Liszts piano works. 4 Flutes & Clarinet (The Clarinet part is relentless and may… Read More »